Jobsite Safety Procedures Flashcards

What does the acronym 'GFI' or 'GFCI' stand for in electrical safety?

Answer: Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter

GFCI stands for Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter, a device that shuts off power when it detects current leaking to ground.

An extension cord on a construction site is found to have a damaged outer jacket exposing the inner insulation. The correct action is to:

Answer: Remove it from service immediately and tag it as defective

Damaged extension cords must be removed from service immediately to prevent shock or fire hazard.

When using a ladder to access an elevated work area, the ladder must extend at least how far above the landing?

Answer: 3 feet

OSHA requires ladders to extend at least 3 feet above the upper landing to provide a handhold for workers stepping on or off.

Which type of fire extinguisher is appropriate for an electrical fire?

Answer: Class C

Class C extinguishers use non-conductive agents and are rated for electrical fires involving energized equipment.

Before beginning work in a confined space, workers must ensure the atmosphere is tested for which conditions?

Answer: Oxygen content, flammable gases, and toxic contaminants

OSHA requires testing confined spaces for oxygen deficiency/enrichment, flammable gases, and toxic air contaminants before entry.

Which of the following is an example of an administrative control for jobsite hazards?

Answer: Rotating workers to limit exposure time

Administrative controls change how work is performed, such as rotating workers to limit exposure duration.

What is the correct procedure when a worker finds an unlabeled container of liquid on a jobsite?

Answer: Treat it as hazardous and contact the site supervisor for identification

Unlabeled containers must be treated as potentially hazardous and reported to a supervisor for proper identification under OSHA's HazCom standard.