Ladder Safety (Walking, Working, Surfaces Portable Ladder Stairway Safety)
How often should you inspect a ladder?
a. Every time before you use it
b. Once a shift
c. Once a week
d. Once a month
What is:
a. Every time before you use it
Blood is the only bodily fluid that can contain pathogens.
Ture or False
What is:
False
A "means of egress" is an unobstructed path to leave buildings, structures, and spaces. It is comprised of exit access, exit and exit discharge.
True or False
What is:
True
What is the composition of fire:
a) Oxygen, Fuel & Heat
b) Oxygen, Paper & Gasoline
c) Oxygen, Heat & Electricity
d) None of the above
What is:
a) Oxygen, Fuel & Heat
How often should fire drills be carried out?
a. Once a month
b. Once a quarter
c. Once a year
d. All of the above
What is:
c. Once a year
The "Belt Buckle" rule means ___________ .
a. Keep your belt buckle touching the ladder at all times
b. Never wear a belt buckle when working on a ladder
c. Don't lean outside the ladder rails
d. None of the above
What:
c. Don't lean outside the ladder rails
Which of the following is NOT a possible method of transmission for Hepatitis B?
a. Sharing needles
b. Sexual contact
c. Contaminated food
e. Blood transfusion
What is:
c. Contaminated food
Every element within the path of travel throughout a building is considered part of the "means of egress".
Ture or False
What is:
False
In terms of fire extinguisher operations, "PASS" stands for pull, aim, squeeze, and sweep.
True or False
What is:
True
What should employees do when hearing the fire alarm:
a. Look for the fire
b. Inform coworkers to run
c. Quickly and calmly evacuate the building
e. Ignore the alarm, they are always for testing the siren.
What is:
c. Quickly and calmly evacuate the building
To maximize your safety, you should do which of the following:
a. Consider size, duty rating, style, and material when selecting a ladder
b. Inspect ladder before every use
c. Never climb a damaged ladder
d. Ensure the proper set-up and stability of the ladder
e. All of the above
What is:
e. All of the above
Which of the following is NOT considered an engineering control to prevent exposure to bloodborne pathogens?
a. Sharps disposal containers
b. Needleless systems
c. Handwashing stations
d. Personal protective equipment
What is:
c. Handwashing stations
Handwashing stations are not considered engineering controls, they are part of standard hygiene practices.
The door is always considered an exit.
True or False
What is:
False
When aiming at the fire with the nozzle of the fire extinguisher:
a) Aim directly in front of the fire
b) Aim at the highest point of the fire
c) Aim at the lowest point of the fire
d) Aim at the smoke layer above the fire
What is:
c) Aim at the lowest point of the fire
Upon exiting the building, where should you go?
a. An assembly point previously designated by management
b. As far away as possible to the building
c. To your car and home
e. None of the above
What is:
a. An assembly point previously designated by management
Which of the following is a common mistake when using a ladder:
a. Walking or moving the ladder while on it
b.. Overeaching
c.. Twisting excessively while on ladder
d. All of the above
What is:
d. All of the above
Which of the following is NOT a recommended method for cleaning up a blood spill?
a. Using a bleach solution
b. Wiping the area with a paper towel
c. Using disposable gloves
d. Disposing of contaminated materials in a biohazard container
What is:
b. Wiping the area with a paper towel
a. Exit signs should be clearly visible at all times
b. Items may be placed in front of exit signs as long as they are removed when employees are working
c. Exit signs are typically illuminated at all times
d. Exit signs provide a marking of means of egress
What is:
b. Items may be placed in front of exit signs as long as they are removed when employees are working
To be effective, a fire extinguisher must be:
a. In working order
b. Readily accessible
c. Suitable for the hazard and large enough to control the size of the fire
d. All of the above
What is:
d. All of the above
When should staff re-enter the building:
a. When the alarm turns off
b. After everyone meets at the assembly point
c. When instructed by the Fire Marshal
d. When there is no longer any smoke visible
What is:
c. When instructed by the Fire Marshal
What is the 3 point contact rule.
a. Have one hand and two feet contact with the ladder
b. Have two hands and one foot in contact with the ladder
c. Have one hand, one foot and one arm in contact with the ladder
e. Letter a and b
What is:
e. Letter a and b
Which of these are possible routes of entry for bloodborne pathogens?
a. Eyes, nose or mouth
b. Cut, scratch or dry, cracked skin
c. Needle or sharp object puncture
d. All of the above
What is:
d. All of the above
Obstructions in the means of egress:
a. are acceptable providing they don't compromise the exit too much
b. Can compromise evacuation capabilities and the safety of building occupants
c. Are often overlooked by fire inspectors
d. Can help economize a work space
What is:
b. Can compromise evacuation capabilities and the safety of building occupants
Name the location of 3 fire extinguishers closest to your work area:
1) ________________ .
2) ________________ .
3) ________________ .
What is:
Correct or incorrect. Answer is open for each plant.
(Class instructor can determine if points are awarded for the answer).
The fire drills does which of the following:
a. Help employer to respond quickly, calmly, and safely
b. Help employees to respond quickly, calmly, and safely
c. Help employees to talk about fire safety
d. Help employees to activate the fire alarm
What is:
b. Help employees to respond quickly, calmly, and safely