DCI Safety Practices & Procedures 5

Question 1

What does the term 'hierarchy of controls' mean in the context of worksite hazard management?

Accepted Answer

A prioritized framework for eliminating or reducing hazards, from elimination to PPE

Answer

The hierarchy of controls prioritizes hazard elimination first, then substitution, engineering controls, administrative controls, and PPE as the last resort.

Question 2

A cable installer is using a powder-actuated tool to fasten cable supports to concrete. Who is authorized to operate this tool?

Accepted Answer

Only trained and certified operators per manufacturer requirements

Answer

OSHA 1926.302(e) requires that powder-actuated tools be operated only by workers trained and certified by the tool manufacturer.

Question 3

When installing cable hangers from a scissor lift, where should tools and materials be stored while working at height?

Accepted Answer

In a tool belt or secured container on the platform to prevent falling objects

Answer

Unsecured tools on elevated platforms create falling-object hazards for workers below; all tools must be secured on the person or in secured containers.

Question 4

A technician develops a rash after handling plenum-rated cable jacketing. Which SDS section should be consulted first?

Accepted Answer

Section 4 – First Aid Measures

Answer

SDS Section 4 provides first aid instructions for skin, eye, inhalation, and ingestion exposure to the substance.

Question 5

What is the purpose of a Job Hazard Analysis (JHA) before beginning a cable installation task?

Accepted Answer

To identify potential hazards for each task step and establish preventive measures before work begins

Answer

A JHA systematically identifies hazards at each step of a task so controls can be established before work starts, preventing injuries.

(DCI) Data Cabling Installer Practice Test

(DCI) Data Cabling Installer Practice Test

DCI Safety Practices & Procedures 5