Orientation 9

Of those hospitalized as a result of contact with high-voltage, up to ? % lose at least one limb and fewer than ? % return to work.

75/15

From this list, select the items of awareness which contribute to your personal level of safety. Be prepared to discuss this topic in class. I. Where you are II. What you are doing III. What is going on around you IV. Potentially dangerous situations V. "Pinch-Points" VI. Escape routes VII. Reckless/rambunctious co-workers VIII. Your responsibility for your safety

All of the above

When is the right time to think about safety on the job?

All the time; one should never stop thinking about it.

? and ? are critically important to jobsite safety.

Awareness / common sense

? often goes a long way toward eliminating injury or loss.

Common sense

The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) and state safety agencies can ensure an accident free jobsite.

False

What are the three most important things to remember with regards to work safety? I. Work aware. II. Work effectively. III. Work productively. IV. Work safe. V. Work smart.

I., IV., and V.

Safety should ? be disregarded in the interest of saving time.

Never

To work safely as an electrician, one must learn to ? electricity at all times.

Respect

In a matter of ? a serious accident can develop on a construction site.

Seconds

Who bears the most responsibility for the worker's safety on the job?

The worker

Complete the following statement: A jobsite can only be as safe as ? make(s) it.

You

By developing dangerous work habits as an apprentice, one will become a(n) ? .

accident "time-bomb''

Electricity represents a(n) ? that is waiting to be ? or ? .

energy potential / released / set free

Complete the following statement: An accident can only be prevented by ? :

those who are working on-the-job