Chapter 2 Safety 35 Summary Construction sites and construction class- rooms can pose significant safety and health hazards. Good housekeeping on the site is impor- tant to preventing accidents. Safety rules must be observed in dress, moving about the jobsite, and proper handling of potentially dangerous tools and equipment. When working above cer- tain heights, especially on roofs, fall protection devices must be used. Where needed, scaffolds and ladder should be used and able to safely and securely support loads. Excavations must be shored and braced to prevent collapse. To prevent injury, correct lifting and carrying procedures must be observed. Carpenters should have a good understanding of the causes of fires and methods of controlling them. A first aid kit should always be available on the jobsite. Review Questions Answer the following questions using the information in this chapter. 1. List the four leading causes of death for construction workers on the jobsite. For each cause, provide a brief explanation and an example. 2. Explain the role of OSHA in jobsite safety. 3. What is OSHA’s General Duty Clause? 4. What is the purpose of OSHA 1926 CFR Subpart C? 5. What is a safety culture? 6. What is the benefit of having a good safety culture on the jobsite? 7. Explain hazard recognition and risk assessment. 8. Which of the following is considered safe clothing for a carpenter on the jobsite? A. Unbuttoned sleeves. B. Trousers or overalls without cuffs. C. Sandals. D. Necktie. E. All of the above. 9. When should safety glasses be worn? 10. When should a hard hat be worn? A. After a bad haircut. B. When the sun is bright. C. Wherever there is a danger of falling objects. D. All of the above. E. None of the above. 11. Safety shoes will withstand a load of up to ______ lb. A. 50 B. 1500 C. 2500 D. 3500 E. 5000 12. Fall protection is required when working at an elevation of ______ feet or more. 13. List two methods of providing fall protection. 14. True or False? A tool with a dull edge is more dangerous than one with a sharp edge. 15. When not being used, tools should be ______. A. kept near at hand for the next use B. stored on a shelf, out of reach C. thrown in the back of a truck D. stored in panels or chests E. None of the above. 16. List three safe practices related to hand tool use. 17. Explain why it is unsafe to use a power tool with breaks in the cord insulation. 18. What electrical device detects small amounts of electrical current and opens the circuit before electrocution can occur? A. Circuit breaker. B. GFCI. C. Fuse. D. Ohmmeter. E. None of the above. 19. What personal protective equipment should always be worn when working with compressed air? 20. Where can you find information about the hazards posed by a construction material and how to combat them? A. Safety Data Sheet. B. Manufacturers database of hazardous materials. C. OSHA. D. Hazardous Materials Index. E. Internet. 21. Why is OSHA’s Hazard Communication Standard important? 22. Of the topics listed on a Safety Data Sheet, which do you think are the most important? Why? 23. True or False? When lifting, bend over and grasp the object firmly. 24. True or False? Burning wood is considered a Class A fire. Copyright Goodheart-Willcox Co., Inc.