Safety Terminology

Question 1

American National Standards Institute
Synonym:ANSI

Answer 1

Organization that provides the process of developing consensus standards

Question 2

Authority Having Jurisdiction
Synonym: AHJ

Answer 2

The organization. office or individual responsible for approving equipment, an installation, or procedure

Question 3

Basic Safety Equipment

Answer 3

Hardhat, safety glasses, general purpose gloves, sound protection, and safety shoes

Question 4

Body Harness
Synonym: Harness, Safety Harness

Answer 4

Component of a personal fall arrest system consisting of straps that adjust to fasten around the body; use requires training

Question 5

Circuit Breaker

Answer 5

Automatically operated electrical switch designed to protect an electrical circuit from damage caused by excess current from an overload or short circuit. its basic function is to interrupt current flow after a fault is detected

Question 6

Codes

Answer 6

Collection of rules and/or regulations

Question 7

Controlled Access Zone
Synonym; Danger Zone

Answer 7

Work area where access is restricted to workers with specific equipment, training, or qualifications

Question 8

Deenergize

Answer 8

To disconnect from electrical power. Work being performed on electrical equipment and/or tools requires them to be disconnected from their energy source

Question 9

Ear Plugs

Answer 9

Pliable material inserted in the ear to reduce noise damage

Question 10

Electric Arc

Answer 10

An Electrical Breakdown of a gas that produces a prolonged electrical discharge

Question 11

Electrical Panels

Answer 11

The National Electrical Code (NFPA 70 110.26) requires a minimum of three feet of clearance for all electrical equipment serving 600 volts or less. The OSHA standard (29 CFR 1910.303 (g)) requires sufficient access and working space around all equipment serving 600 volts or less. For equipment serving between 120 volts and 250 volts, the regulations require a minimum of three feet of clearance. The width of the working space in front shall be 30 inches minimum or width of the equipment

Question 12

General Duty Clause

Answer 12

OSHA requires employers to “furnish to each of his employees employment and a place of employment which are free from recognized hazards that are causing or are likely to cause death or serious physical harm to his employees”

Question 13

Handrail
Synonym:Guardrail

Answer 13

42” - 45” high top rail with a mid rail supported by vertical stanchions on 10’ or less centers

Question 14

Hazard Communication
HazCom:

Answer 14

OSHA required workplace program to inform and train employees on hazardous chemicals and materials

Question 15

Heads
Synonym: Heads Up, Look Out

Answer 15

Warning given when someone overhead has dropper something or a dangerous situation is occurring overhead

Question 16

Health and Safety Program
Synonym: Code of Safe Practice

Answer 16

Employer’s plans and rules for preventing accidents and protecting employees

Question 17

Hearing Protection

Answer 17

Equipment designed to protect employee from exposure to excessive noise or sounds. OSHA 1910.95 stipulates that workers not be exposed to sound levels greater than 90dB in excess of 8 hours.

Question 18

Ladder Inspection

Answer 18

Ladders are inspected before initial