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Job Site Safety & Risk Management Flashcards

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  1. A lead carpenter discovers mold behind drywall during a remodel. The correct response is to:

    Answer: Stop work, notify the client and project manager, and follow remediation protocols

    Mold discovery requires work stoppage and proper notification because it may require licensed remediation and creates health hazards for workers.

  2. Which type of fire extinguisher is most appropriate for an electrical fire caused by a short-circuited power tool?

    Answer: Class C (dry chemical or CO₂)

    Class C extinguishers are designed for energized electrical equipment fires because they use non-conductive suppressing agents.

  3. Before excavating near a building foundation for a deck installation, the lead carpenter must:

    Answer: Obtain a dig permit and call 811 to mark utilities

    Calling 811 (Call Before You Dig) and obtaining required permits is legally required before any excavation to prevent striking buried utilities.

  4. What is the primary purpose of a site-specific safety plan on a large residential renovation?

    Answer: To document and communicate hazards and controls specific to that project

    A site-specific safety plan identifies unique hazards of a particular project and establishes controls before work begins.

  5. A worker on your crew reports tingling in their hands after using a vibrating power tool for several hours daily. This symptom may indicate:

    Answer: Hand-arm vibration syndrome (HAVS), a cumulative trauma disorder

    Repeated tingling after vibrating tool use is an early sign of HAVS, which requires task rotation, proper PPE, and medical evaluation.

  6. When setting up a scaffold on uneven ground, what is the correct method to ensure the base is level and stable?

    Answer: Use adjustable screw jacks on base plates on solid mud sills

    Adjustable screw jacks on base plates with mud sills distribute load evenly and allow leveling on uneven ground per OSHA scaffold standards.

  7. Which OSHA regulation governs fall protection requirements for residential construction?

    Answer: 29 CFR 1926.502

    29 CFR 1926.502 sets the criteria and practices for fall protection systems in construction, including residential work.