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Self-Check Safety Quiz 2

Safety on the Job

Directions: Study safety sheets 1-5 through 1-8 from the Safety Guidebook for Carpentry & Building Construction, ISBN 0-07-825352-7. Then choose the letter of the answer that best completes the statement or answers the question.

1.
To maintain a safe attitude on the job, you should
A)take frequent breaks.
B)keep full attention on the work task.
C)joke around to “lighten up.”
D)try out new tools when the occasion arises.
2.
Safety glasses must meet standards set by
A)ANSI.
B)OSHA.
C)DOL.
D)NIOSH.
3.
Wearing boots with safety toe caps prevents injuries caused by
A)standing on your feet for long periods.
B)exposure to electrical wires.
C)climbing scaffolds or ladders.
D)impacts from falling tools and materials.
4.
Your first response if someone is seriously injured on the job should be to
A)check for breathing.
B)cover the victim's eyes.
C)call 911 or a nearby medical facility.
D)cover the victim with a blanket.
5.
Given proper training, you should not apply CPR to an unresponsive person if
A)the person is breathing.
B)you called 911.
C)the person is injured.
D)there is a sign of blood circulation.
6.
The most common cause of injuries on a construction site is (are)
A)burns.
B)cuts.
C)heat stress.
D)falls.
7.
Your coworker, looking very pale, just finished a roofing job in the hot sun and is complaining of headache, nausea, heavy sweating, and weakness. This person has symptoms of
A)heat stroke.
B)heat exhaustion.
C)heat cramps.
D)hypothermia.
8.
A person who regularly displays little concentration, slow reaction time, irritability, and poor judgment may suffer from
A)heat stress.
B)shock.
C)substance abuse.
D)allergies.
9.
When dressing for a construction job, omit
A)cuffless pants.
B)boots with slip-resistant soles.
C)jewelry.
D)shirts with close-fitting sleeves.
10.
When a person is in shock, you should keep the person warm and
A)keep the legs elevated.
B)wait for emergency professionals.
C)clear the area of onlookers.
D)look for the first aid kit.
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