Module 1 Basic Safety quiz with 100% correct answers

Arc welding The joining of metal parts by fusion, in which the necessary heat is produced by means of an electric arc. combustible Capable of easily igniting and rapidly burning; used to describe a fuel with a flash point at or above 100 degrees. competent person A person who is capable of identifying existing and predictable hazards in the surrounding or working conditions which are unsanitary, hazardous, or dangerous to employees, and who has authorization to take prompt corrective measures to eliminate them. excavation Any man-made cut, cavity, trench, or depression in an earth surface, formed by removing earth. It can be made for anything from basements to highways. Confined space A work space for a person to work, but arranged in such a way that an employee must physically enter the space to preform work. A confined space has a limited or restricted means of entry and exit. It is not designed for continuous work. Tanks, vessels, silos, pits, vaults, and hoppers are examples of confined spaces. Cross-bracing Braces (metal or wood) placed diagonally from the bottom of one rail to the top on another rail that add support to a structure. flammable Capable of easily igniting and rapidly burning; used to describe a fuel with a flash point below 100 degrees F (38 degree C ). flash burn he damage that can be done to eyes after even exposure to ultraviolet light from arc welding. A flash burn required medical attention. flash point The temperature at which fuel gives off enough gases ( vapors) to burn. ground The conduction connection between electrical equipment or an electrical circuit and the earth. ground fault circuit interrupter (GFCI) A device that interrupts and de-energizes an electrical circuit to protect a person from electrocution. guarded Enclosed, fenced, covered, or otherwise protected by barriers, rails, covers, or platforms to prevent dangerous contact. Hand line A line attached to a tool or object so a worker can pull it up after climbing a ladder or scaffold. Hazard Communication Standard (HAZCOM) The standard that requires contractors to educate employees about hazardous chemicals on the job site and how to work with them safely. lanyard 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. lockout/tagout A formal procedure for taking equipment out of service and ensuring that it cannot be operated until a qualified person has removed the lock and / or warming tag. management system The organization of a company's management, including reporting procedures, supervisory responsibility, and administration. maximum intended load The total weight of all people,equipment, tools, materials, and loads that a ladder can hold at one time. Midrail Mid-level, horizontal board required on all open sides of scaffolds and platforms that are more than 14 inches ( 35cm) from the face of the structure and more than 10 feet (3.05) above the ground. It is placed halfway between the toeboard and the top rail. Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) An agency of the US Department of Labor. Also refers to the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970, a law that applies to more 111 million workers and 7 million job sites in the country. permit-required confined space A confined space that has been evaluated and found to have actual or potential hazards, such as a toxic atmosphere or other serious safety and health hazard. Workers must have written authorization to enter a permit-required confined space. personal protective equipment (PPE) Equipment or clothing designed to prevent or reduce injuries. Planked Having pieces of material 2 or more inches thick and 6 or more inches wide used as flooring, decking, or scaffolding. Qualified person A person who, by possession of a recognized degree, certificate, or professional standing, or by extensive knowledge, training, and experience, has demonstrated the ability to solve or prevent problems relating to a certain subject, work, or project. respirator A device that provides clean, filtered air for breathing, no matter what is in the surrounding air. safety culture The culture created when the whole company sees the value of a safe work environment.