Industrial Maintenance Mid Term
Companies with strong safety cultures usually have lower - answer turnover
Poor lighting, excessive noise, and inadequate guards for moving parts are examples of
- answer unsafe conditions
The activity that consists of breaking a job into its component tasks and then analyzing
each step for potential hazards is called a - answerjob safety analysis
A measure of the probability, consequences, and exposure related to an event is
referred to - answerrisk
If there is a hole in the floor of a structure, the preferred method of protecting workers
from falls is to - answercover the opening and label the cover
The D-ring or support point on a safety harness should be placed - answer between the
shoulder blades
A personal fall arrest system should be inspected monthly by a - answercompetent
person
Lanyards that have no shock-absorbing features are used for - answerpositioning
When placing a ladder against a platform or roof, the top of the ladder should extend
above the point where the ladder touches the platform or roof by at least - answer3 feet
When performing overhead work on scaffolding, what protective measures must be
taken to prevent objects from falling and striking a person below? - answerToeboards,
debris nets, or canopies must be applied.
When stacking materials such as bricks or block, do not stack materials beyond a -
answer4:1 height-to-base ratio
Benching systems are prohibited in - answerType C soils
In the absence of other information, all soil in an excavation should be treated as if it is -
answerType C soils
Daily inspection of an excavation must be performed by a(n) - answercompetent person
One of the most common grounding systems used for protection against accidental
electrical shock is - answerthree-wire system
, A system that protects workers from the release of hazardous energy while they work
with machines and equipment is referred to as - answerlockout/ tagout
A polarized electrical receptacle is used for - answerdouble-insulated tools
In a lockout/ tagout situation, a personal lock and tag must be removed by - answerthe
person who applied them
Hard hats should be made of fiberglass or - answerreinforced plastic
A good general rule about hearing protection is that it should be used if you must raise
your voice for someone to hear you when they are - answer2 feet (61 cm) away
When there is the potential to be exposed to asbestos, workers must - answerreport it to
a supervisor and avoid disturbing it
The respirator that would be used where dust or solid particles might be inhaled is -
answerhalf mask or mouthpiece with a mechanical filter
One source of lead on some job sites is - answerpaint
Hepatitis can be caused by contact with - answerblood
One of the symptoms of heat stroke is - answerextremely high body temperature
Which of the following conditions is considered life threatening? - answerHeat stroke
When other workers are working near a welding operation, the standard practice is to -
answermake sure there are plenty of fire extinguishers available
What type of fire extinguisher would be used on an electric motor that has overheated
and caught fire - answerClass D
The type of permit that must be issued before a permit-required confined space can be
accessed is called a(n) - answerentry permit
When using oxyfuel cutting equipment, wear high-top safety boots at least _____ inches
tall. - answereight
The most effective hearing protection is provided by ____. - answerearmuff-type
hearing protectors
The risk of flash burn can be reduced by wearing - answersafety goggles with a properly
tinted lens
Companies with strong safety cultures usually have lower - answer turnover
Poor lighting, excessive noise, and inadequate guards for moving parts are examples of
- answer unsafe conditions
The activity that consists of breaking a job into its component tasks and then analyzing
each step for potential hazards is called a - answerjob safety analysis
A measure of the probability, consequences, and exposure related to an event is
referred to - answerrisk
If there is a hole in the floor of a structure, the preferred method of protecting workers
from falls is to - answercover the opening and label the cover
The D-ring or support point on a safety harness should be placed - answer between the
shoulder blades
A personal fall arrest system should be inspected monthly by a - answercompetent
person
Lanyards that have no shock-absorbing features are used for - answerpositioning
When placing a ladder against a platform or roof, the top of the ladder should extend
above the point where the ladder touches the platform or roof by at least - answer3 feet
When performing overhead work on scaffolding, what protective measures must be
taken to prevent objects from falling and striking a person below? - answerToeboards,
debris nets, or canopies must be applied.
When stacking materials such as bricks or block, do not stack materials beyond a -
answer4:1 height-to-base ratio
Benching systems are prohibited in - answerType C soils
In the absence of other information, all soil in an excavation should be treated as if it is -
answerType C soils
Daily inspection of an excavation must be performed by a(n) - answercompetent person
One of the most common grounding systems used for protection against accidental
electrical shock is - answerthree-wire system
, A system that protects workers from the release of hazardous energy while they work
with machines and equipment is referred to as - answerlockout/ tagout
A polarized electrical receptacle is used for - answerdouble-insulated tools
In a lockout/ tagout situation, a personal lock and tag must be removed by - answerthe
person who applied them
Hard hats should be made of fiberglass or - answerreinforced plastic
A good general rule about hearing protection is that it should be used if you must raise
your voice for someone to hear you when they are - answer2 feet (61 cm) away
When there is the potential to be exposed to asbestos, workers must - answerreport it to
a supervisor and avoid disturbing it
The respirator that would be used where dust or solid particles might be inhaled is -
answerhalf mask or mouthpiece with a mechanical filter
One source of lead on some job sites is - answerpaint
Hepatitis can be caused by contact with - answerblood
One of the symptoms of heat stroke is - answerextremely high body temperature
Which of the following conditions is considered life threatening? - answerHeat stroke
When other workers are working near a welding operation, the standard practice is to -
answermake sure there are plenty of fire extinguishers available
What type of fire extinguisher would be used on an electric motor that has overheated
and caught fire - answerClass D
The type of permit that must be issued before a permit-required confined space can be
accessed is called a(n) - answerentry permit
When using oxyfuel cutting equipment, wear high-top safety boots at least _____ inches
tall. - answereight
The most effective hearing protection is provided by ____. - answerearmuff-type
hearing protectors
The risk of flash burn can be reduced by wearing - answersafety goggles with a properly
tinted lens
