AIT Safety Practices 4

Question 1

What is the correct sequence when using a fire extinguisher, remembered by the acronym PASS?

Accepted Answer

Pull, Aim, Squeeze, Sweep

Answer

PASS stands for Pull the pin, Aim at the base of the fire, Squeeze the handle, and Sweep side to side across the base of the flames.

Question 2

Which of the following is a leading cause of workplace fatalities in the construction industry, according to OSHA's 'Fatal Four'?

Accepted Answer

Falls from elevation

Answer

OSHA's 'Fatal Four' in construction are falls, struck-by, caught-in/between, and electrocution; falls are the leading cause, accounting for the most deaths.

Question 3

What is the maximum allowable noise exposure at 90 dBA without hearing protection, according to OSHA?

Accepted Answer

8 hours

Answer

OSHA's permissible noise exposure limit is 90 dBA for an 8-hour time-weighted average (TWA); above this, engineering controls or hearing protection are required.

Question 4

A worker is struck in the eye by a small metal chip. Which first aid action is most appropriate?

Accepted Answer

Flush the eye with clean water for 15–20 minutes and seek medical attention

Answer

Eye injuries require immediate irrigation with clean water for at least 15 minutes to flush out particles, followed by medical evaluation to prevent serious damage.

Question 5

What does 'Hierarchy of Controls' prioritize as the most effective way to reduce workplace hazards?

Accepted Answer

Elimination of the hazard

Answer

The Hierarchy of Controls ranks elimination as the most effective solution because it physically removes the hazard, while PPE is the least effective as a last resort.

(AIT) Apprenticeship and Industry Training Practice Test

(AIT) Apprenticeship and Industry Training Practice Test

AIT Safety Practices 4