Chapter 2 Knowledge Check

Chapter 2

Quiz yourself using the following chapter review questions to check how well you can recall the material.

Review Questions

1. How much has the rate of workplace fatalities decreased since the establishment of OSHA in 1971? .                   .
2. According to OSHA, which one of the following is a responsibility of employers?
   1. Allow workers to take breaks during work.
   2. Provide proper training and medical exams.
   3. Provide high salaries to all employees.
   4. Ensure employees have flexible working hours.
3. True or False: Workers are allowed to refuse dangerous work under certain circumstances.
4. Fumes from welding can contain heavy metals that may be .                     .
5. Every shop must maintain “SDS” or .                            which contains important information regarding every chemical that you can be exposed to on the job site.
6. True or False: It is safe to weld on an old barrel that contained petroleum without any preparation.
7. What is an example of a gas that may displace air and lead to suffocation?
   1. Oxygen
   2. Argon
   3. Nitrogen
   4. Hydrogen
8. The number one cause of fatalities on construction sites is .                    .
9. Which specific health issue can result from long-term exposure to silica dust?
   1. Asthma
   2. Lung cancer
   3. Silicosis
   4. Chronic fatigue
10. True or False: Lockout/tagout procedures are only necessary for electrical jobs

Answer Key

1. 60%. The workplace rules instituted by OSHA have decreased on the job deaths by 60% since 1971.
2. Your employer is required to provide safety training specific to your job, and any related medical exams.
3. True. You have the legal right to refuse to place yourself in a dangerous situation on the job.
4. Carcinogenic. Even if welding fumes are hard to see, they can contain cancer-causing chemicals. Always wear a respirator.
5. Safety Data Sheets. Safety Data Sheets list important information for every chemical you may be exposed to on the job.
6. False. Make sure you take the time to properly clean and prepare a barrel for hot work. It may save your life.
7. Argon. Argon is heavier than air, and could force breathable air out of enclosed spaces, causing suffocation.
8. Falls. Construction jobsites have a number of hazards, with the number one cause of fatalities being a fall from elevation.
9. Silicosis. Silica dust settles in the lungs and causes the growth of scar tissue in the lungs, resulting in a loss of lung function.
10. False. Lock out tagout is followed not only to prevent shock or electrocution but to keep equipment from turning on and injuring or killing workers.