Managing Safety in Construction

Which of these is the most common cause of work-related accidents?

Slips, Trips and Falls

Fires

Noise Exposure

Electric Shock

What does PPE stand for?

Protective Preventitive Equipment

Personal Protective Equipment

Personal Preventative Equipment

People's Protective Equipment

Why is it important to wear PPE?

Because it looks right

Because it protects the tools

Because it protects you

Because it is what an employer tells you to do

How can workers best contribute to a postitive safety culture in the workplace?

They should know how to complete work quickly if things go wrong

They should report unsafe conditions after an accident has occurred

They should report any unsafe conditions as soon as possible

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

All of the following are good indicators of management commitment to safety and health except:

Management provides competent safety and health support to line managers and supervisors.

Managers personally follow safety and health rules and lead by example.

Management holds the safety director and safety and health committee totally responsible for safety and health performance at the facility.

Management delegates the authority for safety and health personnel to carry out their duties.

Management allocates the resources to support the facilities safety and health system.

Which one of the following lists contains only PPE?

Dust mask, safety goggles and ear defenders

Ear defenders, reading glasses and trainers

Thermal gloves, machine guard and overalls

Machine guard, dust mask and safety goggles

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