PPE
PPE acronym is short for:
Personal Protective Equipment
What is the most common cause of fatal injuries on construction sites?
Falls from elevation
What is the first step you should take if you notice an injured worker?
Ensure the scene is safe for you to approach
What does OSHA stand for?
Occupational Safety and Health Administration.
What safety precaution should be taken before using power tools?
Inspect the tool to ensure it’s in proper working condition.
The minimum required PPE on an I&E construction job site.
Hard Hat, High visibility safety vest/shirt/jacket (with class 2 reflective strips), and ASTM F2413 rated boots.
The four leading causes of fatalities on construction sites
Fall Hazards; Caught-In or - Between Hazards; Struck-By Hazards; and Electrocution Hazards.
What device delivers an electric shock to restore a normal heart rhythm?
AED (Automated External Defibrillator)
What does the General Duty Clause require employers to do?
Provide a workplace free from recognized hazards that are causing or are likely to cause death or serious harm to employees when there is a feasible method to abate the hazard.
What is the purpose of lockout/tagout (LOTO) procedures?
To prevent the accidental release of hazardous energy during equipment maintenance.
At this height, fall protection must be used on a construction site in Oregon:
6 feet
A space large enough for a worker to enter and perform work, but has limited or restricted means of entry or exit, and is not designed for continuous occupancy.
A confined space
What should you do if someone shows signs of severe hypothermia?
Call 911, move them to a warm area, remove wet clothing, cover with blankets, provide warm drinks if conscious (no alcohol), and do not apply direct heat or massage limbs.
Name one method of excavation cave-in protection required by OSHA.
Shoring, sloping/benching, or shielding.
When using a ladder, what is the maximum angle it should be positioned at?
A 4:1 ratio, meaning for every 4 feet of height, the base of the ladder should be 1 foot away from the structure.
When working with chemicals, what can you reference to determine the recommended or required PPE?
SDS (Safety Data Sheet) or MSDS (Material Safety Data Sheets)
What are the capacity requirements for all scaffolds?
Each scaffold and scaffold component must support its own weight and at least four times the maximum intended load applied or transmitted to it without failure.
What does the acronym PASS stand for when using a fire extinguisher?
Pull, Aim, Squeeze, Sweep.
What is the most cited OSHA violation in construction?
Fall protection
What should you do if a power tool starts malfunctioning?
Turn it off immediately, unplug it, and report the issue to a supervisor.
When is the employer required to provide hearing protection and implement a hearing conservation program?
When employees are exposed to an 8-hour time-weighted average of 85 decibels or greater
The most common cause of electrical fatalities on construction sites.
contact with overhead power lines
How many chest compressions per minute should you aim for during CPR?
About 100–120 compressions per minute.
What is required whenever employees perform maintenance on machines, vehicles, or equipment and there is a risk that the unexpected energizing, startup, or release of stored energy could cause injury?
Lockout/Tagout (LOTO)
What should workers do before using a forklift on a construction site?
Ensure that they have received proper training and that the forklift is inspected for safety.