Confined spaces are defined as spaces that have limited means of entrance or exit, are large enough to be entered and perform assigned work and:
Are not i... [Show More] ntended for continuous human occupancy.
When transferring flammable liquids between bulk and daily use containers, the containers must be electrically bonded together. The purpose of bonding is to:
Equalize the static electrical charges between containers.
Periodic jobsite safety inspections should be documented:
As soon as possible following the inspection.
Asbestos can be found on many demolition or renovation work sites. Asbestos is a known human:
Carcinogen
Means of egress is used to describe the path that building occupants will use to evacuate a structure during a fire emergency. Which is one of the three components of a means of egress?
Exit discharge
The Board of Certified Safety Professionals (BCSP) publishes a written document that specifies the duties and responsibilities of certificants. What is the document called?
Code of Ethics
When considering the safety requirements for a trenching operation, there are three primary protective methods or techniques that can be used to prevent sidewall collapses-sloping, shoring, and:
Shielding
A Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter (GFCI) is an electrical protective device that:
Detects small amounts of current leakage to ground that can injure workers.
For unprotected eyes, the intense ultraviolet light associated with arc welding can lead to a condition known as:
Arc eye
Portable fire extinguishers are labeled for the specific type of fire they can be used on. What type of fire extinguisher is appropriate for use on fires involving combustible metals such as magnesium or titanium?
Class D
A key element of effective communications between a supervisor and subordinate is to:
Create a shared understanding
Warning line systems are an acceptable means of preventing falls from roofs that are not equipped with fixed rail protective systems. At what distance apart MUST warning line systems be placed from the roof's edge?
6 Feet
Which jobs represent the highest priority for a formal Job Safety Analysis (JSA)?
Jobs with a high frequency of injuries
A fire prevention plan should be developed for all demolition or construction projects. At a MINIMUM, the plan should include key personnel responsibilities, evacuation protocols, and:
Pre-planning with local fire departments and response agencies.
You were recently promoted to a supervisory position following your graduation from a technical school. Your first task today is to introduce a new safety procedure to a group of employees with an average of 15 years of on-the-job experience. Sensing they might resist the message because of your youth and inexperience, what communication technique should you consider?
Use a group problem solving method that shows respect for their experience.
A Type II commercial, medium-duty ladder suitable for painting and similar tasks has a load capacity of:
225 pounds (102.1 Kilograms)
Upon completion of welding or other hot work operations, how long should a fire watcher be posted to make sure that smoldering fires have not been started?
30 minutes
What is the recommended safety factor (the ratio between its breaking strength and safe working load) for best condition (new) fiber ropes?
4:1
A chemical cartridge respirator is an example of what type of respiratory protective device?
Air purifying respirator
As a safety supervisor, you have been instructed to create and train a fire brigade to minimize property damage from unexpected fire incidents. You have decided that the fire brigade will only be responsible to fight small fires that can be controlled with portable fire extinguishers without the need for protective clothing or breathing apparatus. What is this type of fire brigade called?
Incipient stage fire brigade
When developing safety training programs, it is important to understand how people learn. The three primary learning theories are cognitive, behavioral, and motivational. Which is the PRIMARY focus of the cognitive learning theory?
How people process new information
Fall protection systems generally fall into two categories-passive and active. Which is an example of an active fall protection system?
Lifelines
Many construction sites have roads and vehicular traffic patterns that should be safeguarded by establishing a Temporary Traffic Control Zone (TTCZ). The four basic elements of an effective TTCZ are advance warnings, transition, activity area, and:
Termination.
The three components of an effective construction site safety inspection procedure are planning, field work, and:
Follow-up.
There are two types of radiation that may be found on construction worksites - ionizing and non-ionizing. Which is an activity where workers may be exposed to ionizing radiation?
Non-destructive x-ray testing of weld penetrations
Heat syncope is a condition where individuals, especially those not acclimatized to a hot work environment, may faint because blood redistribution to cool peripheral tissues reduces the blood flow the brain. The first aid treatment for heat syncope is:
Remove victim to cooler location and have them lie down.
When MUST an employer disclose chemical identifying information that they consider a trade secret?
To a healthcare professional when needed to treat a medical emergency.
When rigging slings for lifting materials, the actual load on the sling increases as the angle decreases from 90 degrees (vertical). As a best safety practice to prevent overloads, the sling angle should ALWAYS be greater than:
45 degrees [Show Less]
