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Safety Legislation, Regulations and Industry Policy in the Trades and Fire Safety Flashcards

1
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What is OHS?

A

Occupational Health and Safety

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Which federal legislation allows criminal charges to be laid where a workplace injury or fatality occurs?

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Bill C-45

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What is an employer responsibility with regards to hazard assessment at the work site?

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To develop a plan to eliminate or control any hazards identified at the work site

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What is the duty to use PPE according to the Alberta OHS Code?

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when a hazard assessment identifies the need for the use of PPE,that must be follow

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5
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The three (3) elements of fire are?

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  • Fuel
  • Air
  • Ignition
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6
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The first line of defense is fighting fires is?

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is to prevent them from starting in the first place

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If flammable liquids are stored at work sites, they must be stored in containers manufacture after?

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July 1, 2009 and must approved

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What are the three (3) approved standards of July 1,2009?

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  • CSA
  • NFPA
  • ULC standard C30-1995
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9
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What date was the safety codes council established on?

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in 1993

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10
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When dust is a problem use a respirator or face shield because?

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rock dust causes silicosis

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What are the three (3) groups in the OHS legislation that help protect workers from risk of injury at the work place?

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  • OHS Act
  • OHS Regulations
  • OHS Code
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What are the four (4) categories of workplace hazards?

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  • Biological
  • Chemical
  • Ergonomic
  • Physical
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13
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Engineering controls are?

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  • Elimination
  • Substitution
  • Redesign
  • Isolation
  • Automation
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What is WCB?

A

Workers Compensation Board

Is a private not-for-profit organization

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What is ACSA stand for?

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The Alberta Construction Safety Association

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16
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When is administrative control put in place for workers protection?

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when an engineering control cannot eliminate or control a hazard

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17
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Who is responsible to have an emergency response plan in place at the work site?

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Employers

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18
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What must your employer do if First Aid supplies are store secure containers at the work site?

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Ensure that the containers are clearly marked to indicate their contents

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What is an Employee’s responsibility with regards to the use of PPE?

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To inspect your PPE prior to each use

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What is a situation when your employer is obligated to provide you with PPE?

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when workers are exposed to respiratory hazards or excessive noise levels

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Who is responsible to ensure work site emergency respond plans remain up to date?

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The Employers and the Employee

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Who is considered an employer under OHS?

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Person who is self-employed
Person who employs one or more workers
Person designated by an employer as the employer’s representatives
Director or officer of a corporation who oversees the health and safety of the workers in the corporation

23
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How is the Workers Compensation Board of Alberta funded?

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100% of the funding for the WCB comes from employers in Alberta

24
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All industrial PPE must comply with what standard?

A

CSA

25
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What is CSA?

A

Canadian Safety Association

26
Q

What number and type of first aiders must your employer ensure are present at an isolated work site with low hazard assessment rating and 65 workers at the work site per shift?

A

2 Standard First Aider

27
Q

When work site hazard assessment identifies that workers are required to wear PPE what is your employer’s responsibility?

A

Ensure all workers properly use and wear the required PPE

28
Q

What is a characteristics of protective footwear with a yellow triangle on the outer side or tongue of the right shoe?

A

Sole puncture protection and grade 2 protective toe

29
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The OHS Act, Regulation and Code together have established a framework of rules for who?

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  • Employers
  • Workers
  • Suppliers
  • Government Agencies
30
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What specify the criteria used to place materials within each classification?

A

The Controlled Products Regulation

31
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Class A of WHMIS classification symbols

A

Compressed Gas

32
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Class B of WHMIS classification symbols

A

Flammable and Combustible Materials

33
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Class C of WHMIS classification symbols

A

Oxidizing Material

34
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Class D - Division 1 of WHMIS classification symbols

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Poisonous and infectious material: Immediate and serious toxic

35
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Class D - Division 2 of WHMIS classification symbols

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Poisonous and Infectious Material : Other toxic effects

36
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Class D - Division 3 of WHMIS classification symbols

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Poisonous and Infectious Material : Biohazardous Infectious Material

37
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Class E of WHMIS classification symbols

A

Corrosive Material

38
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Class F of WHMIS classification symbols

A

Dangerously Reactive Material

39
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How do you know if proper ventilation is adequate in most welding shops?

A

If the visible fumes clears in about 30 seconds

40
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Class A fire

A

Wood and Paper

41
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Class B fire

A

Flammable Liquids

42
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Class C fire

A

Electrical Equipment

43
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Class D fire

A

Combustible Metals

44
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Class K fire

A

Combustible Cooking Media

45
Q

What is an example of an engineering device used to protect workers from airborne contact with hazardous materials?

A

Ventilation System

46
Q

How many sections in MSDS?

A

9 sections

47
Q

What portable fire extinguishers should be used to fight a small fir burning in a pile of discarded oil rags?

A

Classes A, B and C

48
Q

Before entering a confined workspace you should?

A

use a gas detector to determine whether the area contains any dangerous fumes or gases

49
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The goal of WHMIS is to?

A

Protect the worker by providing information on hazardous material

50
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The key elements of WHMIS are?

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  • Employee Education
  • MSDS or SDS
  • Product labeling
51
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According to WHMIS Employees are responsible to?

A

Apply workplace labels where and when required

52
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Suppliers of controlled products are responsible to?

A

Provide MSDS or SDS for Controlled Product they sell or import

53
Q

When should you no fight a fire for personal safety reasons?

A

when the fire could block your escape route

54
Q

What type of fire extinguisher is versatile in fighting different types of fires?

A

The multi-purpose dry chemical

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