New Hire Orientation Quiz – Industrial Reliability & Repair

Name

Date

It is acceptable to block access to fire-fighting equipment, live electrical panels, eyewash stations and emergency exits with bulky material as long as there is sign or note nearby.

True

False

Which PPE shall be inspected prior to use?

Hard hats, gloves, work boots

Safety glasses, safety goggles, face shields

Fall Protection, respiratory protection, hearing protection

All the above

Which of the following must be reported immediately?

Fires

Chemical spills

Work related injury or illness

All the above

A JSA is a document used to assess each work step, the hazards (or potential hazards) associated with those steps and how to perform the work safely by mitigation or elimination of those hazards identified. JSA’s must be reviewed prior to beginning the work by those assigned to the task.

True

False

Some essential features of a safe work permit (SWP) include:

Reporting a first aid injury to OSHA within 24 hours

Advising all appropriate personnel that work is being performed within the area

Specifies the work to be done and the equipment to be used

A and B

B and C

Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) is used to control various types of hazardous energy sources such as:

Fiber optic cables

AA and AAA batteries

Electrical, mechanical, pressure

Organic and inorganic substances

When LOTO procedures are performed, it is acceptable to have one lock on a lockbox for multiple people. Only one person needs a key.

True

False

A confined space is defined as:

It is large enough and so configured that an employee can bodily enter it

Has limited or restricted means for entry and exit

Is not designed for continuous employee occupancy

All the above

Atmospheric monitoring must be conducted prior to entry of a confined space and continuously throughout the shift. It is acceptable to work in a confined space if oxygen levels are between 19.5%-23.5%.

True

False

A Personal Fall Arrest System (PFAS) consists of:

Full body harness

Connection device (e.g., lanyards, self-retracting lifeline)

Anchorage point (e.g., beam clamps, beam strap)

All the above

B & C only

PFAS anchorage points must be rated for:

1,800 kg

4 ton

5,000 lbs

8,000 grams

Before accessing scaffold, it must be inspected by:

A supervisor on a weekly basis

The user every hour

A competent person daily/per shift

The owner monthly

Only qualified scaffold erectors are permitted to

Modify scaffold

Clean scaffold

Paint scaffold

Overload scaffold

Hazardous Communication states that you DO NOT have the right to know about hazardous chemicals you use on the job nor have the right to know how to work safely with those chemicals.

True

False

Compressed gas cylinders must be stored in an upright position. Oxygen cylinders must be stored a minimum of 20’ away from flammables or by a 5’ fire resistant barrier rated for a half hour

True

False

When using a fire extinguisher, what does P.A.S.S. stand for?

Place, Aim, Summon, Safety

Pull, Aim, Squeeze, Sweep

Pyro, Ash, Scorch, Smolder

Point, Arch, Sweep, Safe

The purpose of a Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter (GFCI) is to prevent electrocution. A GFCI is:

Designed to hold a breaker open for a continuous electrical current

A fast-acting circuit breaker designed to shut off electric power in the event of a ground-fault

Capable of storing electrical current that can be used later withstanding mass power surges (i.e. lightning)

Removing safety devices from power tools and equipment, such as guards, is an acceptable safety practice.

True

False

Which of the following is the correct method for use of a wrench?

Push, don’t pull towards your face

Sockets or box wrenches are safer and more secure than open ended or adjustable wrenches

Add a pipe sleeve to the handle of a wrench for leverage

A & B. Never C

It is a requirement to be fit for duty. Substance abuse will not be tolerated.

True

False

Housekeeping is required throughout the shift, at the end of the shift and at the end of a project. A clean job is a safe job.

True

False

A passing score of 80% or greater is required.

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