HAZARDS
What is the most common source of lead on a worksite?
Paint.
2 feet away
If there is a hole in the floor of a workplace, the preferred method to protect workers from falls would be what?
Cover the opening and label it.
During an excavation, if the soil type is unknown, what type of soil should you consider it to be?
Type C soil
unsafe conditions
What heat hazard is considered life threatening?
Heat stroke
Hard hats should be made of what?
fiberglass or reinforced plastic.
A personal fall arrest system should be inspected monthly by who?
Competent person
Type C
the process of breaking a job down into its component tasks, then analyzing each step for its potential hazards is called what?
Name one symptom of heat stroke.
Extremely high body temperatures.
When there is a potential to be exposed to asbestos, what must you do?
Report it to your supervisor and avoid disturbing it.
When working on scaffolding overhead, what protective equipment must be used to prevent objects from falling and striking someone below?
Toeboards, debris nets, or canopies must be used.
When stacking materials you should never exceed what height to base ratio?
4:1
What is the most common type of grounding system used to protect from electric shock?
Three-wire system
What type of permit must be issued before a permit required confined space can be entered?
Entry permit
What type of respirator should be used to protect you when dust or solid particles may be inhaled?
Half-mask or mouthpiece with mechanical filter
When placing a ladder against a platform or roof the ladder should extend how far ABOVE where the ladder touches the platform or roof?
3 Feet
During an excavation, who must complete the daily inspections of the job site?
Competent person
A measure of the probability, consequences, and exposure related to an event is referred to as what?
Risk
What system is used to protect workers from the release of hazardous energy while they work with machines and equipment?
Lockout/tagout
Safety is a what?
A learned behavior and attitude
Lanyards that have no shock absorbing features are only to be used for what?
What causes the most incidents during excavation?
cave ins
A polarized electrical receptacle is used for what?
Double insulated tools