Safety is a skill you can learn and practice
False
True
These three parties are responsible for safety in the workplace:
Ministry of Labour, WSIB, OHSA
Employer Supervisor, Worker
Construction , Employer, Supervisor
Tracy, Joe, Glenn
Horseplay , fighting and practical jokes are okay in the shop
True
False
What is the main cause of injuries in the workplace?
The corporation
The surrounding environment
bad luck
Human element (you and me)
What does PPE stand for?
People Protecting Everything
Personal Protective Equipment
Personal Protective Emblem
People Pondering Emergencies
What are three main factors for accidents in construction
D. Answer A and B
A. faulty equipment, ignorance, neglect
C. None of the answers
B. apathy, lack of training, haste
Of all the factors that cause harm, the one that is mostly responsible is lack of training.
True
False
What does overexertion mean?
Taking on to many tasks at once
Running too fast.
Staying up too late.
Lifting something that is too heavy for you.
You only have to wear a hard hat in the shop if you are working on a ladder
False
True
What might happen if you wear jewelry on a construction site?
Loss of limb (finger)
It will be confiscated and sold on Marketplace
You look fancy!
You will be robbed
Accidents just happen.
False
True
Using a damaged ladder and standing on the top is an example of...
poor judgement.
stupidity.
One unsafe condition and one unsafe act.
a comedy stunt.
What are the five main factors for many construction accidents?
Faulty equipment, ignorance, abandonment, lack of training, haste.
Faulty equipment, ignorance, neglect/apathy, lack of training, haste.
Faulty equipment, ignorance, neglect/apathy, lack of light, haste.
Faulty equipment, intelligence, neglect/apathy, lack of training, haste.
What is NOT a reason why workers between the ages of 26-35 get hurt?
Work the most hours
Most intimidated by supervisors
Largest workforce group
Take the most risks
Training "on the job" is the best model for safety training in construction.
False
True
What is the most common injury for material handling?
falling ojects
falling
back strain
loss of limb
