Module ONE Basic Safety (Construction Site Safety Orientation),
Module FOUR (Introduction to Power Tools), Module Eight (Basic
Employability Skills), Module Nine (Introduction to Material
Handling), Core- Basic Safety (1), Core-Intro to Construction...
1. Companies with strong safety cultures usually have lower _____.
turnover
2. Which of these is a true statement regarding safety?
Safety is a learned behavior and attitude.
3. Poor lighting, excessive noise, and inadequate guards for moving parts are
examples of _____.
unsafe conditions
4. The activity that consists of breaking a job into its component tasks and then
analyzing each step for potential hazards is called a _____.
job safety analysis
5. A measure of the probability, consequences, and exposure related to an event
is referred to as _____.
Risk
6. If there is a hole in the floor of a structure, the preferred method of protecting
workers from falls is to _____.
cover the opening and label the cover
7. The D-ring or support point on a safety harness should be placed _____.
between the shoulder blades
8. A personal fall arrest system should be inspected monthly by a _____.
competent person
9. Lanyards that have no shock-absorbing features are used for _____.
Positioning
10. When placing a ladder against a platform or roof, the top of the ladder should
extend above the point where the ladder touches the platform or roof by at least
_____.
3 feet (91 cm)
11. When performing overhead work on scaffolding, what protective measures
must be taken to prevent objects from falling and striking a person below?
Toeboards, debris nets, or canopies must be applied.
12. When stacking materials such as bricks or block, do not stack materials
beyond a _____.
4:1 height-to-base ratio
13. Benching systems are prohibited in _____.
Type C soils
,14. In the absence of other information, all soil in an excavation should be treated
as if it is _____.
Type C
15. Daily inspection of an excavation must be performed by a(n) _____.
competent person
16. One of the most common grounding systems used for protection against
accidental electrical shock is the _____.
three-wire system
17. A polarized electrical receptacle is used for _____.
double-insulated tools
18. A system that protects workers from the release of hazardous energy while
they work with machines and equipment is referred to as _____.
lockout/ tagout
19. In a lockout/ tagout situation, a personal lock and tag must be removed by
_____.
the person who applied them
20. Hard hats should be made of fiberglass or _____.
reinforced plastic
21. A good general rule about hearing protection is that it should be used if you
must raise your voice for someone to hear you when they are _____.
2 feet (61 cm) away
22. When there is the potential to be exposed to asbestos, workers must _____.
report it to a supervisor and avoid disturbing it
23. The respirator that would be used where dust or solid particles might be
inhaled is a _____.
half mask or mouthpiece with a mechanical filter
24. One source of lead on some job sites is _____.
paint
25. Hepatitis can be caused by contact with _____.
Blood
26. One of the symptoms of heat stroke is _____.
extremely high body temperature
27. Which of the following conditions is considered life threatening?
Heat stroke
28. When other workers are working near a welding operation, the standard
practice is to _____.
screen the work area with welding shields
29. What type of fire extinguisher would be used on an electric motor that has
overheated and caught fire?
Class C
, 30. The type of permit that must be issued before a permit-required confined
space can be accessed is called a(n) _____.
entry permit
When using power tools, never engage the_____.
trigger lock
Before replacing parts such as bits, blades, or discs on any tool, you must_____.
disconnect the power source
Most hammer drills will not hammer until pressure is _____.
applied to the drill bit
A pneumatic drill is commonly used _____.
when there is no source of electricity
Never use a circular saw that does not have an upper blade guard because the
_____.
guard protects you from touching the blade
When using a circular saw, be sure to cut on the waste side of the cut mark to
allow for the blade's _____.
kerf
Saws with fine blades that are excellent for delicate and intricate cutting are
called _____.
saber saws
Before you plug any saw into a power source, make sure the _____.
power switch is in the Off position
A saw that has a thin, one-piece blade that runs around guides at either end of
the saw is a _____.
bandsaw
A power miter saw combines a miter box with a _____.
circular saw
An angle grinder is used to grind _____.
hard, heavy materials
The adjustable tool rest on a bench grinder should be positioned _____.
1/8 inch from the grinding wheel
A good way to check the condition of the grinding wheel on a bench grinder is to
_____.
perform a ring test on the wheel
A grinder can catch on rough material edges and shift around, especially when
using rotary bits called _____.
burr bits
A low-velocity fastening system that is used to drive steel pins or threaded studs
into masonry and steel is
a(n) _____.
powder-actuated tool
Module FOUR (Introduction to Power Tools), Module Eight (Basic
Employability Skills), Module Nine (Introduction to Material
Handling), Core- Basic Safety (1), Core-Intro to Construction...
1. Companies with strong safety cultures usually have lower _____.
turnover
2. Which of these is a true statement regarding safety?
Safety is a learned behavior and attitude.
3. Poor lighting, excessive noise, and inadequate guards for moving parts are
examples of _____.
unsafe conditions
4. The activity that consists of breaking a job into its component tasks and then
analyzing each step for potential hazards is called a _____.
job safety analysis
5. A measure of the probability, consequences, and exposure related to an event
is referred to as _____.
Risk
6. If there is a hole in the floor of a structure, the preferred method of protecting
workers from falls is to _____.
cover the opening and label the cover
7. The D-ring or support point on a safety harness should be placed _____.
between the shoulder blades
8. A personal fall arrest system should be inspected monthly by a _____.
competent person
9. Lanyards that have no shock-absorbing features are used for _____.
Positioning
10. When placing a ladder against a platform or roof, the top of the ladder should
extend above the point where the ladder touches the platform or roof by at least
_____.
3 feet (91 cm)
11. When performing overhead work on scaffolding, what protective measures
must be taken to prevent objects from falling and striking a person below?
Toeboards, debris nets, or canopies must be applied.
12. When stacking materials such as bricks or block, do not stack materials
beyond a _____.
4:1 height-to-base ratio
13. Benching systems are prohibited in _____.
Type C soils
,14. In the absence of other information, all soil in an excavation should be treated
as if it is _____.
Type C
15. Daily inspection of an excavation must be performed by a(n) _____.
competent person
16. One of the most common grounding systems used for protection against
accidental electrical shock is the _____.
three-wire system
17. A polarized electrical receptacle is used for _____.
double-insulated tools
18. A system that protects workers from the release of hazardous energy while
they work with machines and equipment is referred to as _____.
lockout/ tagout
19. In a lockout/ tagout situation, a personal lock and tag must be removed by
_____.
the person who applied them
20. Hard hats should be made of fiberglass or _____.
reinforced plastic
21. A good general rule about hearing protection is that it should be used if you
must raise your voice for someone to hear you when they are _____.
2 feet (61 cm) away
22. When there is the potential to be exposed to asbestos, workers must _____.
report it to a supervisor and avoid disturbing it
23. The respirator that would be used where dust or solid particles might be
inhaled is a _____.
half mask or mouthpiece with a mechanical filter
24. One source of lead on some job sites is _____.
paint
25. Hepatitis can be caused by contact with _____.
Blood
26. One of the symptoms of heat stroke is _____.
extremely high body temperature
27. Which of the following conditions is considered life threatening?
Heat stroke
28. When other workers are working near a welding operation, the standard
practice is to _____.
screen the work area with welding shields
29. What type of fire extinguisher would be used on an electric motor that has
overheated and caught fire?
Class C
, 30. The type of permit that must be issued before a permit-required confined
space can be accessed is called a(n) _____.
entry permit
When using power tools, never engage the_____.
trigger lock
Before replacing parts such as bits, blades, or discs on any tool, you must_____.
disconnect the power source
Most hammer drills will not hammer until pressure is _____.
applied to the drill bit
A pneumatic drill is commonly used _____.
when there is no source of electricity
Never use a circular saw that does not have an upper blade guard because the
_____.
guard protects you from touching the blade
When using a circular saw, be sure to cut on the waste side of the cut mark to
allow for the blade's _____.
kerf
Saws with fine blades that are excellent for delicate and intricate cutting are
called _____.
saber saws
Before you plug any saw into a power source, make sure the _____.
power switch is in the Off position
A saw that has a thin, one-piece blade that runs around guides at either end of
the saw is a _____.
bandsaw
A power miter saw combines a miter box with a _____.
circular saw
An angle grinder is used to grind _____.
hard, heavy materials
The adjustable tool rest on a bench grinder should be positioned _____.
1/8 inch from the grinding wheel
A good way to check the condition of the grinding wheel on a bench grinder is to
_____.
perform a ring test on the wheel
A grinder can catch on rough material edges and shift around, especially when
using rotary bits called _____.
burr bits
A low-velocity fastening system that is used to drive steel pins or threaded studs
into masonry and steel is
a(n) _____.
powder-actuated tool
