Construction Safety and Management Prelim Flashcards

1
Q

Is an aspect of construction-related activities concerned with protecting construction site workers and others from death, injury, disease, or other health-related risks

A

Construction Safety

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2
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Is an often hazardous, predominantly land-based activity where site workers may be exposed to various risks

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Construction

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3
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Can include working at height, moving machinery and materials, power tools and electrical equipment, hazardous substances, plus the effects of excessive noise, dust, and vibration

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Site Risks

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4
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Minimum Level of PPE

A
  1. Helmet
  2. Vest
  3. Safety Shoes
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4
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Is free from risk and danger

A

Safety

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5
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Is defined as an unexpected and desirable event resulting in damage or harm

A

Accident

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6
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Is an unsafe condition or activity, that if left uncontrolled can contribute to an accident

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Hazards

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7
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Is the assessment or “probability of loss” and “potential amount of loss”

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Risk

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8
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ILO

A

International Labour Organization

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9
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According to Global OSH Situationer ILO, _____ accidents reported

A

278 million

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10
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According to Global OSH Situationer ILO, _____ of which are fatal

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350,000

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11
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According to Global OSH Situationer ILO, _____ work-related illnesses/diseases reported

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160 million

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12
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According to Global OSH Situationer, _____ workers die every year

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2,000,000

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13
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According to Global OSH Situationer, _____ work fatalities occur every month

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more than 100,000

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14
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According to Global OSH Situationer, _____everyday

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more than 5,000

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15
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According to Global OSH Situationer, _____ every minute

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4

16
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At least ___ fatalities occur at construction sites, around the world, every year

A

60,000

17
Q

1 fatal accident occurs every ___ minutes

A

10

18
Q

Around ___ of all fatalities at work are construction fatalities (___)

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17%; 1 in every 6

19
Q

Continues to be a major cause of death and disabilities

A

Construction

20
Q

Workers will go home to their families in safe conditions

A

Family

21
Q

Ensure an organization meets government or OSHA standards, allowing it to avoid penalties

A

Regulatory Agencies

22
Q

Maintain a workplace that allows employees to perform to the best of their abilities

A

Production

23
Q

To ensure that the job is done right the first time and that no major accidents occur on the project

A

Quality

24
Q

A culture of safety in the workplace refers to positive attitudes toward keeping employees safe while they do their jobs

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Corporate Image

25
Q

Avoid preventable or additional costs to an organization or employees and allow organizations to lower premiums

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Accident Costs

26
Q

Use proactive strategies that reduce the risk of injury or illness before it happens

A

Employee Health

27
Q

Direct Cost of Accident

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Medical Expenses
Equipment Damage
Wasted Raw Materials
Insurance Premiums
Litigation Expenses

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