Safety Procedures Flashcards

Which laser class is most commonly found in survey total stations and is safe under normal use as long as the beam is not stared into?

Answer: Class 2 or 3R

Most total station EDMs and laser pointers are Class 1, 2, or 3R, where the blink reflex usually protects against brief exposure.

What is the primary purpose of a tailgate (toolbox) safety meeting before fieldwork?

Answer: To review site-specific hazards and safe procedures with the crew

Brief pre-job meetings identify the day's hazards and agree on controls before work begins.

A crew member is clearing a line with a machete. Which practice is safest?

Answer: Keep other crew members well outside the swing radius and cut away from the body

Cutting away from yourself and maintaining clearance from others prevents most machete injuries.

Which symptom is most characteristic of hypothermia in a field worker during winter surveys?

Answer: Uncontrollable shivering, slurred speech, and clumsiness

Hypothermia causes shivering, confusion, slurred speech, and loss of coordination as core temperature falls.

Before driving a long iron pin or digging to set a monument, what should the crew do?

Answer: Call 811 to have underground utilities located

Calling 811 several days ahead is required in most states to mark buried utilities before digging.

In a work zone, a flagger should stand where?

Answer: On the shoulder adjacent to the controlled lane, clearly visible to approaching traffic

MUTCD directs flaggers to stand on the shoulder or in the closed lane, visible and with an escape route.

A crew encounters an aggressive dog on a property. What is the best initial response?

Answer: Stay calm, avoid eye contact, keep equipment between you and the dog, and back away slowly

Running can trigger a chase; calmly backing away while using a barrier reduces bite risk.