Industrial Construction Site Safety Flashcards
Job safety is a partnership between who
The Employer and the worker
What are some of the common construction related hazards on a job site?
Falls, improper lifting, and pneumatic fastener injuries
Which 4 committees share the responsibilities for health and safety?
Government, employers, employees, and the public
What is the provisions within OHSA ?
To insure your safety while working in potentially hazardous environments
When locking out a device which of the following are acceptable for use?
A personal Lock, Cable, bars or chains
Is a dowel placed in a valve handle and duct tape across a circuit breaker acceptable?
No
Who is competent of removing a warning tag or lock?
Only the worker who installed it
Who’s responsibility is it to ensure that machinery on the construction site is safe?
The employer
What is stored energy?
Electrical, mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, chemical, and thermal
Which 2 tags are recognized by OHSA?
1) a warning tag that directs person not to start locked equipment
2) an identification tag indicating whom the lock is assigned to.
What is meant by “Bump test?”
Means to rotate through one cycle to make sure it cannot operate.
Who must you report repairs and defects of equipment to?
Supervisor
How wide and strong should walk ways and ramps be in order to function properly?
600mm (2’) wide and strong enough to support all expected loads
When building a guardrail what is the minimum grade used for posts and rails?
2 spruce
When building a guardrail what are the minimum and maximum heights?
Minimum > 920mm (3ft)
Maximum > 1070mm (42”)
