Construction Safety Final Exam Complete Guide
Identify hazards that may be present when lifting materials ️️Before handling any material, assess
the task and any potential hazards.
Check to make sure the load is not too big, too heavy, or hard to grasp.
Make sure the load does not have ...
Construction Safety Final Exam Complete Guide
Identify hazards that may be present when lifting materials ✔️✔️Before handling any material, assess
the task and any potential hazards.
Check to make sure the load is not too big, too heavy, or hard to grasp.
Make sure the load does not have protruding nails, wires, or sharp edges.
Make sure the material is something you are able to lift by yourself. If not, ask a co-worker for
assistance.
Inspect your path of travel. Look out for hazards that could cause slips, trips, or falls.
If there are hazards in the path of travel, move them or go around them.
Always read the warning labels or instructions on materials before they are moved, and be aware of the
potential dangers if a particular product is spilled.
Wear the proper clothing and personal protective equipment (PPE) when moving or handling materials.
Wear gloves, and avoid jewelry and loose hair or clothing.
Do not wear loose clothing that can get caught in moving parts.
Remove all rings and jewelry
Wear gloves whenever cuts, splinters, blisters, or other hand injuries are possible. Select gloves that fit
properly. Tight gloves may increase hand fatigue. Loose gloves may reduce grip strength and may get
caught on moving objects or machinery.
Requirements for stacking bricks safely ✔️✔️NO higher than 7 feet
, Taper stacks back 2 inches for every foot above 4 feet
Store flammables in a well-ventilated area away from danger of ignition or in a approved flammable
storage cabinet
How does one lower the center of gravity when moving materials on an inclined surface? ✔️✔️Always
put the heaviest load on the bottom of the device
Hazards present on door of a freight elevator ✔️✔️Pinch point
Weight capacity
Requirements for workers working with motorized materials-handling equipment ✔️✔️Must be
trained, certified, and authorized to operate
Secure materials after loading
Be aware of obstructions
Identify situation requiring a double-wrap choker hitch ✔️✔️to lift a bundle of loose items
or
to maintain the load in a certain position during transport
Different lengths of pipes lifting ✔️✔️pipe of the same length should be lifted together
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