OCC Safety Study Guide

Fall protection systems are required whenever a work area with an unprotected side is more than ________ feet above the ground

6

To protect yourself when using a nail puller or ripping bar, you should wear

A hard hat, safety glasses, and gloves

Electrical safety is important in the construction crafts because

A shock of less than 0.5 amps can kill you

A ________ bit in a power drill is used to drill through wood

Auger

When using a fire extinguisher, you should aim at the ________ of the fire

Base

A _______ grinder is used to smooth a mushroomed cold chisel head

Bench

You should discard a clamp with a

Bent frame

Before using a scaffold, check for

Broken tubes

When operating internal combustion engines indoors, good ventilation is essential to protect workers from the dangers of

Carbon monoxide

A hammer with a _____ head should never be used in construction work

Cast

A ______ should be sharpened on oilstone to keep a keen edge

Chisel

Positive thinking usually improves safety by

Encouraging employees to be more alert

A Material Safety Data Sheet contains important information about a hazardous substance including its

Exposure limits

Post a person as a _________ when you are welding

Fire watch

A ______________ with a proper fit is recommended to protect a worker from brief exposure to dangerous gases or fumes

Full face piece mask with chemical canisters

A _______ is essential for safe operation of an electric drill

GFCI outlet

To cut heavy-gauge wire, ________ pliers are the best tool

Lineman

Never operate a piece of equipment that has a _______________ attached to it

Lockout device

__________ are designed to protect workers from hazardous energy sources while they work with machines and equipment

Lockout/Tagout systems

When it is important that the object you are striking not be damaged, a _______ is the best tool to use

Mallet

To help prevent construction accidents

Never assume anything

Proper maintenance of pliers and wrenches require regular

Oiling of joints

To extend blade life on a portable handheld band saw and get the best cut, always

Operate the saw at a low speed

When a surface is plumb, it is

Perfectly vertical

A _____ wrench is adjustable

Pipe

Air pressure is used to power ______ tools

Pneumatic

The term _________ refers to working near but not in direct contact with a hazard

Proximity work

Safe use of a wrench requires that you

Pull the wrench toward you

The first step for safe operation of an electromagnetic drill is to

Put the electromagnetic switch in the "ON" position

One part of job-site safety is that the job site be free from

Recognized hazards

Danger from falling objects or a suspended load over a work area is indicated by a _________ barricade

Red

Hard hats for construction workers should be made of

Reinforced plastic or fiberglass

A belt sanders works best when it is

Running at full speed before touching the surface being sanded

To drive a stake 18 to 24 into the ground, a __________ is the best tool to use

Sledgehammer

A cracked grinding wheel will ______ when tapped gently with a piece of wood while it is on a rod

Sound a dull thud

To prevent fires, you should

Store combustible materials in approved containers

When lifting a heavy object, you should keep your back

Straight at all times

You should replace your steel-toed safety shoes when

They have holes

Haz Com is important because it makes the employers and employees responsible for knowing what

To do in an emergency

You should stand _______ when cutting with a circular saw

To one side of the work

A job site can be considered a safe place to work when

Workers learn and practice proper behaviors