SHREK 2 - Walters

SHREK Knowledge Test 2

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Which voltage can cause severe injury or death?

110 volts

220 volts

480 volts

All listed voltages can cause death

What does the term PAT signify when referred to in the construction industry?

Portable Appliance Test

Professional Appliance Test

Professional Aptitude Test

Portable Application Test

What purpose does a steel toe serve in a work boot?

Increased traction when working from heights

Increased comfort

The steel will keep the foot more aerated than a normal boot

Protection against falling debris from above

A first aid box is designed to be used on a site that contains more than:

Five employees

Ten employees

First aid boxes are required regardless of the number of employees

First aid boxes are provided at the employer’s discretion

Which of these items would not need to undergo a PAT test in the workplace?

A battery operated drill

A coffee machine

A television

A plug-in battery charger

When referring to ladders, which out of these four statements is not true?

ladder needs to be footed for angles less than seventy-five degrees

Three points of contact need to be maintained when using a ladder

Fibreglass ladders can help lessen the chances of electrical grounding

A ladder should always be painted to avoid excess wear and tear

Which condition is most likely if someone’s body comes into contact with wet cement?

Chemical burns

Internal bleeding

Temporary hair loss around the area of contact

There is no effect

For safety purposes, what is the optimal ladder angle when placed against the wall from the ground?

45°

75°

25°

40°

Why does a work environment need to be kept clean?

To deter rodents and other such animals

To reduce the risk of slips and falls

To protect the environment

All of the above

What is the primary reason that employees must report any and all accidents that occur on the job site?

Insurance reasons dictate that all incidents be reported

Accountability needs to be firmly established

Only major accidents need to be reported. Those resulting in minor injuries do not

Employers and employees can learn from the incident

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