Module 1 Basic Safety Trade Terms Quiz with 100% correct answers

Lockout/Tagout A formal procedure for taking equipment out of service and ensuring it cannot be operated until a qualified person has returned it to service. Arc Welding The process of joining metal parts by fusion. Flammable Because ______ scrap materials catch fire and burn easily, remove them regularly from the work area. Dross The cutting process results in oxides that mix with molten iron and produce ______. Excavation Any man-made cut, cavity, trench, or depression in an earth surface, formed by removing earth. Competent Person A ______ 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; sometimes a permit is required to work in it. Combustible Store ______ liquids in safety cans to avoid the risk of fire. Shoring lf a scaffold is more than 10 feet high, ______ - or pieces of wood or metal placed diagonally from the bottom of one rail to the top of another rail that add support to a structure—must be used. Electrical Distribution Panel Houses the circuits that distribute electricity throughout a structure. Extension Ladder Basically two straight ladders that are connected so the length of the ladder can be changed. Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) To save lives, prevent injuries, and protect the health of America's Workers, the ______ publishes rules and regulations that employees and employers must follow. Flashback Caused by improperly mixing fuel. Guarded An opening in a wall or floor is a safety hazard and must be either covered or ______. Flash Burn Caused by (even brief) exposure to ultraviolet light from arc welding. Hazard Communication Standard (HazCom) 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 when fuel gives off enough gases to burn. Ground The conducting connection between electrical equipment or an electrical circuit and the earth. Hand Line Used to pull up your tools when climbing a ladder or scaffold. Apparatus An assembly of machines used to do a particular job (SCBA is an example of this). Planked When a work area has pieces of material at least 2 inches thick and 6 inches wide used as flooring, decking, or scaffolding. Lanyard If doing work 6 or more feet above the ground, this must be worn with a safety harness and attached to a strong anchor point. Safety Culture A good ______ helps prevent or correct conditions that can cause accidents. Maximum Allowable Slope To prevent a cave-in, follow OSHA regulations for ______ up a trench. Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) Refer to the ______ to learn about how to handle hazardous substances. Maximum Intended Load Exceeding the ______ of a ladder which can cause ladder failure. Also known as overloading. Signaler Used to direct you when unable to see to your rear while operating a vehicle (on a job site). Permit-Required Confined Space Before working in a(n) ______ you must be trained, obtain written authorization, and take the necessary precautions.