2. Questions

Question 1

What is the purpose of Employee Hazard Reports

Answer 1

insurance purposes, to keep cost down

Question 2

What is Asbestos and how does it affect a worker

Answer 2

Fibrous mineral that scars the lungs. It has a 20 year incubation period and petrifies the lungs limiting ability to breath

Question 3

What are the main things to remember for ladder safety

Answer 3

1. OSHA requires tying off at 6 feet or more. 2. No wooden ladders, fiberglass is the standard 3. 4 to 1 ratio 4. 3 points of contact 5. Lift ladder tip against or tip away

Question 4

What are the most important safety factors for aerial lifts

Answer 4

1. Out riggers must be in place for nonmoving unit 2. lock brakes on mobile units 3. Use a harness and tie off to rails

Question 5

What are the main fall protections for an OE

Answer 5

Harness, Lifeline, Rope Grab. After harness fall, you have 15 minutes to get down before risk of death

Question 6

What are 4 primary safety precaustions for concealed spaces

Answer 6

1. Test air before and during work 2. Confined space permit, someone will know you are there 3. Supervised work 4. Harness and rescue tripod

Question 7

What does MSDS provide to workers

Answer 7

Emergency response, how to handle spills, who to call in case of spill

Question 8

What does HMIS provide to workers

Answer 8

Hazmat identification and warnings of the chemical

Question 9

Where is the only place in the country that allows lead use and in what

Answer 9

Chicago for Bell and Spigot joint sealing. Plumbers must be tested for lead levels yearly

Question 10

What is the safety for Primers and Solvents and result if precautions not taken

Answer 10

Use gloves. Causes allergic reactions from extensive exposure, neurological side effects in its presense

Question 11

Where could you come into contact with Hepatitis as an OE

Answer 11

Rodding pipes. Recommended to get Hep shots

Question 12

What are hazards in trenches

Answer 12

Bottom heaving, sides collapsing, middle or bottom walls heaving, spoils falling in, when exiting a trench, toxic gas collecting in trench

Question 13

How do you prevent the kinking of ropes and slings?

Answer 13

Hang from racks and roll onto a spool

Question 14

What type of gloves should be worn during brazing and soldering?

Answer 14

Canvas

Question 15

How many feet require you to secure the base of a ladder?

Answer 15

15

Question 16

How do you determine approximate noise reduction of ear protection devices in the field?

Answer 16

Subtract 7dB from the rating of the device.