Intro to Construction Safety

The culture created when the whole company sees the value of a safe work environment

• Counter Culture

• Independent Culture

• Safety Culture

• Creative Culture

One benefit of a safety culture is:

• More at-risk behaviors

• Less turnover

• Higher absences from work

• Higher incident rates

The most common hazard that causes death in construction is __________.

• Falls

• Caught-in/Between

• Struck-by object

• Electrical shock

The person who has the most responsibility for your safety is ______.

• your foreman

• the site manager

• the safety manager

• you

A physical state that is different from the normal, acceptable, or correct condition on a job site is called a(n) _____.

• Irregular Condition

• Unsafe Condition

• Insignificant Matter

• Oversight Condition

When working with wet cement or concrete why is it important to wear protective gloves?

• Gloves are not needed.

• To prevent dermatitis.

• To keep your hands from getting cold.

• To stop cuts and abrasions.

The site toilets are regularly found to be out of order. they constantly get damaged by someone you know, what should you do?

• Not use the toilets until they are fixed.

• Take no action as they always get fixed.

• Report the matter to your supervisor including the name of the person responsible for the damage.

• Fix the damage yourself.

Approved eye protection devices like goggles and safety glasses are worn in the Construction Site ....

• To avoid eye strain.

• To improve your vision.

• Only if you don't wear regular glasses.

• Anytime there is heat, glass, or chemicals during the construction.

Before handling any load you should...

• Check the surrounding area for hazards

• Find out if the load is heavy

• Ensure the route you will take is clear

• All of the above

• Electric Shock Risk
• Do not touch
• Trip hazard
• Watch your head