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Safety Quizzes :

Self-Check Safety Quiz 3

Personal Safety

Directions: Study safety sheets 2-1 through 2-3 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.
Carpenters are prone to physical conditions affecting the body's muscle, connective tissue, and skeleton. These conditions are called
A)repetitive stress injuries.
B)ergonomic injuries.
C)musculoskeletal disorders.
D)carpal tunnel syndrome.
2.
When lifting a heavy load, you should keep
A)your knees straight and use your back muscles.
B)your back straight and your knees bent as you lift.
C)your back bent while lifting at the center of the load.
D)your back bent and twisted into position as you lift.
3.
Which activity would put you at greatest risk of developing carpal tunnel syndrome?
A)repeatedly using a hammer
B)measuring and marking cut lines
C)using tools with angled handles
D)using heavy power tools
4.
When using a router, you must wear all of the following protective gear except
A)safety glasses.
B)ear plugs.
C)dust mask.
D)knee pads.
5.
Which tool has the highest potential to harm a worker's hearing?
A)circular sander
B)router
C)scroll saw
D)hammer drill
6.
Before you can use a respirator, you must first get
A)a fit test.
B)a set of earplugs.
C)a medical exam.
D)a dust filter.
7.
Which of the following conditions requires immediate medical attention?
A)UV radiation hazard
B)hypothermia
C)heat cramps
D)muscle spasms
8.
The safety monitor on a construction site can be identified by a(n)
A)orange hard hat.
B)special shirt tag.
C)insulated hard hat.
D)construction vest.
9.
To protect your eyes when machining, you should wear
A)glasses and a respirator.
B)goggles and a dust mask.
C)a face shield with plastic screening.
D)welding goggles.
10.
Being careful not to expose skin to cold winds is the best way to prevent
A)shock.
B)hyperventilation.
C)shortness of breath.
D)frostbite.
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