Trade Terms - Questions With Proven Solutions
A flash point at or above 100F (38C)T Correct Answer -
Combustible
A person who is capable of identifying existing and predictable
hazards in working conditions that are unsafe, and has
authorization to take corrective measures to eliminate them.
Correct Answer - Competent Person
Limited means of entry or exit. It is not designed for continuous
work. Correct Answer - Confined Space
Capable of easily igniting and rapidly burning; used to describe a
fuel with a flash point below 100 F(38C). Correct Answer -
Flammable
Braces (metal or wood) placed diagonally from the bottom of one
rail to the top of another rail that add support to a structure.
Correct Answer - Cross-Bracing
Any man-made cut, cavity, trench, or depression in an earth surface,
formed by removing earth. Correct Answer - Excavation
Enclosed, fenced, covered, or otherwise protected by barriers, rails,
covers, or platforms to prevent dangerous contact. Correct
Answer - Guarded
A line attached to a tool or object so a worker can pull it up after
climbing a ladder or scaffold. Correct Answer - Hand line
A short section of rope or strap, one end of which is attached to a
worker's safety harness and the other to a strong anchor point
above the work area. Correct Answer - Lanyard
, The total weight of all people, equipment, tools, materials, and loads
that a ladder can hold at one time. Correct Answer - Maximum
intended load
Mid-level, horizontal board required on all open sides of scaffolds
and platforms that are more than 14 inches (35 cm) from the face of
the structure and more than 10 feet (3 m) above the ground. It is
placed halfway between the toe-board and the top rail. Correct
Answer - Midrail
Having pieces of material 2 or more inches thick and 6 or more
inches wide used as flooring, decking, or scaffolding. Correct
Answer - Planked
An elevated platform for workers and materials. Correct Answer -
Scaffold
A rule stating that platforms or work surfaces with unprotected
sides or edges that are six feet or higher than the ground or level
below it require fall protection. Correct Answer - Six-foot rule
A vertical barrier at floor level attached along exposed edges of a
platform, runway, or ramp to prevent materials and people from
falling. Correct Answer - Toeboard
A top-level, horizontal board required on all open sides of
scaffolding and platforms that are more than 14 inches from the face
of the structure and more than 10 feet above the ground. Correct
Answer - Top Rail
The formal procedure for taking equipment out of service and
ensuring it cannot be operated until an authorized person has
returned it to service Correct Answer - Lockout/tagout (LOTO)
A flash point at or above 100F (38C)T Correct Answer -
Combustible
A person who is capable of identifying existing and predictable
hazards in working conditions that are unsafe, and has
authorization to take corrective measures to eliminate them.
Correct Answer - Competent Person
Limited means of entry or exit. It is not designed for continuous
work. Correct Answer - Confined Space
Capable of easily igniting and rapidly burning; used to describe a
fuel with a flash point below 100 F(38C). Correct Answer -
Flammable
Braces (metal or wood) placed diagonally from the bottom of one
rail to the top of another rail that add support to a structure.
Correct Answer - Cross-Bracing
Any man-made cut, cavity, trench, or depression in an earth surface,
formed by removing earth. Correct Answer - Excavation
Enclosed, fenced, covered, or otherwise protected by barriers, rails,
covers, or platforms to prevent dangerous contact. Correct
Answer - Guarded
A line attached to a tool or object so a worker can pull it up after
climbing a ladder or scaffold. Correct Answer - Hand line
A short section of rope or strap, one end of which is attached to a
worker's safety harness and the other to a strong anchor point
above the work area. Correct Answer - Lanyard
, The total weight of all people, equipment, tools, materials, and loads
that a ladder can hold at one time. Correct Answer - Maximum
intended load
Mid-level, horizontal board required on all open sides of scaffolds
and platforms that are more than 14 inches (35 cm) from the face of
the structure and more than 10 feet (3 m) above the ground. It is
placed halfway between the toe-board and the top rail. Correct
Answer - Midrail
Having pieces of material 2 or more inches thick and 6 or more
inches wide used as flooring, decking, or scaffolding. Correct
Answer - Planked
An elevated platform for workers and materials. Correct Answer -
Scaffold
A rule stating that platforms or work surfaces with unprotected
sides or edges that are six feet or higher than the ground or level
below it require fall protection. Correct Answer - Six-foot rule
A vertical barrier at floor level attached along exposed edges of a
platform, runway, or ramp to prevent materials and people from
falling. Correct Answer - Toeboard
A top-level, horizontal board required on all open sides of
scaffolding and platforms that are more than 14 inches from the face
of the structure and more than 10 feet above the ground. Correct
Answer - Top Rail
The formal procedure for taking equipment out of service and
ensuring it cannot be operated until an authorized person has
returned it to service Correct Answer - Lockout/tagout (LOTO)
