Asphalt Safety

Which of the following would NOT be a good way to prevent injury while working with asphalt?

• Wear gloves with elastic cuffs.
• Wear work boots.
• Wear cuffed pants.
• Wear a long-sleeve shirt.

Wearing ear plugs reduces noise exposure by how many decibels?

• 16 - 20 decibels.
• 20 - 24 decibels.
• 24 - 28 decibels.
• 28 - 32 decibels.

What should you do to reduce noise exposure when working with asphalt?

• Wear ear plugs
• Wear sunglasses
• Wear a hard hat
• Wear gloves

What is the first thing you should do after being burned with hot AC?

• Pour water over the affected area.
• Apply ammonia to the affected area.
• Apply ice to the affected area.
• Wipe off the AC with a towel.

Which of the following is NOT a safe practice when working with asphalt?

• When walking on hot asphalt, step onto the material, perform your work, and step back off.
• Put your arms into a dump truck chute.
• Keep your feet dry.
• Always face oncoming traffic.

Which of the following is the most likely cause of a heat rash?

• Failure to regulate temperature
• Inability of the heart to work properly and/or dehydration
• Inadequate electrolyte replacement
• Heavy sweating with sweat not evaporating from the skin

Which of the following is NOT a proper lifting technique?

• getting a firm grip with the palms of your hands
• lifting straight and not swiveling to turn the object
• tucking your chin
• keeping the object away from your body

The greatest hazard of performing asphalt work on streets and highway is:

• traffic hazards.
• asphalt rollers.
• asphalt haul trucks.
• burns.

What health risk is associated with inhaling sand over long periods of time?

• Asbestosis
• Pneumoconiosis
• Silicosis
• Mesothelioma

A ventilation system collects up to what percentage of the fume and vapor emissions from the screed area of the paver?

• 70%

• 75%

• 85%

• 80%