Trade Terms Quiz - Module 1 with 100% correct answers

Lockout/Tagout The formal procedure for taking equipment out of service and ensuring it cannot be operated until an authorized person has returned it to service is _______. Excavation A(n) ___________ is any man-made cut, cavity, trench, or depression in an earth surface, formed by removing earth. Competent person A(n) _____________ identifies unsanitary, hazardous, or dangerous working conditions and has the authority to correct or eliminate them. Confined space A(n) ___________ is large enough to work in but has limited means of entry or exit. Flammable Liquids that are __________ must be stored in safety cans to avoid the risk of fire. OSHA To save lives, prevent injuries, and protect the health of America's workers, __________ publishes rules and regulations that employees and employers must follow. Flash burn Even a brief exposure to the ultraviolet light from arc welding can damage the eyes, causing a(n) __________. HAZCOM ___________ is an OSHA rule requiring all contractors to educate their employees about the hazardous chemicals they may be exposed to on the job site. Flash point The temperature at which a fuel gives off enough gases to burn is called the __________. Ground A(n) __________ is the conducting connection between electrical equipment or an electrical circuit and the earth. Hand line When climbing a ladder or scaffold, a tagline or ________ should be used to pull up tools. Planked If a work area is ________, that means it has pieces of material at least 2 inches (5 cm) thick and 6 inches (15 cm) wide used as flooring, decking, or scaffolds. Lanyard When doing more than 6 feet (≈2 m) above the ground, a worker must wear a safety harness with a(n) __________ that is attached to a strong anchor point. Shoring A structure that prevents trench walls from collapsing is known as _________. SDS Information on how to handle hazardous substances is located in the ___________. Maximum intended load Overloading, which means exceeding the ___________ of a ladder, can cause ladder failure. Signaler If you are operating a vehicle on a job site and cannot see to hour rear, get a(n) _________ to direct you. Permit required confined space Before working, in a(n) _________ you must be trained, obtain written authorizations and take the necessary precautions. Trench A(n) ___________ is a narrow excavation made below the surface of the ground that is generally deeper than it is wide. Midrail The ___________ on a scaffold is placed halfway between the toeboard and the top rail. PPE ___________ for welding, includes a face shield, ear plugs, and gloves. Qualified person A(n) ___________has proven his or her extensive knowledge, training, and experience and has successfully demonstrated the ability to solve problems relating to the work. Respirator A(n) __________ provides clean air for breathing. Scaffold A(n) ___________ is an elevated working platform for workers and material. Proximity work Working near a hazard, but not actually in contact with it is known as ________. Toeboard A vertical barrier called a(n) ________ is used at floor level on scaffolds to prevent materials from falling. Windsock A(n) ___________ shows which way the wind is blowing. Top rail A horizontal board called a(n) ____________ is used at top-level on all open sides of scaffolds and platforms. Six-foot rule The _____________ is a general construction rule that states that fall protection is required any time you are working 6 feet (≈2 m) above a lower level. Management system ______________ is the company organization that includes reporting procedures and supervisory responsibility. Arc welding The process of joining metal parts using an electric arc is known as __________. Pneumatic An equipment or process powered by compressed air is ___________. Cross brace Wood or metal braces placed diagonally from the bottom of one rail to the top of another rail in order to provide the support are referred to as ____________. Safety culture When a whole company sees the values of safety it is said to have a(n) __________. Spoil Material such as soil removed from a trench or excavation is known as ____________. Guarded An area that is enclosed, fenced, covered, or otherwise protected by barriers, rails. Covers, or platforms to prevent dangerous contact is said to be ____________. Ground fault A(n) ____________ is an unintentional, electrically conducting connection between an ungrounded conductor of an electrical circuit and the normally noncurrent-carrying conductors. Metal objects, or the earth. GFCI A(n) _____________ is a device that interrupts and de-energizes an electrical circuit to protect a person from electrocution.