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What are the 6 key elements of effective health & safety programs?
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1) Organization commitment
2) Individual commitment 3) Communication 4) Administration 5) Accountability 6) Awareness |
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Identify at least 4 major causes of accidents.
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- Conveyors, scaffolding, rotating equipment
- Hand tools (saws, grinders, hammers, drills) - Hoists/cranes - Elevators/shafts - Jackhammers - Ladders - Trenches |
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What is the name of the governing body who provides the framework for Safety such as Code of Conduct: requires workers to follow H&S Regulations, to wear PPE, and use Safety Equipment?
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Alberta Occupational Health & Safety Act
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Which is more serious? WHY?
A) Dangerous Condition, B) Minor or Non-serious Condition C) Imminent Hazard |
C) Imminent Hazard - its a condition that if not corrected would likely cause severe or permanent disability
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You are working and you come across an imminent hazard. What do you do, and how?
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Immediately make a stop work order, but don't shut down the entire project, just keep it local!
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Why concern ourselves with Construction Safety?
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- accident prevention
- legal - moral - economic |
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Who is ultimately responsible for Construction Safety?
A) Contractor only B) Owner only C) Government D) Every person |
D) Every person is legally responsible to ensure safety
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What does PPE stand for in Health & Safety? List 3 pieces of PPE.
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Personal Protective Equipment
Hard hat, steel-toed boots, goggles, safety vest, gloves. Fall arrest devices Respiratory equipment |
