7.4 Chapter Conclusion
Douglas Rupik, M.Ed., JIW
Summary
A basic understanding of heavy equipment and its safe and proper use in the construction, maritime, and cross-country pipeline industries can increase your productivity and your self-confidence on the job.
Review Questions
- What percentage of welders work in the construction industry?
- If you work in the field, what modification is usually required for your welding hood?
- What equipment is used to lift heavy objects on a jobsite?
- What are some different types of equipment used to work high off the ground?
- What is a hazard commonly encountered in the shipbuilding and ship repair industry?
- What power source is often used in the construction industry?
- Solar panel power
- 110V plug-in welder
- Gas- or diesel-powered welder-generator
- Inertia-powered generator
- What is an example of an engineered fall protection system?
- Safety net
- Harness and lanyard
- Retractable lifeline
- Guardrail
- None of the above
- What kind of crane will be used on the largest jobsites?
- Tower crane
- Forklift
- Boom truck
- Grasshopper crane
- What is earthmoving equipment with a large bucket on the front for moving large loads called?
- Grader
- Trencher
- Bulldozer
- Front-end loader
- In the maritime industry, what equipment is used to prevent the accumulation of hazardous atmospheres?
- Fans
- Ductwork
- Air sampling equipment
- All of the above
- What are key differences between working in a shop and working in the field?
- Why are cranes so important when working in the field?
- What is the main difference between construction work and maritime work?
- What are the main differences between cross-country pipeline work and other construction work?