Companies with strong safety cultures usually have lower __________________.
turnover
An unplanned event that may or may not result in property damage is known as a(n) ____________________.
incident
Poor lighting, excessive noise, and inadequate guards for moving parts are examples of _____________________.
unsafe conditions
The activity that consists of breaking a job into its component tasks and then analyzing each step for potential hazards is called a _______________.
job safety analysis
A measure of the probability, consequences, and the exposure related to an event is referred to as ______________________.
risk
What percentage of all accidental deaths in the construction industry are caused by slips, trips, and falls on walking and working surfaces?
15%
The D-ring or support point on a safety harness should be placed ___________________.
between the shoulder blades
Lanyards that have no shock-absorbing features are used for ____________________.
positioning
The highest safe standing level on an extension ladder is the __________________.
fourth rung from the top
When standing on a scaffold, it is important to confirm that ___________________.
the wheel brakes on the scaffold are locked in place
When stacking materials such as bricks or block, do NOT stack materials beyond a __________________.
4:1 height-to-base ratio
Benching systems are prohibited in ____________________.
Type C soils
In the absence of other information, all soil in the excavation should be treated as if it is ________________.
Type C
Daily inspection of an excavation must be performed by a(n) ____________________.
competent person
One of the most common grounding systems used for protection against accidental electrical shock is the __________________.
three-wire system
A polarized electrical receptacle is used for ___________________.
double-insulated tools
Which of the following is the CORRECT practice for a lockout/tagout situation?
Multiple lockout devices are required when more than one person is working.
A system that protects workers from the release of hazardous energy while they work with machines and equipment is referred to as _________________.
lockout/tagout
In general, eye protection is required _________________.
whenever you are on a job site
As a rule, you should use hearing protection if you must raise your voice to be heard by someone who is ________________.
Less than 2 feet (61 cm) away
OSHA’s 29 CFR, Part 1926.1153 is known on work sites as the _______________.
silica standard
Vacuums used to capture silica dust MUST be equipped with ____________________.
asbestos filters
Positive and negative fit checks should be performed on a respirator _________________.
every time it is worn
One source of lead on some job sites is __________________.
paint