Safe Working Practices Flashcards
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What information must be displayed on a construction site's safety notice board?
Answer: Emergency contacts, first aid information, and site safety rules
Safety notice boards must display key information including emergency contacts, first aider locations, site safety rules, and relevant regulatory notices.
When is it acceptable to remove a safety guard from a power saw on a construction site?
Answer: Guards should never be removed during normal operation
Machine guards must never be removed during operation — they are designed to prevent contact with moving parts and their removal creates serious injury risk.
What action should be taken if you spill a hazardous chemical on a construction site?
Answer: Consult the SDS for spill procedures and follow site emergency protocols
The Safety Data Sheet (SDS) contains specific spill response procedures and must be consulted — immediate containment and site emergency protocols must be followed.
Which of the following is an example of an administrative control for reducing dust exposure on a construction site?
Answer: Rotating workers so no single person is exposed for the full shift
Rotating workers to limit individual exposure duration is an administrative control — it manages behavior and scheduling rather than engineering out the hazard.
What is the main risk associated with silica dust exposure during construction work such as cutting concrete?
Answer: Silicosis, a serious and irreversible lung disease
Inhaling respirable crystalline silica dust can cause silicosis, an incurable and potentially fatal lung disease, as well as increased risk of lung cancer.
When using a mobile elevated work platform (MEWP), a worker must:
Answer: Wear a full-body harness attached to a designated anchor point inside the platform
Workers in MEWPs must wear a full-body harness attached to the designated anchor point to prevent ejection from the platform in the event of sudden movement.
What is the correct way to dispose of used solvent-soaked rags on a construction site?
Answer: Store them in a covered metal container designated for flammable waste
Solvent-soaked rags can spontaneously combust and must be stored in a covered metal container specifically designated for flammable waste to prevent fire.