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4/16/22, 10:17 AM Safety in Construction - - Unit 2 - Week 1

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1) An unplanned event or series of events resulting in death, injury, occupational illness, 1 point
Week 1 () loss of business opportunity or property damage is termed as?
“Introduction to
Risk
Safety in
Construction”

Hazard
(unit?
Accident
unit=16&lesson=17)
Near miss
“Introduction to No, the answer is incorrect.
Safety Score: 0
Standards Accepted Answers:

& Signs, Accident
Signals in
Construction” 2) Few reasons that can trigger an accident/injury are listed below. Tick the one for which 1 point
(unit? safety precautions cannot be planned well in advance?
unit=16&lesson=18)

Acts of God
“Role of

Structural failure
Stakeholders in
Construction
Fatigue
safety” (unit?
Unsafe Acts
unit=16&lesson=19)

All the above
Week 1 Lecture
None of the above
Slides (unit?
unit=16&lesson=20)
Y h i
https://onlinecourses.nptel.ac.in/noc22_ce39/unit?unit=16&assessment=75 1/13
Yes, the answer is correct.

Week 1 Score: 1
Feedback Form Accepted Answers:
(unit? Acts of God
unit=16&lesson=21)
3) The reason for considering safety in projects include? 1 point
Quiz: Week 1 :
Assignment 1
Humanitarian concern
(assessment?

Economic reasons
name=75)

Laws and regulations
Week 2 ()

All of the above
Week 3 () Yes, the answer is correct.

Score: 1
Accepted Answers:
Week 4 () All of the above
Week 5 () 4) Is there any single accident causation model that is suitable for all circumstances? 1 point

Yes
Week 6 ()

No
Week 7 () Yes, the answer is correct.
Score: 1
Week 8 () Accepted Answers:

No
Download 5) Who should report unsafe working practices at work? 1 point
Video ()

Your supervisor only
Live sessions
Your health and safety rep only
- Solve

Anyone who notices it
sample
problems
Your line manager only
with us () Yes, the answer is correct.
Score: 1
Accepted Answers:
Anyone who notices it
6) As per Domino theory, consider the following statements. 1 point

1. Injuries are caused by the actions of the preceding factors.
2. Removal of the central factor has no impact on the

action/consequences of the preceding factors.

Both statements are TRUE

Statement-1 is TRUE and Statement-2 is FALSE

Statement-1 is FALSE and Statement-2 is TRUE

Both statements are FALSE
Score: 1
Accepted Answers:
Statement-1 is TRUE and Statement-2 is FALSE
7) Pick out the wrong equations: 1 point

Accident = Incident + unfortunate consequences

Near miss = Incident + nil consequences

Hazard = unsafe condition or unsafe act

Unsafe act = unpreventable
Score: 1
Accepted Answers:
Unsafe act = unpreventable
8) Although any accident is unexpected and can occur at random, there is a pattern 1 point
traced out by researchers on the reported accidents. Tick the accident record that cannot be
claimed. Accident occurring

In extreme weather conditions

Soon after holidays

During holidays

When strenuous work is undertaken

Score: 1
Accepted Answers:
During holidays
9) The following is a safety poster. Why should a construction company spend money & 1 point
waste their time on creating such posters?

To beautify their construction site

To educate the workers & family in language skills

To enforce the safety in the minds of workers

To publicize their industry

To communicate to the worker’s family that their company cares for them

Score: 1
Accepted Answers:
To enforce the safety in the minds of workers
10) What is the best way of dealing with a hazard to ensure others are not put to risk? 1 point

Eliminate the hazard immediately

Leave it for others to sort out

Place a barricading tape around it

Display a warning sign

Score: 1
Accepted Answers:
11) What does PPE stand for? 1 point

Protective preventive equipment

Personal preventive equipment

Personal protective equipment

People’s protective equipment
Score: 1
Accepted Answers:
Personal protective equipment
12) How can workers best contribute to a positive safety culture at workplace? 1 point

They should report unsafe conditions after an accident has occurred

They should report unsafe conditions as soon as possible

They should know the location of the first aid kit and accident book

All the above

Score: 1
Accepted Answers:
They should report unsafe conditions as soon as possible
13) Match the signs with what they typically indicate:

1 point

a-1, b-4, c-2, d-3

a-2, b-4, c-3, d-1

a-1, b-2, c-3, d-4

a-4, b-3, c-1, d-2
Score: 1
Accepted Answers:
a-4, b-3, c-1, d-2
14) Which of these listed below should be recorded/documented to achieve a zero- 1 point
accident site?

1. Fatality
2. Minorinjury

3. Majorinjury

4. Nearmiss

5. First-aid
Choose the correct option

Only 1

1, 2 and 3

1 and 3

3 and 4

All the above
No, the answer is incorrect.
Score: 0
Accepted Answers:
All the above
15) Who has the responsibility for health and safety at your workplace? 1 point

The client and the main contractor only

Employers, employees and sub-contractors

Everyone at your workplace no matter who employs them

Only the workmen

Score: 0
Accepted Answers:
Everyone at your workplace no matter who employs them
16) The red barricade tape can be used for:

1 point

1. Overhead work
2. Live electrical components
3. Excavation less than 1.2 m in depth

4. Scaffolding under construction
Choose the correct option.

1 and 2

2, 3 and 4

1, 2 and 4

All the above
Score: 1
Accepted Answers:
1, 2 and 4
17) Signals can be of ___ type:

1 point

A. Acoustic
B. Hand signal
C. Verbal communication

A and B

B and c

A and C

All the above

Score: 1
Accepted Answers:
All the above
18) The major function of OSHRC is to: 1 point

Enforce compliance with regulations

Review appeals for fines and abatement period

Recommend new safety and health standards to OSHA

Conduct training that will provide qualified personnel
Score: 1
Accepted Answers:
Review appeals for fines and abatement period
19) Match the impact types with their corresponding results as shown below: 1 point

A-1, B-2, C-3

A-2, B-3, C-1

A-2, B-1, C-3

A-3, B-1, C-2

Score: 1
Accepted Answers:
A-2, B-3, C-1
20) Which of the following is not an Unsafe Act? 1 point

1. Failure to wear PPE
2. Dangerous soil conditions

3. Excessive noise at site
4. Ignoring defective tools
Choose the option below.

1 and 3

1 and 4

2 and 3

1, 2 and 4

Score: 1
Accepted Answers:
2 and 3
21) If you are a safety-minded person, what option will you select on seeing this photo? 1 point
You are supposed to choose only 1 correct option! Choose the most relevant option.

Housekeeping is not done

Hazards are not safeguarded

Puncture may happen and the nails in the wood pieces are to be
removed

Barrier is missing & the hazard is not warned to the public & workers

Score: 0
Accepted Answers:
Barrier is missing & the hazard is not warned to the public & workers
22) Consider the following statements:

1 point

1. Hazard means the inherent ability of something to cause harm.
2. When you remove a hazard, it costs you a higher amount of money

than must pay for the harm it
might cause.

Statement-1 is wrong and Statement-2 is correct

Both the statements are correct

Statement-1 is correct and Statement-2 is wrong

None of the statements are correct

Score: 1
Accepted Answers:
Statement-1 is correct and Statement-2 is wrong
23) Which of these is not a type of disability? 1 point

Permanent Total Disability

Temporary Partial Disability

Total Temporary Disability

Post-Traumatic Stress Disability

Score: 1
Accepted Answers:
Post-Traumatic Stress Disability
24) Which of these is not a human cause of construction accidents? 1 point

Insufficient safety training

Structural failure

Fatigue

Unsafe Acts
Score: 1
Accepted Answers:
Structural failure
25) If the work is planned on a weekly cycle, which day shows afternoon and morning 1 point
peaks in injuries respectively?

Monday, Friday

Wednesday, Monday

Friday, Monday

Tuesday, Wednesday

Score: 1
Accepted Answers:
Friday, Monday
26) The heavy fines in terms of penalty imposed by OSHA are primarily for those who? 1 point

Has performed unsafely for the first time

Has performed unsafely repeatedly

Has performed unsafely knowingly

Has failed to correct a cited violation

Score: 0
Accepted Answers:
Has failed to correct a cited violation
27) Match the following with their corresponding attributes. 1 point

A-1, B-2, C-3

A-2, B-3, C-1

A-2, B-1, C-3

A-1, B-3, C-2

Score: 1
Accepted Answers:
A-1, B-3, C-2
28) Why is the construction industry deemed to be risky? 1 point

Projects are diverse and multi-disciplinary

Sites are dynamic and congested

Low availability of skilled workers

All the above

Score: 1
Accepted Answers:
All the above
29) This sign indicates which of the following:

1 point

Mandatory signs

Prohibitory signs

Warning signs

First aid signs
Y h i

Score: 1
Accepted Answers:
Prohibitory signs
30) Which stakeholder has ample chance in implementing a new safety policy? 1 point

Owners

Designers

Contractors

Workers

Score: 1
Accepted Answers:
Owners
31) Whose role is critical in preventing accidents in a construction site? 1 point

Owners/clients

Architect/designer

Contractor/sub-contractor

Workers

Score: 0
Accepted Answers:
Workers
32) This stakeholder can eliminate the hazards in a construction site? 1 point

Owners/clients

Architect/designer

Contractor/sub-contractor

Workers

Score: 1
Accepted Answers:
Architect/designer
33) A safety sign which tells you not to do something is portrayed in _____ colour 1 point

Yellow

Red

Blue

Green

Score: 1
Accepted Answers:
Red
34) OSH Act has 3 agencies to perform different functions. Tick the one which is not 1 point
performed by NIOSH?

Recommend new Safety and Health standards to OSHA

Promulgates new safety regulations

Conduct Occupational Safety and Health training to the personnel

Conduct hazard analysis when requested

Score: 1
Accepted Answers:
35) What are the different accidents possible in this photograph? 1 point

Falling of person, object or vehicle

Penetration of reinforcement into the victim

Electric shock

Collapse of the reinforcement

Only 1 & 2

Only 3 & 4

All of the above

Score: 0
Accepted Answers:
Only 1 & 2
36) What is the best way of dealing with a hazard to ensure others are not put to risk? 1 point


Leave it for others to sort out

Place a barricading tape around it

Display a warning sign

Score: 1
Accepted Answers:
37) Why should a construction company maintain accident statistics? 1 point

To assess the safety performance of their projects

To bid for projects when asked for

Because several companies are maintaining these statistics

Score: 1
Accepted Answers:
To assess the safety performance of their projects
38) OSH Act has 3 agencies to perform different functions. Tick the one which is not 1 point
performed by NIOSH?

Recommend new Safety and Health standards to OSHA


Conduct Occupational Safety and Health training to the personnel

Conduct hazard analysis when requested

Score: 1
Accepted Answers:
39) Why is death not treated a better consequence compared to major injury? Choose the 1 point
most appropriate option.

Suffering/pain and burden to the family till the remaining life is better than death

The family can see this worker still alive

Death brings attention towards corrective action and settlement

Medical expenses for the worker post-accident is not compensated

Score: 0
Accepted Answers:
The family can see this worker still alive


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Course
NPTEL online As per our records you have not submitted this assignment.
course work? Q1-4. Solve the crossword to answer the questions regarding PPEs.
()
Week 1 ()
Week 2 ()
Cost of Injury
Vs Investment
in Safety (unit?
unit=22&lesson=23)
Safety Program
Accident/Incident
Investigation
(unit?
unit=22&lesson=24)
PPE in
Construction
(unit?
unit=22&lesson=25)
A Case Study

on Construction 1. (Across) It is worn to protect your eyes.

Safety (unit? 2. (Topdown) It protects your hands.

unit=22&lesson=26) 3. (Topdown) It is made from leather to protect the legs from heat.

4. (Across) It protects the feet and has impact resistant toes.

Week 2 Lecture 5. (Topdown) It protects the head from falling objects.

Slides (unit? 6. (Across) It prevents the inhalation of dust, smoke, or other noxious
substances.

unit=22&lesson=27) 7. (Across) It protects face from flying objects, during grinding operations.

8. (Across) It protects the wearer from loud noise or intrusion.

Week 2
Feedback Form 1) Words 1 and 2 respectively are 1 point

(unit?
unit=22&lesson=28)
Safety goggles and safety gloves
Quiz: Week 2 :
Safety glasses and safety gauntlet
Assignment 2 No, the answer is incorrect.
(assessment? Score: 0
name=76) Accepted Answers:

Safety goggles and safety gloves
Week 3 ()
2) Words 3 and 4 respectively are 1 point
Week 4 ()

Shin guard and safety shoes
Week 5 ()
Leggings and Steel toe boots

Week 6 () Score: 0
Accepted Answers:
Week 7 () Leggings and Steel toe boots
3) Words 5 and 6 respectively are 1 point

Week 8 ()

Head gear and nose mask
Download
Hard Hat and respirator
Video ()
Score: 0
Live sessions
Accepted Answers:
- Solve Hard Hat and respirator
sample
problems 4) Words 7 and 8 respectively are 1 point
with us ()

Face shield and ear plugs

Face mask and earmuff

Score: 0
Accepted Answers:
Face shield and ear plugs
5) Below is a list of foot and leg protection types matched with hazards they protect 1 point
against. Which pairing is incorrect?

Leggings – heat hazards

Metatarsal guards – impact and compression

Electrically conductive shoes – static electricity build up

Foundry shoes – open circuits

Score: 0
A dA
Accepted Answers:
Foundry shoes – open circuits
6) Personal Protective Equipment is required when ___ 1 point

Employers force the worker to use

An employee asks for it

the impact of any accident that occurs in the site to be minimal

Engineering, work practice and administrative control fails

Score: 0
Accepted Answers:
the impact of any accident that occurs in the site to be minimal
7) Once your employer has provided you with a set of PPEs, you must use it whenever 1 point
you are at work, even if your job profile changes.

True

False

Score: 0
Accepted Answers:
False
8) Who among the following is most responsible for the maintenance of PPE given to the 1 point
site workers?

Owner

Contractor

Co-worker

Worker

Score: 0
Accepted Answers:
Worker
9) What type of protection is needed when you are exposed to hazards from flying 1 point
particles?

Eye protection

Face protection

Head and eye protection

Both head and face protection

Score: 0
Accepted Answers:
Both head and face protection
10) Which of the cost below is not a direct accident cost? 1 point

Medical expenses of the injured worker

Decrease in morale thus affecting productivity

Replacement cost of the equipment and the damaged material

Fees for legal counsel

Score: 0
Accepted Answers:
Decrease in morale thus affecting productivity
11) If you wear prescription lenses, you do not need additional eye protection against 1 point
occupational eye hazards

True

False

Score: 0
Accepted Answers:
False
12) Eye protection is required for which of the following hazards? 1 point

Flying particles

Molten metal

Liquid chemicals, acids or caustic liquids

All the above
Score: 0
Accepted Answers:
All the above
13) Which of the following types of gloves should be worn while working with chemicals? 1 point

Rubber gloves

Fabric gloves

Leather gloves

Plastic gloves

Score: 0
Accepted Answers:
Rubber gloves
14) Consider the below statements. 1 point

A. According to OSHA, hearing protection is required when you are

exposed to a noise level of 85
dB or higher for an 8 – hour period
B. Once you have selected the correct set of gloves to protect you from
chemicals, you can continue
to wear them until they wear out or are
torn.
Mark the correct option below.

Statement A is TRUE and B is FALSE

Statement A is FALSE and B is TRUE

Both the statements are TRUE

Both the statements are FALSE

Score: 0
Accepted Answers:
Statement A is TRUE and B is FALSE
15) Which of the following hearing protection should be fitted by a professional? 1 point

Single use earplugs

Molded earplugs

Earmuffs

None of the above

Score: 0
Accepted Answers:
Molded earplugs
16) OSHA has revised its recordkeeping and reporting rules for tracking illnesses and 1 point
injuries in the workplace to?

Improve the accuracy and availability of injury and illness data

Identify and abate workplace hazards

Prevent workplace injuries, illnesses and fatalities on the job

All the above

Score: 0
Accepted Answers:
All the above
17) Consider the below effects of accident on site. 1 point

1. Cost of recruiting new workers

2. Cost of accident investigation time

3. Poor reputation of the firm

4. Cost of training and orientation

Which of the above is correct?

1 and 2

1, 2 and 4

2 and 4

All the above

Score: 0
Accepted Answers:
All the above
18) The main purpose of accident investigation is 1 point

To find fault or blame someone

To prevent rectification of basic cause of accidents

To prevent recurrence of similar or more disastrous incidents

To increase spending on accidents in future

Score: 0
Accepted Answers:
To prevent recurrence of similar or more disastrous incidents
19) Below mentioned are the steps involved in an accident investigation. 1 point

1. Develop a plan for corrective action
2. Report the incident to a designated person within the organization
3. Analyze the data and identify the root cause(s)
4. Make changes for continual improvement
5. Provide first aid and medical care to injured person(s)
6. Investigate the incident and collect data
Choose the correct sequence of steps from below options.

2-1-3-4-5-6

5-2-6-3-1-4

5-2-3-4-1-6

2-4-5-6-1-3

Score: 0
Accepted Answers:
5-2-6-3-1-4
20) Consider the following statements.

1 point

Statement 1: One reason some people do not report accidents is to avoid

paperwork.
Statement 2: A record of all evidence is a critical step in accident investigation.
Mark the correct option.

Statement 1 is partially TRUE and Statement 2 is completely FALSE

Statement 1 is completely FALSE and Statement 2 is completely TRUE

Both the statements are completely correct

Both the statements are completely wrong
N h i i

Score: 0
Accepted Answers:
Statement 1 is partially TRUE and Statement 2 is completely FALSE
21) With respect to reporting an accident, which of the following should not be done 1 point

Give attention to prevention and control

Inform everybody about type of cases to be reported

Grill the workers during reporting for quick results

React in a more positive manner to accident reporting

Score: 0
Accepted Answers:
Grill the workers during reporting for quick results
22) Employees need to report injuries only if they think they need to seek medical attention 1 point

True

False

Score: 0
Accepted Answers:
False
23) Choose an option from the following statements while investigating factors about an 1 point
injured employee.

The employee’s negligence in his duties

The number of hours or shifts the employee has been working

The last time the employee took a break

Current or past illness and medical history

All the above

Score: 0
Accepted Answers:
All the above
24) Which of the following is a best possible scenario in a positive safety behaviour? 1 point

Low cost of safety, Low injury cost

High Cost of safety, Low injury cost

High cost of safety, High injury cost

Low cost of safety, High injury cost

Score: 0
Accepted Answers:
High Cost of safety, Low injury cost
25) When should you deliberately delay your accident investigation? 1 point

1. When investigation delays medical treatment of victim

2. When the victim is upset or in pain after accident

3. When you cannot find anyone to blame on

Both 1 and 2

Both 2 and 3

1, 2 and 3

Score: 0
Accepted Answers:
Both 1 and 2
26) Which of the following is the indirect cost of accident? 1 point

Money paid for treatment of worker

Compensation paid to worker

Cost of lost time of injured worker

All the above

Score: 0
Accepted Answers:
Cost of lost time of injured worker
27) Which of the following is a direct cost of the accident? 1 point

Money paid for the treatment of the worker

Compensation paid to the worker

Cost of lost time of the injured worker

Money paid for the treatment and Compensation paid to the worker

Score: 0
Accepted Answers:
Money paid for the treatment and Compensation paid to the worker
28) Hidden (or Indirect) cost of injury mainly consists of 1 point

Loss of reputation of firm

Fines and running trials in court

Cost of failed project due to safety concerns

All the above

Score: 0
Accepted Answers:
All the above
29) In case of accidents that occurs, the categories of claims can be 1 point

Fatality

Short absence

Partial incapacity

Long absence

Full incapacity

All the above

Score: 0
Accepted Answers:
All the above
30) With respect to workers compensation, please read the statements given below. 1 point

1. It is designed to compensate individuals who have suffered occupational injuries and illnesses.

2. In case of chronic illnesses, it is the present employer who bears the responsibility of
compensation.

Which of the above is correct?

Only 1

Only 2

Both 1 and 2

None of the above

Score: 0
Accepted Answers:
Both 1 and 2
31) A safety pep talk to workers is always given prior to start of work as shown below. Why 1 point
is this so?

1. To imbibe a sense of safety in the worker’s mind

2. To make the worker precautious about the upcoming work

3. To make sure worker knows the job and its risk properly at start


Both 1 & 2

Both 1 & 3

All the above

Score: 0
Accepted Answers:
All the above
32) Consider the below statements.

1 point

Statement 1: Safety should be seen as an investment and not as a cost.
Statement 2: The budget planned for safety will always happen during the project.
Statement 3: The employers are very hesitant to spend on safety from their part since they believe it
to be the worker’s duty to be safe at site.
Mark the correct option.

Statement 1 is TRUE and Statement 3 is FALSE

Statement 1 is FALSE and Statement 3 is TRUE

All the statements are correct

Statement 1 & 3 is TRUE and Statement 2 is FALSE

Score: 0
Accepted Answers:
33) Which of these is a part of true cost of injuries? 1 point

Administrative cost

Salary to replacement workers

Cost of court trials

All the above

Score: 0
Accepted Answers:
All the above
34) What should not be done when a worker is injured in an accident? 1 point

Seek treatment from appropriate medical provider

Report incident to the site supervisor

Discard the equipment involved in accident

Show concern for the injured worker
N h i i

Score: 0
Accepted Answers:
Discard the equipment involved in accident
35) Which of these is not one of the indicators of false claims? 1 point

Reluctance of employees to accept treatment

Injuries reported on Wednesday morning

Conflicting reports regarding the accident

No witnesses to the accident

Score: 0
Accepted Answers:
Injuries reported on Wednesday morning
36) What is the need of special experts in accident investigation? 1 point

They are experienced in accident causation models

They are experienced in various investigative techniques

They are well versed with legal requirements

They are able to analyze the gathered data

Only 1, 3 and 4

All the above

Score: 0
Accepted Answers:
All the above
37) Workplace injuries means losses to 1 point

Worker

Worker’s family

Employer

All the above
Score: 0
Accepted Answers:
All the above


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Course
course work?
() 1) One of your co-workers fell off a working platform situated at a height of 16 feet from 1 point
the ground. How long would it take for him to hit the ground?
Week 1 ()

0.1 seconds
Week 2 ()
2 seconds

1 second
Week 3 ()
3 seconds

4 seconds
Introduction to
Fatal Falls No, the answer is incorrect.
(unit? Score: 0
unit=29&lesson=30) Accepted Answers:

1 second
Fall hazard in
Concerting 2) An anchorage point for a fall resistant system must be capable of supporting ______. 1 point
(unit?
unit=29&lesson=31)
4000 pounds
Fall hazard in
Twice the intended load
Demolition
Thrice the intended load
Works (unit?

5000 pounds
unit=29&lesson=32)

Options a & c
Safety in

Options b & d
Demolttion
Work Practical No, the answer is incorrect.
Score: 0
Examples
A dA
(unit? Accepted Answers:

unit=29&lesson=33) Options b & d
Week 3 Lecture 3) Tick the right option on ladder safety. 1 point

Slides (unit?
unit=29&lesson=34)
It can be used in horizontal as walkways

It can be placed on windowpanes or yielding surfaces
Week 3
Feedback Form
Avoid power lines especially when using a metal ladder
(unit?
It must be secured at top and bottom end to prevent slipping
unit=29&lesson=35)

Options c and d
Quiz: Week 3 :
Options a, c and d
Assignment 3
(assessment? No, the answer is incorrect.
Score: 0
name=79)
Accepted Answers:
Week 4 () Options c and d
4) Consider the following statements.

1 point
Week 5 ()
1. In overlapped scaffold,the planks shall overlap for 6 inches.
2. Scaffold platform should overlap only over supports.
Week 6 ()
3. Scaffold planks beyond the end support should not exceed 12

inches
Week 7 () Choose the correct option given below.
Week 8 ()
Options 1 and 2 are correct

Download

Video ()
Score: 0
Live sessions
Accepted Answers:
- Solve
sample
problems 5) Which of the following is an example of passive fall protection system? 1 point
with us ()

Guardrails along with toe guard

Full body harness

Safety net

Parapet

Options a and c

Options a and d

Score: 0
Accepted Answers:
Options a and d
6) While working at heights, which of the option will not be available? 1 point

Fall hazard elimination

Passive fall protection system

Fall Arrest system

Fall Restraint system

Score: 0
Accepted Answers:
Fall hazard elimination
7) Which of the following is wrong with respect to the hole covers? 1 point

Covers must support twice the weight of materials imposed on it

Covers should not be displaced by wind

It should support 1.5 times the maximum axle load of vehicle
crossing over it

All the covers should be colour coded or warning sign must be given

Both2and3

Score: 0
Accepted Answers:
It should support 1.5 times the maximum axle load of vehicle
crossing over it
8) OSHA recommends a fall arrest system should be available to a worker who is working 1 point
at a height of:

3 feet or more

6 feet or more

10 feet or more

Whenever you are scared of falling down

Score: 0
Accepted Answers:
6 feet or more
9) The top of the ladder is 3 feet higher than the top of the 16 feet high wall. For fall 1 point
protection, how far away the ladder has to be placed on the ground away from the wall?

5 feet

4 feet

6 feet

6.67 feet

Score: 0
Accepted Answers:
4 feet
10) Tick the odd one out? 1 point

Full body harness

Waist belt

D-rings

Anchorage points

Twin leg lanyards

Score: 0
Accepted Answers:
Waist belt
11) A scaffold and its components should be able to support ___ times the anticipated 1 point
maximum load.

2

3

4

5
Score: 0
Accepted Answers:
4
12) You are working on a flat roof with unprotected sides & edges. What is the best way to 1 point
prevent yourself falling over the edge?

Protect the sides & edges with a guard-rail system

Use Fall arrest system

Cover the area with safety net

Use red and white tape to mark the edge so that you don’t fall

Score: 0
Accepted Answers:
Protect the sides & edges with a guard-rail system
13) Choose the correct option with regard to supported scaffolds. 1 point

Scaffolding erection must be carried out by skilled workmen only

Diagonal bracings can be used for climbing temporarily

Access to working platform shall be always through stair towers

Working platform should be decked with no large gaps through
which your legs get stuck in

Score: 0
Accepted Answers:
Scaffolding erection must be carried out by skilled workmen only
14) Which of the following is generally regarded as “fatal four” causes of fatalities at 1 point
construction workplace?

Falls, cave-in, fire, harmful chemicals

Explosion, caught in between, cave-in, falls

Falls, struck by objects, caught in between, electrocution

Falls, struck by objects, electrocution, harmful chemicals

Score: 0
Accepted Answers:
Falls, struck by objects, caught in between, electrocution
15) When you climb a ladder, you must: 1 point

Have three points of contact with the ladder at all times

Have two points of contact with the ladder at all times

Use a safety harness

Have one person on the receiving end of the ladder

Score: 0
Accepted Answers:
Have three points of contact with the ladder at all times
16) What is the best way to make sure that a ladder is secure and won’t slip? 1 point

Check whether your shoes are soiled so that falls do not happen

Tie the ladder at the top & bottom

Ladder strength test – load test shall be done prior to usage

Tie the ladder at one end – either top or at the bottom

Score: 0
Accepted Answers:
Tie the ladder at the top & bottom
17) While planning for safe demolition, which of the following should be undertaken? 1 point

Fire prevention and emergency evacuation

First aid and security services

Assessment of hazards in the structure to be demolished

Adjacent structures

All the above

Score: 0
Accepted Answers:
All the above
18) A toe board in a guard rail system is required around an opening to 1 point

Protect workers who aren’t wearing protective footwear

Increase the strength of railings

Prevent materials or small tools from falling through the opening

Prevent workers from falling through the opening
N h i i

Score: 0
Accepted Answers:
Prevent materials or small tools from falling through the opening
19) While removal of demolished materials with chutes, which of the following is incorrect? 1 point

Chutes having angle >45o shall be enclosed on all sides

Chutes having angle < 45o may be open on the upper side

Opening for the chutes shall be at any height along the wall of the chute

Chute shall not extend in an unbroken line for more than two storeys

Score: 0
Accepted Answers:
Opening for the chutes shall be at any height along the wall of the chute
20) Which of the method you will choose to demolish a structure, if the adjacent structures 1 point
including a hospital are very closely located and the structure is very close to a busy street?

Blasting

Manual method

Mechanical demolition

Score: 0
Accepted Answers:
Manual method
21) Loose fixtures & plasters in a building are preferably removed before demolition 1 point
process to?

Eliminate large amount of dust during demolition

Reduce the quantity of debris

Easy to break & collapse the building

Score: 0
Accepted Answers:
22) Consider the statements regarding demolition given below.

1 point

1. The demolition must always be done systematically from bottom to top.
2. The demolition work should be carried out with proper safety arrangements.


Statement 1 is FALSE and STATEMENT 2 is TRUE


Score: 0
A dA
Accepted Answers:
Statement 1 is FALSE and STATEMENT 2 is TRUE
23) With respect to disposal of demolition debris, consider below statements. 1 point

1. Debris can be thrown from a height.

2. The removal of debris shall be carried out during the day.

3. The debris should be mixed with water and then removed.

4. The debris should be categorically separated and disposed accordingly

Which of the statement is correct?

Only 2

1 and 3

2 and 3

2 and 4

2, 3 and 4

Score: 0
Accepted Answers:
2 and 4
24) The demolition of a structure is generally undertaken due to: 1 point

Structure has lost its static equilibrium

Excessive settlement of foundations

Damage to structure due to Act of God

To create space for new structure

Excessive corrosion of structure

All the above

Score: 0
Accepted Answers:
All the above
25) Before beginning the actual demolition, these needs to be done: 1 point

A legal permit needs to be obtained for demolition

Ensuring safety of existing adjacent structures

Determining the hazardous and flammable materials inside the
structure

Proper barricading of the demolition area along with emergency
routes

All the above

Score: 0
Accepted Answers:
All the above
26) Glazed and loose fixtures in a structure are preferably removed

before demolition 1 point
process to?


Reduces glass breakage

Only 1

Only 2

Both 1 and 2

Score: 0
Accepted Answers:
Both 1 and 2
27) Which of these below mentioned is an accepted fall protection

category? 1 point

Fall elimination

Fall prevention

Fall arrest

Administrative controls

All the above

Score: 0
Accepted Answers:
All the above
28) Who is primarily responsible for providing workers with a fall protection system? 1 point

The manufacturer of fall protection system

The employer

The worker himself

The insurer

Score: 0
Accepted Answers:
The employer
29) You are working on a flat roof. What is the best way to stop yourself falling over the 1 point
edge?

Put a large warning sign at the edge of the roof

Ask someone to watch you and shout when you get too close to the
edge

Protect the edge with a guard-rail and toe-board

Use red and white tape to mark the edge

Score: 0
Accepted Answers:
Protect the edge with a guard-rail and toe-board
30) Which of the following can lead to the danger of falls? 1 point

Wet floors

Improper housekeeping

Improper barricading of openings

Unstable working platform

Both 2 and 3

2, 3 and 4

All the above

Score: 0
Accepted Answers:
All the above
31) You need to work at height. It is not possible to install edge protection or a soft-landing 1 point
system. What should you do?

Hold onto something while you use the other hand to do the work

Ask someone to hold you while you work

Wear a harness and lanyard and fix it to an anchor point

Tie a rope around your waist and tie the other end to an anchor
point

Score: 0
Accepted Answers:
Wear a harness and lanyard and fix it to an anchor point
32) When can the construction load be placed on a concrete structure? 1 point

After the pour, it is safe to place a load

The next day, it is safe to place a load

When the employer determines it is safe through inspection and
data

After 7 days, it is safe to place a load

Score: 0
Accepted Answers:
When the employer determines it is safe through inspection and
data
33) When should a concrete mason wear a respirator? 1 point

When it is dusty

When it is determined that the concentration of dust would require the employee to wear a
proper respirator

After the employee complains about the dusty conditions

No respirator is required for a concrete mason

Score: 0
Accepted Answers:
When it is determined that the concentration of dust would require the employee to wear a proper
respirator
34) In case of demolition of walls, choose the correct option. 1 point

Staging is not required for support on thin walls

Walls should be demolished as a single mass only

Load bearing members shall not be removed until above floors are
demolished

Both 2 and 3

All the above

Score: 0
Accepted Answers:
Load bearing members shall not be removed until above floors are
demolished
35) In case of formwork safety, the following points are mentioned.

1 point

1. Ensure good housekeeping and systematic stacking of formwork materials.
2. Inspection of defects in materials once in a week must be done.
3. Ensure the formwork is braced against wind and other forces.
4. Before dismantling formwork, allow concrete to attain adequate strength.
Which of the above statement is correct?

1 and 2

1 and 3

2 and 3

1, 3 and 4

1, 2 and 4

All the above

Score: 0
Accepted Answers:
1, 3 and 4
36) Match the following with the correct reason: 1 point

a-i, b-ii, c-iv

a-iii, b-i, c-ii

a-ii, b-i, c-iv

a-ii, b-iv, c-iii
N h i i

Score: 0
Accepted Answers:
a-ii, b-i, c-iv
37) Match the following. 1 point

A-1, B-2, C-3

A-2, B-3, C-1

A-3, B-2, C-1

A-1, B-3, C-2

Score: 0
Accepted Answers:
A-2, B-3, C-1


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Course
course work?
() 1) In the picture shown below, what are the safety violations that can be marked from 1 point
options below.

Week 1 ()
Week 2 ()
Week 3 ()
Week 4 ()

Trench Cav-ins
(unit?
unit=36&lesson=37)
Tunneling
Safety (unit?
unit=36&lesson=38)
CONSTRUCTION
Improper barricading around excavation
PRACTICE

Insufficient means of egress
FOR SITE
ENGINEERS
Unacceptable shoring
(unit?
1, 2 and 3
unit=36&lesson=39)

Everything is fine
Week 4 Lecture
Slides (unit? Score: 0
A dA

1, 2 and 3
Week 4
Feedback Form 2) Which of the soil types has the greatest compressive strength rating 1.5 tonnes per 1 point
(unit? square foot?
unit=36&lesson=41)

Type A soil
Quiz: Week 4 :
Assignment 4

Type B soil
(assessment?
Type C soil
name=80)

Type D soil
Week 5 ()
None of the above

Week 6 () Score: 0
Accepted Answers:
Week 7 () Type A soil
3) ________ is a technique used to prevent cave-ins by employing a specific angle on the 1 point
Week 8 () sides of the excavation.
Download
Trench boxing
Video ()
Sloping

Shoring
Live sessions
- Solve
Underpinning
sample No, the answer is incorrect.
problems Score: 0
with us () Accepted Answers:

Sloping

4) What all can be done to prevent vehicles from entering an excavation site? Mark the 1 point
correct option.

Install Barricades

Hand and Mechanical Signals

1, 2, 4 and 5

Berms and Stop Logs

Slope Soil away from Excavation

Only 1 and 4

Score: 0
Accepted Answers:
1, 2, 4 and 5
5) What needs to be done before you can start your excavation activity? 1 point

Evaluate soil conditions

Construct protective systems

Locate underground utilities

Provide safe access and egress

All the above

Score: 0
Accepted Answers:
All the above
6) Which of the following is the greatest risk of an excavation? 1 point

Asphyxiation

Inhalation of toxic materials

Fire

Moving machinery

Cave-ins

Score: 0
Accepted Answers:
Cave-ins
7) How far away from the excavation should the spoils be placed? 1 point

Right next to excavation as long as it doesn’t fall back in

At least two feet from the excavation

Wherever it is most convenient

Within a foot to allow for reach of excavator
Score: 0
Accepted Answers:
At least two feet from the excavation
8) Arrange the earthwork operations in correct order. 1 point

A. Digging out the earth in a pit/ trench.

B. Look for preparatory and safety issues.

C. Dewatering from the pit or trench.

D. Side protection until completion of structure.

E. Backfilling of trench on work completion.

F. Disposal of surplus earth to a specific location.

A-B-C-D-E-F

B-A-D-C-F-E

B-A-D-C-E-F

D-A-B-C-E-F

Score: 0
Accepted Answers:
B-A-D-C-E-F
9) Match the following types of rocks to the types of equipment used in their excavation. 1 point

A-1,B-2,C-3

A-2,B-3,C-1

A-1,B-3,C-2

A-3,B-2,C-1
Score: 0
Accepted Answers:
A-2,B-3,C-1
10) With respect to safety measures during excavation, consider the following statements. 1 point

A. Sufficient number of notice boards and danger signboards must be provided to prevent accidents.

B. Barriers or coverings must be provided for excavations of depths more than 3m.


Statement A is TRUE and Statement B is FALSE

Statement A is FALSE and Statement B is TRUE.

Both the statements are TRUE.

Both the statements are FALSE.

Score: 0
Accepted Answers:
Statement A is TRUE and Statement B is FALSE
11) The underground excavation poses a threat because______. 1 point

1. Presence of underground utility lines and buried objects
2. Presence of anomalies like sinkholes, etc
3. Non-uniformly varying soil strata

Both 1 and 3

Both 2 and 3

1, 2 and 3
Score: 0
Accepted Answers:
1, 2 and 3
12) What is the safest way to get into and out of a deep excavation? 1 point

Climbing down the shoring

Using the buried services as steps

Using a fixed staircase

Going down in an excavator bucket

Score: 0
Accepted Answers:
Using a fixed staircase
13) Following are some of the safety measures before excavation. 1 point

A. It is necessary to determine the estimated locations of underground utilities.

B. Proper work permit should be taken from the utility owner for diverting or de-energizing the line.


Statement A is TRUE and Statement B is FALSE.

Statement A is FALSE and Statement B is TRUE.


Both the statements are FALSE.

Score: 0
Accepted Answers:
14) What is the main reason for having a person positioned immediately outside a confined 1 point
space whilst work is taking place inside it?

To check compliance with the method statement

To supervise the work inside the confined space

To start the rescue if there is an emergency

To carry out a risk assessment for the work

Score: 0
Accepted Answers:
To start the rescue if there is an emergency
15) Some of the warning signals before a trench collapse can be: 1 point

1. Dislocation of parts of the earth

2. Ground settlement

3. Cracks appearing on side walls

Only 2 and 3

Only 3

All the above
N h i i

Score: 0
Accepted Answers:
All the above
16) When working underground where should your self-rescue set be? 1 point

Immediately available

Above the excavated region on ground

Within two minutes of walking distance

At the nearest fire point

Score: 0
Accepted Answers:
Immediately available
17) What is the biggest health risk associated with hydrogen sulphide gas? 1 point

It causes skin irritation

It causes hand-arm vibration syndrome

It causes respiratory paralysis (stops your breathing)

It can irritate the eyes and throat

Score: 0
Accepted Answers:
It causes respiratory paralysis (stops your breathing)
18) OSHA generally requires that employers protect workers from cave-ins 1 point
by______________.

Sloping and benching the sides of the excavation.

Supporting the sides of the excavation.

Placing a shield between the side of the excavation and the work area.

All the above

Score: 0
Accepted Answers:
All the above
19) Which of the following doesn’t fall under the known soil classification categories? 1 point

Stable rock

Type A soil

Type Q soil

Type B soil

Type C soil

Score: 0
A dA
Accepted Answers:
Type Q soil
20) The various types of soil collapse can be: 1 point

1. Sliding

2. Tension crack

3. Heaving

4. Toppling

Only 1, 2 and 4

All the above

Score: 0
Accepted Answers:
All the above
21) To protect the soil from collapsing, benching can be used in which types of soil? 1 point

Type A soil only

Type B soil only

Both Type A and B

Type C soil only

Score: 0
Accepted Answers:
Both Type A and B
22) If your workplace contains permit-required confined spaces, which sign would you buy 1 point
to be OSHA compliant?

Score: 0
Accepted Answers:
23) Which of these would not be defined as a confined space? 1 point

HVAC Ducts

Grain storage bins

Portable food vendor cart

Digester

Score: 0
Accepted Answers:
Portable food vendor cart
24) Atmospheric testing is not required before workers enter an excavation greater than 4 1 point
feet (1.22 meters) in depth.

True

False

Score: 0
Accepted Answers:
False
25) Match the confined space Class with its respective characteristics: 1 point

a-1, b-2, c-3

a-3, b-1, c-2

a-2, b-3, c-1

a-3, b-2, c-1

Score: 0
Accepted Answers:
a-3, b-1, c-2
26) When an employee is working in a confined space more than five feet deep, the other 1 point
end of his or her retrieval line must be:

Securely attached to a fixed point

Held at all times by the attendant

Connected to a mechanical device

None of the above

Score: 0
Accepted Answers:
Connected to a mechanical device
27) Which of the following are hazards that may be encountered in a confined space? 1 point

Materials that can engulf an entrant

Moving machinery

Oxygen deficiency

All the above
Score: 0
Accepted Answers:
All the above
28) In an emergency, in the absence of a trained rescue team, an attendant must: 1 point

Enter the permit space and try to save the entrant

Attempt a non-entry rescue

Pray and hope that the entrant survives

None of the above

Score: 0
Accepted Answers:
Attempt a non-entry rescue
29) Which of the following options are correct with respect to confined spaces? 1 point

A. Oxygen must be used to freshen the air inside the confined space.

B. Air testing must be carried out by a competent person using a properly calibrated gas detector.

C. Non-sparking tools are not essential where explosive atmospheres are likely.

Statement A, B is true and Statement C is false

Statement A, C is false and Statement B is true

Statement B, C is true and Statement A is false

All the statements are true

All the statements are false

Score: 0
Accepted Answers:
Statement A, C is false and Statement B is true
30) When you see this sign with the word DANGER and this image you should understand 1 point
that:

There’s a man hiding in a cardboard box

You are entering an area with confined space

This is an entry to air duct. Air pressure may suck you further inside

None of the above

Score: 0
Accepted Answers:
You are entering an area with confined space
31) With respect to confined spaces, consider the following statements. 1 point

A. If entrance is narrow, air-line breathing apparatus should be used instead of SCBA.

B. Use oxygen to freshen the air as it will improve breathability.

C. Non-sparking tools are essential where flammable atmosphere is present.


Statement A and C is true and Statement B is false

Statement A and B is true and Statement C is false

Statement C and C is true and Statement A is false


Score: 0
Accepted Answers:
Statement A and C is true and Statement B is false
32) Below are the steps used in TBM method of tunnelling. Arrange them in proper order. 1 point

A. Assemble the TBM at the launching shaft

B. Cut and excavate the tunnel

C. Excavate launching shaft and receiving shaft

D. Arrival of TBM in retrieval shaft to be dismantled

B-A-C-D

A-B-C-D

C-A-B-D

D-B-C-A

Score: 0
Accepted Answers:
C-A-B-D
33) Which of the following is not a confined space that requires a permit? 1 point

A space that contains a hazardous or potentially hazardous atmosphere.

A space that contains a material that can smother someone who enters.

A space that contains a material which can engulf someone who enters.

A space that contains walls that converge inward or floors that slope downwards and taper
into a smaller area which could trap or asphyxiate an entrant.

A space that is designed for continuous employee occupancy

Score: 0
Accepted Answers:
A space that is designed for continuous employee occupancy
34) In case of gas detector test in confined spaces, testing shall be carried out. 1 point

1. Only when oxygen content is less than 19 percent

2. Once in every 24 hours

3. After every major blast or rockfall

Both 2 and 3

Both 1 and 3

1, 2 and 3
Score: 0
Accepted Answers:
Both 2 and 3
35) Which of the following are the risks inside a tunnel? 1 point

Failure of temporary support

Oxygen deficiency

Electrical hazards

Leaking from underground utilities

All the above
N h i i

Score: 0
Accepted Answers:
All the above
36) With respect to excavation safety, consider the following statements. 1 point

A. Fire is not a hazard in excavation work.

B. OSHA requires a competent person to inspect an excavation site daily before starting to work.


Statement A is true and Statement B is false

Statement A is false and Statement B is true

Both the statements are true

Both the statements are false

Score: 0
Accepted Answers:
Statement A is false and Statement B is true
37) One way of reducing the risk at all times is by limiting ______ in the trench. 1 point

Posts and struts

Number of workers

Amount of shoring

Number of bracings

Score: 0
Accepted Answers:
Number of workers
38) Which of the following practices is not mandatory to be followed before entering a 1 point
confined space?

Lockout/Tagout required before entering

Use safety harness and lifeline

Use goggles or use face shield

Testing atmosphere before entry

Score: 0
Accepted Answers:
Use goggles or use face shield
39) The two classifications of confined spaces are: 1 point

Regulated and unregulated

Permit required and non-permit required

Square and round

Top entry and side entry

Score: 0
Accepted Answers:
Permit required and non-permit required
40) Atmospheres that contain a flammable component above what percent of its Lower 1 point
Explosive Limit (LEL) are considered hazardous for confined space entry?

10 percent

7.5 percent

5 percent

2.5 percent

Score: 0
Accepted Answers:
10 percent


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Course
course work?
() 1) Before initial use, all new and altered cranes must be tested for ___. 1 point

Hosting and lowering
Week 1 ()

Trolley travel
Week 2 ()
Bridge travel

Limit switches, locking, and safety devices
Week 3 ()

All the above
Week 4 () No, the answer is incorrect.

Score: 0
Accepted Answers:
Week 5 () All the above
Struck by & 2) The cab of the crane must have at least ____ inches of clearance from fixed objects 1 point
Caught- within its area of movement.
inbetween
(unit?
3
unit=42&lesson=43)

4
Crane Safety
5
(unit?

6
unit=42&lesson=44)
A case Study Score: 0
on Construction
Accepted Answers:
Safety - Jigar-
3
Crane (unit? 3) When the load or hook is getting close to or over a worker: 1 point
unit=42&lesson=45)

The qualified person must leap into action
A case Study
on Construction
The crane operator must apply brakes with a jerk
Safety - Safety
A warning signal must be given to the worker to clear off the site
Talk (unit?

None of the above
unit=42&lesson=46)
Week 5 Lecture Score: 0
Slides (unit? Accepted Answers:

unit=42&lesson=47) A warning signal must be given to the worker to clear off the site
Week 5 4) The below hand signal tells the crane operator to: 1 point
Feedback Form
(unit?
unit=42&lesson=48)

Quiz: Week 5 :
Assignment 5
(assessment?
name=81)
(Upper arm extended to the side, forearm and index finger pointing straight up, hand and finger
Week 6 () making small circles)
Week 7 ()
Raise the boom

Lower the boom
Week 8 ()
Hoist

Emergency stop
Download
Video () No, the answer is incorrect.
Score: 0
Accepted Answers:
Live sessions
Hoist
- Solve
sample 5) When must these types of signs be placed in areas of operation by cranes? 1 point
problems
with us ()

At all times

When another crane operator takes over the control

When it is not feasible to erect barriers to separate hazard areas

None of the above

Score: 0
Accepted Answers:
When it is not feasible to erect barriers to separate hazard areas
6) Before a rigger can select the length and capacity of slings needed to lift a load, what 1 point
two things must he know about the load?

Height, manufacturer

Weight, centre of gravity

Colour, designated pick points

Weight, manufacturer

Score: 0
Accepted Answers:
Weight, centre of gravity
7) All major crane movement require which of the following? 1 point

Planning of the complete lift operation

Knowledge of crane manufacturer’s specifications

Knowledge of travel path and ground conditions

All the above

Score: 0
Accepted Answers:
All the above
8) How often the operators must inspect the crane they intend to operate? 1 point

Daily before each shift

Weekly only

Monthly if the machine needs it

Annually

Score: 0
Accepted Answers:
Daily before each shift
9) When is a lock-out tag-out is required in crane? 1 point

During routing machine maintenance and inspection

During non-routing machine maintenance and inspection

Lock-out tag-outs are not required in crane

Both A and B

Score: 0
Accepted Answers:
Both A and B
10) When setting up a crane, one must be aware of which of the following? 1 point

A. Types of soil and ground water

B. Under ground and over ground utilities

C. Backfilled areas

D. Swing radius

Both B and D

A, B and D

A, B, C and D

Score: 0
Accepted Answers:
A, B, C and D
11) Who is responsible for conducting shift and monthly crane inspections at a worksite? 1 point

The A/D Director

A competent person

A qualified person

A registered engineer

Score: 0
Accepted Answers:
A competent person
12) Those employees who are authorized to start/energize equipment must be trained in 1 point
____.

Basic safety orientation

Tagout procedures

How to prevent unnecessary boom movement

Hazardous weather conditions

Score: 0
Accepted Answers:
Tagout procedures
13) What must be done if you have a crane that has been idle for four months? 1 point

Have an operator energize and test the equipment

Take it to the maintenance facility for an overhaul

Have a qualified person inspect the crane according to guidelines

Nothing, since it has been idle for less than six months

Score: 0
Accepted Answers:
Have a qualified person inspect the crane according to guidelines
14) Which of the following actions is not allowed if the operator leaves the crane controls 1 point
while a load is suspended?

The load is required to be suspended for a longer time than normal lifting operations

The operator assists in maneuvering another suspended load

The competent person ensures it is safe to keep the load suspended

Barricades or caution lines and warning notices are erected

Score: 0
Accepted Answers:
The operator assists in maneuvering another suspended load
15) Which of the below activities is covered under material handling? 1 point

Lifting

Loading

Packing/ Unpacking

Storage

All the above

Score: 0
Accepted Answers:
All the above
16) Consider the following scenario: A load is light enough to lift alone, and you can lift it 1 point
without straining. You feel you can get it to the destination but it is very hard to see around the load.
You should:

Leave the load and do something else

Ask for help with lifting the load

Carry it by yourself to get it done

None of the above

Score: 0
Accepted Answers:
Ask for help with lifting the load
17) Which among the following is an unsafe rigging practice? 1 point

Wire rope must be wrapped around the hook for proper locking

Never pull the slings from under a loaded object

The rigger should stay away when the slings under loads are released

Loads should be blocked before slings are unhooked

Score: 0
Accepted Answers:
Wire rope must be wrapped around the hook for proper locking
18) Where should the loads be located on forklifts? 1 point

On the edge of the forks to increase speed

On the middle of forks for added balance

As close to the mast as possible to prevent tipping

Score: 0
Accepted Answers:
As close to the mast as possible to prevent tipping
19) Which of the following will lead to a safety hazard in using old mechanical handling 1 point
systems?

Corrosion of machine parts

Lack of maintenance

Fatigue of structural components

All the above
Score: 0
Accepted Answers:
All the above
20) When should the gloves be used during lifting process? 1 point

A. When the job site safety plan requires

B. When the material is heated or cooled

C. When the material has sharp edges

Both A and C

Both B and C

A, B and C

Score: 0
Accepted Answers:
A, B and C
21) Which of the following is not one of the causes of accident during material handling? 1 point

Mechanical fault in the equipment

Operator is attentive and experienced

Operator takes chances while negotiating through crowd

Stacking of materials in unstable equilibrium

Score: 0
Accepted Answers:
Operator is attentive and experienced
22) The safety hazards in using old mechanical handling systems are: 1 point

A. Lack or absence of maintenance

B. Environmental corrosion
C. Fatigue of components

Only A and C

A, B and C

Score: 0
Accepted Answers:
Only A and C
23) With regards to forklift safety, consider the following statements. 1 point

1. If the load is blocking your view,use a spotter to guide you.

2. Do not travel or turn with a raised load.

3. While going down a slope, always face your load downhill.


Statement 1 and 3 is correct, statement 2 is wrong




Score: 0
Accepted Answers:
24) What are the major hazards associated with conveyor systems? 1 point

A. Worker’s hands getting caught up in nip points

B. Workers struck by material falling off a conveyor

C. Worker getting caught and drawn into the conveyor

All the above

Only A and C
Score: 0
Accepted Answers:
All the above
25) With respect to stacking materials, consider the following statements. 1 point

1. Stacking height should be no more than 16 feet high in case of manual handling.

2. Stacking height should be no more than 24 feet high in case of mechanical handling.

3. It must be ensured that stacks are self-supporting and stable.


Statement 1 and 2 are wrong, statement 3 is correct

Statement 1 and 3 are wrong, statement 2 is correct

Statement 1 and 3 are correct, statement 2 is wrong


Score: 0
Accepted Answers:
26) With respect to below statements for piling rigs, choose the correct option. 1 point

St. 1: If two pile drivers are erected in close proximity, they must be separated by distance equal to
the longest leg in either rig.

St. 2: When not in use, the pile hammer should be in upheld position.

St. 3: Pile driving equipment shall be inspected by a competent engineer at regular interval not
exceeding three months.

Statement 1 is correct and Statement 2 is wrong




Score: 0
Accepted Answers:
27) Which of the following are not an important part during Crane operation? 1 point

Crane Erector

Lift Director

Rigger

Signaller

Crane operator

Score: 0
Accepted Answers:
Crane Erector
28) Which of the following is wrong regarding crane inspections? 1 point

Operator cab window should be free from cracks

Limiting switches must be installed in the boom

Shift inspection may not always be recorded

Monthly inspections can be discarded since daily inspections are
happening

Score: 0
Accepted Answers:
Monthly inspections can be discarded since daily inspections are
happening
29) Consider the below statements. 1 point

1. Crane can be loaded beyond the safe working load in case of emergency.

2. Before commencing lifting operations, the hook shall be lowered to the required lowest point.


Only Statement 1 is correct


Both the statements are correct

None of the statements are correct

Score: 0
Accepted Answers:
30) Which of the following is correct in case of multiple lift rigging? 1 point

The members should be dissimilar in nature

Rigging should be done at the corners

The spacing between the rigged objects must be minimum four feet

A maximum of five objects can be rigged at a time

Score: 0
Accepted Answers:
A maximum of five objects can be rigged at a time


»
Course
course work?
() 1) A person qualified to perform electrical work must possess: 1 point

Skills/techniques to distinguish live parts from other parts of electrical equipment
Week 1 ()

Skills and techniques to determine the nominal voltage of exposed live parts
Week 2 ()
Knowledge on the use of PPE, insulating and shielding materials, and insulated tools

All the above
Week 3 ()
Score: 0

All the above
Week 5 ()
2) Electrical injuries can be caused by: 1 point
Week 6 ()

Unsafe equipment or installations
Fire Safety &

A wet environment
Steel
Exposed live wire lying around
Construction

All the above
(unit?
unit=49&lesson=50) No, the answer is incorrect.
Score: 0
Electrical Accepted Answers:

Safety (unit? All the above
unit=49&lesson=51)
3) Which of the following is the only protective device whose sole purpose is to protect 1 point
A case Study
people?
on Construction
Safety -
Transformer
Contractual
Provision on

Ground-fault circuit-interrupter
Construction
Fuse
Zone Safety

Circuit breaker
(unit?
unit=49&lesson=52) No, the answer is incorrect.
Score: 0
Week 6 Lecture Accepted Answers:

Slides (unit? Ground-fault circuit-interrupter
unit=49&lesson=53)
4) According to OSHA, which of the following is considered appropriate guarding of live 1 point
Week 6 parts?
Feedback Form
(unit?
A location that is accessible only to qualified persons
unit=49&lesson=54)

A location on a balcony or platform that is arranged as to exclude unqualified persons
Quiz: Week 6 :
A location 8 feet or more above the floor or other working surface
Assignment 6

All the above
(assessment?
name=85) No, the answer is incorrect.
Score: 0

A location that is accessible only to qualified persons
Week 8 ()
5) Electrical injuries are commonly caused by: 1 point
Download
Handling faulty equipment
Video ()

Improper / incomplete circuit
Live sessions
Working in Unsafe surroundings – dampness, waterlogging areas, etc.
- Solve
All the above
sample
problems Score: 0
with us () Accepted Answers:

All the above

6) The severity of a shock depends on which of the following? 1 point

The path of the current through your body

The amount of current (amperes)

The duration of the shock

All the above

Score: 0
Accepted Answers:
All the above
7) Why is it important to have a grounding conductor on all electrical cords?

1 point

A. Helps protect the person using the cord from electrical shock
B. Helps route current through the supplied ground instead of the person
C. It looks way cooler than the two-wire type

Both B and C

Both A and B

A, B and C

Score: 0
Accepted Answers:
Both A and B
8) When should the documented testing take place for a GFCI? 1 point

Daily

Monthly

Quarterly

When something breaks

Score: 0
Accepted Answers:
Monthly
9) Most of our heavy equipment is not insulated which means? 1 point

Damage to the equipment could be catastrophic

The ground beneath the equipment may be energized

You should stay in the equipment if you contact overhead power lines

The only time you should exit the equipment before the line is de-energized is if the
equipment catches fire

All the above

Score: 0
Accepted Answers:
All the above
10) Which of the following are classified as unsafe acts?

1 point

A. Altering a 3-prong plug to fit a 2-prong outlet

B. Using a GFCI
C. Working too close to overhead power lines

Both A and C

Only C

Score: 0
Accepted Answers:
Both A and C
11) Electrical equipment could ignite a flammable atmosphere in which of the ways. 1 point

Sparks from opening and closing contacts

High surface temperature

Loose connections

All the above

Score: 0
Accepted Answers:
All the above
12) What is meant by being intrinsically safe? 1 point

Electric wiring executed by approved manufacture

Any electrical product , being water resistant

Product having a special wiring system

Cannot produce enough energy to ignite a gas (explode)

Score: 0
Accepted Answers:
Cannot produce enough energy to ignite a gas (explode)
13) The elements necessary for a fire or explosion hazard to exist are ____. 1 point

Earth, Wind and Fire

Fuel, Source of ignition, Oxygen (air)

Gasoline, Cigarette lighter, Fumes

Vapors, Source of ignition, nitrogen

Score: 0
Accepted Answers:
Fuel, Source of ignition, Oxygen (air)
14) You discover a fire, what is the first thing you must do? 1 point

Raise the alarm

Call the fire brigade

Get out of the building

Telephone home

Try to extinguish the fire

Score: 0
Accepted Answers:
Raise the alarm
15) A water fire extinguisher should only be used on? 1 point

Liquid fuel fires

Solid fuel fires

Fires involving gas

Fires involving electricity

On any kind of fire

Score: 0
Accepted Answers:
Solid fuel fires
16) Which class of fire involves metals? 1 point

Class A

Class B

Class C

Class D

Class K

Score: 0
Accepted Answers:
Class D
17) In the case of electrical fire which fire extinguisher should be applied? 1 point

Dry Powder

CO2

CO2 & dry powder

Water

None of the above
Score: 0
Accepted Answers:
CO2 & dry powder
18) The correct way to extinguish a fire to aim. 1 point

At the center

At the base

At the top

At the side

Score: 0
Accepted Answers:
At the base
19) An electrical socket in my house is overlooked with too many appliances. I should: 1 point

Leave it as it is and stay away from it

Remove some appliances from the socket as it looks unsightly

Remove some appliances from the socket as overloading it might
cause a fire
N h i i

Score: 0
Accepted Answers:
Remove some appliances from the socket as overloading it might
cause a fire
20) If you found your welding tool to be faulty or dangerous, what should you do? 1 point

Put it back in the store

Only use it one more time, then get it fixed

Take it out of service, report it and if required, tag it

Do nothing

Score: 0
Accepted Answers:
Take it out of service, report it and if required, tag it
21) A Hot Work Permit 1 point

Authorizes the performance of work potentially posing a fire hazard

Promotes the development of standard fire safety guidelines

Records unsafe conditions at the job site

Helps the manager keep records of hazardous spaces

Score: 0
Accepted Answers:
Authorizes the performance of work potentially posing a fire hazard
22) Where should acetylene fuel cylinders be stored and in what position? 1 point

Close to the welding area, horizontal

In a secure compound, vertical

Alongside other gas cylinders, vertical

In the basement, horizontal

Score: 0
Accepted Answers:
In a secure compound, vertical
23) Which of the following is an example of RPE? 1 point

Welding goggles or visors

Protective gloves

Overalls

A disposable dust-mask

Score: 0
Accepted Answers:
A disposable dust-mask
24) Welding process produces which of the following hazards? 1 point

Intense Light

Flying Sparks

Toxic Fumes

Electric Shock

All the above

Score: 0
Accepted Answers:
All the above
25) Which of the following is not a general safety practice you should follow when using 1 point
Welding/Cutting Equipment?

Keep your tools in good working order

Inspect the equipment before use

Know how to properly operate equipment before using

Strike the electrode to the work piece to see if the machine is on

Always wear proper personal protective equipment

Score: 0
Accepted Answers:
Strike the electrode to the work piece to see if the machine is on
26) What can you do to be safe from harmful fumes released during welding? 1 point

Do not use exhaust fans

Perform welding in a confined space

Use respirators when ventilation is not enough

None of the above

Score: 0
Accepted Answers:
Use respirators when ventilation is not enough
27) The essential requirement of fire warning system is: 1 point

It should be distinctive

Clearly audible

Recognized by everyone at site

All the above

Score: 0
Accepted Answers:
All the above
28) Which of the following are active fire protection systems? 1 point

1. Reel hose
2. Smokec urtain
3. Fire hydrant
4. Fire exit door
5. Fire sprinklers
6. Fire retardant paint


1, 3 and 5

2, 4 and 6

1, 3 and 6

2, 5 and 6
Score: 0
Accepted Answers:
1, 3 and 5
29) What is the most reliable topmost safety measure against impalement? 1 point

Erection of Stout shields

Anti-impalement caps

Bent reinforcement

Flagging with bright paint

Mushroom cap

Score: 0
Accepted Answers:
Bent reinforcement
30) Match the following electrical injuries with their causes. 1 point

1-a, 2-c, 3-b

1-b, 2-c, 3-a

1-b, 2-a, 3-c

1-c, 2-b, 3-a

Score: 0
Accepted Answers:
1-b, 2-c, 3-a


»
Course
course work?
() 1) ‘Ergonomics’ is related to human ______. 1 point

Comfort
Week 1 ()

Safety
Week 2 ()
Both A and B

None of the above
Week 3 ()
Score: 0

Both A and B
Week 5 ()
2) What are the benefits of ergonomics at site? 1 point
Week 6 ()

Ergonomics increases costs

Ergonomics provides leisure time
Week 7 ()

Ergonomics improves product quality
Health Issues
Ergonomics decreases employee engagement
in Construction
(unit? No, the answer is incorrect.
Score: 0
unit=55&lesson=56)
Accepted Answers:
Ergonomics Ergonomics improves product quality
and Health
Issues with 3) The factors increasing the health risk of workers include:
1 point

Concerting A. Multiple work activities occurring simultaneously
(unit? B. Unavailability of skilled labours
unit=55&lesson=57) C. Constantly changing job site environment

General Safety

All the above
Precautions
(unit?
Only A and B
unit=55&lesson=58)
Only B and C
Safety in MEP No, the answer is incorrect.
Services (unit? Score: 0

All the above
Lecture Slides
(unit? 4) Arrange the elements of ergonomics improvement process in correct order.
1 point
unit=55&lesson=60)

1. Conduct Ergonomic Analysis
2. Prioritize Jobs for Ergonomic Analysis
Week 7
Feedback Form 3. Develop an Ergonomic Opportunity List
(unit? 4. Obtain Final Approval and Implement Solution

unit=55&lesson=61) 5. Evaluate the Ergonomic Improvement
6. Determine Best Solution with Team Approach
Quiz: Week 7 :
Assignment 7
(assessment?
name=86)

1-2-3-4-5-6
Week 8 ()
2-1-3-6-4-5

1-3-2-5-4-6
Download

3-2-4-5-1-6
Video ()
Score: 0
Live sessions
Accepted Answers:
- Solve
2-1-3-6-4-5
sample
problems 5) The major risk factors related to workplace ergonomics are: 1 point
with us ()

High Task Repetition

Forceful Exertions

Repetitive/Sustained Awkward Postures

Musculo-skeletal disorder

All the above

Score: 0
Accepted Answers:
All the above
6) What are the major ergonomic control measures to reduce injury risk? 1 point

Avoid awkward postures

Job rotation

Engineering controls

Counteractive stretch breaks

All the above

Score: 0
Accepted Answers:
All the above
7) From an ergonomic point of view, the choice of tool should depend?

1 point

A. On the task
B. On the worker characteristics
C. On the price

Both A and B

Both B and C

All the above
Score: 0
Accepted Answers:
Both A and B
8) Repetitive motion injuries are caused by ___________ exposure to a combination of 1 point

factors.

Short term

Intermittent

Prolonged

Immediate

Score: 0
Accepted Answers:
Prolonged
9) What are employees required to do? 1 point

Report any symptoms early

Wait until you have to see a doctor to report it

Ignore it

None of the above

Score: 0
Accepted Answers:
Report any symptoms early
10) For workmen handling concreting activity, which of the following poses potential health 1 point
hazards?

Asbestos dust

Cement dermatitis

Solvent vapours

Synthetic fibers

Score: 0
Accepted Answers:
Cement dermatitis
11) Even if the worker himself would not have done a certain activity, it is possible to pick 1 point
up the illness because of the bystander exposure.

True

False

Score: 0
Accepted Answers:
True
12) With respect to vibration hazards, consider the following.

1 point

1. It may cause carpal tunnel syndrome in the long run.
2. Working in hot and dry climate can aggravate the effects of hand-arm
vibration.


Statement 1 is FALSE and Statement 2 is TRUE

Both the Statements are true

Both the Statements are false

Score: 0
Accepted Answers:
13) Which of the following can happen in extreme hot conditions? 1 point

Loss of coordination

Dizziness

Muscle cramps

Red bumps on skin

All the above

Score: 0
Accepted Answers:
All the above
14) Chemical hazards can exist in the form of: 1 point

Fumes

Mists

Gases

Fibers

All the above

Score: 0
Accepted Answers:
All the above
15) The methods by which chemicals can enter into a human being are: 1 point

Ingestion, injection, adsorption, sneezing

Ingestion, Inhalation, Absorption, Injection

Exhalation, induction, injection, convection

Inhalation, convection, sneezing, scratching

Score: 0
Accepted Answers:
Ingestion, Inhalation, Absorption, Injection
16) Match the type of fumes with their health effects. 1 point

1-c, 2-a, 3-b

1-a, 2-b, 3-c

1-b, 2-a, 3-c

1-b, 2-c, 3-a
Score: 0
Accepted Answers:
1-c, 2-a, 3-b
17) Which of these respirators are not NIOSH approved? 1 point

Full face respirators

Powered air purifying respirators

Single strap dust masks

Self-contained breathing apparatus

Score: 0
Accepted Answers:
Single strap dust masks
18) Match the following ergonomic injuries with their impacts. 1 point

1-b, 2-a, 3-d, 4-c

1-a, 2-b, 3-c, 4-d

1-c, 2-d, 3-b, 4-a

1-d, 2-c, 3-a, 4-b
Score: 0
Accepted Answers:
1-b, 2-a, 3-d, 4-c
19) Which of these can lead to Musculoskeletal disorder in workers? 1 point

Lifting of heavy objects at site

Pressing body against sharp edges

Vibrations from pneumatic drill tool

All the above

Score: 0
Accepted Answers:
All the above
20) When preparing to lift you should: 1 point

See if anyone can help you

Do some vigorous twisting exercising

Lock knees and bend at the waist

Keep a straight back and bend at the knees

Score: 0
Accepted Answers:
Keep a straight back and bend at the knees
21) It is important to report signs/symptoms of injury early because:

1 point

A. Acute injuries may easily transform to chronic injuries
B. It will save money eventually
C. Early treatment will save time and help return to work

A and C only

B and C only

All the above

Score: 0
Accepted Answers:
All the above
22) You have to carry a load down a steep slope. What should you do? 1 point

Walk backwards down the slope to improve your balance

Carry the load on your shoulders

Assess whether you can still carry the load safely

Run down the slope to finish quickly

Score: 0
Accepted Answers:
Assess whether you can still carry the load safely
23) To lift a load safely, you need to think about: 1 point

Its size and condition

Its weight

Whether it has handholds

All the above

Score: 0
Accepted Answers:
All the above
24) When should a Concrete Mason wear a respirator? 1 point

When it is dusty

When we have determined that the concentration of dust would require the employee to
wear a proper respirator

After the employee complains about the dusty conditions

No respirator is required for a Concrete Mason
Score: 0
Accepted Answers:
When we have determined that the concentration of dust would require the employee to wear a
proper respirator
25) Which of the following are hazards associated with cement? 1 point

Lime, which is corrosive to human tissue

Crystalline silica, which can damage lungs

Skin problems while coming in contact with cement

Cement dust, causing lung diseases

All the above

Score: 0
Accepted Answers:
All the above
26) Which of the following are the alternatives to manual lifting? 1 point

Using carts and trolleys

Sliding the objects

Storing heavy objects at a height where you won’t have to bend

Using forklifts or mechanical equipment

All the above

Score: 0
Accepted Answers:
All the above
27) If a very heavy box contains several items, you should 1 point

Carry each item separately

Push it across the floor

Drag it with a rope or sling

Carry it on your back

Score: 0
Accepted Answers:
Carry each item separately
28) The most effective way to prevent back injuries at work is to _____. 1 point

Have a separate staff who does the lifting of loads and objects

Implement an ergonomics program that redesigns tasks and work environment with an eye
toward minimizing health hazards

Delay the task

None of the above

Score: 0
Accepted Answers:
Implement an ergonomics program that redesigns tasks and work environment with an eye
toward minimizing health hazards
29) You have to lift a heavy load. What must your employer do? 1 point

Make sure your supervisor is there to advise while you lift

Do a risk assessment of the task

Nothing, it is part of your job to lift loads

Watch you while you lift the load

Score: 0
Accepted Answers:
Do a risk assessment of the task
30) Which of the following is the most common injury associated with poor manual 1 point
handling?

Fractures

Sprains and strains

Contusions

Itching

Score: 0
Accepted Answers:
Sprains and strains

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4/16/22, 10:17 AM Safety in Construction - - Unit 2 - Week 1

Standards Accepted Answers:

Yes, the answer is correct.

Week 3 () Yes, the answer is correct.

Week 8 () Accepted Answers:

6) As per Domino theory, consider the following statements. 1 point

1. Injuries are caused by the actions of the preceding factors.

2. Removal of the central factor has no impact on the

7) Pick out the wrong equations: 1 point

Yes, the answer is correct.

Yes, the answer is correct.

Yes, the answer is correct.

11) What does PPE stand for? 1 point

Yes, the answer is correct.

13) Match the signs with what they typically indicate:

Choose the correct option

No, the answer is incorrect.

16) The red barricade tape can be used for:

2. Live electrical components

3. Excavation less than 1.2 m in depth

4. Scaffolding under construction

Choose the correct option.

17) Signals can be of ___ type:

Choose the correct option.

Yes, the answer is correct.

18) The major function of OSHRC is to: 1 point

Yes, the answer is correct.

20) Which of the following is not an Unsafe Act? 1 point

1. Failure to wear PPE

2. Dangerous soil conditions

3. Excessive noise at site

4. Ignoring defective tools

Choose the option below.

Yes, the answer is correct.

No, the answer is incorrect.

22) Consider the following statements:

1. Hazard means the inherent ability of something to cause harm.

2. When you remove a hazard, it costs you a higher amount of money

Choose the correct option.

Yes, the answer is correct.

23) Which of these is not a type of disability? 1 point

Yes, the answer is correct.

24) Which of these is not a human cause of construction accidents? 1 point

Yes, the answer is correct.

No, the answer is incorrect.

27) Match the following with their corresponding attributes. 1 point

Yes, the answer is correct.

28) Why is the construction industry deemed to be risky? 1 point

Yes, the answer is correct.

29) This sign indicates which of the following:

Yes, the answer is correct.

Yes, the answer is correct.

31) Whose role is critical in preventing accidents in a construction site? 1 point

No, the answer is incorrect.

Yes, the answer is correct.

Yes, the answer is correct.

Yes, the answer is correct.

No, the answer is incorrect.