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Accident Prevention and Emergency Response Flashcards

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  1. A construction worker is found unresponsive at the base of a scaffold. What is the FIRST action the supervisor should take?

    Answer: Call 911 and ensure the scene is safe before approaching

    Scene safety must be confirmed before approaching an injured worker to prevent the rescuer from also becoming a victim.

  2. Which of the following best describes a 'near miss' in construction safety?

    Answer: An unplanned event that did not result in injury but had the potential to do so

    A near miss is an unplanned event with injury potential that did not result in actual harm, and reporting it helps prevent future accidents.

  3. During an emergency evacuation drill on a construction site, workers should report to the designated assembly area primarily to:

    Answer: Allow supervisors to account for all personnel

    The assembly area allows supervisors to conduct a headcount and confirm all workers are accounted for and safe.

  4. What type of fire extinguisher is appropriate for electrical equipment fires on a construction site?

    Answer: Class C

    Class C extinguishers are designed for energized electrical equipment fires because they use non-conductive agents.

  5. A toolbox talk focused on accident prevention is MOST effective when held:

    Answer: At the start of each shift before work begins

    Pre-shift toolbox talks ensure workers are reminded of hazards and prevention measures before they begin work each day.

  6. Under OSHA's incident reporting requirements, a work-related fatality must be reported to OSHA within:

    Answer: 8 hours

    OSHA requires employers to report all work-related fatalities within 8 hours of learning of the incident.

  7. Which control method is considered MOST effective in the hierarchy of controls for preventing construction accidents?

    Answer: Engineering controls (elimination/substitution)

    Engineering controls — especially elimination or substitution of the hazard — are highest on the hierarchy because they remove or reduce the hazard at its source.