B2 Flashcards
(45 cards)
Q: What is Job Safety Analysis (JSA)?
A: A method to identify and control or eliminate job hazards before they occur.
Q: What are the three stages of Job Safety Analysis?
A: 1) Identify job steps, 2) Identify hazards for each step, 3) Determine preventative measures for each hazard.
Q: What are common areas of hazards for electricians?
A: Energized equipment, working at elevations, handling heavy materials, confined spaces, and extreme temperatures
Q: What is “Hot Work”?
A: Tasks that could cause a fire, such as welding, grinding, or drilling near combustible materials.
Q: What are the steps for performing “Hot Work” safely?
A: Sweep the area clean, have a fire extinguisher ready, fill out a permit, wear PPE, and monitor for 30 minutes post-work and then keep an eye on it every hour for 4 hours
What factors affect electric shock?
A: Amount of current Flow
Path of current through the body
Type of Voltage—AC or DC
Voltage Value
Length of Time the body is energized
Condition of Skin
Area of Contact
Q: What should you do when rescuing a shock victim?
A: Do not touch the victim, remove electricity, and if they are unconscious, start artificial respiration
What amount of current is fatal
50mA
What is consider extra low voltage
1-30v
What is low voltage
31v-750v
what is high voltage
750V and higher
What is the best option when there is a hazard
try to eliminate it
Q: What is the main mandate of WorkSafeBC?
A: To keep workers and workplaces safe and secure from injury, illness, and disease
Q: What does the definition of an accident include according to WorkSafeBC?
A: A willful and intentional act not caused by the worker, or a fortuitous event occasioned by physical or natural causes(B2-Lt 03).
Q: What are common causes for compensation from WorkSafeBC?
A: Personal injury, mental stress, occupational disease, and hearing loss(B2-Lt 03).
Q: What is asbestos and why is it dangerous?
A: Asbestos is a fire-resistant mineral fiber that can cause diseases, and has caused more worker deaths than any other workplace injury since 2000(B2-Lt 03).
Q: What are employers’ responsibilities on the job site?
A: Remedy hazardous conditions, ensure workers know hazards, comply with regulations, provide safety equipment, and conduct inspections(B2-Lt 03).
Q: What are the workers’ responsibilities for safety?
A: Protect health and safety, wear protective gear, report hazards, and refuse unsafe work(B2-Lt 03).
Q: What is the Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) Regulation?
A: A legal document outlining workplace safety requirements, divided into core, hazard, and industry-specific parts(B2-Lt 03).
Q: What should be included in a noise control program according to OHS regulations?
A: Noise measurement, education, engineered controls, hearing protection, and hearing testing(B2-Lt 03).
Q: What are employers’ responsibilities regarding PPE?
A: Provide PPE at no cost, ensure it’s used correctly, and check for hazards like loose clothing or jewelry(B2-Lt 03).
Q: What defines a confined space?
A: An area not designed for continuous human occupancy that requires a standby person to monitor workers every 20 minutes(B2-Lt 03).
Q: What are the steps for lockout safety?
A: Lock out energy sources, maintain control of keys, and remove locks after work(B2-Lt 03).
Q: What must be done with unsafe tools and machinery?
A: They must be removed from the jobsite(B2-Lt 03).
