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Const. Exam Flashcards

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1
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Companies with strong safety cultures usually have lower ______

A

Turnover

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2
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When welding, what color is the oxygen hose?

A

Green

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3
Q

Employers are required to report fatalities and catastrophes to OSHA within _____ hours

A

8

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4
Q

Benching systems cannot be used in _______

A

Type C soil

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5
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The D-ring or support point on a safety harness should be placed _______

A

Between your shoulder blades

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6
Q

Which of the following should be included with every shipment of a hazardous substance and made available to workers on the job site?

A

MSDS

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7
Q

A measure of probability, consequences, and exposure related to an event is referred to as _______

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Risk

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8
Q

When steeping off a ladder onto a platform or roof, the top of the ladder should extend above the point where the ladder touches the platform or roof by at least ______

A

3 feet

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9
Q

A worker who has been discriminated against for asserting his or her OSHA tights has the right to file a complaint within a ________ period

A

30 day

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10
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When gas welding or burning, welder a are required to wear tinted goggles or welding hoods with a filter lens of not less than a _____ shade

A

No. 4

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11
Q

Your personal fall arrest system should be inspected monthly by a ________

A

Competent person

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12
Q

The major goal of good housekeeping at a worksite is to _______

A

Prevent accidents

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13
Q

________ is life threatening

A

Heat stroke

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14
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What is the best way to protect yourself when working near moving vehicles and equipment?

A

Wear reflective or high-visibility vest

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15
Q

To prevent cave-ins when excavating, treat all soil as if it is ______, unless proven otherwise

A

Type C

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16
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A person who is capable of identifying existing and predictable hazards and has authorization to take prompt corrective measures to eliminate such hazards is a _________

A

Competent person

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17
Q

One of the most common grounding systems used for protection against accidental electrical shock is the ________ system

A

Three-wire

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18
Q

__________ will NOT protect against brief exposure to dangerous gases or fumes?

A

Full facepiece mask with chemical canisters

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19
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If a Code of Federal Regulations standard does not specifically address a workplace hazard, ______ must be invoked

A

The general duty clause

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20
Q

With every power tool, use an assured ground program or _______

A

GFCI

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21
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Anything that could have caused and injury or damage, but did not because it was caught in time, is referred to as an _________

A

Incident

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22
Q

Prolonged exposure to asbestos can cause lung cancer, asbestosis, and __________

A

Mesothelioma

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23
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When using a utility knife, place a piece of scrap in the object you are cutting in order to ________

A

Protect the surface under the object

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24
Q

Screwdrivers should never be used near _______

A

Live wires

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25
Q

The safest kind of utility knife is one with _______

A

Retractable blade

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26
Q

A power miter saw combines __________

A

A miter box and a circular saw

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27
Q

To prevent electrical shock, power tools should only be operated with the proper ________

A

GFCI

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28
Q

Drill bits are held in place by ______

A

Chucks

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29
Q

Before you plug any saw into a power source, make sure the _______

A

Power switch is in the off position

30
Q

The first step when using a pneumatic ally powered nailed for the first time is to ________

A

Read the manufacturer’s manual

31
Q

An example of an AC source of power is _______

A

A wall receptacle

32
Q

Saws with fine blades that are excellent for delicate and intricate cutting are called _______

A

Saber saws

33
Q

The angle grinder is used to grind _______

A

Hard, heavy materials

34
Q

When using an air wrench ________

A

Keep your body stance balanced

35
Q

A Porta-Power is an example of a ________

A

Hydraulic tool

36
Q

On power tools you should never engage the _______

A

Trigger lock

37
Q

If a pneumatic nailer is not firing properly, before you attempt repairs you must _________

A

Disconnect the air hose

38
Q

When you start drilling, make sure the drill but is ________

A

Tightened in the chuck

39
Q

Before replacing parts such as bit, blades, or discs on any tool, you must _________

A

Disconnect the power source

40
Q

The identification of lines and other symbols on a construction drawing is called the ______

A

Legend

41
Q

The material to be used for the walls would be found on the ________ plan

A

Structural

42
Q

Special features in books that help you locate information include __________

A

Tables of content, indexes, and glossaries

43
Q

When reading instructions or a series of steps, you should __________

A

Read the directions completely

44
Q

When communicating on the job, you should ________

A

Maintain eye contact and encourage listeners to take notes, if necessary

45
Q

The way you speak, act, and interact is called ________

A

Self-presentation

46
Q

Being dependable means _______

A

Showing up for work on time, everyday

47
Q

Plans used for work that has to do with construction in or on the earth are called ________ plans

A

Civil

48
Q

Getting alone with co-workers and thinking critically are examples of _________ skills

A

Interpersonal

49
Q

What substance is considered socially acceptable when used in moderation?

A

Alcohol

50
Q

A common problem on the job site that contributes to delays is ________

A

Absenteeism

51
Q

Discrimination towards an individual based on race, sex, religion, cultural issues, or language barriers is known as _______

A

Harassment

52
Q

The contribution of each member in a group toward a common goal is called ________

A

Teamwork

53
Q

Before attempting to lift any material, you should ________

A

Look for any protruding nails, wires, or sharp edges

54
Q

In order to transfer a chalk to a surface, stretch the line tightly and _______

A

Snap it

55
Q

A round-blades shovel is used to ______

A

Dig holes or remove large amounts of soil

56
Q

One aspect of OSHA is to _________

A

Protect the health of Americans while at there job

57
Q

When performing overhead work on scaffolding, what protective measures must be taken to prevent falling objects from striking a person below

A

Toeboards, debris nets, and canopies

58
Q

Poorhouse keeping, excessive noise, and inadequate guards for moving parts are examples of __________

A

Unsafe conditions

59
Q

When everyone in the company understands the value of a safe work environment, _________

A

A safety culture is created

60
Q

Safety _______

A

Is a learned behavior and attitude

61
Q

If you are backing a vehicle and your rear vision is blocked, you should ______

A

Use a signaler to direct you

62
Q

The metric system is used to measure length, weight, volume, and ________

A

Temperature

63
Q

A chisel head should be replaced or repaired if it’s shaped like a ________

A

Mushroom

64
Q

Because of its stiffness, a folding rule is better than a cloth or steel tape for measuring ________

A

Vertical distance

65
Q

Pliers with serrated teeth that grip flat, square, round, or hexagonal objects are called _______ pliers

A

Tongue-and-groove

66
Q

When using a pick, check to be sure that the head is _______

A

Fixed firmly to the handle

67
Q

A metal tool that has a sharpened, beveled edge, and is used to cut and shape wood, stone, or metal

A

Chisel

68
Q

A socket is used to _______

A

Grip a nut or bolt

69
Q

A heavy-duty tool used to drive posts or other large stakes is a ________

A

Sledgehammer

70
Q

An example of an unsafe work condition on a job site is _______

A

Inadequate lighting in a stairway

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