Can You Spot These Common Construction Site Hazards?

Quizzee Rascal

Created 6/24/2024

Q & A

Share This Quiz

Sources

https://quizlet.com/663903116/course-808-focus-four-struck-by-hazards-flash-cards/

https://oshaedne.com/files/Falls_IGtoPost_April2011.pdf

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jZo-aWxNmDE

https://www.coresafety.com/courses/100-questions-on-electrical-safety/

Put your knowledge of construction site hazards to the test with this quiz! See how many hazards you can identify correctly out of 12 challenges.

1. What is a fall hazard?

A condition that could cause a worker to slip or trip on the same level

A condition that could cause a worker to become trapped in machinery

Anything that could cause you to lose your balance or bodily support and result in a fall

A situation where an object could fall on a worker from above

2. What are the major types of fall hazards in construction?

Improper lifting techniques

Unprotected roof edges, roof/floor openings, structural steel & leading edges

Electrocution hazards

Noise pollution

3. What is an example of unsafe portable ladder use?

Maintaining three points of contact while climbing

Leaning too far out from the ladder

Using a ladder made from non-conductive material

Securing the ladder at the top and bottom

4. How can workers protect themselves from fall hazards?

Ignoring safety guidelines to work faster

Using fall protection equipment, safe ladder use, and training

Relying solely on personal experience

Avoiding the use of personal protective equipment

5. What is one of the key responsibilities of employers to prevent falls?

Providing unlimited overtime to workers

Reducing the number of safety inspections

Providing fall protection such as guardrails and safety nets

Allowing workers to choose their own safety standards

6. How far should an extension ladder be placed from the wall if the building is 20 feet high?

3 feet

4 feet

5 feet

6 feet

7. What materials did the Construction Focus Four: Fall Hazards lesson recommend for a training session?

Flip chart and markers, presentation slides, student handouts, OSHA Construction Standards copies

Construction tools for hands-on practice

Safety films and documentaries

Various construction site blueprints

8. How high must a work platform be before guardrails or personal fall arrest systems are required?

4 feet

6 feet

8 feet

10 feet

9. What should be done if a ladder is found to be defective?

Use it anyway to complete the task quickly

Mark it 'Do Not Use' and take it out of service

Use it cautiously only for light work

Try to fix it temporarily

10. Which type of fall protection is considered a prevention system?

Guardrails

Safety nets

Personal fall arrest systems

All of the above

11. Which organization provides guidelines for construction safety and fall hazard prevention?

OSHA

FDA

EPA

CDC

12. What should be done if a ladder is set up near electrical wires?

Use the ladder as long as it does not touch the wires

Mark the area as no-entry for other workers

Relocate the ladder to a safer position away from the wires

Cover the wires temporarily

Recommended Quizzes

Quizzee Rascal

Created 6/24/2024

91.11%

Q & A

Test Your Construction Lingo Knowledge

Think you know the ins and outs of construction language? Take this quiz to find out!

Quizzee Rascal

Created 6/24/2024

58.33%

Q & A

How Well Do You Know Construction Lingo?

Think you know your construction lingo? Test your knowledge with this quiz and see how many correct answers you can get out of 12!

Quizzee Rascal

Created 6/20/2024

59.21%

Q & A

Avoiding PCB Design Pitfalls: Test Your Knowledge!

Think you've got what it takes to be a PCB design expert? Put your skills to the test with this quiz on common PCB design gotchas!