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Job Site Safety & Risk Management Flashcards

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  1. During a pre-task safety meeting, a worker says they are allergic to latex. The lead carpenter should:

    Answer: Note the allergy and ensure only non-latex PPE is available to that worker

    Accommodating known allergies is part of site safety management; the lead carpenter must ensure compatible PPE is available before work begins.

  2. A lead carpenter is responsible for maintaining the OSHA 300 Log. When must a work-related injury be recorded on the log?

    Answer: When it results in days away from work, restricted duty, medical treatment beyond first aid, or loss of consciousness

    OSHA's recordkeeping rule (29 CFR 1904) requires logging any work-related injury meeting specific severity thresholds beyond first aid.

  3. What is the maximum weight load a standard 250-lb rated stepladder can safely support?

    Answer: 250 lbs (worker plus tools and materials)

    The duty rating (e.g., 250 lbs) represents the maximum combined weight of the worker, tools, and materials the ladder is designed to support.

  4. Which of the following is a leading indicator of safety performance on a job site?

    Answer: Percentage of workers who completed toolbox talks this week

    Leading indicators measure proactive safety activities like training completion, while lagging indicators measure outcomes like injury counts.

  5. A crew member reports chest tightness and dizziness while working indoors with oil-based finishes. The lead carpenter should first:

    Answer: Remove the worker to fresh air and call emergency services if symptoms persist

    Solvent vapor inhalation symptoms require immediate removal from the exposure area and medical evaluation because symptoms can worsen rapidly.

  6. According to OSHA, what is the minimum required height for a standard guardrail on a construction platform?

    Answer: 42 inches

    OSHA 29 CFR 1926.502 requires guardrail systems to be 42 inches (plus or minus 3 inches) in height above the walking/working surface.

  7. When is a written confined space entry permit required on a carpentry project?

    Answer: When entering a permit-required confined space with atmospheric or engulfment hazards

    OSHA 29 CFR 1910.146 requires a written permit for permit-required confined spaces, which have serious atmospheric, engulfment, or configuration hazards.