REGULATIONS
HODGEPODGE
SAFETY
RIGGING
HAND SIGNALS
POTPOURRI
100

WHAT IS OH&S

OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH AND SAFETY

100

WHAT IS WCB?

WORKER'S COMPENSATION BOARD.

100

WHO IS RESPONSIBLE TO ENSURE THAT A WORKER USES PPE AT THE WORKSITE?

YOU ARE!! (THE WORKER)

100

WHAT IS THE MAXIMUM WEIGHT YOU CAN LIFT ON A JOB ACCORDING TO ALBERTA LAWS?

NONE. NO SPECIFIC LAW.

100

ILLUSTRATE THE CRANE HAND SIGNAL FOR SWING?

ARM OUT LEFT OR RIGHT, POINT.

100

IT IS SAFE TO USE A METAL LADDER AROUND ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT AS LONG AS YOU ARE VERY CAREFUL AND WEAR ELECTRICAL SAFETY GLOVES? 

FALSE. BONUS 100 POINTS - NAME TWO MATERIALS THAT CAN BE USED FOR LADDERS AROUND ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT.

FIBREGLASS, REINFORCED PLASTIC, WOOD.

200

CAN YOU REFUSE UNSAFE WORK?

YES, IT IS YOU RIGHT AND OBLIGATION TOO!

200

WHAT DOES WHMIS STAND FOR?

WORKPLACE HAZARDOUS MATERIALS INFORMATION SYSTEM.

200

A JOBSITE IS CONSIDERED "ISOLATED" IF MORE THAN _____ MINUTES FROM A HEALTH CARE FACILITY?

40

200

WHAT MATERIALS ARE USED TO MAKE WIRE ROPE SLINGS? (2)

CARBON STEEL OR STAINLESS STEEL.

200

ILLUSTRATE THE CRANE HAND SIGNAL FOR DOG EVERYTHING?

JOIN CROOKS OF BOTH HANDS IN FRONT.

200

WHAT IS HE FIRST CONSIDERATION WHEN LIFTING A LOAD?

WEIGHT OF THE LOAD.

300

WHAT IS BILL C-45, SECTION 217.1?

FEDERAL LEGISLATION ENSURES CRIMINAL CHARGES ARE LAID IN A WORKPLACE INJURY OR DEATH.

300

WHAT ARE THE THREE ELEMENTS REQUIRED FOR A FIRE?

AIR, FUEL, HEAT(IGNITION)

300

INDUSTRIAL PROTECTIVE FOOTWEAR MUST COMPLY WITH WHAT STANDARD?

CSA - The CSA Group is a standards organization which develops standards in 57 areas. CSA publishes standards in print and electronic form,and provides training and advisory services. CSA is composed of representatives from industry, government, and consumer groups.

300

WHAT MATERIALS ARE USED TO MAKE SYNTHETIC FIBRE WEB SLINGS? (2)

NYLON AND LESS FREQUENTLY, POLYESTER.

300

ILLUSTRATE THE CRANE HAND SIGNAL FOR STOP!  

ARMS UP IN-FRONT SWEEPING OUT TO BOTHS SIDE. (ONE OR BOTH ARMS)

300

WHAT IS THE RECOMMENDED SLING ANGLE FOR LIFTING?

60 DEGREES.

400

WHAT DOES PART 24 OF THE OH&S COVER?

TOILETS AND WASHING FACILITIES.

400

GIVE ONE EXAMPLE OF AN ENGINEERING HAZARD CONTROL?

ELIMINATION, SUBSTITUTION, REDESIGN, ISOLATION, AUTOMATION.

400

WHAT IS PPE AND WHAT IS THE MINIMIUM (CATEGORY 1) PPE REQUIRED BY ALL PERSONNEL IN THE WORKPLACE?

HARD HATS, SAFETY BOOTS (STEEL TOE), APPROPRIATE CLOTHING (FIRE RETARDENT).

CATEGORY 2 - SAFETY GLASSES, HEARING PROTECTION, RESPIRATORY PROTECTION, SKIN PROTECTION, SPECIALIZED CLOTHING, GLOVES AND COVERALLS.

400

WHAT DO YOU DO IF YOU FIND A DAMAGED SLING?

DISCARD AND DESTROY!
400

ILLUSTRATE THE CRANE HAND SIGNAL FOR BOOM UP, LOAD DOWN (HOLD THE LOAD)?

THUMB UP ON THE SIGNAL ARM, MOVE FINGERS BACK AND FORTH.

400

WHICH TYPE OF TRIANGLE IS FORMED WHEN USING THE RECOMMENDED SAFE LIFTING ANGLE FOR SLING LEGS?

EQUILATERAL.

500

WHAT DOES PART 28 OF THE OH&S COVER?

WORKING ALONE.

500

WORKPLACE HAZARDS FALL INTO FOUR MAIN CATAGORIES, WHAT ARE THEY?

BIOLOGICAL, CHEMICAL, ERGONOMIC, PHYSICAL.

500

WHAT ARE THE FOUR CATEGORIES OF WORKPLACE HAZARDS?

BIOLOGICAL, CHEMICAL, ERGONOMIC, PHYSICAL.

500

THE SAFETY FACTOR FOR A SCAFFOLD MUST BE HOW MANY TIMES THE LOAD THAT MAY BE IMPOSED ON IT?

4 TIMES.

500

NAME AND ILLUSTRATE THE MOST IMPORTANT CRANE HAND SIGNAL?

EMERGENCY STOP - SWEEP BOTH ARMS FROM THE BODY OUTWARD TO THE SIDES.

500

AT WHAT HEIGHT MUST A GUARDRAIL BE ERECTED ON A TEMPORARY WORK AREA?

10'.