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what is the prime contractor responsible for?
ensure compliance with the act and regulations as well as ensuring first aid services and equipment and supplies are available
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who is the prime contractor?
the owner of the site unless other arrangements have been made
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what is a joint worksite heath and safety committee?
its a communication link between workers and management
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what are the 4 levels of accidents?
- near miss-a close call that does not cause injury
- first aid- cuts are scratches
- medical aid-report to a dr.
- lost time claims(ltc)-injured and not available to work
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what should you do if your using hazardous materials?
read the msds material safety data sheets to see what ppe to wear and what to do if accidentally exosed
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headwear must comply with?
csa canadian standard assoc.
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what should you do when working alone?
establish an effective means of communication
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what should you never use to clean off your body?
compressed air
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what is a trench?
a dug out area of ground whose depth exceeds its width at the bottom
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can fall arrest systems be used once involved in a fall?
no
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when should a fall protection system be used?
potential fall height of 3m / 10 ft
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what is a body belt used for?
to prevent you from falling past the edge of the roofline. must not be used in situations in which a fall can occur
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what are the specifications of a body harness fall arrest system?
should not allow a fall of more than 1.2m/4' with out a shock absorber and 2m 6'6" with a shock absorber
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what are the 8 steps to handle an emergency situation?
- 1. take charge
- 2.call out for help
- 3.asses hazards and make the area safe
- 4.find out what happened
- 5.identify yourself and offer to help
- 6.if head or spinal injuries are suspected support the head and neck
- 7.assess responsiveness
- 8.send or go for medical help or administer first aid
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who is responsible for ensuring that scaffolding designed for static load are not subject to impact loading?
all parties (workers, employers, principal contractors)
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what is hyperthermia?
when the body is to hot/ heat stroke
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what are signs of frost bite?
skin appears white and waxy
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what is hypothermia?
when the body gets to cold..thinking  sluggish, speech slurred, shivering
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what can happen if your exposed to co carbon monoxide on a daily basis?
you may be poisoned long term
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do you have super powers?
no you do not!
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what do overexertion injuries involve?
sprain strain tear injury
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list 4 employer responsibilties
- 1. chemical hazards
- 2.first aid
- 3.general safety
- 4.noise + ventillation
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list 3 employee responsibilities
- 1. work in a safe manner
- 2.be safety conscious
- 3.cooperate with employer
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list 3 things you should do before performing anyjob
- 1.to foresee any safety hazards
- 2.ensure all equipment is ready and working
- 3.ensure everyone is aware of their duties
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why is it important to report a near miss, first aid, or medical aid accident?
all accidents can be prevented so stopping it before its a problem will reduce large injuries
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what should you do before using any ppe?
ensure it is working
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when should you wear a hard hat?
if possibility of head injury is present
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when must you wear eye protection?
when there is danger of injury or irritation
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when should you wear hearing protection?
when sound is loud enough or if you are exposed for extended periods
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who must provide respiratory protection when required?
the employer
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when is it safe to enter a trench more than 1.5 m deep?
the walls are cut back at an appropriate angle or a temporary protective structure is installed, or a combo of the 2
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the top member of a guardrail required to protect workers from falling through a floor opening must be located at what height above the base?
mot less than .92m or more than 107m
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when should you wear a body belt?
when you are working near an edge and they are meant to prevent you from falling not stop you while falling
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when should you use a body harness?
when possibility of falling exists
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when is asbestos primarily hazardous?
when distubed
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can natural wood dust be a hazard?
yes
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list 4 warning signs of over exposure to a substance
- 1. shortness of breath
- 2.dryness/ soreness of throat
- 3.sneezing
- 4.fatigue
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what will happen if you overexert yourself while lifting , pushing, pulling?
can involve tissues such as muscles tendons and ligaments and can be a sprain strain or tear injury
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