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A member of your crew has come to you complaining that they are
being harassed by another crew member. What is the FIRST step that
you, as a foreman, should take? - ANSWERS-Document the event and
bring it to the attention of supervisors.
On average, what percentage of a message's impact comes from the
words you say? - ANSWERS-7 %
Which of the following locations represents the BEST place to store
jobsite materials in a manner that enhances productivity? - ANSWERS-
As close to the point of installation as possible
What is the foreman's primary responsibility? - ANSWERS-To
supervise and lead a group of workers.
The 45-degree offset is one of the most widely used formulas in layout.
What is the formula for figuring this offset? - ANSWERS-None of the
above.
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As a foreman, what should ALWAYS be your FIRST priority when
planning for a job? - ANSWERS-Ensuring the safety of your crew and
others on the jobsite.
Which of the following provides the BEST example of prefabrication? -
ANSWERS-To create a product in the shop and install it in the field.
A crew member gets metal shavings in their eye and a flushing of the
eye fails to help. What is the FIRST thing that you, as a foreman, should
do? - ANSWERS-Have the crew member taken to receive immediate
medical attention.
What hanger size would be required for use with a 6 inch outside
diameter pipe that is covered with 1 inch thick insulation? - ANSWERS-
8 inches
How should the sides of a trench over 4 feet deep be excavated in order
to ensure that it is safe to work in? - ANSWERS-Specific excavation
rules only apply if a trench is over 5 feet deep.
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Which of the following is the FIRST thing a foreman must do before
beginning to plan a job? - ANSWERS-Read all project-related
documents.
On a drawing that is written to 1/8 inch scale, the pipe from point A to
point B is 6inches. How long is the actual pipe? - ANSWERS-48 feet
What should always be your first priority in planning? - ANSWERS-
Safety
Convert 170 inches to feet and inches - ANSWERS-14 feet and 2 inches
You need to know if two adjacent walls are square (at a right angle) to
each other before coring a 6 inch hole at 15 feet off of the intersecting
wall. You don? 't have a 2 foot framing square with you. How can you
verify the walls are square? - ANSWERS-All of the above.
Which of the following is true when using an aerial lift with respect to
the use of a body belt? - ANSWERS-It is necessary to use a body belt at
all times
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