Brainscape's Knowledge GenomeTM

Browse over 1 million classes created by top students, professors, publishers, and experts.


See full index

Dabdoub 415 > Personal and safety management > Flashcards

Personal and safety management Flashcards

1
Q

In today’s world, the contractor can’t passively promote safe work practices
Employers were mandated to follow and adhere to federal and state safety regulations with the passage of

A

Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
2
Q 
One of the most aggressive and proactive
Safety, Training, Observation, Prevention
Key ingredients: 
Positive intervention 
Education
Method of tracking
A

Dupont’s STOP safety program

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
3
Q

Construction firms that have poor safety records are becoming less competitive due to:

A

Higher costs of insurance
Lower morale
Increased costs of fines
Loss of job profits

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
4
Q

Dangerous accidents are created in many ways:

A
  1. The inherent hazardous nature of construction work
  2. Many methods and types of operations needed by construction companies result in confusion about safe methods
  3. Each construction project is unique
  4. Each construction activity has a relatively short duration
  5. Construction is a very mobile industry
How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
5
Q

The construction employer is responsible for:

A

Providing a safe working environment

Safety training for work activities

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
6
Q

Construction industry firms and safety

A

OSHA has made them aware that highly visible and proactive safety programs are needed
Have developed the attitude that all employees are responsible for safety

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
7
Q

Studies show that fatal accidents don’t discriminate against workers in terms of:

A 
Age
Experience
Union versus nonunion
Day of the week
Craft
Position
How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
8
Q

OSHA and each state affiliate require construction firms to create and implement a safety and health program, following OSHA’s guidelines.
To comply this program must contain the following elements:

A

Management commitment
Hazard assessment and control
Safety planning, rules, and work procedures
Safety and health training

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
9
Q

The following company safety policy outline is adapted from CAL/OSHA:

A
  1. Corporate Management Commitment
  2. Hazard Assessment and Control
  3. Safety Planning, Rules, and Work Procedure
  4. Safety and Health Training, Initial and Refresher
How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
10
Q

A company’s in-house personnel and safety management plan should have the following subcategories:

A
  1. Corporate policy on safety
  2. Safe practice and operations code
  3. First Aid
  4. Fire protection
  5. substance abuse
  6. personal protective equipment requirements
  7. protection of the general public
  8. hazardous materials communication
  9. safety communication
  10. project surveys
    accident reporting investigation
  11. Osha records and regulations
How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
11
Q

Creating safety programs and manuals is just the beginning of developing safe jobsites to encourage employees to think “safety” during work

A

Safety is a company-wide issue

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
12
Q

A typical policy declaration from the president of a firm might include the following information:

A
  1. Safety is the highest priority
  2. The company should state who is accountable for providing a safe environment
  3. All company manuals should be prefaced with an open letter from the president addressing:
    The employees responsibilities
    Their mandated use of the safety manual
    Information about the company’s safety program
How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
13
Q

Unsafe actions by people
Unsafe conditions left uncorrected
OSHA guides
Some firms distribute these guides to encourage smart safety practices among employees

A

Safe Practice and Operations Code

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
14
Q

One of the ongoing safety trainings and awareness exercises
On-site meetings held with all workers and their supervisors
Used to reinforce to each individual jobsite hazards and their consequences
Should be led by supervisors
Intended to increase communication about safety issues to prevent future accidents

A

Tailgate or toolbox safety meetings

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
15
Q

Each meeting should follow a set agenda
The following items can be used as an outline:
Points to remember regarding when and where to hold the meeting:
Limit to 10 to 15 minutes
Preschedule for both date and time
Hold meetings at the beginning of the shift
Meet in a place where everyone can hear
Take the time to show examples of what is discussed

A

Tailgate or toolbox safety meetings

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
16
Q

In a tailgate or toolbox safety meeting, the following items can be used as an outline:

A
  1. Topics to be discussed
  2. Preparation of subject matter
  3. Record of meeting
How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
17
Q

________ provided by the agency that has jurisdiction over the construction site should be made available
_________________ are available from state agencies or commercial publishers

A
  1. Fact sheets

2. Pocket sized safety rule books

18
Q

Medical and First Aid Facilities and Services

OSHA requires the contractor to meet certain requirements for:

A

Applying first aid
The availability and amount of first aid
The amount of supplies in each kit
As projects grow and change an emergency services plan must be completed
Must address:
How an injury will be treated
If transportation of an injured individual is required, then how

19
Q

Most construction activities occur where the _______ has some access
The nature of construction work attracts people to jobsites

A

general public

20
Q
  1. Barriers (fences, gates)
  2. Overhead protection from falling objects
  3. Signage (hazard and directional)
  4. Security and surveillance
  5. Walkway protection
  6. Solid walls for protection from flying objects
A

Basic safeguards to protect the general public include:

21
Q

rank among one of the top areas in safety control
The key is early detection of potentially hazardous areas and conditions
Plumbing, welding, smoking, etc.

A

Fire prevention and protection

22
Q

The project superintendent must:

A

Assess the project for potential fire hazards
Scrutinize areas and activities that can cause fires
To reduce property damage and injuries

23
Q

must be placed in the same approximate place throughout the project area

A

Fire extinguishers

24
Q

Designated smoking areas and no smoking areas should be part of a

A

fire prevention plan

25
Q

are the major causes of site fires

A

Flame-cutting and welding areas

26
Q

Subcontractor activities must comply with the general contractors fire prevention plan at all time
Must be policed by all of the _______________.

A

GC’s site management personnel

27
Q

Subdivided up into three categories
Alcoholic beverages
Legal drugs
Illegal drugs

A

Substance abuse

28
Q

Substance abuse programs should have three elements:

A
  1. Address a standard of conduct that defines and creates a zero tolerance level for the use of drugs and alcohol while on the job or coming to work under the influence
  2. Create an awareness of drug and alcohol abuse and establish a prevention program
  3. Assistance program for employees who are addicted to drugs or alcohol
29
Q

Used in substance abuse programs

Used to determine suitability for employment

A

Drug testing

30
Q

Personal protective equipment falls into 8 categories:

A
  1. Eye protection
  2. Head protection
  3. Hand protection
  4. Foot protection
  5. Respiratory protection
  6. Protection from falls
  7. Hearing protection
  8. Body protection
31
Q

An in-house system to document and post a ____________ on all materials that will be used on the site during the construction process and the permanent materials that will be incorporated into the building should be developed and maintained on the project site.
A system to file this information must be devised
Construction Specifications Institute (CSI) format most appropriate

A

Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS)

32
Q

The necessary steps in a right-to-know (MSDS) program are:

A
  1. Inventory all chemical products on the jobsite
  2. Label hazardous chemical containers
  3. Material Safety Data Sheet
  4. Inform all employees about the hazard communication program; then identify and train employees who may be exposed to hazardous chemicals
33
Q

All states require that safety communications be conveyed to employees in a variety of ways:

A
  1. Specific requirements for posted safety communications

2. Internet and computers as a form of safety communication

34
Q

The construction company’s accident form must be completed within

A

24 hours

35
Q

should develop a form to document accidents and use the info to prevent future issues

A

The contractor

36
Q

requires detailed periodic reports and the use of prescribed forms

A

The governing safety organization

37
Q

specific accounts describing particular incidents or accidents

A

Accident reports:

38
Q

The following information should be contained on an accident report:

A 
Name of individual
Location of the accident
Description of the accident
Crew foreman
Witnesses
What caused the accident
Action taken following the accident
Time lost by the accident
39
Q

Identifying the employee
Describing the case
Classifying the case

A

OSHA Records and Regulatory Requirements

OSHA 300

40
Q

Description of how the accident or illness occurred
List of objects or substances involved
Nature of and location where the injury/illness occurred

A

OSHA 300A

41
Q

These forms must be kept at every physical location when the projects are designated fixed establishments

A

OSHA 300A
and
OSHA 300

42
Q

Not all injuries or illnesses must be recorded

Many factors must be considered before the case can be classified

A

Who employs the injured?
Was there a death, an illness, or an injury?
Was the case work-related?
Was the case an injury or illness?
Was the injury recordable, based on medical treatment beyond first aid, loss of consciousness, restriction of work or motion, transfer to another job, or diagnoses of a significant injury or illness?

Dabdoub 415 (5 decks)

Brainscape helps you reach your goals faster, through stronger study habits.
© 2025 Bold Learning Solutions. Terms and Conditions