Orientation Level 1: Lesson 9 Safety Never Takes a Break

Question 1

When is the right time to think about safety on the job?
Select one:

a.
All the time; one should never stop thinking about it.

b.
During time working with high-voltage

c.
Every workday of one’s life (excluding lunch and coffee breaks)

d.
Mondays to Fridays

Answer 1

All the time; one should never stop thinking about it.

Question 2

By developing dangerous work habits as an apprentice, one will become a(n) ? .
Select one:

a.
accident “drone”

b.
accident “time-bomb’’

c.
lightning rod in a thunderstorm

d.
loaded gun

Answer 2

accident “time-bomb’

Question 3

The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) and state safety agencies can ensure an accident free jobsite.
Select one:
True
False

Answer 3

False

Question 4

Complete the following statement: An accident can only be prevented by ? :
Select one:

a.
accident free workers

b.
safety committees

c.
those who are working on-the-job

d.
union stewards

Answer 4

those who are working on-the-job

Question 5

Who bears the most responsibility for the worker’s safety on the job?
Select one:

a.
The foreman

b.
The Journeymen

c.
OSHA

d.
The worker

Answer 5

The worker

Question 6

? and ? are critically important to jobsite safety.
Select one:

a.
Awareness / common sense

b.
Excellent eyesight / construction sense

c.
Training / supervision

d.
Understanding construction/ being conscious of your environment

Answer 6

Awareness / common sense

Question 7

? often goes a long way toward eliminating injury or loss.
Select one:

a.
Common sense

b.
Discipline

c.
Hefty fines

d.
Both b. and c.

Answer 7

Common sense

Question 8

From this list, select the items of awareness which contribute to your personal level of safety. Be prepared to discuss this topic in class. 
I. Where you are 
II. What you are doing 
III. What is going on around you 
IV. Potentially dangerous situations 
V. “Pinch-Points” 
VI. Escape routes 
VII. Reckless/rambunctious co-workers 
VIII. Your responsibility for your safety
Select one:

a.
I., II., and III.

b.
II., III., and IV.

c.
III., IV., and V.

d.
IV., V., and VI.

e.
V., VI., and VII.

f.
All of the above

Answer 8

All of the above

Question 9

Complete the following statement: A jobsite can only be as safe as ? make(s) it.
Select one:

a.
the general contractor

b.
the company

c.
the training

d.
you

Answer 9

you

Question 10

Safety should ? be disregarded in the interest of saving time.
Select one:

a.
always

b.
never

c.
seldom

d.
usually

Answer 10

never

Question 11

Electricity represents a(n) ? that is waiting to be ? or ? .
Select one:

a.
current potential / changed / used

b.
energy potential / released / set free

c.
voltage potential / stored up / saved

d.
wattage potential / used / dissipated

Answer 11

energy potential / released / set free

Question 12

In a matter of ? a serious accident can develop on a construction site.
Select one:

a.
days

b.
hours

c.
minutes

d.
seconds

Answer 12

seconds

Question 13

To work safely as an electrician, one must learn to ? electricity at all times.

Select one:

a.
be aware of

b.
fear

c.
respect

d.
understand

Answer 13

respect

Question 14

Of those hospitalized as a result of contact with high-voltage, up to ? % lose at least one limb and fewer than ? % return to work.
Select one:

a.
15 / 75

b.
25 / 50

c.
50 / 25

d.
75 / 15

Answer 14

75 / 15

Question 15

What are the three most important things to remember with regards to work safety?

I. Work aware.
II. Work effectively.
III. Work productively.
IV. Work safe.
V. Work smart.
Select one:

a.
I., II., and V.

b.
I., IV., and V.

c.
II., III., and V.

d.
III., IV., and V.

Answer 15

I., IV., and V.