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Chapter Nine ACCIDENT INVESTIGATION, REPORTING, AND RECORD KEEPING TRUE OR FALSE: Place T or F in the space provided to the left of the statement. _____1. A comprehensive accident report can help construction professionals pinpoint the cause of the accident. _____2. An investigation should be reported as soon as all emergency procedures have been accomplished. _____3. Safety and health professionals do not conduct the accident investigation itself. _____4. The accident scene should not be isolated until all pertinent evidence has been collected or observed. _____5. Interviews should begin as soon as the witness list has been complied.

MULTIPLE CHOICE: Circle the letter before the correct answer in each of the following questions. 1.

The terms that should guide the conduct of an accident investigation include which of the following? A. Who. B. What. C. When. D. All of the above

2.

Which of the following roles do the safety and health professional play in the conducting of an accident investigation? A. Conduct the accident investigation itself. B. Leadership role in collecting and analyzing the facts and developing recommendations. C. Both A and B. D. None of the above.

3.

Which of the following steps are used for conducting an accident investigation? A. Isolate the accident scene. B. Record all evidence. C. Identify witnesses. D. All of the above.

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Which of the following statements are true concerning recording evidence? A. The longer an accident scene must be isolated, the less likely the evidence will be disturbed. B. Certain types of evidence may be perishable. C. If scene contains critical equipment in a larger process, get it right back into operation. D. None of the above are true.

5.

Which of the following are the three categories of witnesses to an accident? A. Primary B. Secondary C. Tertiary D. All of the above.

Test Key True/False

Multiple Choice

1. 2. 3. 4. 5.

1. 2. 3. 4. 5.

T T F F T

D C D B D

Chapter Ten EMERGENCY RESPONSE PLAN TRUE OR FALSE: Place T or F in the space provided to the left of the statement. _____1. An emergency is a potentially life-threatening situation. _____2. The rationale for emergency preparation is that the emergency response professionals quickly organize, stabilize, and administer. _____3. The toxic chemical release reporting component requires that local companies don’t have to report the total amount of toxic substances released into the environment. _____4. OSHA standards play a role in emergency prevention and should be considered when developing emergency plans. _____5. Trauma is psychological stress.

MULTIPLE CHOICE: Circle the letter before the correct answer in each of the following questions. 1.

Which of the following are components of the Emergency Planning and Community Rightto-Know Act? A. Emergency planning and notification B. Information requirements C. Toxic chemical release reporting D. All of the above are components.

2.

A company’s designated safety and health professional organizes and coordinates emergency responses. It is important that: A. One person in charge. B. Everyone involved know who is in charge. C. Everyone be given ample opportunities to practice in simulated conditions. D. All of the above are important.

3.

Which of the following are steps a company takes beyond training? A. Have well-stocked first aid kits available. B. Post emergency telephone numbers. C. Keep all employees informed. D. All of the above are steps.

4.

EAPs should be customized so that they are location-specific by including: A. A map B. An organizational chart C. Local coordination and training D. All of the above

5.

Which of the following best describes ERT? A. A special team that responds to general and localized emergencies to facilitate personnel evacuation and safety. B. A company’s health and safety personnel who have undergone special training.

Test Key True/False

Multiple Choice

1. 2. 3. 4. 5.

1. 2. 3. 4. 5.

T T F T T

D D D D A

Chapter Eleven PREVENTING VIOLENCE IN THE WORKPLACE TRUE OR FALSE: Place T or F in the space provided to the left of the statement. _____1 About 1,000,000 individuals are the direct victims of some form of violent crime in the workplace every year. _____2. 1,000,000 victims represents approximately 15% of all violent crimes committed annually in America. _____3. 60% of those violent crimes are categorized as simple assaults by the Department of Justice. _____4. OSHA does not publish voluntary guidelines that employers can use to help ensure a safe and healthy workplace free of violence. _____5. Be open and honest when dealing with an angry person in a work setting.

MULTIPLE CHOICE: Circle the letter before the correct answer in each of the following questions. 1.

Which of the following are elements of CRTED? A. Natural surveillance B. Control of access C. Establishment of territoriality D. All of the above are elements of CRTED.

2.

Workplace violence is defined as: A. Violent acts, behavior, or threats that occur in the workplace. B. Intentional battery, rape during the course of employment. C. An employee related relationship with the victim. D. None of the above.

3.

What are the key points to understand OSHA’s guidelines on workplace violence? A. The guidelines are advisory in nature and informational in content. B. The guidelines were developed with service establishments in mind. C. Both A and B. D. None of the above.

4.

What are the primary causes of conflict on the job? A. Attacking. B. Retaliating. C. Isolating. D. All of the above are primary causes.

5.

Which of the following may an angry person respond in a work setting? A. Avoid use of anger-inducing words. B. Don’t let pride get in the way of progress. C. Drop your defenses. D. All of the above.

Test Key True/False

Multiple Choice

1. 2. 3. 4. 5.

1. 2. 3. 4. 5.

T T T F T

D A C D D

Chapter Twelve PROMOTING SAFETY TRUE OR FALSE: Place T or F in the space provided to the left of the statement. _____1. It is critical that managers follow the company safety policy in both letter and spirit. _____2. The “do as I say, not as I do” approach will not work with employees today. _____3. Employers do not need to develop appropriate rules, familiarize employees with them, or enforce the rules. _____4. Employees should be involved in the implementation, monitoring, and follow-up to the safety program. _____5. Effective teams share several common characteristics such as team player skills.

MULTIPLE CHOICE: Circle the letter before the correct answer in each of the following questions. 1.

A safety policy should convey what message? A. The company and its top managers are committed to safety and health. B. Employees are expected to perform their duties in a safe and healthy manner. C. The company’s commitment extends beyond the walls of its plant to include customers and the community. D. All of the above.

2.

From a legal point of view, an employer’s obligations regarding safety rules are: A. Must have rules that ensure a safe and healthy workplace. B. Must ensure that all employees know about the rules. C. Must ensure that safety rules are enforced objectively and consistently. D. All of the above.

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Which of the following is true? A. Objectivity means that rules are enforced without bias. B. Objectivity means that the rules are enforced in the same manner every time with no regards t to any outside factors. C. Objectivity and consistency are not similar. D. All of the above.

4.

Which of the following are advantages of a broad cross-section of workers representing all departments in a safety committee? A. Gives members a constituent group for which they are responsible. B. Gives all employees a representative voice on the committee. C. Both A and B. D. None of the above.

5.

Which of the following are strategies for enhancing the effectiveness of incentive programs? A. Define objectives. B. Make rewards meaningful. C. Reward teams. D. All of the above

Test Key True/False

Multiple Choice

1. 2. 3. 4. 5.

1. 2. 3. 4. 5.

T T F T T

D D A C D

Chapter Fourteen SUBPARTS F THROUGH J AND CORRESPONDING SAFETY PRACTICES TRUE OR FALSE: Place T or F in the space provided to the left of the statement. _____1 Fire or combustion, is a chemical reaction between oxygen and a combustible fuel. _____2. Fire brigades consist of employees who have been trained to respond in the event of a fire. _____3. Danger signs are used when the hazard is imminent and just entering the area in question is likely to result in an injury or toxic exposure. _____4. All solvent waste, oily rags and flammable materials do not have to be secured until removed from the construction site. _____5. Gas and oxygen hoses do not need to be inspected before every shift and removed from service if any defect is found.

MULTIPLE CHOICE: Circle the letter before the correct answer in each of the following questions. 1.

Which of the following are fire prevention strategies? A. Place oily rags and other combustible waste materials in metal bins or dumpsters. B. Keep portable heaters away from flammable or combustible materials. C. Do not overload circuits. D. All of the above.

2.

What are the proper lifting techniques that should be used by construction personnel? A. Plan ahead. B. Lift with your legs, not your back. C. Push, don’t pull. D. All of the above.

3.

Which of the following are the most commonly used rigging materials? A. Welded alloy steel chains. B. Wire ropes. C. Web slings. D. Shackles and hooks. E. All of the above

4.

Which of the following statements are true? A. Pneumatic tools that operate at pressures in excess of 100 pounds per square inch must be equipped with a special protective device. B. If compressed air is used for cleaning purpose on anything other than concrete forms, the compressed air pressure must exceed to more than 30psi. C. When a power-actuated tool misfires, it should not be held in the operating position. D. When storing oxygen cylinders, keep them at least 10 feet away from combustible materials and compressed gas cylinders.

5.

Which of the following are precautions specific to arc welding on a construction site? A. Construction personnel should use only manual electrode holders. B. All parts that carry current should be properly insulated against the maximum voltage. C. Cables must be properly insulated and flexible. D. All of the above

Test Key True/False

Multiple Choice

1. 2. 3. 4. 5.

1. 2. 3. 4. 5.

T T T F F

D D E A D

Chapter Fifteen SUBPARTS K THROUGH O AND CORRESPONDING SAFETY PRACTICES TRUE OR FALSE: Place T or F in the space provided to the left of the statement. _____1 Electricity is the flow of negatively charged particles called electrons through an electrically conductive material. _____2. Semiconductors are substances that have many free electrons at room temperature and can pass electricity. _____3. Batteries should be charged in segregated areas designated just for battery charging. _____4. Workers in the basket of an aerial lift should always stand firmly and squarely on the floor of the basket. _____5. Conveyors do not need to be blocked off by barricades to prevent workers from trying to pass, step, or jump over them.

MULTIPLE CHOICE: Circle the letter before the correct answer in each of the following questions. 1.

What are the major areas of emphasis in Subpart K? A. Safety requirements for installation. B. Safety-related work practices. C. Safety-related maintenance and environmental considerations. D. Safety requirements for special equipment. E. All of the above

2.

Which of the following are major causes of electrical shock? A. Contact with bare wire carrying current. B. Electrical equipment that has not been properly grounded. C. Static electricity discharge. D. All of the above

3.

What is a scaffold? A. Temporary elevated platforms and structure used for supporting workers and materials at a distance above the ground. B. Vehicle-mounted mechanisms used to elevate workers to locations above the ground. C. None of the above

4.

Which of the following is true concerning safe scaffold use? A. Load a scaffold in excess of the maximum intended load. B. Never use shore or lean-to scaffolds. C. Workers are allowed to perform tasks on scaffold during periods of high wind or in storm conditions. D. Scaffolds can be moved in a horizontal direction while occupied by workers.

5.

Construction companies must do what to protect their workers from fall hazards? A. Select and provide the proper fall protection systems. B. Properly construct and install safety systems for fall protection. C. Train workers in the need for and proper selection, use, and maintenance of fall protection systems. D. All of the above

Test Key True/False

Multiple Choice

1. 2. 3. 4. 5.

1. 2. 3. 4. 5.

T F T T F

E D A B D

Chapter Sixteen SUBPARTS P THROUGH U AND CORRESPONDING SAFETY PRACTICES TRUE OR FALSE: Place T or F in the space provided to the left of the statement. _____1 An excavation is a man-made cut, cavity, or trench in the ground made by removing earth. _____2. Trench is the most common form of excavation in construction. _____3. Diversion ditches, dikes, or other suitable means are used to keep water from running into the excavation, especially excavations subject to runoff from heavy rain. _____4. OSHA’s Steel Erection Standard requires that all columns be anchored by a minimum of two anchor bolts. _____5. A caisson is a watertight enclosure that can be pumped dry so that construction activities, such as the construction of piers can take place.

MULTIPLE CHOICE: Circle the letter before the correct answer in each of the following questions. 1.

Which of the following factors minimize the hazards associated with excavation work? A. Traffic in the vicinity. B. Proximity of structures or equipment. C. Soil factors. D. All of the above

2.

In steel erection, written authorization must notify the steel erection contractor that concrete used in footings has withered: A. Cured to at least 75% of its intended minimum compressive design strength. B. Has cured sufficiently to support the loads that will be imposed during erection. C. Both A and B.

3.

Which of the following statements are false? A. When using cranes and hoists, all tools or materials to be raised or lowered do not need to be stacked or secured to prevent shifting and snagging. B. A caisson is an airtight and watertight structure in which construction work can be done underground or underwater. C. Employees must be deemed physically capable of undertaking work under compressed air by a physician. D. None of the above

4.

The purpose of completing the comprehensive engineering survey before demolition operations begin is to determine: A. Structural integrity of columns, beams. B. Structural integrity of floors, walls. C. Structural integrity of framing , roofs D. All of the above

5.

When using explosives, the specific precautions to be taken to prevent accidental discharges: A. In holes that have been primed and shunted, detonators should be short-circuited until they are connected into the blasting circuit. B. In the event of a lightning storm, blasting operations should be suspended and all personnel should be removed from the blasting area. C. Warning signs should be prominently displayed to warn against the use of radio transmitters within 1000 feet of the blasting site. D. All of the above

Test Key True/False 1. 2. 3. 4. 5.

T T T F F

Multiple Choice

1. 2. 3. 4. 5.

D C A D D

REVIEW QUESTIONS Chapter One COST OF ACCIDENTS: WHY SAFETY IS IMPORTANT 1.

What are the leading causes of death in the United States? The leading causes of death in the US are heart disease, cancer, and stroke.

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When the overall cost of an accident is calculated, what elements make up the cost? These costs include lost wages, medical expenses, insurance administration, fire-related losses, property damage, and indirect costs.

3.

What are the five leading causes of accidental deaths in the United States?  Motor vehicle accidents. Motor vehicle accidents are the leading cause of accidental deaths in the United States every year. They include deaths resulting from accidents involving mechanically or electrically powered vehicles (excluding rail vehicles) that occur on or off the road. In a typical year, there are approximately 47,000 such deaths in the United States.  Falls. This category includes all deaths from falls except those associated with transport vehicles. For example, a person who is killed as the result of falling while boarding a bus or train would not be included in this category. In a typical year, there are approximately 13,000 deaths in the United States from falls.  Poisoning. The poisoning category is divided into two subcategories: (1) poisoning by solids and liquids, and (2) poisoning by gases and vapors. The first category includes deaths that result from the ingestion of drugs, medicine, widely recognized solid and liquid poisons, mushrooms and shellfish. It does not include poisoning from spoiled food or salmonella. The second category includes deaths caused by incomplete combustion (for example, gas vapors from an oven or unlit pilot light) or from carbon monoxide (for example, exhaust fumes from an automobile). In a typical year, there are approximately 6,000 deaths in the first category and 1,000 in the second.  Drowning. This category includes work-related and nonwork-related drownings, but excludes those associated with floods or other natural disasters. In a typical year, there are approximately 5,000 deaths from drowning in the United States.  Fire-related injuries. This category includes deaths from burns, asphyxiation, falls, and those that result from falling objects in a fire. In a typical year, there are more than 4,000 fire-related deaths in the United States.  Suffocation (ingested object). This category includes deaths from the ingestion of an object that blocks the air passages. In many such deaths, the ingested object is food. In a typical year, there are approximately 4,000 such suffocation deaths in the United States.  Firearms. This category includes deaths that result when recreational activities involving firearms or household accidents involving firearms result in death. For example, a person killed in the home while cleaning a firearm would be included in this

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category. However, a person killed in combat would not be. In a typical year, there are approximately 2,000 deaths in this category. Others. This category includes deaths resulting from medical complications arising out of mistakes made by health care professionals, air transport injuries, interaction with machinery, mechanical suffocation, and the impact of falling objects. In a typical year, there more than 14,000 deaths in these subcategories.

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What are the leading causes of death in the United States of people between t...