Exam 4: Jobsite Safety

The fire tetrahedron consists of heat, oxygen, fuel, and __________.

Explain what OSHA is and its purpose.

__________ can be used to test voltage, current, and resistance.

Those who carry heavy loads or do a lot of stooping and bending in their daily work can avoid painful injuries and common backaches by wearing a __________.

The unit of measurement for electrical current is __________.

Explain the proper method for lifting heavy objects.

The unit of measurement used to represent the electrical pressure which causes current to flow is called __________.

The Occupational Safety and Health Act requires __________ to provide a safe and healthful workplace free of recognized hazards and to follow OSHA standards.

When using a ladder on the job site, it should be made of __________.

Work gloves should be worn whenever a worker is handling __________, __________, or other sharp-edged materials.

Explain how to determine if a circuit is live, using a voltage tester.

Explain why horseplay is not appropriate on the job site.

Explain why it is important to read the labels and user instructions before using a product on the job site.

A __________ is a protective device that opens the electrical circuit when an imbalance in the amount of current flow between the conductors is sensed.

Approved safety glasses are stamped with __________.

Fires that involve ordinary materials such as paper, cardboard, and wood are classified as Class __________ fires.

OSHA defines a __________ as an excavation that is deeper than it is wide and less than 15 feet wide at the bottom.

Gloves that are made for warmth __________ provide the level of protection that may be needed by the worker who is handling sharp-edged building materials.

Which of the following is NOT an employee responsibility according to OSHA?

Explain what the "Right to Know Rule" is.