Occupational Skills Flashcards
What are some items we consider PPE?
CSA approved steel toe boots, safety glasses, high vis vests, respirators, hard hats, gloves, flame resistant clothing, face shields, ear plugs / muffs, warm / dry clothing.
What eye protection is required when using a chop saw?
Safety glasses, face shield, ear plugs, respirator.
What are two types of hearing protection? At what decibel level is hearing protection required?
Ear plugs and ear muffs. 85 decibels?
How often are you required to change a hard hat?
Every 5 years.
How often are you required to change the lining in a hard hat?
Annually.
What are the nominal (approximate) dimensions of a toe board?
1” by 4”.
WHMIS means?
Workplace hazardous material information system.
WHMIS legislation provides employees and employers with?
Information on all types of material.
WHMIS legislation covers the responsibility of the employer to provide:
Worker education on controlled products.
In reference to the WHMIS system, the abbreviation MSDS stands for?
Material safety data sheet.
In reference to WHMIS legislation, it doesn’t cover:
Purchase of hazardous material.
In reference to WHMIS legislation, the employer is responsible in ensuring that:
All controlled products are labeled.
A chemical substance (controlled product) spills all over the floor. What precautionary procedure should we take?
I.D. the substance, look at MSDS, follow the procedures on the MSDS.
According to the WCB, where a hazardous material is transferred to a piping system, the system must be?
Identified.
The minimum number of planks and their dimensions for a working platform shall be?
2 planks, 2 inch x 10 inch nominal. 6-12 inches longer on each side of the platform.
If guard rails are required, they shall be placed at?
42 inches above the working platform.
When a scaffold is 10 feet (3 meters) in height, what is required?
Perimeter guard rails.
The upper portion of a ladder should run past the point of contact by at least:
36 inches. (1 meter).
The base of a ladder should be how far away from the wall that it’s leaning against?
One quarter of the ladders height.
A worker is sent to install pipe in a ditch which is over 4 feet deep. What does WCB require in this situation?
Shoring unless adequately sloped.
If trench walls are required to be sloped, it is at a ratio of:
3:4. (3 over, 4 down.)
An electrical fire would require what class of fire extinguisher?
A “C” class extinguisher. Or a dry chemical extinguisher which can be used for A, B, and C fires.
Center punching of concrete is done to:
Asses the power level needed of a powder actuated tool.
In assessing the work piece, you find that it can’t be scratched with a powder actuated nail. What should your reaction be?
Do not fire the tool; the work piece is too hard.
A 1/2 copper pipe would be best fastened to a hollow concrete block wall using a?
Toggle bolt.
What is best suited to anchor a piece of machinery to a concrete floor?
An expansion shield and bolt.
A safety line should be attached to what part of the safety harness?
The back.
When servicing a septic tank, you must be aware and careful of?
Flammable vapours, confined space entry procedures are involved, and a drowning hazard exists.
When using a 2 part bridal sling to lift an object, at what angle will each sling load equal the weight on the main line?
30 degree.
When working in the hallway of an apartment building, you notice a fire extinguisher that is rated for “A” class fires. What type of fire would you be able to use this fire extinguisher to fight?
Wood, paper.
A class “D” fire extinguisher could be used to fight what type of fire?
Magnesium.
If the firing pin was damaged on a powder actuated tool, what should be done?
Get the tool serviced by a certified professional.
Who would you consult with before coring a hole in a concrete slab?
Structural engineers.
If you needed to core through a “post tension cable”, who would you consult?
Structural engineers.
Who can remove a lockout tag?
The person(s) who installed them, or in an emergency,by the senior shift supervisor on duty. Follow the company procedures.
What do you do if you find someones unconscious on the job site?
Assess the situation then call for help.
If a water pipe and sanitary are installed in the same trench, how would this be done?
The water line must be installed higher, and off to the side.
How would you brace piping on an unstable ground?
Suspend from rods & clamps.
If the hook on a come-along is cracked, what should be done with it?
Replace it.
