Workplace Safety (110101b) Flashcards
The law requires workplaces to have regular safety meetings?
False
The maximum penalty for a first offence under the OH&S act is?
$500,000 and or 6 months in prison
Industrial protective headware must comply with?
CSA standards
What are the three primary groups responsible for safety in the workplace?
The employer
The employee
Equipment or material suppliers
Identify the three elements necessary for fire to occur?
Air
Ignition
Fuel
What are the 4 classifications of fire?
Class a - ordinary combustibles
Class b - flammable liquids
Class c - electrical
Class d - combustible metals
What are the 4 main categories of workplace hazards?
Biological
Chemical
Ergonomic
Physical
What regulations do hard hats have to comply with?
CSA standards
Fall arrest systems should not allow a fall of more than?
6 feet or 1.8 meters
What is the minimum size a toeboard should be?
5 foot 5 in height
What dimensions should guard rails be ?
Not less than 3 feet
Not more than 3 foot 6
Where do manufacturers submit fire extinguishers for evaluation?
ULC Underwriters Laboratories of Canada
What does pass stand for in fire extinguisher use?
Pull the pin
Aim the nozzle
Squeeze the handle
Sweep the nozzle
When is asbestos a hazard?
When it is disturbed
When using a full face visor are safety glasses required?
Yes
How often should fall arrest systems be inspected?
Every time used and never altered
What is the color and symbol for a class A fire hazard?
Green triangle ( ordinary)
What is the color and symbol for class B fire hazard?
Red square ( flammable)
What is the color and symbol for a class C fire hazard?
Blue circle (electrical)
What is the color and symbol for a class D fire hazard?
Yellow star (combustible)
Who defines the legal responsibility for safety of employees in Alberta?
OH&S
