PPE
What are the two pieces of PPE required on the jobsite at all times?
Gloves and eye protection
Fall protection must be used any time a worker is on an elevated surface __ ft or more from the ground?
6 feet
How many feet above the landing must a ladder be extended?
3 feet
What is the Namaste policy for hearing thunderstorms?
If you hear thunder or see lightning, you stop work for thirty minutes.
A tape measure (approx.. 1 ½ lbs) dropped 30ft is traveling about 30mph upon impact. The impact force on whatever it hits is about 65 foot-pounds. This is why we wear hard hats!.
Fall protection anchors must be rated to withstand _____ lbs?
5000 lbs
True of false: A body belt is an approved form of fall protection?
False
Name the two kinds of most commonly used ladders at Namaste Solar.
Extension, A-Frame.
What information does the MSDS contain?
Information on the potential hazards (health, fire, reactivity and environmental) and how to work safely with chemical products
Hard hats must be worn if there are any of these 3 hazards.
Falling objects, bumps, electrical hazards.
Namaste's safety policy states you can work within a ______ degree swing radius from the anchor point.
30
What is the weight limit of a 24 ft extension ladder provided by Namaste Solar?
300lbs
OSHA requires hearing protection when noise levels are at or above this level for this length of time?
85 decibels for 8 hours.
The use of a face shield is a requirement when the activity exposes the worker to _______ or _________.
Flying particles or electrical arc flash.
Using the fall distance equation and our current fall arrest equipment, what would the fall distance of an installer with a dorsal connection at 5' be?
Fall Distance = height of connection attached at dorsal + length of lanyard (1.5') + deceleration distance (1.5') + safety factor (3')
5 + 1.5 + 1.5 + 3 = 11ft
If a ladder is reaching a roof that is 12 feet above the ground, how many feet out from the wall must the ladder be?
Using the 4:1 ratio, the ladder must be 3 feet out from the wall.
Where do you aim the nozzle of the fire extinguisher when putting out a fire?
The base of the fire.