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What are some common hazards associated with material handling? - Answer-strains
and sprains, fractures and bruises from being struck by or caught in between material,
cuts and bruises
What are some common controls to mitigate material handling hazards? - Answer-Seek
help, hand & forearm protection, eye protection, steel-toed shoes, metatarsals, blocking
loads
What are some common hazards associated with material storage? - Answer-
Improperly stacked materials, poor housekeeping, slips trips and falls, falling material,
sliding material, weight limit or height limit exceed
What are some common controls to mitigate material storage hazards? - Answer-
observe height limits, remove all nails from used lumber, stack lumber, store pipe in
racks, stack loose bricks no more than 7 ft in height
The platform of a scaffold must be fully planked or decked with no more than
_________ in. gap. - Answer-1
What are some common hazards associated with housekeeping? - Answer-tripping over
loose objects on floors, stairs and platforms, being hit by falling objects, slipping on
greasy, wet, or dirty surfaces, striking against projecting, poorly stacked items or
misplaced material, cutting, puncturing, or tearing the skin of hands or other parts of the
body on projecting nails, wire, o steel strapping. fuel for fire
What are some common controls to mitigate poor housekeeping practices? - Answer-
dust control, clear clutter, store materials properly, replace damaged flooring, keep
aisles and exits clear, install mirrors and warning signs, clean up spills, store
combustible materials in the work area in small amounts and keep in safe storage
What are some common hazards associated with powder actuated tools? - Answer-
inadvertent firing, failure to fasten properly, failure to operate properly when loaded,
fires, injury to bystanders, tool jam, material spills
, What are some controls to mitigate the hazards associated with powder actuated tools?
- Answer-Visually inspect prior to use, proper training, use recommended charges, if
possible fire a test round, wear proper eye protection, do not refire
What are some common hazards associated with hand and power tools? - Answer-
misuse and improper maintenance, falling flying abrasive, and splashing objects or
exposure to harmful dusts, fumes, mists, vapors, or gases, wooden handles becoming
loose and flying off,
What are some controls to mitigate hazards associated with hand and power tools? -
Answer-Keep all tools in good condition with regular maintenance, use the right tool for
the job, examine each tool for damage before use, operate all tools according to the
manufacturer's instructions, provide and use the proper ppe
What are some common hazards associated with asbestos exposure? - Answer-
inhalation of fibers, insulation, floor tiles, vehicle brakes, - buildup of scar like tissue in
the lungs - disability or death
What are some controls to mitigate asbestos exposure? - Answer-Employee exposure
monitoring, training, regulate areas, control work practices, ppe,
What are some common hazards associated with lead exposure? - Answer-Lead dust
or fumes cause brain disorders, anemia, nerve disorders, high blood pressure, kidney
disorders, reproductive disorders, decreased red blood cells, slowed reflexes. Lead
exposure may take place in demo, salvage, removal, renovation, and cleanup
What are some common controls to mitigate lead exposure? - Answer-Air monitoring,
mechanical ventilation, administrative controls, ppe, respiratory protection
What are some common hazards associated with noise exposure? - Answer-chipping,
hammering, grinding, drilling, generator, heavy equipment, processes - cause hearing
loss, impairment, temporary or permanent
What are some common controls to mitigate hazards created by noise? - Answer-
Hearing protection, lo/to, training, hearing conservation program, identify hearing
protection zones, separate noisy work area, sound absorbing material, limit exposure,
avoid metal to metal contact, keep equipment well maintained, identify areas that
require hearing protection
What is ionizing radiation? - Answer-Radiation with enough energy to detach electrons
from atoms or molecules
Is a trench considered an excavation? - Answer-Yes
What is the distance a worker needs to maintain from power lines? - Answer-10ft
