020301a Commercial And Industrial Construction Site Safety Flashcards
Where construction activity is more than ___ m from a public way, there must be a barricade that is at least ___ m high between the site and the public way.
2m, 1.8m
Where construction activity is more than 2 m from a public way, there must be a barricade that is at least 1.8 m high between the site and the public way. Each opening must have a gate that can be locked when no one is on site – T or F.
T
Barricades that encircle the worksite must NOT have a sign at each access point that shows the safety requirements for the site. T or F
F. They must.
A covered way is required where construction activity is not in an enclosed structure and is less than ___ m from a public walkway.
2 m (6’6”)
A covered way must be at least ___high and __wide unless the width of the public way is under 1.5 m).
2.5 m high and 1.5 m wide.
A covered way must be enclosed on the site side. T or F
It must have a standard guardrail on the street side.
T or F
Lighting must be provided at times when the public way is normally lit.
T or F
T
T
T
What are some methods of redirecting traffic when construction activity creates a hazard.
Signal persons Warning signs Barriers Lane control device Flashing lights or flares.
One should consult with traffic authorities about the appropriate time and methods for redirecting traffic at or near a work site. T or F
T
Why can construction site fires be difficult to control?
Aced and egress for firefighters and workers may not be optimal.
What are some fire regulations to apply to ongoing projects and incomplete or abandoned sites?
Include a site and safety plan with the permit application.
Reduce and barricade hazards on abandoned sites.
Hire a watchmen to prevent unauthorized access to dangerous areas on a worksite.
Gate and lock openings
Should you consult with local authorities before starting a demolition?
Yes. Each job has different degrees of danger.
Workers who are working on the site at night need to know how to safely leave the building or work site of the lights go out. T or F
T
Each site must have an evacuation plan and fire warning system. T or F
T
How many stairwells must be kept operational at all times. T or F
T
An appropriate number and type of a portable fire extinguishers must be supplied in accordance with the fire safety plan. T or F
T
