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