Construction Safety Basics
This organization sets and enforces safety standards in the U.S. workplace.
What is OSHA?
These devices detect smoke and trigger alarms throughout the building.
What are smoke detectors?
Some believe this type of equipment is optional on small jobs, even though it is required regardless of project size.
What is personal protective equipment (PPE)?
True or False: You should keep all your account passwords on a piece of paper in your desk.
What is false?
This process occurs when an incident occurs on the job site.
What is filling out an incident report?
Hard hats protect against this type of hazard.
What are head injuries from falling/impact objects?
This life-saving device is located near the print/copy area in the main office.
What is an AED (Automated External Defibrillator)?
Many assume that if a ladder looks stable, this safety step isn’t necessary.
What is securing or inspecting the ladder before use?
This type of scam tricks employees into sending money or sensitive information by pretending to be a trusted executive.
What is phishing?
This system protects workers from falls when working at heights.
What is fall protection?
The #1 cause of fatalities in construction.
What are falls?
This is the location in the building where the first aid kit is stored.
What is the closet next to the EWR Conference Room?
Many think this weather condition alone makes it unsafe to pour concrete, but it can actually be done with proper precautions.
What is rain?
This is where you should store your passwords or John will assign the company an additional KnowBe4 training.
What is LastPass?
This required meeting is typically held at the start of a shift to discuss site hazards.
What is a toolbox talk?
This safety practice involves identifying hazards before work begins.
What is a Hazard Assessment?
When checking a closed door during evacuation, this specific part of your body is recommended to test for heat.
What is the back of the hand?
Some think that hearing protection is only needed when noise is painful, ignoring this long-term risk.
What is hearing loss?
Regularly installing these helps protect systems from vulnerabilities that could lead to financial loss.
What are software updates?
This type of hazard includes spills, debris, or uneven surfaces that can cause falls.
What is a slip, trip, and fall hazard?
This OSHA standard requires fall protection at heights of 6 feet in construction.
What is the fall protection rule?
These two types of building areas are specifically identified as optimal “safe zones” due to having solid locking doors.
What are restrooms (including ADA restrooms)?
This myth claims that construction dust is harmless, even though prolonged exposure can lead to this type of health issue.
What is respiratory problems?
This method adds a second step beyond a password to protect financial and company systems.
What is MFA or multi-factor authentication?
This safe practice involves maintaining awareness of heavy equipment and staying out of blind spots.
What is situational awareness?