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100

Start every job task with _______ and update the plan when personnel or conditions change.

What is pre-task planning?

100

A #7 bar indicates this bar diameter in fractions of an inch.

What is 7/8"?

100

Before sampling concrete, verify the correct ___________ has been delivered to the jobsite before beginning tests for slump, air and temperature.

What is mix design?

100

These construction documents, usually marked with the letter "C", consist of drawings that pertain to non-structural components of a building, often related to the site, including sidewalks, roadways, utilities, and grading.

What are Civil Plans?

100

Where these type of gloves specific to the task of concrete testing along with hardened toe boots, hi-vis vest, hard hat and safety glasses.

What are cut level A3, ANSI level 1 impact & chemical resistant gloves? 

100

When performing this concrete test, record the test result to the nearest 1/4".

What is slump?

200

Should you have trouble finding the project specifications or mix designs in Outlook or Device Magic before conducting a concrete test, please get in touch with this person for further assistance.

Who is the project manager? If the PM is not available, call your supervisor for guidance. Another option would be visiting the general contractor trailer for more information.

200

This concrete element transfers the load of a column or beam onto the soil. 

What is a footing?

200

This is the amount of time to not exceed when transporting cylinders from the jobsite to the lab per ASTM C31.

What is 4 hours?

200

This refers to a section drawing, which is a vertical slice or cross section through a structural element that provides details on the structural members.

What is a "cut"?

200

Getting 7-9 hours of sleep, staying hydrated, reducing stress, taking frequent breaks, regularly exercising, and a eating a healthy diet are common ways to combat what?

What is fatigue?

200

Who you call when you are injured at work.

What is Work Care? Call 888-449-7787.

300

Imagine you're testing 80 yards of concrete with a testing frequency set at every 100 yards. After your initial test, the concrete subcontractor notifies you that they've increased the total yardage to 180 yards, which means you'll need to conduct a second test and make a phone call to whom?

Who is the dispatcher? It's essential to keep your dispatcher updated about any changes to the schedule or any adjustments they might need you to make to stay longer at a job site. 

300

Sometimes referred to as strip footings or trench footings, these concrete elements typically include longitudinal and transverse reinforcing steel. 

What are continuous footings?

300

You have this amount of time to begin tests for slump, air and temperature after collecting your concrete sample.

What is 5 minutes?

300

These provide essential information and instructions from the structural engineer for the safe and proper construction of a building, detailing material specifications, design criteria, construction standards, load information, and guidelines for when no specific instruction is provided on the drawings.

What are structural notes?

300

An unplanned event that did not result in injury, illness, or damage - but had the potential to do so.

What is a near miss? 

300

Arrange a career discussion with this Terracon team member to explore your career path and the steps to achieve it.

Who is my supervisor?

400

A free program and anonymous service offered by Terracon that is available to you and your family members 24/7/365 and is a great way to communicate, address and resolve everyday issues.

What is Supportlinc? 

400

This structural element must be free of frost, snow, mud, and other substances to ensure proper bonding with the concrete.

What is reinforcing steel or rebar?

400

This amount of concrete is the minimum amount required to cast cylinders and run tests for slump, air and temperature.

What is 1 cubic foot of concrete?

400

This is a key or key chart that explains the meaning of the various symbols and abbreviations used in that specific plan set.

What is a legend?

400

Ensure other drivers do not box you in while selecting their lanes. Do not follow other vehicles too closely, and always anticipate what choices other drivers make are key takeaways from which Smith Key?

What is "Leave Yourself an Out" Smith Key #4?

400

Founded in 1965, this employee-owned company is celebrating it's 60th anniversary this year with over 7000+ employees and 180+ locations nationwide. 

Who is

500

Imagine you test a concrete sample fore a pavement pour and the air content is out of spec and the concrete foreman decides to place the concrete on the grade anyways leading to a deviation. Communicate with these 2 individuals when this happens.

Who is the General Contractor for the project and the Project Manager for Terracon before leaving the site?

500

This is the minimum thickness of concrete required to protect embedded steel reinforcement from environmental factors like moisture and corrosion, and to ensure proper constructability and structural integrity.

What is clearance or concrete cover?

500

Make sure to sample the concrete after all _____ and _____ have been added to the mix.

What is water and admixtures?

500

F1, GB2, FW3 are all symbols that can be found on a foundation plan that link critical information like dimensions and reinforcement details for footings, grade beams, and foundation walls and are commonly found here.

What is a schedule?

500

Perform a _________ as your final action before moving any motor vehicle. Use a _________ when parked on Terracon business.

What is a 360° walkaround and safety awareness cone? R12 

500

A record of an employees' work hours and activities to be completed daily by each employee (mandatory)and is used by Terracon supervisors to monitor chargeability, productivity and fatigue.

What is a timesheet?