Who must comply with all occupational and health safety regulations?
All employers and workers
The public shall be separated from the job site by a _______ ________ if the work area is less than 2 metres away or by a _____ or ______ if the work is more than 2 metres away
covered walkway
fence or baracade
What type of fire extinguisher is versatile in fighting different types of fires and how can it be easily identified?
ABC Multipurpose or dry chemical
Usually red and narrow/no hose
When should you NOT fight a fire for safety reasons?
Fire could block escape
Don't have proper equipment
The fire has SPREAD
Where should propane tanks be stored?
outside of building being constructed
During cold weather is it safe to heat a propane tank to increase its flow?
NO. Don't be an idiot.
What basic PPE should be worn at ALL times on the construction site?
Hardhats
Safety footwear
Appropriate clothing
What is the rule of thumb for determining when hearing protection is required?
When you can't carry on a regular conversation with someone 3 feet away.
When working in areas with dust particles or chemical fumes, ______ _____ ______ should be worn.
Respiratory protection equipment
In order for respiratory protection equipment to provide a proper seal the user should be ________.
Clean shaven
What should be done to all electrical tools before changing blades or cutters?
Unplug it. Duh.
When cutting with a mitre saw you never want your arms to be in a _____ position.
Crossed
What should you do before using a reciprocating saw for demolition work?
Turn off any electrical/gas/water that might be in the wall.
In what direction should the feed be when you are using a router?
Opposite the rotation of the cutter
What can happen if you carry a pneumatic nailer while depressing the trigger?
Misfire!
When holding material to be fastened together with a pneumatic nailer, position your hand at least ___ times the length of the fastener away from the area being fastened.
2
Stepladders should only be used on _______ and no work should be done from the _______ of the stepladder.
Clean and level surface
Top 2 steps
To set a ladder at the correct angle a ratio of ____ must be used.
1:4
What should the overlap on an extension ladder not be less than?
One metre
The height of a freestanding scaffold must not exceed ____ its _____.
Three times its height
Scaffolds must be anchored with tie backs or guy wires at what intervals?
4.6 vertical
6.4 horizontal
What is the maximum span for light duty scaffold planks?
3.1 metres
What is the minimum width of a scaffold deck?
500 mm
Scaffold planks should not extend less than ___ or more than ____ beyond a ledge and must be secured from movement by _____ or by _____
150
300
cleats
being wired in place
Ladders used for ladder jack scaffolds should be spaced not more than ____ apart and should not be more than ___ in height
3m
5m
No more than __ workers should be on a ladder or pump-jack scaffold at any time.
2
Pump-jack scaffolds using wood vertical posts shall not be higher than ____ and must be braced back at intervals of ___. When metal posts are used they should not exceed ___ in height.
7.3m
3m
13.7m
What supports the inner edge of the ledge for a single pole scaffold?
Special metal hanger nailed into the wall.
How is a single pole scaffold braced?
Full height diagonal bracing in both directions at 6m intervals
What is the minimum grade material used to construct wood scaffold?