Companies with strong safety cultures usually have lower _____.
Which of these is a true statement regarding safety?
Safety is a learned behavior and attitude.
Poor lighting, excessive noise, and inadequate guards for moving parts are examples of _____.
unsafe conditions
The activity that consists of breaking a job into its component tasks and then analyzing each step for potential hazards is called a _____.
job safety analysis.
If there is a hole in the floor of a structure, the preferred method of protecting workers from falls is to _____.
cover the opening and label the cover
The D-ring or support point on a safety harness should be placed _____.
between the shoulder blades
Lanyards that have no shock-absorbing features are used for _____.
positioning
When placing a ladder against a platform or roof, the top of the ladder should extend above the point where the ladder touches the platform or roof by at least _____.
3 feet (91cm)
When performing overhead work on scaffolding, what protective measures must be taken to prevent objects from falling and striking a person below?
Toeboards, debris nets, or canopies must be applied.
When stacking materials such as bricks or blocks, do not stack materials beyond a _____.
4:1 height- to- base ratio
Benching systems are prohibited in _____.
Type C soils
In the absence of other information, all soil in an excavation should be treated as if it is _____.
Type C
Daily inspection of an excavation must be performed by a(n) _____.
competent person
One of the most common grounding systems used for protection against accidental electrical shock is the _____.
three-wire system
A polarized electrical receptacle is iused for _____.
double insulated tools
A system that protects workers from the release of hazardous energy while they work with machines and equipment is referred to as _____.
lockout/tagoug
Hard hats should be made of fiberglass or _____.
reinforced plastic
A good general rule about hearing protection is that it should be used if you must raise your voice for someone to hear you when they are _____.
2 feet (61 cm) away
When there is the potential to be exposed to asbestos, workers must _____.
report it to a supervisor and avoid disturbing it
The respirator that would be used where dust or solid particles might be inhaled is a _____.
half mask or mouthpiece with a mechanical filter
Hepatitis can be caused by contact with _____.
blood
One of the symptoms of heat stroke is _____.
extremely high body temperature
Which of the following conditions is considered life threatning?
Heat stroke
What type of fir extinguisher would be used on an electric motor that has overheated and caught fire?
Class C
When other workers are working near a welding operation, the standard practice is to _____.
screen the work area with welding shields