Construction Safety Exam 1 Verified A+
Competent person ️️one who is capable of identifying existing and predictable hazards in the
surroundings or working conditions which are unsanitary, hazardous, or dangerous to employees, and
who has authorization to take prompt corrective measures t...
Construction Safety Exam 1 Verified A+
Competent person ✔️✔️one who is capable of identifying existing and predictable hazards in the
surroundings or working conditions which are unsanitary, hazardous, or dangerous to employees, and
who has authorization to take prompt corrective measures to eliminate them
Authorized person
(designated person) ✔️✔️a person approved or assigned by the employer to perform a specific type
of duty or duties or to be at a specific location or locations on the jobsite
Qualified person ✔️✔️one who, by possession of a recognized degree certificate, or professional
standing, or who by extensive knowledge, training, and experience, has successfully demonstrated his
ability to solve or resolve problems relating to the subject matter, the work, or the project
Safety factor ✔️✔️the ratio of the ultimate breaking strength of a member or piece of material or
equipment to the actual working stress or safe load when in use
Shall ✔️✔️means mandatory; required
Should ✔️✔️means recommended
Suitable ✔️✔️that which fits, and has the qualities or qualifications to meet a given purpose, occasion,
condition, function, or circumstance
OSH Act ✔️✔️Focuses on safety in the workplace; Signed by Nixon in December 1970 (Occupational
Safety and Health)
Four categories of OSHA Standards ✔️✔️1. General Industry
2. Construction
3. Maritime
4. Agriculture
, OSHA 301 ✔️✔️injury/illness report form
OSHA 300 log ✔️✔️log of all work-related injuries/illnesses
OSHA 300A ✔️✔️annual summary of injury/illness
February 1- April 3o ✔️✔️time period in which all employers must post their 300A log for all
employees to view
General Duty Clause ✔️✔️Section 5a.1; "catch-all" standard, can be cited if specific hazard does not fit
exactly with OSHA standards
SDS ✔️✔️Safety Data Sheet; gives information about specific hazardous chemicals
HAZCOM ✔️✔️a program specifically designed to protect employees from hazardous chemicals in the
workplace; all employers are required to have one in writing
employee right under OSHA ✔️✔️a safe and healthful workplace
employee right under OSHA ✔️✔️know about hazardous chemicals
employee right under OSHA ✔️✔️information about injuries and illnesses in your workplace
employee right under OSHA ✔️✔️complain or request hazard correction from employer
employee right under OSHA ✔️✔️training
employee right under OSHA ✔️✔️hazard exposure and medical records
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