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Jobsite Safety Procedures Flashcards

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  1. An apprentice is told to work on a circuit that the foreman says is de-energized. What should the apprentice do first?

    Answer: Verify the circuit is de-energized using a test instrument

    NFPA 70E requires workers to verify an absence of voltage with a properly rated test instrument before working on circuits assumed to be de-energized.

  2. What does a red tag on a piece of equipment typically indicate on a construction jobsite?

    Answer: The equipment is out of service and must not be used

    A red tag is commonly used to indicate equipment that is defective or unsafe and must be removed from service until repaired.

  3. Fall protection is required by OSHA for construction workers at heights of:

    Answer: 6 feet or more

    OSHA's construction standard (29 CFR 1926.502) requires fall protection when workers are exposed to falls of 6 feet or greater.

  4. Which of the following is the correct sequence for the hierarchy of controls?

    Answer: Elimination → Substitution → Engineering → Administrative → PPE

    The hierarchy of controls prioritizes hazard elimination first, followed by substitution, engineering controls, administrative controls, and PPE as the last resort.

  5. What is the purpose of a Job Hazard Analysis (JHA) before starting a task?

    Answer: To identify potential hazards and establish safe procedures for each step

    A JHA breaks a job into steps to identify hazards at each step and determine the safest way to perform the work.

  6. When working in an area where overhead work is being performed, workers below must:

    Answer: Wear hard hats and stay clear of the overhead work zone

    Hard hats protect against falling objects, and workers should also avoid the overhead work zone whenever possible.

  7. An employee is injured on the jobsite. After ensuring the injured worker receives care, what must the employer do within 24 hours for an in-patient hospitalization?

    Answer: Report the event to OSHA

    OSHA requires employers to report any work-related in-patient hospitalization to OSHA within 24 hours.