AIT Safety Practices 2

Question 1

When working at heights above 6 feet in construction, which fall protection system is generally required by OSHA?

Accepted Answer

Personal fall arrest system, guardrails, or safety nets

Answer

OSHA 29 CFR 1926.502 requires fall protection such as guardrail systems, safety nets, or personal fall arrest systems for workers at heights of 6 feet or more in construction.

Question 2

What does the acronym 'SDS' stand for in workplace safety?

Accepted Answer

Safety Data Sheet

Answer

SDS stands for Safety Data Sheet, a document that provides information on hazardous chemicals including health effects, safe handling, and emergency procedures.

Question 3

A worker notices a coworker bypassing a machine guard to speed up production. What is the correct first action?

Accepted Answer

Report it immediately to a supervisor or safety officer

Answer

Removing or bypassing machine guards is a serious OSHA violation and creates immediate hazard; reporting it promptly protects the coworker and others.

Question 4

Which type of fire extinguisher should be used on an electrical (Class C) fire?

Accepted Answer

CO2 or dry chemical extinguisher

Answer

CO2 and dry chemical extinguishers are rated for Class C (electrical) fires because they are non-conductive; water and foam conduct electricity and are dangerous.

Question 5

What is the purpose of a Job Hazard Analysis (JHA)?

Accepted Answer

To identify and control hazards before a job task is performed

Answer

A JHA breaks a job into steps, identifies hazards at each step, and establishes controls to eliminate or reduce those hazards before work begins.

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AIT Safety Practices 2