Protective Equipment
What does PPE stand for, and why is it important?
Personal Protective Equipment — it protects workers from injuries and exposure to hazards on the job.
Before beginning any excavation or trenching work, what must always be done first?
Call Texas 811 at least two business days before digging so utilities can be located and marked. Never start excavation until lines are confirmed and markings are visible.
What’s the first thing you should do when discovering a fire?
Sound the alarm or notify others
The term SDS.
Safety Data Sheet
What’s the first step in controlling a hazard?
Identifying or recognizing it
The type of PPE that is required on most construction job sites.
1.Safety Glasses 2. Hard Hat 3. Safety Vest 4. Safety Boots 5. Work Gloves
When performing maintenance on compactors, pumps, or other powered equipment, what is the most important step before beginning work?
(LOTO)De-energize and lock out all energy sources — including electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic — using proper lockout/tagout procedures to prevent accidental startup.
What is a safety exercise to rehearse evacuating a building in the event of an emergency.
fire drill/emergency evacuation drill
The location(s) of the SDS sheets.
readily accessible location
What form contains information about chemical hazards and safe handling?
Safety Data Sheet (SDS)
Why should you never wear loose gloves when operating rotating equipment like drills or augers?
Loose gloves can get caught and pull your hand into moving parts, causing severe injury.
When working near overhead power lines, what is the minimum safe clearance distance for equipment like bucket trucks or backhoes?
Maintain at least 10 feet of clearance from overhead power lines (or more depending on voltage). Always treat lines as energized and use a spotter when needed.
Actions to take during a chemical spill.
Alert others, evacuate the area, avoid contact, notify your supervisor and authorities (if major spill or hazardous chemical), and follow the Safety Data Sheet (SDS).
The entity that is responsible to perform the appropriate hazard determination for their chemical substances.
chemical manufacturer
What should you do if you witness an unsafe act or condition?
Report it to your supervisor immediately
What’s the best way to know which PPE is needed for a specific task?
Check the Job Hazard Analysis (JHA) or Safety Data Sheet (SDS) for that task or material.
When working behind large trucks/heavy machinery, what safety rule should you always follow?
Never stand directly behind or between vehicles, stay in eye contact with the operator, and avoid blind spots.
Name two types of workplace emergencies besides fire.
Chemical spill, medical emergency, severe weather, active threat, etc.
The warning sign that displays the symbols and numbers related to health, flammability, reactivity, and and special hazards of any chemical.
NFPA diamond plate
What type of hazard are: Loose carpets, mats, or materials on the floor.
Slip, Trip, & Fall Hazard
Who is responsible for inspecting and maintaining PPE like hard hats, gloves, or vests — the employee or the employer?
Both. The employer must provide safe equipment, but employees must inspect and care for it before each use.
When setting up or working in a roadway work zone, what key safety precautions must all workers follow to protect themselves and the traveling public?
Wear high-visibility clothing, set up proper traffic control per the Texas MUTCD, use trained flaggers or spotters, stay alert and face traffic, keep a safe distance from moving vehicles and equipment, and remove traffic control devices once work is finished.
What does PASS stand for when using a fire extinguisher?
Pull, Aim, Squeeze, Sweep
The four colors in the NFPA diamond plate and what they each stand for.
RED = flammability, BLUE = health hazard, YELLOW = reactivity and White = special hazards
What are some common signs of heat stress?
Fatigue, dizziness, lightheaded, nausea/vomiting, muscle cramps, confusion, fainting, red hot skin.