Safety

Question 1

Any light, scaffolding, or equipment malfunctions that are possible hazards should be?

Answer 1

Reported to the appropriate person.

Question 2

Abrasive blasting at high pressures is a dangerous operation. ___ ___ is a top priority on any job where this is done.

Answer 2

Operator Safety.

Question 3

It is essential that all site personnel are?

Answer 3

Well protected.

Question 4

Never get in ___ ____ of an abrasive blast.

Answer 4

The path.

Question 5

Abrasive particles can travel up to 1___ mph and with the safe effect as a 2?

Answer 5

1. 450 mph

2. Shotgun blast.

Question 6

While abrasive blasting is in progress:

1. Allow only the ____ within the vicinity of the blasting.
2. Display prominent ___ ___.
3. Ensure a ___ ___ (___ ___) is on alert.
4. ___ all ___ to ensure it operates properly and safely.

Answer 6

1. Allow only the blaster within the vicinity of the blasting.
2. Display prominent warning signs.
3. Ensure a lookout (Pot man) is on alert.
4. Test all equipment to ensure it operates properly and safely.

Question 7

While abrasive blasting is in progress:

1. Allow only the ____ within the vicinity of the blasting.
2. Display prominent ___ ___.
3. Ensure a ___ ___ (___ ___) is on alert.
4. ___ all ___ to ensure it operates properly and safely.

Answer 7

1. Allow only the blaster within the vicinity of the blasting.
2. Display prominent warning signs.
3. Ensure a lookout (Pot man) is on alert.
4. Test all equipment to ensure it operates properly and safely.

Question 8

The CI should be familiar with and, when appropriate, know how to use the following protective equipment:

1. ___.
2. ___.
3. Heavy protective ___ and ___.
4. ___ and ___ protection.

Answer 8

1. Hood.
2. Respirator.
3. Heavy protective gloves and clothing.
4. Eye and Hearing protection.

Question 9

Since blast operators are required to ___ the equipment, CI’s need to know how to do that in order to verify that it has been properly done.

Answer 9

Ground

Question 10

Site safety must conform to applicable worker protection ___ and ___.

Answer 10

Rules and Regulations.

Question 11

Other than PPE an abrasive blasting operator wears the ____ ___. It is perhaps the most important safety feature.

Answer 11

Deadman’s Switch.

Question 12

Essential safety components for blasters are their PPE. Typically these include:

1. ___ ___ ___.
2. ____.
3. Strong ___ ___.
4. Air fed ___ ___, incorporating a replaceable ___ and ___ ___.
5. ___ ___

Answer 12

1. Steel Toe Boots.
2. Respirator.
3. Strong leather gloves.
4. Air fed blasting helmet, incorporating a replaceable visor and leather cap.
5. Hearing Protection.

Question 13

When coating application is being performed, all personnel on site must be aware of the tremendous damage that can result from a small quantity of a vaporized volatile substance that is both a health and explosion hazard.

Answer 13

Personnel need to be aware of the health hazards in solvent fumes, toxic fumes, finely atomized metals, vapor mists, and dust dispersed in the air. These are all health and explosion hazards.

Question 14

Workers have been killed by explosions when painting in confined spaces. One accident occurred when the workers, because of a toxic hazard, were properly breathing fresh air through masks.

Answer 14

They were killed suddenly by an explosion. The concentration of toxic vapor in the air was within the explosive range and, when an extension light bulb broke, the vapor ignited and killed several men.

Question 15

Workers have been killed by explosions when painting in confined spaces. One accident occurred when the workers, because of a toxic hazard, were properly breathing fresh air through masks.

Answer 15

They were killed suddenly by an explosion. The concentration of toxic vapor in the air was within the explosive range and, when an extension light bulb broke, the vapor ignited and killed several men.

Question 16

___ ___ indicates the fire or explosion hazard of a flammable substance.

Answer 16

Flash point.

Question 17

Coatings and solvents are sometimes categorized by their flash point temp. Low flash point solvents are those with a flash point below typical storage temperatures ___ and are the most hazardous to store and/or use. When concentrations of these volatile vapors are sufficient, even hot surfaces can ignite them.

Answer 17

1. 73F

Question 18

___ ____ is essential to keep the solvent content of the air below the lower explosive limit.

Answer 18

Adequate ventilation.

Question 19

___ ___ discharges may also ignite solvent vapors. To reduce this hazard, ground the spray equipment and ensure connections are electrically continuous.

Answer 19

Static Electricity

Question 20

___ ___ also creates a certain amount of overspray, hazardous vapors, and toxic fumes. This is true even under ideal conditions and there is no way to avoid it entirely. Mitigate hazards to personnel by ensuring they use respirators appropriate for the specific vapors and fumes.

Answer 20

Spray Finishing.

Question 21

Even if the concentration of flammable gas or vapors in the air is blow the LEL, it may still be far above the safe limit for?

Answer 21

Breathing.

Question 22

In general, aromatic solvents, such as Xylene and Toluene, are hazardous than aliphatic solvents such as mineral spirits. Unfortunately, mineral spirits are rarely used in high-performance coatings but relatively hazardous solvents are still widely used.

Answer 22

Aromatic solvents are used almost exclusively in some synthetic paints, such as lacquer and vinyls, and to a greater or lesser degree in oleoresinous paints such as phenolic varnish and some alkyds.

Question 23

In general, aromatic solvents, such as Xylene and Toluene, are hazardous than aliphatic solvents such as mineral spirits. Unfortunately, mineral spirits are rarely used in high-performance coatings but relatively hazardous solvents are still widely used.

Answer 23

Aromatic solvents are used almost exclusively in some synthetic paints, such as lacquer and vinyls, and to a greater or lesser degree in oleoresinous paints such as phenolic varnish and some alkyds.

Question 24

Allowable concentrations for the 1___ solvents are greater than for the 2___ solvents, but in every case the MAC for breathing is far less that the LEL.

Answer 24

1. Aromatic solvents.

2. Aliphatic solvents.

Question 25

The MAC for breathing is always lower than the?

Answer 25

LEL. Lower explosive limit.

Question 26

Allowable concentrations for the 1___ solvents are greater than for the 2___ solvents, but in every case the MAC for breathing is far less that the LEL.

Answer 26

1. Aromatic solvents.
2. Aliphatic solvents.

Aromatic solvents are much more hazardous then the Aliphatic type.

Question 27

The MAC for breathing is always lower than the?

Answer 27

LEL. Lower explosive limit.

Question 28

The common use of low flash point solvents (such as MEK or acetone) as 1___ ___ can be extremely hazardous, particularly in enclosed areas.

Answer 28

Universal thinners.

Question 29

Protect both spray and brush painting against breathing dangerous concentrations of coatings containing 1___ or ___. In addition to adequate ventilation, spray removal, respirators, and air filters, ensure workers clean themselves thoroughly before eating and before leaving the job, Works must thoroughly cleaning contaminated clothing before reuse.

Answer 29

Lead or Chromates.

Question 30

A mast work over the mouth and nose to prevent the inhalation of over spray, fumes and vapor?

Answer 30

1. Respirator.

Question 31

Is is critical to ensure that air-supplied respirators deliver fresh and pure air. The common practice is using plant air (air taken from a factory supply) is dangerous if the air is contaminated by a compressor or operations elsewhere in the plant. Always ensure ___ and ___ ___ are fitted in line before use by the sprayer or brush painter.

Answer 31

Filters and Warning Monitors.

Question 32

There are four primary types of protective respirators available.

1. Air supplied ___ or ___.
2. Air supplied ___.
3. ___ ___ (cartridge) respirators.
4. Filtering face-piece respirators (___ or ___ masks)

Answer 32

1. Air supplied helmets or hoods.
2. Air supplied masks.
3. Organic vapor (cartridge) respirators.
4. Filtering face-piece respirators (paper or dust masks)

Question 33

Air supplied helmet/hood respirators cover the entire head and neck area and supply the wearer with clean, dry air at low pressure through a filtered supply. These provide the most ___ means of protection because they protect the wearer from heavy concentrations of fumes, vapor, dust and dirt that can harm respiratory organs, eyes, ears, and skin.

Answer 33

1. Complete.

These are used when other types of respirators are either impractical or do not form inside the hood or helmet.

These respirators are commonly required when coating work takes place in confined spaces, such as tanks and may be mandatory when certain coatings, (Those containing isocyanates) are spray applied.

Question 34

Air supplied mask respirators operate from an external air supply and may cover the nose and mouth only, or may cover the full face. They do not provide the degree of protection against splashes, etc, that a helmet/hood respirator does.

Answer 34

If a full face respirator is not used, workers must wear eye protection, such as goggles.

Question 35

Organic vapor respirators cover the nose and mouth and incorporate cartridges designed to remove organic vapors by 1___ ___. Use the correct cartridges and replace them as needed.

Answer 35

Chemical absorption.

Question 36

For organic respirators to be effective ensure there is a?

Workers should wear goggles or other eye protection as required.

Answer 36

Complete seal between the mask and face.

Question 37

Sprayers or helpers may use dust respirators, but is most coating applications they are not effective and are probably 1___.

The cartridges of these respirators remove only 2___ particles from the air (produced by sanding, buffing, grinding.) and are not designed to remove vapors. Workers should wear appropriate eye protection when required.

Answer 37

1. Illegal.

2. Solid.

Question 38

Safety recommendations for proper PPE are usually on the manufacturers?

Workers should always wear the specified clothing.

Answer 38

SDS

Question 39

Airless spray equipment safety precautions are essentially the same as with conventional, with one very important exception.

Airless spray operates on the principle of forcing materials at very high pressure, through a very small opening. The atomization of the material is so effective that liquids can pass through a membrane like 1___ ___ without breaking it.

Answer 39

1. Human Skin.

Question 40

Injection of solvents or other fluids though the skim damages local tissue and can get into the blood stream. Localized swelling occurs and continues to occur until the pressure is relieved.

Answer 40

Proper treatment involves cutting open the skin of the affected area to release the pressure of toxic chemicals. The resulting wound may be substantial. If accidental injection is not treated immediately, it can result in loss of a limb or even prove fatal.

Question 41

An accidental injection is the most unlikely of all safety precautions. However, remember to take anyone accidentally injected to the doctor immediately. even if the injury seems minor.

Answer 41

Delay may cause loss of limb or death.

Question 42

Use all equipment in accordance with OSHA or Health and Safety at Work Act, or the covering standards for the specific country where the job site is located.

Answer 42

Some additional rules for airless spray safety are:

Never leave a pressurized unit unattended. Shut off the unit, relieve the pressure, may sure the trigger safety is engages and power is off.

Ensure all fluid connections are high pressure related airless spray fittings and are securely tightened and checked before each use.

Ensure the fluid hose is electrically grounded to reduce the hazard of static electricity sparking.

Ensure the coating and solvent manufacturers safety precautions and warnings are followed.

Report any unsafe conditions or practices.

Question 43

Confined spaces that requires permits to enter have inherent hazards that all personnel involved in coating operations need to know and understand. Most owner/operators require workers to attend a detailed class for confined spaces safety. Those who need permit required confined space training are

Answer 43

Permit issuer or company area supervisor.

Quality Assurance Manager.

Permit recipient or on-site supervisor.

Authorized on site attendant or standby, linkman, entrants, and authorized alternatives.

Question 44

Confined spaces that requires permits to enter have inherent hazards that all personnel involved in coating operations need to know and understand. Most owner/operators require workers to attend a detailed class for confined spaces safety. Those who need permit required confined space training are

Answer 44

Permit issuer or company area supervisor.

Quality Assurance Manager.

Permit recipient or on-site supervisor.

Authorized on site attendant or standby, linkman, entrants, and authorized alternatives.

Question 45

Explosive Atmosphere.

Answer 45

Any atmosphere that will ignite when there is a proper mixture of gases, vapors, and air.

Question 46

The designated Authority is.

Answer 46

This is a senior person in charge of the coating operation.

Question 47

Confined Space.

Answer 47

Any space that is not routinely or continuously occupied, is enclosed or can be sealed thereby limiting ventilation. Has a restricted entry or exit and could contain or produce dangerous concentrations of airborne contaminants or asphyxiates.

Question 48

Flammable material.

Answer 48

Any material that will ignite when there is a proper mixture of air, gases, and vapors.

Question 49

Oxygen deficiency

Answer 49

Is any atmosphere that an an oxygen concentration of 19.5 percent or less.

Question 50

Oxygen Enriched atmosphere.

Answer 50

Any atmosphere having 22 percent oxygen content or more.

Question 51

Hazardous/toxic atmosphere.

Answer 51

Any substance or atmosphere that has the capacity to produce personal injury, illness or death to humans though ingestion, inhalation, or body-surface absorption.

Question 52

Acceptable environmental condition.

Answer 52

A confined space workplace where uncontrolled hazardous atmospheres and/or physical hazardous conditions are not present.

Question 53

Entry/work permits.

Answer 53

Are part of the system that controls all work performed in and around permit required confined spaces. All work in these spaces must be approved by the responsible operations persons.

Question 54

Pre-entry job site ‘check list’ systems are?

Answer 54

a part of the procedures by which the on-site job supervisor conducts a pre-entry on-site job assignment orientation meeting include contents of entry and work permits, personnel and work assignments. Safety check results and emergency procedures.

Question 55

Safe Clearance Procedure

Answer 55

Is a process that secures potential physical hazards.

Question 56

Blanking and blinding.

Answer 56

Is the absolute closure of a pipeline, or duct, by fastening a solid plate or cap across the bore, completely covering it.

Question 57

Double block and bleed.

Answer 57

The closure of a line, duct, or pipe by locking and tagging any drain or vent that is open to the atmosphere and located in the line between two locked-closed valves. Lock out/tag out (LOTO)

Question 58

Standoff Blind

Answer 58

Is used to isolate an enclosed space. The blind is used to cap the side of the system that must be sealed off, but leaves the other side of the system open to the atmosphere.

Question 59

Hot tap

Answer 59

Any connection made to a pipeline, tank, or other equipment, that contains flammable material that has not been cleared and prepared for cutting using conventional construction methods.

Question 60

Emergency

Answer 60

Any occurrence (including failure of hazard control or monitoring equipment) or event , internal or external, to the confined space that could endanger entrants.

Question 61

Engulfment is?

Answer 61

is when a person is surrounded and effectively captured by a liquid or finely divided solid substance.

Question 62

Permit issuer:

Answer 62

Is the person responsible for issuing confined space entry, or work, permits.

Question 63

Permit recipient.

Answer 63

Is an onsite supervisor who receives the permit for the group performing of work.

Question 64

Standby/attendant

Answer 64

Is the person responsible for protecting others and their equipment from hazards associated with the confined space entry and associated works such as “hot work: The attendant is stationed outside the space. This person monitors the authorized entrants specifically listed on the confined space entry permit.

Question 65

Hot work

Answer 65

Any work that produces a spark or flame, such as welding or grinding.

Question 66

Linkman

Answer 66

Is the alternate person assigned responsibility for the communication link between the standby and the workers inside the permit required confined area.

Question 67

Entrant

Answer 67

Is the person(s) authorized to enter the permit required confined space to do the assigned work. Alternatives must be trained in the permit-required confined space entry regulations and be ready to act as stand-ins for other workers.

Question 68

Operating area

Answer 68

Is any area under the supervision of operations personnel, including but not limited to, loading docks, tank farms, offshore platforms, separators, vapor recovery units, or fire foam houses., etc.

Question 69

Personal entry

Answer 69

Is when any part of a persons body passes though the boundary of an enclosed space, including ensuing work in that space.

Question 70

Rescue teams

Answer 70

Are the contractors pre-approved and prearranged personnel responsible for rescuing people inside the permit-required confined space in an emergency.

Question 71

Permit required confined spaces can become unsafe as a result of:

1. Atmospheric contamination by ___ or ___ vapors, ___ deficiency or excess ___.
2. Physical Hazards such as ___ or ___ ___ located inside the space.
3. Inadvertent admission of ___, ___, or ___ during occupancy.
4. An event or occurrence that ___ the___ from help in case of need or rescue.

Answer 71

1. Atmospheric contamination by toxic or flammable vapors, oxygen deficiency or excess oxygen.
2. Physical Hazards such as agitators or moving parts located inside the space.
3. Inadvertent admission of liquids, gases, or solids during occupancy.
4. An event or occurrence that isolates the occupants from help in case of need or rescue.

Question 72

Confined space ratings include:

Class A: (IDLH) A measured/tested confined space that has conditions immediately dangerous to life or health. (IDLH) These conditions include, but are not limited to:

1. Oxygen deficiency of ___ percent or less.
2. Oxygen enrichment of ____ or greater.
3. ___ or ____ atmospheres, ___ or greater of LEL.
4. Acute IDLH concentrations of ___ ___.

This space requires full 5___ ___ equipment and ___ personnel.

Answer 72

1. 19.5 percent or less.
2. 23.5 percent or greater.
3. Explosive or flammable atmospheres, 10% or greater of LEL.
4. Toxic substances.
5. This space requires full life support equipment and standby personnel.

Question 73

Confined space ratings include:

Class B: A measured/tested dangerous confined space that is not immediately life threatening.
It’s conditions include:

1. The potential to cause injury and illness if ___ and/or ___ measures such as isolation, ventilation, and/or respirators are not taken.
2. The oxygen level is ___ to ___.
3. A ___ to ___ percent LEL.
4. Less than a ____ level of toxicity.

Answer 73

1. Preventative and/or control.
2. 16.1 to 19.4 percent.
3. 10 to 19 percent LEL.
4. IDLH

Question 74

Confined space ratings include:

Class C: A measured/tested confined space with potential hazards from work procedures, but not one that requires any special modification of the procedures/atmosphere. Authorized/unauthorized entrants could cause a hazard to arise though their action, such as welding while in a confined space. Conditions are:

1. Oxygen level is ___ to ___ percent.
2. Has a ___ percent LEL or less.
3. The ___ levels are less than ___ levels.

This space does not require full life support or a cartridge respirator but does require standby personnel.

Answer 74

1. Oxygen level is 1935 to 19 percent.
2. Has a 10 percent LEL or less.
3. The toxicity levels are less than contamination levels.

Question 75

Class D: A documented low-hazard confined space that can be entered without the need for __ ___ or an ___. Entrants can perform repetitive entries but not any process or procedure which may cause a hazard (i.e. Hot Work) without obtaining a new or amended work or entry permit.

Answer 75

Life Support or an attendant.

Question 76

Inspectors need to know the pre-job checklist for permit requiring spaces. These are some of the items which may be included on the checklist.

1. Know the job-site assignments, the onsite supervisor, standby person, linkman, the entrants and alternatives.
2. Know the location of personnel assignments.
3. Know if the work is hot.
4. Know the proper place to park personal vehicles.
5. Know what restrooms, water fountains, and break facilities are for the workers.
6. Discuss the work to be performed, the procedures, and the specification.
7. Discuss any restrictions on site.
8. Discuss the emergency procedures, rescue plan, terminals list phone numbers, local and terminal fire dept. numbers, hospital/ambulance services, etc.

Answer 76

6. Know the emergency numbers, wash stations, rescue team, etc.
7. Know the terminal location.
8. Know the contractors personnel
9. Inspect the contractors equipment.
10. Know all onsite personnel responsibilities.
11. Confirm the on-site supervisors daily report is completed and accurate.
12. Go over the on-site safety guidelines, and facility specific requirements for personnel, testing and safety equipment.
13. Confirm the on-site supervisor witnesses required vapor/atmosphere testing and that the official work permit is issued and signed.
14. Ensure authorized contractor adheres to requirements for permit required confined space entry.

Question 77

Conditions in and around permit-required confined spaces vary greatly depending on the classification of the confined space, it’s configurations, and the hazards of the materials used and processes to be done.

Two common hazards are?

Answer 77

Flammable atmospheres and toxic substances.

Question 78

The term ___ ___ refers to the fuel to air ratio which can ignite only when components in the atmosphere are within certain levels.

Answer 78

Flammable atmosphere.

Question 79

Flammable Atmospheres :

It ___ ignite when the ration of oxygen to combustible material in the air is neither too rich, nor tool lean for combustion to occur.

Answer 79

Cannot.

Question 80

Flammable Atmospheres cannot ignite when the ___ is the minimum concentration of flammable vapors in the air below which propagation of flame does not occur.

Answer 80

LEL

Question 81

Flammable atmospheres:

The ___ is the maximum concentration of flammable vapors in the air above which fire does not occur on contact with an ignition source, often referred to as “Too rich to burn.”

Answer 81

UEL

Question 82

Flammable atmospheres:

The LEL and UEL explosive limits for most petroleum products are between ___ and ___ hydrocarbon vapors by air volume.

Answer 82

1 to 10 percent.

Question 83

Combustible gasses or vapors accumulate when there is inadequate ___ in confined spaces.

Answer 83

Ventilation.

Question 84

Flammable gases such as acetylene, butane, propane, hydrogen, methane, natural or manufactured gases, or vapors from liquid hydrocarbons, can be trapped in confined spaces since many gasses are ___ than air, they seek lower levels in tanks and various other vessels.

Answer 84

Heavier

Question 85

In a closed-top tank, tighter than air gases can rise and develop a flammable concentration if ___ ___ the ___.

Answer 85

Trapped above the opening.

Question 86

Toxic Substances may be present in permit required confined spaces. These are classified as?

Answer 86

Irritants an Corrosives (either acutely or chronically toxic.)

Question 87

Irritants are substances that cause ___ an ___ (Possibly painful) injuries that heal without scars and produce no known after effects.

Answer 87

Minor and transient.

Question 88

Corrosives are substances that destroy ___ and leave ___ ___. Examples of corrosive substances are hydrofluoric acid, sulfuric acid and caustics such as lye.

Answer 88

Tissue and leave permanent scars.

Question 89

Acutely toxic (primary) substances, with only a single dose or short term exposure, can cause symptoms ranging from a simple headache or nausea to ___ or ___.

Answer 89

Disablement or death.

Examples include:

Chlorine, hydrochloric acid, hydrofluoric acid, sulfuric acid, Nitrogen dioxide, ammonia, sulfure dioxide, hydrogen sulfide and Ozone

Question 90

Chronically toxic (Secondary) substances are those that can produce ___ impairment with long term latency such as cancer, or with gradual progression such as pulmonary obstructive disease. In some cases, these substances can adversely affect reproductive organs.

Answer 90

Psychological impairment.

Examples include, Benze, carbon tetrachloride, Ethyl chloride, trichloroethane, Trichloroelthlene, Chloropropene, and chloride.

Question 91

To completely isolate Class A and B spaces, the pipe should first be blanked at the 1___ with ___ ___ or ___ as appropriate.

Blanks should be capable of withstanding the maximum 2___ ___ or the __ of the ___.

Each blank should have a 3___ on the pressure side to ensure a leak proof seal.

Answer 91

1. Flanges with valves locked or closed.
2. Working pressure or the load of the line.
3. Gasket.

Question 92

To completely isolate Class A and B spaces, the pipe should first be blanked at the 1___ with ___ ___ or ___ as appropriate.

Blanks should be capable of withstanding the maximum 2___ ___ or the __ of the ___.

Each blank should have a 3___ on the pressure side to ensure a leak proof seal. This should be made of a 4___ ___ ___.

Answer 92

1. Flanges with valves locked or closed.
2. Working pressure or the load of the line.
3. Gasket.
4. Chemically non-reactive material.

Question 93

In addition to blanking, pumps and compressors that serve the lines entering the confined space should be locked out to prevent 1___ ____. Two types of isolation are needed. Electrical and Mechanical.

Answer 93

1. Accidental Activation.

Question 94

Electrical isolation/lock out prevents accidental activation of moving parts that could be hazardous. Ensure the 1___ ___ and/or disconnects are locked in the open/off position with keypad type lock. The only key should remain with the person working on the unit. If there is more than one worker, each person should place his/her own lock on the 1___ ___. In addition to the lockout system there should be an accompanying tag that identifies the operation and prohibits activation of the system.

Answer 94

1. Circuit Breakers

Question 95

To Mechanically isolate moving parts, such as linkage, drivebelts, or chains, the 1___ or ___ should be disconnected. Equipment with moving parts should be 2___ to prevent accidental mechanical movement.

Answer 95

1. Controls or levers.

2. Blocked.

Question 96

To prevent unexpected hazards from developing, make sure all 1___ and 2__ operating systems that might endanger workers are 3 ___ ___, ___ ___, ____, and ___ ___.

Answer 96

1. Electrical
2. Mechanical.
3. Blanked off, locked out, misaligned and tagged out.

Question 97

Training is required for both supervisors and workers, although the content of each safety meeting may vary, each session should focus on ensuring that:

Each workers immediate supervisor reviews the safe work procedures ___ to that workers job, and knows how these safe work procedures protect against risk and danger.

Answer 97

Specific.

Question 98

Training is required for both supervisors and workers, although the content of each safety meeting may vary, each session should focus on ensuring that:
Each worker knows when ___ is required or necessary and how to use/maintain the equipment.

Answer 98

PPE

Question 99

Supervisors (Inspectors) inspectors are key figures in successful job-site safety programs and have special duties concerning the safety of workers.

Answer 99

The inspector may have the primary responsibility for the actual implementation of the job-site safety program especially as it related directly to the job site.

Question 100

Supervisors are responsible for knowing:

1 ___ and ___ hazards to which workers are exposed.

2. How to recognize ___.
3. ___ ___ of those hazards.
4. ___ and ___ to maintain a safe work space.

Answer 100

1 safety and health hazards to which workers are exposed.

2. How to recognize hazards.
3. Potential effects of those hazards.
4. Rules and procedures to maintain a safe work space.

This information must be conveyed to workers on site. Supervisors must investigate accidents according to the accident investigation policies stipulated by the specification.

Question 101

The purpose of a safety meeting is to convey safety info and answer worker questions.

Answer 101

Use these meeting to review, in language understandable to every worker, the content of the safety program, special work site hazards, serious concealed hazards and SDS’s.

Question 102

The day the supervisor reviews a portion of the contrators safe work practices contained in the safety manual or other related safety informaion.

Answer 102

Whenever a new practice or procedure is introduced into the work place, thoroughly review it for safety.

Question 103

Safety is a two way street. Supervisors can preach safety but only workers can practice it. Safety education requires worker participation. Conduct a safety meeting for all workers, every day.

Answer 103

The workers can discuss how the safety program applies to their actual job assignments. Ask them to read and discuss a section of the manual and review how the general safety rules apply to specific situations.

Question 104

No one should undertake a job that seems?

Answer 104

Unsafe

Question 105

No one is expected to undertake a job until he/she has received adequate ___ ___ and is authorized to perform the task.

Answer 105

Safety instructions.

Question 106

____ safeguards must be kept in place.

Answer 106

Mechanical.

Question 107

Workers must ___ any unsafe conditions.

Answer 107

Report.

Question 108

Any work related injury or illness must be ___ at once.

Answer 108

Reported.

Question 109

PPE must be used when and were required. All such equipment must be ___

Answer 109

Maintained.

Question 110

It is extremely important to communicate to working the commitment to safety and make sure they are familiar with the ___ of safety.

Answer 110

Elements.

Question 111

If a person is afraid of heights, that person should not be on a tank, bridge, or tower.

Respecting heights, however, is different. .

Respect of heights does not mean a person is afraid, it means that person is a great deal ___ ___.

Answer 111

More Careful.

Question 112

In this industry, working at heights can range from a few feet to several hundred feet above the ground water. If workers are uncomfortable their concentration will be diverted and they will be a hazard to themselves and others. There are three important safety factors when working at heights.

Answer 112

Attitude
Alertness
Common Sense.

Question 113

Inspectors on the job site are responsible for their own safety, including:

1. ___ of own physical limitations.
2. Knowledge of the ___ and ___ for the job.
3. The ___ of fellow workers.
4. The ___ to report any unsafe act or accident.

Answer 113

1. Knowledge of own physical limitations.
2. Knowledge of the rules and requirements for the job.
3. The safety of fellow workers.
4. The duty to report any unsafe act or accident.

Question 114

Inspectors on the job site are responsible for their own safety, including:

1. ___ of own physical limitations.
2. Knowledge of the ___ and ___ for the job.
3. The ___ of fellow workers.
4. The ___ to report any unsafe act or accident.

Answer 114

1. Knowledge of own physical limitations.
2. Knowledge of the rules and requirements for the job.
3. The safety of fellow workers.
4. The duty to report any unsafe act or accident.

Question 115

The 1___ is responsible for providing 2__ ___ . The 3___ is required to provide 4___ ___ for inspection.

Answer 115

1. Owner.
2. Fall protection (i.e. Harnesses)
3. Contractor.
4. Safe Access

Question 116

The leading cause of workplace death in the construction industry?

Answer 116

Falls.

Question 117

Scaffolds shall be provided for all work that cannot be safely done by workers standing on 1___ or ___ construction at least 2__ inches wide, except such work that can be safely done from ladders.

Answer 117

1. Permanent or solid.

2. 20 inches

Question 118

Scaffolds shall be provided for all work that cannot be safely done by workers standing on 1___ or ___ construction at least 2__ inches wide, except such work that can be safely done from ladders. There are two exceptions to this rule.

Answer 118

1. Permanent or solid.

2. 20 inches

Question 119

Exception to Scaffolding rule no. 1.

Work of a limited nature and of short duration when the permanent or solid construction is less that 1___ inches in width and the fall distance does not exceed 2___ ___ in height and provided adequate risk control is recognized and maintained under competent supervision.

Answer 119

1. 20 inches.

2. 15 feet.

Question 120

Scaffolding rule exception no 2.

Work of a short duration from joists or similar members at 1___ ___ or closer centers, planks resting on members forming a plank platform 2___ wide or equivalent protection.

Answer 120

1. 2 feet.

2. 12 inches side.

Question 121

Scaffolds must be constructed of 1___ or other suitable material such as 2___ or ___ members of known strength characteristics.

Answer 121

1. Wood

2. Steel or aluminum.

Question 122

Where materials other than wood are used, or where scaffold designs differ from those specified, the scaffold and it’s parts must provide a degree of 1___, ___ and ___ ___ to that provided by the described scaffold it replaces.

Answer 122

Strength, rigidity, safety equivalent.

Question 123

Anchoring and bracing shall be such that scaffolds and false work will be prevented from ___, ___ or ___.

Answer 123

Swaying, tipping, or collapsing.

Question 124

Scaffold lumber, except for planks, used on suspended or ladder jack scaffolds, shall be the equivalent of :___ ___, free from damage that will affect it’s strength.

Answer 124

Selected Lumber.

Question 125

Scaffold lumber, except for planks, used on suspended or ladder jack scaffolds, shall be the equivalent of :___ ___, free from damage that will affect it’s strength.

Answer 125

Selected Lumber.

Question 126

Extension planking of the finger type shall be made with at least 5 fingers on each side. These fingers shall be at least 1-inch by 2-1/8 inch selected straight grained Douglas fir or material of equal strength.

Answer 126

The length of extended planking shall not exceed 12 feet 6 inches and the actual mechanical overlap between the 2 halves shall not be less than 1/8 of the length of the extended planking. A substantial stop shall be provided to maintain this overlap.

Question 127

Not more than one employee at a time shall be permitted on any extension planking that is more than three feet in height. Extension planking shall not be used as a platform on ladder-jack suspended or other unstable scaffolds.

Answer 127

The erection and dismantling of scaffolds or false-work shall be performed under the supervision and direction of a qualified person.