G9- Construction Safety

Question 1

Refers to the practices and procedures implemented to protect workers from injuries and illnesses on construction sites

Answer 1

Construction Safety

Question 2

Refers to the standards and regulations for the construction industry

Answer 2

OSHA or Occupational Safety and Health Administration

Question 3

What are the common construction hazards and safety concerns?

Answer 3

1. Struck by Accidents
2. Falls
3. Electrocution
4. Structural Collapse

Question 4

Caused by swinging equipment or falling debris

Answer 4

Struck by Accidents

Question 5

The leading cause of injuries, often due to unprotected edges, improper scaffold setups, and misuse of ladders

Answer 5

Falls

Question 6

Risks include contact with power lines and exposed wires

Answer 6

Electrocution

Question 7

Often linked to excavation issues or improper equipment usage

Answer 7

Structural Collapse

Question 8

is crucial for safeguarding workers and property
Measures include proper storage of flammable materials, the availability of fire extinguishers, and clear evacuation plans

Answer 8

Fire Safety

Question 9

What are the Accident Prevention Signs and Tags?

Answer 9

1. Danger Signs
2. Exit Signs
3. Caution Signs
4. Safety Instruction Signs
5. Traffic Signs
6. Directional Signs
7. Barricades

Question 10

Shall be used when immediate hazard exists

Answer 10

Danger Signs

Question 11

Shall be lettered in legible red letters, not less than 6 inches high, on a white field

Answer 11

Exit Signs

Question 12

Shall be used to ward possible hazards

Answer 12

Caution Signs

Question 13

Shall be white with green upper panel with white letters to convey the principal message

Answer 13

Safety Instruction Signs

Question 14

Construction sites shall be posted with legible traffic signs at points of hazard

Answer 14

Traffic Signs

Question 15

Shall be white with a black panel and a white directional symbol

Answer 15

Directional Signs

Question 16

What are the electric hazards in construction?

Answer 16

1. Contact with power lines
2. Lack of ground-fault protection
3. Improper use of tools

Question 17

Common Scaffold Hazards:

Answer 17

1. Falls
2. Falling objects
3. Collapses
4. Electrocution

Question 18

Common hazards of steel rebars in construction:

Answer 18

Unprotected edges and openings
Improper scaffold setup

Question 19

Shall either be an approved double insulated type or grounded type

Answer 19

Power-Operated Tools

Question 20

is an incident when a backing vehicle strikes a worker who is standing, walking, or kneeling behind the vehicle

Answer 20

Backover

Question 21

Safety measures in preventing backovers:

Answer 21

1. Spotters
2. Video Camera
3. Proximity Detection Devices
4. Internal Traffic Control Plans

Question 22

can assist drivers in backing up

Answer 22

spotters

Question 23

allow drivers to see behind them

Answer 23

video cameras

Question 24

alert drivers to nearby objects

Answer 24

Proximity detection devices (radar/sonar)

Question 25

can guide drivers and separate workers from moving vehicles

Answer 25

Internal traffic control plans

Question 26

Pre-planning, proper equipment maintenance, dust suppression, and secure site access are essential

Answer 26

Demolition Safety

Question 27

Workers must test for hazardous atmospheres, provide adequate ventilation, and use PPE

Answer 27

Confined Spaces

Question 28

Blasting safety includes:

Answer 28

1. Planning and Risk Assessment 2. Handling Explosives 3. Safety Zones 4. Post-Blast

Question 29

Evaluate the site and design blasts to minimize risk

Answer 29

Planning and Risk Assessment

Question 30

Store and transport explosives securely with licensed personnel

Answer 30

Handling Explosives

Question 31

Establish safety perimeters and evacuation plans

Answer 31

Safety Zones

Question 32

Inspect the area for unexploded ordinance (UNO) and environmental impact

Answer 32

Post-Blast

Question 33

What are the chemical hazards in construction?

Answer 33

1. Asbestos 2. Lead 3. Silica Dust 4. Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCS)

Question 34

What are the additional safety measures?

Answer 34

1. Rollover Protective Structures 2. Ladder Safety 3. Walking/Working Surfaces