Basic Construction Safety Flashcards
Companies with strong safety cultures usually have lower
turnover
Which of these is a true statement regarding safety
Safety is a learned behavior and attitude
Poor lighting, excessive noise and inadequate guards for moving parts are examples of
unsafe conditions
The activity that consists of breaking a job into its component tasks and then analyzing each step for potential hazards is called a
job safety analysis
A measure of the probability, consequences, and exposure related to an event is referred to as
risk
If there is a hole in the floor of a structure, the preferred method of protecting workers from falls is to
cover the opening and label the cover
In the absence of other information, all soil in an excavation should be treated as if it is
Type C
Daily inspection of an excavation must be preformed by a
competent person
One of the most common grounding systems used for protection against accidential electrical shock is the
three wire system
A polarized electrical receptical is used for
double insulated tools
A systen that protects workers from the release of hazardous energy while they work with machines and equipment is referred to as
lockout/tagout
In a lockout/tagout situation, a personal lock and tag must be removed by
the person who applied them
Hard hats should be made of fiberglass or
reinforced plastic
A good general rule about hearing protection is that it should be used if you must raise your voice for someone to hear you when they are
2 feet (61cm) away
When there is the potential to be exposed to asbestos, workers must
report it to a supervisor and avoid disturbing it
