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What does it mean when a work site is given a prohibition notice? Choose Two Answers
The work site has to undergo review
Your supervisor has been fined for lack of safety protocol
The skilled crew members are the only people who can continue working
All workers must stop work immediately.
While operating power tools, what are the minimum requirements?
Must be at least 16 years of age
Must be at least 21 years of age
Must be at least 18 years of age
Must be trained and knowledgeable about power tools
If someone on your work site is using loud equipment and you do not have proper protective equipment, which action should you take?
Leave the area and require proper PPE for your ears
Complain to your supervisor
Tell co-worker to stop working
Continue working without proper equipment
You notice a ladder is damaged, what should you do?
Put the ladder to the side
Use ladder while avoiding the damaged part
Stop using the damaged ladder and report broken ladder to co-workers
Repair ladder then continue working
Why are risk assessments vital to the work place?
They identify the supervisors of the job site
They identify accident statistics on job site
They identify the location of equipment on job site
They identify hazards and provide safety precautions on the job site
What action should you take if a load is too heavy and is unable to break into smaller parts?
Use a fork-lift despite a lack of training
Carry the load quickly
Wait until there is help
Drag the load across the job site yourself
How can one identify a hazardous substance?
The container’s colour
The substance’s colour
The container has a blue label
The specific symbol on the label
What health issues can solvents in paints lead to?
Headaches & Dizziness
Other issues with the body
All of the Above
Of the following, which does not belong in a fire triangle?
Which action below causes the most accidents on work sites?
Slips and Falls
What safety precautions should be taken to ensure safety?
Get the job done as quickly as possible
Read and fully understand the instructions and assessment
Read the safety posters
Talk to co-workers about it
Which fire extinguishers are black and cream?
CO2 and Water
CO2 and Dry Powder
H2O and Foam
CO2 and Foam
What is the proper form when lifting a load from the ground?
Knees straight bent back
Feet spread wide as possible
Feet slightly apart, knees bent
Feet together, knees straight
Which of the following people are allowed to activate the fire alarm?
Anyone who finds the fire
A health and safety representative
How many days can a disposable mask be used?
Why is it important to keep a clean work space?
Keeps away animals
Reduces risk of accidents such as slipping and falling
Helps lessen environmental impact
All of the above
Which of the following causes a Class A fire?
Wood, Plastic, Paper, and any other solid material
How can one tell if a substance is asbestos?
Ask the supervisor
Ask your co-workers
Sniff the substance
Have it tested in a lab
What is the best way to see if a load is too heavy for you to lift?
Check description that is provided with the load
Slightly lift load then drop immediately
Check to see height of load and determine
Calculate the length and height of load
What indication is shown by a blue health and safety sign?
What substance is inside a blue fire extinguisher?
During an accident, a first aider can do all except which of the following?
Move victim while unconscious
When the site is given prohibition notice who can work?
Skilled Workers only
Should not be used until safe
Why is it important to collect dust while using power tools?
Enhanced performance of tools
Substance can be harmful when inhaled
Avoid making a mess
What action should be taken when a fire alarm is set off?
Locate fire and put it out
Pack belongings and go to fire assembly point
Go directly to fire assembly point
Which extinguisher of the following is best used for an electrical fire?
While on a building site, who of the following can use a class 3 ladder?
Class 3 ladders should not be used
Only trained workers
Anyone is allowed to use a class 3 ladder
Which person should a serious accident be reported to?
The local police
The worksite security
A sign that shows a fire and finger pressing a button in red and white means?
The area is a fire assembly point
The area has a fire extinguisher
There is a fire alarm
B and C
While putting out an electrical fire, if a CO2 extinguisher is not available, which should you use?
Dry powder extinguisher
Wet Chemical extinguisher
What is an employer’s responsibility while a worker is lifting a load?
The worker is responsible for themselves
Employer has to provide a risk assessment
Employer must watch worker lift
Employer has to lift load themselves
If climbing heights on a ladder make’s you uncomfortable, which action should you take?
Use a shorter ladder
Ask a co-worker to do the work
Talk to the supervisor
Only climb as high as you feel like
What action should be taken when a live electrical wire falls into the water?
Ignore the issue and report after work
Avoid the area as quickly as possible
Remove the wire yourself
Notify co-workers immediately
Can hearing loss be reversed after working on a construction site with excessive noise?
Damage is irreversible
Hearing can come back with surgery
The hearing will return when you change jobs.
Hearing repairs self.
Of the following, which is the best definition of a hazard?
Chemicals that are unlabelled
A substance of action that is potentially harmful
Cables that are left on the floor
Tools that are left on the floor
What should be done with unlabelled bottles of chemicals?
Ignore the bottle
Dispose of bottle yourself
Sniff bottle to see if it is harmful
Report bottle to supervisor immediately
Of the following, who should report unsafe work practices?
Anyone who notices
Which of the following is associated with COSHH?
Safety while using ladders
Safety while using electrical equipment
Safety while lifting
Safety while handling hazardous materials
What is the safest way to lift a load?
Feet as close as possible
Feet slightly apart
Which year was the Health and Safety at work act passed?
Which action should be taken if a worker is unsure about a certain topic on the site induction?
Ask presenter to explain more
Ask health and safety representative during next break
Ask the next day
Which of the following are NOT part of a worker’s responsibility?
Report dangerous work practices
Provide a PPE
Record risk assessments
Discuss concerns over safety
What does the term PASS stand for while using a fire extinguisher?
Pull aim, smother, squeeze
Pull, aim, squeeze, sweep
Point, aim, sweep, squeeze
Point aim, squeeze, smother
How many workers need to be employed at a company before they need to record a risk assessment?
Which precaution should be taken after discovering a crack in your safety helmet?
Replace on next break
Carry on working
Get a replacement as quickly as possible
Glue the crack and continue working
What colour is a wet chemical fire extinguisher?
How many times can disposable ear plugs be used?
As many times as you’d like so long as they are cleaned
When should eye protection be used while working?
In direct sunlight
While using power tools
When the site demands it
While handling hazardous chemicals
Which action should be taken when a child is found on the job site?
Tell your employer
Tell your supervisor
Take child off site quickly
Which health and safety signs have a triangle shape?
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B & C
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