Hazard Identification on Sites Flashcards

What is a trip hazard commonly found on construction sites?

Answer: Trailing cables and hoses across walkways

Trailing cables, hoses, and other materials left across walkways are common trip hazards on construction sites that can cause falls.

What hazard is created by unprotected openings in floors?

Answer: Fall hazard — workers could fall through to a lower level

Unprotected floor openings are a serious fall hazard that could result in workers falling to a lower level, potentially causing severe injury or death.

What type of hazard does asbestos represent on a construction site?

Answer: Chemical hazard causing respiratory disease

Asbestos is a chemical/material hazard that when disturbed releases fibres which, if inhaled, can cause serious respiratory diseases including mesothelioma and asbestosis.

What is the hierarchy of risk control measures?

Answer: Eliminate, Substitute, Engineering controls, Administrative controls, PPE

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

What hazard does working near overhead power lines present?

Answer: Electrocution — electricity can arc through the air

Overhead power lines carry high voltage electricity that can arc through the air to equipment or persons who come too close, causing electrocution.

What is a confined space hazard on a construction site?

Answer: An enclosed area with potential for oxygen depletion, toxic atmosphere, or entrapment

A confined space is an enclosed or partially enclosed area not designed for continuous occupancy, which may have a dangerous atmosphere, risk of engulfment, or limited entry/exit.