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Self-Check Safety Quiz 40

Materials Handling

Directions: Study safety sheets 6-1 through 6-3 from the Safety Guidebook for Carpentry & Building Construction, ISBN 0-07-825352-7. Then choose the letter of the answer that best completes the statement or answers the question.

1.
When storing construction materials, the most important factors are
A)size and shape.
B)width and length.
C)weight and stability.
D)height and depth.
2.
What kind of materials should be stepped and crosskeyed?
A)bagged materials
B)lumber
C)steel pipes
D)supply boxes
3.
Lumber that is to be handled manually should be stacked no higher than
A)10 feet.
B)16 feet.
C)24 feet.
D)30 feet.
4.
When dropping debris through holes in the floor without chutes, you must have
A)dropping clearance.
B)a warning signal.
C)a posted sign and barricade.
D)a dumpster in position.
5.
Exposure to dust from sawing concrete and masonry could lead to
A)dermatitis.
B)cancer.
C)eye irritation.
D)silicosis.
6.
What hazardous material would workers be most likely to encounter when renovating an old building?
A)wood preservative
B)fiberglass insulation
C)lead in old paints and solders
D)formaldehyde
7.
When working with solvents, you should
A)use water-based materials.
B)wear nonlatex gloves.
C)wear a face shield.
D)keep plenty of rags.
8.
In order for you to work with hazardous materials, you must
A)have proper training.
B)mark a danger zone.
C)keep soap and water handy.
D)use the right solvents.
9.
When sawing masonry, you would use a respirator certified by
A)the manufacturer.
B)your employer.
C)NIOSH.
D)OSHA.
10.
To protect family members from lead dust, construction workers should
A)warn their families about lead dangers.
B)avoid jobs in old buildings.
C)leave the job site early to clean up.
D)change into street clothes before going home.
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