Safety Terms
The culture where all workers value safety and look out for one another.
Safety Culture
PPE used to protect your eyes from flying objects.
Safety Glasses or Goggles
The most common type of construction accident.
Falls
OSHA stands for this.
Occupational Safety and Health Administration
You should report any hazard you find to this person.
Supervisor
An unplanned event that causes injury, damage, or loss of time.
Accident
PPE required when noise levels are high.
Hearing Protection (earplugs/earmuffs)
A confined space is dangerous because of limited or ______ means of entry and exit.
Restricted.
Most Cave-ins with trenches and excavations occur in trenches 5 to ____ ft
15 feet
If you are injured on the job, what should you do first?
Report it immediately to your supervisor
An unplanned event that did not cause harm but could have.
Near Miss
PPE used when working with sharp objects or chemicals.
Gloves
When soil caves in on workers in a trench, it is called a ___.
Cave-in
A person who is capable of identifying existing and predictable hazards. They have the authorization to take prompt corrective measures to eliminate them.
Competent Person
The written program that explains chemical hazards and precautions.
Hazard Communication Program
The chance or probability that a hazard will cause harm.
Risk
The kind of PPE used to protect you from falling objects or head injuries.
Hard Hat
The hazard caused when electrical current flows outside its normal path.
Ground Fault
The “Fatal Four” in construction include falls, struck-by, electrocution, and ___.
Caught-in or Between
The sheets that provide detailed information about chemicals on site.
Safety Data Sheets (SDS)
The term for conditions or practices on a job site that are dangerous.
Hazard
For fall arrest _______ are often needed to secure the position of the worker, leaving the hands free to accomplish the task.
Anchor Point
This type of hazard can include flammable gases, vapors, or liquids.
Chemical Hazard
OSHA requires employers to provide this type of training.
Jobsite Safety Training
Reporting near misses helps prevent future ___.
Accidents