Assignment questions — Chapter 1
1) Which of the following positions is correct when lifting a heavy pipe?
a Knees locked straight
b Bent at the waist
c Knees bent
d Leaning back
2) Which PPE is usually mandatory when working in the gas industry?
a Rubber gloves
b Hearing protection
c Disposable coveralls
D Standard safety clothing (including eye protection and safety footwear)
3) Which of the following hard hats is unsuitable to wear when working on electrical equipment?
a Metallic hard hat
b Plastic hard hat
c Fiberglass hard hat
D High-density polyethylene hard hat
4) Complete the following sentence with the correct option.
When welding (or working in an area where welding is being done), you should wear
A Coveralls
B Gloves
C Safety shoes
D Flash goggles
5) Complete the following sentence with the correct option.
_____ experience approximately 30% of all work-related injuries.
A Fingers, hands, and arms
B Feet, toes, and arms
C Neck, head, and arms
D. Back and shoulders
6) Which of the following sentences describes a confined space?
A A space with only one entry and exit, where work, operations, the atmosphere, or equipment may be
hazardous to health and safety.
B A space where entry and exit are restricted by location, design, or construction, and where work, operations,
the atmosphere, or equipment may be hazardous to health and safety.
C A space with no windows where work, operations, the atmosphere, or equipment may be hazardous to health
and safety.
D A space that is fully enclosed where work, operations, the atmosphere, or equipment may be hazardous to
health and safety.
7) Complete the following sentence with the correct option.
The main atmospheric hazards are __________
A Combustible or explosive gases/vapors and too much/too little light
B Too warm/too cold, too much/too little oxygen, and toxic fumes
C Combustible or explosive gases/vapors, too much/too little oxygen, and toxic fumes
D High humidity, low visibility, and unpleasant odors
8) Which of the following is not an adequate ventilation system for a workplace?
A A vacuum system
B A portable fan
C An exhaust system
D Special ventilating equipment
9) Complete the following sentence with the correct option.
To deal with oily rags and other waste, you should _______
A Dispose of them in the garbage
B Keep them in large garbage bags
C Keep them in designated covered containers
D Leave them in open bins for easy access
10) Complete the following sentence with the correct option.
Before you adjust or clean an electric tool, you should ________
A Put-on gloves
B Stop the tool and disconnect it from its power source
C Put on safety glasses
D Turn off the tool but leave it plugged in
11) Why must the rpm of a grinder match the rpm of its grinding wheel?
A To prevent the wheel from shattering due to excessive speed
B To ensure the grinder operates at maximum efficiency
C To prevent damage to the motor of the grinder
D To reduce the amount of vibration during use
12) Which corded electric tool does not require a grounding plug?
A A tool that is "double insulated"
B A tool that operates on a 120 V ac (alternating current) power supply
C A tool that cannot be used in a wet or damp atmosphere
D A tool that has a metal casing
13) Complete the following sentence with the correct option.
A lock may be removed from a locked-out piece of equipment by ________
A A job site security company or shift supervisor (in case of emergency)
B The person who placed the lock or the shift supervisor (in case of emergency)
C The manufacturer of the equipment or the shift supervisor (in case of emergency)
D Any employee on a job site
14) What is the working length-to-horizontal ratio best suited for ladder placement?
a) 2 ft out (horizontal) for every 4 ft working length
b) 1 ft out for every 2 ft working length
c) 1 ft out for every 4 ft working length
d) 2 ft out for every 3 ft working length
15) What must be done with defective equipment?
a) It must be tagged "defective" and removed from the work area
b) It must be removed from the work area and only used when necessary
c) It should be made workable to complete the job at hand but then removed from the work area
d) It should be left in the work area with a warning sign
16) Complete the following sentence with the correct option.
It is a/an _______'s responsibility to provide employees with the equipment, materials, safety clothing, and protective
devices that are required by law.
A Supervisor
B Employee
C Employer
D Safety officer
17) Complete the following sentence with the correct option.
An employee must report any problem with equipment, hazard on the job site, or contravention of a safety act or
regulation to
A Their employer or supervisor
B The Ministry of Labor
C The local AHJ
D A health and safety representative on the job site
