Construction safety Final Study Flashcards
(10 cards)
1
Q
What are the four hazards in construction?
A
- Falls
- Electrocution
- Being struck by falling objects
- Trapped during excavation
2
Q
When is fall protection needed in construction activities?
A
- Walkway and ramps
- Open sides and edges
- Bricklaying
- Holes
3
Q
What are the five fall protection options?
A
- Safety nets
- Hand rails
- Safety harness (PFAS)
- Equipment guards
- Guardrails
4
Q
What are the most frequent electrical accidents?
A
- Contact with power lines
- Lack of ground fault protector
- Missing ground on electric cords
- Improper use of equipment
- Improper use of electric cords
5
Q
What is the role of a competent person in construction?
A
A competent person must make daily inspections of excavations and protective systems before work starts and as needed.
6
Q
What are the benefits of a safety program? (List at least 8)
A
- Reduced workers’ compensation claims
- Reduced expenses related to injuries and illnesses
- Reduced absenteeism
- Lower employee complaints
- Improved employee morale and satisfaction
- Increased productivity
- Reduction of hidden costs
- Reduced insurance costs
7
Q
What are five ways to communicate safe work methods?
A
- Toolbox talks
- Training
- Safety signs and posters
- Standard operating procedures and manuals
- Digital communication tools (emails, apps)
8
Q
What are the reasons for developing a Job Hazard Analysis (JHA)? (List 4)
A
- Prevent work-related death, injuries, or illnesses by eliminating or controlling identified hazards
- Ensure that workers have the training, equipment, and supplies to do their jobs safely
- Help in developing an accident prevention program (APP)
- Provide a structured approach to hazard identification and risk assessment
9
Q
What documents must be prepared prior to selecting safety measures?
A
- Incident rates
- Safety programs
- Medical surveillance programs
- OSHA recordable cases
- Management philosophy
- General company information
- Experience modification rates (EMR)
10
Q
What are five ongoing operations that need to be reviewed consistently?
A
- Review air monitoring data
- Review training records and work permits
- Review how deficiencies are detected and corrected
- Conduct progress meetings
- Conduct site safety inspections
