Safe Working Practices Flashcards
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What is the purpose of edge protection on a flat roof or elevated work platform?
Answer: To prevent workers and materials from falling off the edge
Edge protection such as guardrails and toe boards prevent workers and materials from falling from elevated surfaces.
Which hazardous substance regulation requires employers to assess and control workers' exposure to hazardous substances?
Answer: OSHA Hazard Communication Standard (HazCom)
OSHA's Hazard Communication Standard (HazCom / Right-to-Know) requires employers to identify, label, and provide safety data sheets for hazardous chemicals and train workers on them.
What color is typically used for safety data sheet (SDS) section numbers related to health hazard information?
Answer: SDS sections use numbers, not colors
SDS documents use a standardized 16-section format with numbered sections — color coding is used on GHS hazard labels, not SDS sections.
If a worker is required to work in a trench deeper than 5 feet, what OSHA protection system is typically required?
Answer: Sloping, shoring, or a trench box protective system
OSHA requires a protective system such as sloping, shoring, or a trench box for trenches 5 feet or deeper to prevent cave-in fatalities.
What should a worker do before using a ladder on a construction site?
Answer: Inspect the ladder for defects and ensure it is on stable, level ground
Before use, ladders must be visually inspected for damage and positioned on stable, level ground at the correct angle to prevent slipping or collapse.
A worker notices that their co-worker is not wearing the required hearing protection in a designated high-noise area. What is the best action?
Answer: Remind the co-worker to wear their hearing protection
The first step is to remind the co-worker directly and respectfully, as this resolves the issue immediately and promotes a safety culture.
What does the term 'hierarchy of controls' refer to in construction safety?
Answer: A prioritized framework for eliminating or reducing workplace hazards
The hierarchy of controls ranks hazard control measures from most to least effective: Elimination, Substitution, Engineering controls, Administrative controls, and PPE.