Safety Quiz

We made it to the end of the month, and now it’s time to see what we know about safety terms. We borrowed some terms from the Construction Industry definition section that are often used in General Industry as well. What do you know about these terms? We’ll provide the answers at the end of the quiz.

1. According to the definition, this person is “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 the authorization to take prompt corrective measures to eliminate them.” Who does this describe?

 

A. It is a foreman.

B. It is a qualified person.

C. It is a competent person.

D. It is the safety officer.

2. This item is defined as “A flexible line to secure a wearer of a safety belt or harness to a drop line, lifeline, or fixed anchorage.” What is the name of the item?

 

A. It is a lanyard

B. It is a connector.

C. It is a lifeline.

D. It is a flex line.

3. This item is defined as “An elevated working area or surface used for supporting workers, materials, and equipment.” What is this item?

 

A. It is a ladder.

B. It is a platform.

C. It is a stairway.

D. It is a hoist.

4. The definition of this person is “A person designated by the employer who by reason of training, experience or instruction has demonstrated the ability to safely perform all assigned duties and, when required, is properly licensed in accordance with federal, state, or local laws and regulations.” What is this person called?

 

A. It is a supervisor.

B. It is a designated person.

C. It is a competent person.

D. It is a qualified person.

5. This substance is defined as “by reason of being explosive, flammable, extremely flammable, poisonous, corrosive, oxidizing, irritant, or otherwise harmful is likely to cause injury.” What is this substance?

 

A. It is precautionary.

B. It is hazardous.

C. It is incompetent.

D. It is not compliant.

Weekly Safety Challenge:

In what area or areas might you be a qualified person? What did you do to be qualified?

Answers:

 

1. C – Competent person.

2. A – Lanyard.

3. B – Platform.

4. D – qualified person.

5. B – hazardous.