Skills Flashcards
(191 cards)
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providing a common language for students to articulate what they gain from SkillsUSA, assessing skill development, and creating a vision for SkillsUSA programs are the three purposes of the_______
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skillsusa framework
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which essential element is best described as doing high-quality, ethical work in an efficient way
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work ethic
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under which element of the SkillsUSA framework would you find the following skills (integrity, work ethic, professionalism, responsibility, adaptability/flexibility, self-motivated)
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personal skills
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Within Skills USA’s curriculum offerings, the premier employability skills development program is the ____
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career essentials experiences
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all people who are current or potential employess____need the skills listen within the SkillsUSA framework
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in any profession
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which essential element is part of the workplace skills component of the skills USA framwokr
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multi-cultural sensitivity and awareness
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what is the secdond step in the descieio-making proscess
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brainstrom possible solutions
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profesionalism may be exhibited by_____
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attire, personal grooming, speech
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what is the name of teh indurty-validated crediential available through skilssusa that demonstrates proficentcey in the skills listed within the skills USA framkword
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career essentials credentials
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this staement reflects taking responsibility
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i havent found it yet, i need to look harder
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what statemtn accuratly describes teh skills usa framkewok
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all skills in the framwork work together
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taking initiative is a characteristic of which essential element of the skillsusa framwork
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self-motivation
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sam will do anything she can to ensure she performs well in her job. as a result, she cvhanegs jobs less frequently than her cowoerks. what characteristics of a good work ethic does sam demonstrate
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dedication
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using photo editing softeware is an example of a _____ for a photographer
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job-specific skill
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what statement applies to all employes in terms of demonstrating the safety and health essential elemnt
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follow the policies and procedures in the employee handbook
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consistancy and dependability are both components of ____
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responsibility
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service operation is an essential element within wich component of the skills USA framework
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technical skill grounded in acedemics
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when an individual is able to “bounce back” from a challenging experience, they demonstrate the essential element known as _____
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adaptability/flexibility
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what 3 elements make up the skills USA framkwrokj
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personal skills, workplace skills, technical skills
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when preparing a group presentation or when preparing for a community service project a team might use the ____ essential element
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planning, organizing and management
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under whcih elemtn of the skillsusa freamkework oudl you find the following skills (communications, decision making, teamwork, multicultural sensitivity &awareness, planning, organization &management, leadership)
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workplace skills
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this is a truth about the computer and technology literacy essential elemnt
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all employees need to operate some sort fo technology
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after makign a mistake as work an employee approaches their supervisor and reports the wrong doing. this demonstrates which essential elemnt
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integrity
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after lweaning that an employee did not receive a good work evaluation, the employee asked the manager to explain the expectations and for adive about how to improve for the next evaluation. thia action demonstrates ______
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mature behavior
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being able to give accurate and consise reports, follow oral directions or instructions, speak disticivley and give clear instrautions or directioisn are examples of wat kind of skills
communication
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condct or attitudes towards work or a philosophy dealing with rukles of right or proper conduct is referred to as_____
ethics
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when you consistentlyi meet or exceed your customers expectations, you are said to have provided good ____
customer service
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what are you doing if you are observing someone you respect doing their job
shadowing
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what is a document that many employers use to identity worker applicant' qualifications for emplyment
resume
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a worker who contributes diffivcult tasks until they are completes is said to have___
perseverance
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when completeing the poast employtmeny section on a job application, jobs should be listen beginning with ____
your current or most recent job
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A/an ____ is a collection of work representing education, self-development, and career information about you
employment portfolio
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what is the term for a sewttlment of differences between opposing sides in which each makes concessions
compromise
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the process of direction and controlling activites with regard to use of time is called ___
time management
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what term defines teh mixing and blending of many people of different cultures who are involved in a similar activity or setting
cultural diversity
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"where would you like to be in 5 years" is an example of a?an ___ question an employer can ask during an interview
appropriate
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if a goal describes your plans for retirement, what kind of goal is it
long term
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a person who organizes, operates, and assumes the risk for a business venture is a/an ____
entrepreneur
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a process thatincludes a sender anbd a reciever each giving feedback to the other
communication
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active and critical are two varieties of what kind of skill
listening
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dean is selkf-disciplnes, psuhing himself to complete work taska insteas of requreing others to intervene. he is also often very honest and trustworthy. which characteristics of a good work ethic does dean demonstrate
character
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te diagram or chart that sghows how a company or vuiesness is organized is called a/an___
organization chart
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w2hat skill is an individual said to have who believes in and respects himself or herself
confidence
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an item or task that requires immediate action is a/an___
priortiy
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a workers who can be counted on to complete assigned tasks without constant supervision is said to have ____
reliability
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this term described a person's income before any deductions
gross
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who would you ask to write you a latter of recomendation
teacher/employer
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colunteer experience is impoirtant to feature in a linkined profile because employes seek workers who ____
contribute to the community
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what is defined as thew sudden unrestraiuned offering of ideas by all members of a group to sek solutions to a problem
brainstroming
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what term defines a person of qulity character whom other try to emulate
role model
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to be successfull as a person and an employee, you should have positive goals. if you set a goal for yourself, what would be you next step to reach that goal
establish a plan for achieving the goal
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the term is defined as: the process of improving your capabilities though access to education and training opportunities the workplace, through an outside organization, or by watching others.
professional development
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this term is LEAST likely to be identified as a characteristic of effective communication
loud
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what term describes a study to evaluate something in detail using a set of questions aimed to a specific group of peope
survery
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which item has three parts: what is going to happen?when will it happen?hwo will it happen
goal statement
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the person getting their car repaired at an auto shop is an example of a/an____
external customer
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on an effective team, each person ____
contributes their best
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this term is defines as:free of deciet and untruthfullness; sincere
honest
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the quality or state of being certain in oneself and in one's power and abilities is know as ____
self confidence
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a/an ____ is the written list of the business that will take place during a meeting and should always be prepared and provided to participants
agenda
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what process whould you use in a formal beuiness meeting if you had an idea you wanted the group to consider
main motion
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who ios aloowed to speak first when debating a motion ina formal business meeting
the maker of the motion
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people who become members of a committee, are responsible for treating others with respect, expressing ideas, and _____
keeping an open mind
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this is NOT a parliamentray procedure rule
the decision of the minority of members is followed
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to make a m otion at a meeting, you must state you motiin by saying, ____
"I move that"
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accoring to basic parlimentray procedure, every member has the right to do what
express their opinions
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in a buiness meeting, how many people can be considered the presiding officer at one time
one
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minutes of a meeting are a record of what
business transacted
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the times when it si appropriate to wear skillsuas official attire include____
visits with dignitaries and ceremonies
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which symbol is representative of the industry scocity
the gear
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when a person of character makes every effort, in spite of setbacks or personal loss, this demonstrates ____, as mentioned in the skillsusa pledge
ardent practice
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which officer must be able to gain the confidence of others, since he or she may be called on to settle controversial issues
parliamentarian
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there are ____ points to the SkillsUSA creed
six
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one responsibility of the chapter secretary may be to chair this ommittee
membership
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the offical skillsusa colors are red, white, ___, and gold
blue
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how many states were represented at the meeting in 1965 that established the organization known today as skillsusa
fourteen
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which committee would most likelt be chaired by the chapter reporter
public relations
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leadership as defined by skillsusa contains these four "pillars"
compassion, stability, trust, hope
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in the skillusa emblem, thechnology is represented by which symbol
the orbital circles
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the ___ of skillsusa include creatre enthusiasm for learning, foster a deep respect for the dignity of work, help students attain a purposeful life.
purposes
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as part of the skillsusa emblem, what do the hands represent
the individual
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in the skillsusa emblem, the color blue represents the common union of ____
the states and chapters
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these are appropriate times for using the emblem ceremony
during meetings and at conferences
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to honor and respect my vocation is such a way as to bringrepute to myself is part of skillsusa____
pledge
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skillsusa empowers its members to become world-class workers, leaders and responsible American citizens. skillsusa improves the quality of our nations future skilled workforce throughth the development of framework skills that include personal, workplace and technical skills grounded in acedemnics. this statement is know as the skillsusa _____
mission
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"i believe in the dignity of work" os one component of the skillsusa ____
creed
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which is NOT a compente of skillsusa official attire
solid red tie or scarf
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skillsusa is an example of a career &technical student organization. what is the acronym for a career & technical student organization
CTSO
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within skilssusa's mebership affiliation programs, the whole school members program is the TPP. what does TPP stand for
total participation plan
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how many national officers may be elected to server skillsusa annually
fifteen
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when skillsusa was founded in 1965 what was the organization originally named
VICA-vocational industrial clubs of America
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which officer is most likely responsible for providing a year-end report on the chapter's accomplishments
vice-president
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which skillsusa program allows chapter to document their quality activities and achievement s and to be recognized on the state and national level
chapter excellence program
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preparing for leaderighn int h eorld of work is the skillsusa ____
motto
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the image that contains multiple symbols that each represent characteristics of the skillsusa organization is known as the skills USA ____
emblem
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how mnay symbols are included within the skillsusa emblem
five
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which icon is NOT included within the skilssus emblem
the sword
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this is NOT an offical color of SKillsusa
silver
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wich noficer is most liekly responsiable for recording minutes at each meeting and provided them for review at the next meeting
secretary
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a volunteer is somene who provied services to others without expecting anything retuebn. this component osd the ksillsiusa program of work focuses on volunteer work
community service
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A____ shows information on workpalce fatalitiews and catastrophies
FAT/CAT report
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___ was established to assure that workers have 6he right to a safe workplace, and that it is the employer's responsibility to provide safe and healthy workplaces
OSHA
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OSHA's ___ si to save loives, prevent injuries, and protect the health of amreicans workers
mission
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how many days do you have to contact OSHA to file a complaint against your employer if you have been retaliated against for excersiinge you health and safety rights
30 days
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among the rights related to OSHA recordkeeping, workers have the right to review the ____
OSHA 300 Log and OSHA 300A summary
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during an OSHA ______, workers have the gith to talk privately with the inspector
inspection
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wher no specific standareds apply to a workplace situation, employers must follow the ____
general duty clause
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OSHA standards appear in the ____ and are then broken down into parts
code of federal regulations
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the ___ is responsible for provideign and paying for personal protective equipment
employer
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you have the right to raise a safety or health concern or report a work-related injury or illness without being ____ against
retaliated
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if a fatality ocurs in the workplace, the employed must report it to OSHA within ____
8 hours
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you have the right toi complain or request a hazard ____ from your emplyer
correction
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you have the right to examine and copy exposure and _____ records
medical
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the three parts of an OSHA inspection are an opening conference, a _____, and a cl,osijg conference.
walk-through
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the rght ig workjers to seek safety and health on the job without fear of punishment is spelled out in the _)_____ of the OSH Act
Section 11(c)
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when an inspection is conductied in yyuour workplace, you have the right to have a worker representative accompany an inspector, find out about inspection results,a and object to the ______ set for a violation to be correctied.
date
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when you see a safety hazraf, the first thing you should do is inform the
supervisor or manager
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workplace resourced that will help you fin information on sfatey and health issues include _____, co-workers, and labels and warning signs
union representative
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the ______ is a reasource OUTSIDE of the workplace that will help you find information on safety and health issues
OSHA website
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thai term si also called live, hot, which nmweans that a voltage is present, and it can cause an electrical current
energized
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your skin will act as a _____ if it is moist or wet
good conductor
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source of electrical current, something to transport the current, and something that causes current to flow through a conductor are all required for _______
current to flow through a conductor
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what word completes both blanks in the following statement: people can become part of a _____. When a person becomes part of an electrical ____, that person can be shocked.
circuit
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teh severtiry of an elctical shock depends on the amount of current flowing thorough the body, the currents apth, the length of time the body remains in the circuit, and the curretn's _____
frequency
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what typoe of burn results when the skin touches hot surfaces or overheated electrical conductors, conduits, or other energized equipment
thermal/electrical burns
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an electrial shock hapens when electric ____ enters the body at one point and leaves through another.
current
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oxygen tankes can explode of the gas is ignited because oxygen is ____
flammable
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______ is a safetfy procedure that protects workers.
lockout/tagout
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a ground fault circuit interrupter, or ____, sense the current flowing, tripping the circuit, and cutting off the electricity.
GFCI
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____ a tool or electrical system means intentionally creating a low-resistance path that connects to the earth
grounding
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a three-prong grounding plug with the thid progn ____ is not safe to use
broken off
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bloodborn pathogens are infecdtiosn microorganisms carried by ____ that can cause disease in humans
blood
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the needlestick saftey and prevention act requires employers to eliminate or minimazine exposure to _____
contaminated sharps
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devices that isolate or remove the bloodborn pathogen hazard fromth workplace are know as ______
engineering controls
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univeral precautions treat____ hujan blood and other potentially infections material for bloodborne pathogens
all
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injection, skin abrtasion, sexual contact, and exposrue to ____ pf aninfected person are the main ways you can become infected with a bloodborne pathogen
mucous membranes
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three bloodborn pathogens to whih US healcare workers are most likely to be exposed are _____
HIV, Hep B, Hep C
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human immunodeficiandy virus (HIV) disables the body's immune system until it is no longer capable of ____
fighting infection
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sharps disposal containers must be located ____ to the area where sharps will be used
as close as possible
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this is the first thing you shuld do if you are accidentally stuck with a used needle
wash with soap and water
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this is the sience of adjucsting enviornments, tasks, or procedures to fir you, the worker
ergonomics
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what are injuries or illnesses that affct you muscles, tendons, nerves, joinyts, ligaments, cartilage, and nervous system called.
musculoskeletal disorders
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failure to use ____ ergopnsomic practies could result in disorders such as cumulative trauma disorders, repetitive motion injuries, and repetitive stress injuirs.
proper
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failure to use proper ergonnmic practices cab affect almost
every part of your body
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personal risk factors for ergonomic hazards include
body size, medical condtion, physical condition
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good posture is one that paces the lease amount of ____ on your muscles and joints
stress
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to achieve a ____, you should allow your harms to hang comfortably
neutural posture
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safe psotrure includes keeping the natural ____ in your back
s-curve
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an effective ____ involves bending at your knees, keepojg you back straight, and lifting with your legs
lifting technique
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____ and _)____ postitions are trhe opf the most common types of unsafe postuires that place a person at risk for injury
static, awkward
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a worker stand of their feet throughout most of the day and is begginign to experience cramping in their legs. they should walk around occasionally to increase the ____ on their legs
circulation
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taking_____ from physical tasks can help your body recover
short breaks
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adjusditng the eight of your work table may help relieve _____
wrsit pain
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which route could chemicals use to enter through the bod's airways
inhalation
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A(n)____ exposure is a short term of breif exposure that may creat ean immediate health hazard
acute
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a(n) ____ exposure is a repeated or prolonged exposure that may bring about slowly developing systems
chronic
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chemical manufacturers, importers, and distributers are required tp provide standardized hazard information in these formats
safety data sheets and labels
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the hazard communication standard, commonly know as the ______, gives you the right to know every chemical hazard that you may be exposed to at work
"right to know" law
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the "right-to-know-law" reqires your employer to have written hazardous communication program including a list of all hazardous chemicals ......
training plan
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safety date sheets must be completely legible, printed in English, and ____ when new information is available
updated
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warnign labels on containers holdiong hazardous chemcials must contain product identifier, signal word, hazard statement, precautionary statement, pictogram, and name, address, and phone number of the _____
manufacturer
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before starting a new assignment for the first time or whenever a new physical or health hazard is introduced into the work area, employees
must be _____
trained
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thsi element provides a visual alerts to users the chemical hazard to which they may be exposed
pictogram
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regual glass, bifolcals, or sunglass do not provide the sanem protection as ____
safety glasses
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personalk protective equipment or ____ os desiogned to protect tyopu from injuries to your head, fdace, eyes, hands, feet, respiratory tract and body
PPE
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electyrical shock, fallign objects, and _____ are potential hazards to your head
low hanging beams
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this class of hard hats does not protect you from an electrical shock
C
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you sohuld adjustthe ____ to make you hard hat fit properly
suspension systems
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earrings, eyeglasses, and _____ could prevent earmuffs from providing good protection
hair
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___ are the most common types of hearing protective devises
ear plugs and ear muffs
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a ___ is not an appropriate piece of personal protective equipment
scarf
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you shoukld not wear _____ around powered rotating equipmment
gloves
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padded cloth gloves can protect your hands from _____
sharp edges and rough surfaces
174
vinyl or neoperne gloves can protect your hands from _____
hazardous chemicals
175
heat resistance gloves can protect you hands from
heat and flames
176
____ can help to protect the skin, soles, and toes of your feet
footwear
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reinforced sole boots have _____ reinforcment to protect the bottom of your foot from prnetration
metal
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___ boots protect you from chemicals and provide extra traction on slippery floors
rubber
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there are ____ levels of full body protective clothing
four
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the most common causes of serious work relation injuries are deaths are ____
falls
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to protect yourswefl fro falls in the workplace you should use fall protection equipment, use laters, safety, and ______
obtain adequate training
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keeping floors ____, and using non-slip material on floors can reduce fall hazards
clean and dry
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you should keep your ____ from carring tools or other materials when climbing a ladder
hands free
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it is unsafe to climb a (n) ))))) ladder even if it has slip resistance feet
unsecured
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a_n) ____is defines as a suspension system that wlolows a worker to descend in a controlled manner.....
rope descent system
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an opening in the floor, platfrom or pavement that messuares 12 inches to more, and through wich persons may fall is a(n)______
floor openeing
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a(n)____ is a barries along the open sided of stairways and platform that prevent falling
gaurd rail
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eployers have ____ in choosing a foll protection system they believe will work best in a situation
flexibility
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when _____ are used, they must be flagged with highly visible materials at least every six feet
wire rope quardrails
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this is secured to a quardrail's vertical posts and must by installed when walls arent ar last 21 inches high and withstand at least 150 lbs of force
mid rail
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when working ona suspended scaffold 10 feet or high above the worign surface, or in a bucket truck or areial life, what safety device should you wear
personal fall arrest system
