Con 317 Midterm, CON 317 Final (quizzes only)
true
"Outcome-Based" incentive programs are designed to provide rewards to employees based on their record of staying "injury-free." We must use these cautiously, as this cold discourage workers from reporting injuries.
The employer (Salazar) suffered extreme financial impact, including the payout of over $100,000 in medical bills
A case study was reviewed in class involving a fall incident and the aftermath. Which of the following statements is true about the scenario.
Trained Authority
A qualified person is one who is properly _____________ to recognize hazards and has the _____________ to correct any hazardous conditions.
Nah brah
A worker suffers a cut to her hand. She is known for her toughness and receives first aid at the jobsite trailer. She takes some Ibuprofen, treats with antiseptic ointment, a bandage, and returns to work. That same evening, her husband insists she should go have a doctor look at the cut. The doctor examines the wound, and determines it does not require stitches. She returns to work the next day, with no modification to her duties. Does this circumstance constitute a "recordable incident" as defined by OSHA?
6
According to OSHA's general regulation under 1926, if a construction worker is working where there is a fall exposure at a height of____feet of greater, the worker must have some compliant form of fall protection in place.
Controlling
According to class lecture, OSHA regulations carry certain obligations for general contractors or construction managers relative to the management of safety for all workers, including subcontractor employees. This is known as the ____________ Contractor obligation.
A small task plan, which should be "pre-planned" just before the activity starts, even the day of work, and the need or hazard may not be readily predictable in advance.
According to class lecture, an Activity Hazard Analysis (AHA) is best reserved for which of the following:
Proactive accident prevention strategies
According to class lecture, the best safety programs place the most emphasis on which of the following?
false
According to fatal statistical analysis, we do not need to be concerned with fall hazards when the fall exposure height is less than six (6) feet.
Improper Material Handling
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics reviewed in class, the leading cause of injuries in the construction industry is:
HEAD and the HEART
According to the instructor, and as part of the supplemental course objective in the class syllabus, a personal commitment to safety and to the safety and welfare of others requires both the....(finish the sentence)
arc flash
An electrical incident involving a shock or electrocution that does not involve making direct contact with the source of current is known as
general duty clause
Apart from the 1926 Construction Standards, an OSHA inspector has the authority to cite the ________ ____ _______ as grounds for issuing a citation for nonconformance with the requirement to have a workplace free from known hazards
Total Recorded Incident Rate (TRIR)
As a measure of injury statistics, many companies today have adopted the following:
Silicosis (Silica Dust Respiratory Disease)
As per class lecture, which modern day health hazard, relative to the construction industry, was already on the minds of physicians in the 4th Century B.C.
"Talks the Talk" and "Walks the Walk"
As presented in class lecture, a Strong Safety Culture is one where the entire organization/ company, from the top down:
Fatal Four
As specifically related to the construction industry, the OSHA Focus Four hazards are also known as the...?
The OSHA Standards under Title 29 are contained within the overall requirements contained in the U.S. Federal Government...
Code of Federal Regulations Part 1926
AA
Confined Space regulations for the construction industry reside under CFR 1926, Sub Part ___
invisible
Confined Spaces can potentially contain atmospheres that are unique and especially dangerous from a hazard perspective. (fill in the blank): "what can kill you is __________"
True
Cross braces on a frame scaffold system may substitute as either a guard rail or mid-rail so long as they cross at the right height
-build relationships with workers in the field -know your role
During class lecture there were TWO primary concepts presented as keys to becoming a great safety management leader in the filed. (select best TWO answers)
Steps (or tasks) PPE Hazards Controls Risk assessment
Five key elements of a JHA and AHA were presented in class, with examples. They are:
True
If a company decides to implement a policy that requires all workers, regardless of task, to wear protective gloves to all of its employees.
1:1
If a particular soil has been tested and classified as a Type B clay/sand mix, with a compressive strength on the order of 1.1 tons/sf, and has an optimal moisture content, which of the following minimum slope / bench ratios are compliant with OSHA 1926
False
If a worker does to an electrical panel and determines that the circuit breaker has been properly locked out and tagged by either his/her supervisor or a co-worker, the electrician can safely proceed with commencing work on that particular circuit
No
If an employee is standing on an extension ladder, and performing work, at a height of 20' feet or less, does the employee need to have fall protection by current OSHA regulations
False
If an employee issues a complaint to OSHA claiming a hazardous condition exists at his/her place of work, and it is determined by OSHA through investigation that there are no conditions posing any threat, nor any violation of standards, the employer has the right under OSHA law to treat the issue as insubordination, and subject the employee to written write up, suspension, or even termination, depending on the specific circumstances.
19/X
If there is a change in elevation greater than ___ inches, then a stairway, ladder or ramp must be in place according to Sub-Part ___.
5'
If we see someone using an extension ladder to access a roof level 20' in height above the base, what is the right distance for the bottom of the ladder to be from the face of the wall
American National Standards Institute (ANSI)
In 2018, the a regulatory body was put in place to develop safety standards for the United States, known as ANSI, which is now 100 years old. What does ANSI stand for?
-Developing job safety and health standards and enforcing them through worksite inspections -maintaining a reporting and record keeping system to keep track of job-related injuries and illnesses -Providing training programs to increase knowledge about occupational safety and health
In class lecture we discussed several ways that OSHA carries out its mission to save lives, prevent injuries, and protect health. Name any two of those specific ways.
it is appropriate to first consider using a mechanical means of lateral movement to encourage workers not to carry materials. After all, that is what equipment is for.
In class lecture, we discussed a preferred strategy for listing risk of injuries related to material handling:
Fall PROTECTION is a harness or something to "protect" you from falling Fall PREVENTION is remembering to wear that protection
In class lecture, we discussed differences between "fall protection" and "fall prevention". Briefly describe the difference:
-Risks associated with that product -Location product can be found
In class we discussed several key pieces of information available on a Safety Data Sheet. Beyond the name and description of the product, please describe two of those key pieces of information:
document the inspection in writing, because this documentation is essential when demonstrating to OSHA that the plan is being monitored
In discussing best practices for safety inspections, which of the following is considered a key priority:
# of injuries x 200,000 / total hours
In fiscal year 2018, Standard Electric incurred nine(9) recordable incidents, including two lost time accidents. Their total hours for the year were 382,280. To determine Standard TRIR for 2018 we would use the following formula
There was no form of fall protection, and the worker lost balance and fell
In the OSHA training video "Leading Edge Work", the worker was killed because....
The swing radius of the crane was not barricaded to keep personnel out
In the OSHA training video entitled "truck mounted crane crushes rigger", what was one of the "root causes" of the accident:
"It didn't have to happen"
In the OSHA video "Choice or Chance" presented in class, four (4) scenarios regarding near misses or accidents were re-enacted. Which of the quotes from the video best represents the key message of the video, as discussed in the debrief.
-Water Accumulation -fall into excavation from above
List any Excavation Safety Hazard (other than Cave-In) as presented in class material
6
Loose planks on the end of a scaffold platform should extend past the support at least ___ inches
-Cord/outlet management -Arc flash -Lack of proper grounding -No GFCI (Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter) protection -Breaker pops when imbalance between ingoing/outgoing current -Unprotected energized circuits -Open panels/ J boxes -Contact with overhead power lines
Name any one (1) of the causes of electrical accidents presented in class lecture:
Container labeling
Name any one the critical elements of an OSHA compliant HAZCOM plan
NFPA 70E
OSHA standards sometimes make reference to other construction industry standards to communicate the "how" for keeping people safe. An example presented in class lecture related to electrical safety is which statement?
the crane was not rated to lift the weight of the roof section, based on the sustained wind speed at the time of the collapse
Of all the contributing factors discussed in class, which of the following best describes the primary cause of the "Big Blue" Crane Collapse
approach
One of the critical pieces of information on the warning label placed on high voltage electrical equipment is the ____________ boundary distance
1 imminent danger 2 fatal accidents and major catastrophes 3 employee complaints (formal) 4 programmed inspections
Please rate the following in terms of OSHA's inspection priorities, as presented in class (1-4, with 1 being the highest priority)
Rolling object: vehicle Swinging object: crane Flying object: truss Falling object: tool
Regarding "Struck By" hazards presented in class, offer a brief example for each of the following:
True
Since 2008, Employers are now required to provide, and pay for, the minimum personal protective equipment (PPE) required by OSHA standards for their employees.
Nixon "... to assure so far as possible every working man and woman in the Nation SAFE and HEALTHFUL working conditions and to preserve our HUMAN resources"
The Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970 was passed by bipartisan Congress and signed by President.......
Sub Part I
The construction OSHA standard covering safety with respect to Hand and Power Tools is 1926, Sub Part ___
False
The construction industry continues to show a steady decline in injuries, accident, and fatalities, year after year, thanks to the efforts of OSHA, and the increased emphasis on employee safety across the country.
True
The coverage area of OSHA extends beyond the 50 United State, and includes such territories under federal jurisdiction as Guam and the US Virgin Islands
death days away from work restricted work transfer to another job medical treatment beyond first aid loss of consciousness
There were six (6) criteria presented in class for injuries that are "Recordable" incidents as defined by OSHA. these include fatality, medical treatment (beyond first aid), and modified work duty. Name any one (1) of the other three criteria.
Eliminate, Protect, Restrain
Three strategies were discussed in class regarding measures to be considered for fall protection. They are known as the "Fall Protection Hierarchy". Name all three strategies, in order of priority
tape measure
To demonstrate the extreme hazard of Struck By a falling tool, the instructor showed a brief report video of a delivery driver killed by a falling object. Which too had fallen from a high rise building:
As part of class lecture, we discussed several resources that OSHA provides to the industry. Name any one of those resources:
Training Inspections Statistics and Tracking standards continually to react to industry changes website
Severity
Two primary risk ratings for Risk were presented in class as ways to rank or prioritize the risks associated with hazards. One of those is the PROBABILITY and the other is the ___________.
All Industries and Occupations
Under current OSHA Standards, CFR 29, Part 1910 addresses safety and health standards for:
Occupational Safety and Health Administration
What does OSHA stand for
Personal Fall Arrest System
What does PFAS stand for?
perform a test to make certain the energy source has actually been de-energized
What is the essential last step in a Lockout/Tagout protocol
A minimum of at least 18" above the top of the excavation
What is the minimum dimension the top of a trench box/shield must be above the top of an excavation to be in compliance with the standard?
Compliance is a matter of law. If an employer is not in compliance, they are breaking the law, and subject to fines, citations, penalties, etc.
When it comes to OSHA standards and regulations, which statement below is correct?
rotates
When looking for potential associated with "Caught in/ Caught Between", we should especially pay attention to anything that:
Shoring, Shielding, Sloping
When planning an excavation of 20 feet or less in depth, there are three primary types of protection measures we can employ to keep workers safe. What are they?
false
When we are evaluating the risks associated with electrical shock, low voltage means low hazard.
roofing
Which building trade typically has the highest rates for fatalities and injuries of all building trades in the construction industry:
Anchor Point locations should be selected carefully to limit Free Fall distance
Which of the following best describes the focus of the animation involving the cartoon character Able Wiseman?
the depth of the excavation is greater than the width, and the width is less than 15 feet
Which of the following best offers the definition of a TRENCH excavation?
Internal configuration of the space could cause someone to be trapped or asphyxiated
Which of the following circumstances causes a confined space to become a "permit only" confined entry
U.S. Military
Which of the following is NOT under the jurisdiction of OSHA:
Infeasibility
Which of the following terms describes the claim an employer might make if they wanted to challenge the applicability of a particular OSHA standard, such as the need for fall protection in a particular situation
Policy Statement- Leadership Commitment Communication- HAZCOM, Reporting, Analysis, Orientations Training Emergency Response Plan Key Contacts and Responsibilities / Roles Employee Obligations PPE Requirements Inspection Protocols and Investigations Incentive Programs
While discussing Effective Construction Safety Programs we discussed numerous topics that should be included in a good safety program. Name and briefly explain any two of them:
Both A&B are correct: -because OSHA 1926 Part M requires that the forces on the body be lifted to a maximum of 1,800 pounds -because one of the main causes for injury or fatality related to falls is due to the person hitting the lower level before the PFAS engages
Why is "Free Fall Distance" such an important consideration in selecting the right fall protection equipment
True
With an OSHA compliant "Controlled Access Zone," workers would be allowed inside such a zone without a fall arrest system, but only if there is a properly trained supervisor watching over the work
false
Yellow "caution" tape is never allowed as a substitute for a guardrail or warning line system. However, Red "Danger" tape is allowable so long as it is installed at the correct height and has verbiage in both English and Spanish
false
according to class lecture, as well as the OSHA interpretation memos posted to canvas, OSHA law does NOT allow employers under any circumstances to adopt "outcome-based" incentive programs
False
if secured correctly at the connecting points, cross braces on a frame scaffold can substitute as a ladder for vertical access for workers to climb to next level
false
once the determination has been made that a Confined Space does NOT require an entry permit, workers are allowed to freely enter the space. There is no longer a need for an "attendant" at the entry point, nor air monitoring equipment in the space.
"double insulated"
power tools that are powered by electricity should be inspected to make sure they have a particular designation stamped on them, which indicates the tool operator is protected from an electrical shock. This designation is:
