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AUTHORIZED TRAINING PROVIDER STUDENT WORKBOOK

151 Biological Health Hazards in Construction

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 Table of Contents

Module 1: Biological Risk Factors ...................................... 4

Module 2: Infectious Animals and Insects ....................... 5

Lesson 2.20: Venomous Snakes ......................................... 6

Quick Review Answer Key ........................................ 7
Notepad .................................................................... 8

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Module 1: Biological Risk Factors

Key Takeaways:

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Quick Review:
1. What is the most common factor causing injuries and illnesses on construction
worksites?

Extreme Multiple Constant Change High Turnover

Temperatures Contractors

2. Where are molds not likely to grow and become a problem?

In areas of high In areas of low In structures with In damp

humidity humidity water damage locations

3. What does the need for respiratory protection depend on when exposed to
mold?

The shape of The The particle size The particle length

the mold concentration and level of and concentration
spore of mold spores toxicity of the of spores
in the air mold

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Module 2: Infectious Animals and Insects

Key Takeaways:

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Quick Review:

1. Which animal is MOST likely to carry rabies?

Domestic Wild boar Raccoon Ferret
dog
2. What is the most commonly reported tick-borne disease in the United States?

Rocky Lyme Ehrlichiosis Babesiosis

Mountain disease
Spotted
Fever
3. Which spider bite may cause severe pain and localized tissue necrosis (death)?

Black widow Brown recluse Brown widow Wolfe spider

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Lesson 2.20: Venomous Snakes

Instructions: Fill in the blank spaces in the list below as the instructor discusses risks
of exposure to venomous snakes, how workers can prevent and protect themselves
from snake bites, and what they should do if they are bitten.

Risks of Exposure to Venomous Snakes

• Watch where you place your hands and feet when removing ____________. If possible, don’t place
your fingers under debris you are moving. Wear ____________ gloves.

• If you see a snake, ________________________ and allow it to proceed.

• Wear boots at least ______ inches high.

• Watch for snakes ____________ on fallen trees, ____________, or other debris.

• A snake’s ____________ distance is about ______ the total length of the snake.

• If bitten note the ____________ and ____________ of the snake’s head to help with treatment.

• Keep bite victims ____________ and calm to slow the spread of venom in case the snake is
poisonous. Seek medical ____________ as soon as possible.

• Do not ________ the wound or attempt to ______________ the venom. Apply first aid: lay the
person down so that the bite is ____________ the level of the heart, and cover the bite with a clean,
dry dressing.

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Quick Review Answer Key

Module 1: Biological Risk Factors

1. Constant change
2. In areas of low humidity
3. The particle size and level of toxicity of the mold

Module 2: Infectious Animals and Insects

1. Raccoon
2. Lyme disease
3. Brown recluse

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