OSHA & SAFETY
This national code covers workplace safety in the United States.
What is OSHA?
Lockout/tagout (LOTO) is used to ensure safety when working on these systems.
What are electrical (and hydraulic, pneumatic, mechanical, or thermal) systems?
The acronym P.A.S.S. helps remember how to use this firefighting device.
What is a fire extinguisher?
This protective headgear should always be worn at a construction site.
What is a hard hat?
When lifting heavy objects, always use your legs, not this.
What is your back?
A hazard is defined as a potential for this.
What is harm?
This type of extinguisher should be used on electrical fires.
What is a Class C fire extinguisher?
When working outdoors in summer, what are some signs of heat-related illness?
What are elevated body temperature, headache, nausea, weakness, dizziness, fainting, and confusion?
The three types of hearing protection include earplugs, preformed earplugs, and what?
What are earmuffs?
A ladder used to access an upper area should extend at least this distance above the step off surface.
What is 3 feet?
OSHA requires companies to report every fatality or permanently disabling injury and accidents involving how many or more hospitalized injuries?
What is three?
What does the acronym GFCI stand for?
What is ground-fault circuit interrupter?
Refrigerant cylinders should never be heated with this.
What is a flame?
Safety Data Sheets (SDS) include this section for recommended use and restrictions on use.
What is Section 1 (Identification)?
This rule helps ensure balance when climbing ladders.
What is the "three points of contact" rule?
According to OSHA, what is a simple hazard assessment technicians should perform upon arriving at a work site?
What is checking emergency exits, first aid equipment, hazardous chemicals, and ventilation concerns?
When working with electrical tools, ensure they are grounded and connected to this type of circuit.
What is a grounded circuit?
This class of fire extinguisher is recommended for ordinary combustibles like wood and paper.
What is Class A?
This type of respirator uses cartridges to remove dust and chemicals from the air.
What is an air-purifying respirator?
Before entering a confined space, ensure adequate oxygen and no hazardous vapors using this equipment.
What is a gas detector or monitoring device?
According to OSHA, what is the recommended type of ladder to use in HVACR work?
What is a nonconductive ladder, such as fiberglass?
The human body can conduct electricity. What safety note advises on this hazard?
What is "Do not become a part of the circuit"?
Working in low-temperature freezers requires clothing appropriate for this hazard.
What is extreme cold or frostbite?
Gloves made of this material provide heat and abrasion protection and are recommended when handling sheet metal.
What is leather?
Always read this from the tool’s manufacturer prior to using a tool.
What are the manufacturer’s instructions?