Construction Safety and Tools Knowledge Quiz

A scaffold with a load rating of 400 pounds must be capable of supporting a load of _____

• 400 pounds

• 400 pounds plus the weight of a worker

• 800 pounds

• 1600 pounds

Which of the following is not a safety rule for hand tools?

• Hold edge tools with both hands and the cutting action away from your body.

• Keep edge and pointed tools pointed downward.

• Carry edge and pointed tools in your pocket with the sharp edge pointed downward.

• Store tools in a proper box, case, or cabinet when not in use.

Which conductor on a power tool cord normally carries the current back to its source?

• Hot

• Neutral

• Ground

• Insulated

Which of these devices is most effective at protecting against electric shock?

• GFCI

• Disconnect switch

• Circuit breaker

• Fuse

The air pressure used to power pneumatic tools is usually _____ psi.

• 20–30

• 40–50

• 80–100

• 120–150

What phone number can be called to find the locations of underground utilities?

• 411

• 811

• 911

• 611

Excavations can be safely entered if the sides are sloped to their angle of repose.

• True

• False

What does SDS stand for?

• Structural Design System

• Safety Data Sheet

• System Disconnect Switch

• None of the above

How should CCA-treated wood be disposed of?

• Burn with other combustible waste.

• Run it through a wood chipper and use it as compost.

• Dispose of it with yard waste.

• None of the above.

When carrying a heavy load, do not _____ your body.

• Twist

• Jump

• Run

• Shake