Occupational Skills

Question 1

What are some items we consider PPE?

Answer 1

CSA approved steel toe boots, safety glasses, high vis vests, respirators, hard hats, gloves, flame resistant clothing, face shields, ear plugs / muffs, warm / dry clothing.

Question 2

What eye protection is required when using a chop saw?

Answer 2

Safety glasses, face shield, ear plugs, respirator.

Question 3

What are two types of hearing protection? At what decibel level is hearing protection required?

Answer 3

Ear plugs and ear muffs. 85 decibels?

Question 4

How often are you required to change a hard hat?

Answer 4

Every 5 years.

Question 5

How often are you required to change the lining in a hard hat?

Answer 5

Annually.

Question 6

What are the nominal (approximate) dimensions of a toe board?

Answer 6

1” by 4”.

Question 7

WHMIS means?

Answer 7

Workplace hazardous material information system.

Question 8

WHMIS legislation provides employees and employers with?

Answer 8

Information on all types of material.

Question 9

WHMIS legislation covers the responsibility of the employer to provide:

Answer 9

Worker education on controlled products.

Question 10

In reference to the WHMIS system, the abbreviation MSDS stands for?

Answer 10

Material safety data sheet.

Question 11

In reference to WHMIS legislation, it doesn’t cover:

Answer 11

Purchase of hazardous material.

Question 12

In reference to WHMIS legislation, the employer is responsible in ensuring that:

Answer 12

All controlled products are labeled.

Question 13

A chemical substance (controlled product) spills all over the floor. What precautionary procedure should we take?

Answer 13

I.D. the substance, look at MSDS, follow the procedures on the MSDS.

Question 14

According to the WCB, where a hazardous material is transferred to a piping system, the system must be?

Answer 14

Identified.

Question 15

The minimum number of planks and their dimensions for a working platform shall be?

Answer 15

2 planks, 2 inch x 10 inch nominal. 6-12 inches longer on each side of the platform.

Question 16

If guard rails are required, they shall be placed at?

Answer 16

42 inches above the working platform.

Question 17

When a scaffold is 10 feet (3 meters) in height, what is required?

Answer 17

Perimeter guard rails.

Question 18

The upper portion of a ladder should run past the point of contact by at least:

Answer 18

36 inches. (1 meter).

Question 19

The base of a ladder should be how far away from the wall that it’s leaning against?

Answer 19

One quarter of the ladders height.

Question 20

A worker is sent to install pipe in a ditch which is over 4 feet deep. What does WCB require in this situation?

Answer 20

Shoring unless adequately sloped.

Question 21

If trench walls are required to be sloped, it is at a ratio of:

Answer 21

3:4. (3 over, 4 down.)

Question 22

An electrical fire would require what class of fire extinguisher?

Answer 22

A “C” class extinguisher. Or a dry chemical extinguisher which can be used for A, B, and C fires.

Question 23

Center punching of concrete is done to:

Answer 23

Asses the power level needed of a powder actuated tool.

Question 24

In assessing the work piece, you find that it can’t be scratched with a powder actuated nail. What should your reaction be?

Answer 24

Do not fire the tool; the work piece is too hard.

Question 25

A 1/2 copper pipe would be best fastened to a hollow concrete block wall using a?

Answer 25

Toggle bolt.

Question 26

What is best suited to anchor a piece of machinery to a concrete floor?

Answer 26

An expansion shield and bolt.

Question 27

A safety line should be attached to what part of the safety harness?

Answer 27

The back.

Question 28

When servicing a septic tank, you must be aware and careful of?

Answer 28

Flammable vapours, confined space entry procedures are involved, and a drowning hazard exists.

Question 29

When using a 2 part bridal sling to lift an object, at what angle will each sling load equal the weight on the main line?

Answer 29

30 degree.

Question 30

When working in the hallway of an apartment building, you notice a fire extinguisher that is rated for “A” class fires. What type of fire would you be able to use this fire extinguisher to fight?

Answer 30

Wood, paper.

Question 31

A class “D” fire extinguisher could be used to fight what type of fire?

Answer 31

Magnesium.

Question 32

If the firing pin was damaged on a powder actuated tool, what should be done?

Answer 32

Get the tool serviced by a certified professional.

Question 33

Who would you consult with before coring a hole in a concrete slab?

Answer 33

Structural engineers.

Question 34

If you needed to core through a “post tension cable”, who would you consult?

Answer 34

Structural engineers.

Question 35

Who can remove a lockout tag?

Answer 35

The person(s) who installed them, or in an emergency,by the senior shift supervisor on duty. Follow the company procedures.

Question 36

What do you do if you find someones unconscious on the job site?

Answer 36

Assess the situation then call for help.

Question 37

If a water pipe and sanitary are installed in the same trench, how would this be done?

Answer 37

The water line must be installed higher, and off to the side.

Question 38

How would you brace piping on an unstable ground?

Answer 38

Suspend from rods & clamps.

Question 39

If the hook on a come-along is cracked, what should be done with it?

Answer 39

Replace it.