Trade Terms Quiz (Module 1) - Questions With
Complete Solutions
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 _______. Correct Answer -
Lockout/Tagout
A(n) ___________ is any man-made cut, cavity, trench, or depression in
an earth surface, formed by removing earth. Correct Answer -
Excavation
A(n) _____________ identifies unsanitary, hazardous, or dangerous
working conditions and has the authority to correct or eliminate
them. Correct Answer - Competent person
A(n) ___________ is large enough to work in but has limited means of
entry or exit. Correct Answer - Confined space
Liquids that are __________ must be stored in safety cans to avoid the
risk of fire. Correct Answer - Flammable
To save lives, prevent injuries, and protect the health of America's
workers, __________ publishes rules and regulations that employees
and employers must follow. Correct Answer - OSHA
Even a brief exposure to the ultraviolet light from arc welding can
damage the eyes, causing a(n) __________. Correct Answer -
Flash burn
___________ is an OSHA rule requiring all contractors to educate their
employees about the hazardous chemicals they may be exposed to
on the job site. Correct Answer - HAZCOM
, The temperature at which a fuel gives off enough gases to burn is
called the __________. Correct Answer - Flash point
A(n) __________ is the conducting connection between electrical
equipment or an electrical circuit and the earth. Correct Answer -
Ground
When climbing a ladder or scaffold, a tagline or ________ should be
used to pull up tools. Correct Answer - Hand line
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. Correct Answer - Planked
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. Correct Answer - Lanyard
A structure that prevents trench walls from collapsing is known as
_________. Correct Answer - Shoring
Information on how to handle hazardous substances is located in
the ___________. Correct Answer - SDS
Overloading, which means exceeding the ___________ of a ladder, can
cause ladder failure. Correct Answer - Maximum intended load
If you are operating a vehicle on a job site and cannot see to hour
rear, get a(n) _________ to direct you. Correct Answer - Signaler
Before working, in a(n) _________ you must be trained, obtain written
authorizations and take the necessary precautions. Correct
Answer - Permit required confined space
Complete Solutions
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 _______. Correct Answer -
Lockout/Tagout
A(n) ___________ is any man-made cut, cavity, trench, or depression in
an earth surface, formed by removing earth. Correct Answer -
Excavation
A(n) _____________ identifies unsanitary, hazardous, or dangerous
working conditions and has the authority to correct or eliminate
them. Correct Answer - Competent person
A(n) ___________ is large enough to work in but has limited means of
entry or exit. Correct Answer - Confined space
Liquids that are __________ must be stored in safety cans to avoid the
risk of fire. Correct Answer - Flammable
To save lives, prevent injuries, and protect the health of America's
workers, __________ publishes rules and regulations that employees
and employers must follow. Correct Answer - OSHA
Even a brief exposure to the ultraviolet light from arc welding can
damage the eyes, causing a(n) __________. Correct Answer -
Flash burn
___________ is an OSHA rule requiring all contractors to educate their
employees about the hazardous chemicals they may be exposed to
on the job site. Correct Answer - HAZCOM
, The temperature at which a fuel gives off enough gases to burn is
called the __________. Correct Answer - Flash point
A(n) __________ is the conducting connection between electrical
equipment or an electrical circuit and the earth. Correct Answer -
Ground
When climbing a ladder or scaffold, a tagline or ________ should be
used to pull up tools. Correct Answer - Hand line
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. Correct Answer - Planked
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. Correct Answer - Lanyard
A structure that prevents trench walls from collapsing is known as
_________. Correct Answer - Shoring
Information on how to handle hazardous substances is located in
the ___________. Correct Answer - SDS
Overloading, which means exceeding the ___________ of a ladder, can
cause ladder failure. Correct Answer - Maximum intended load
If you are operating a vehicle on a job site and cannot see to hour
rear, get a(n) _________ to direct you. Correct Answer - Signaler
Before working, in a(n) _________ you must be trained, obtain written
authorizations and take the necessary precautions. Correct
Answer - Permit required confined space
