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Which law is violated by construction contractors in case of negligence, incompetence, or malpractice?
Which law is violated by construction contractors in case of negligence, incompetence, or malpractice?
- R.A. 4569 (Contractors’ Negligence Law)
- R.A. 4568 (Construction Malpractice Law)
- R.A. 4567 (Construction Safety Law)
- R.A. 4566 (Constructors’ Licensing Law) (correct)
Who has the authority to issue a stoppage order in cases of imminent danger situations?
Who has the authority to issue a stoppage order in cases of imminent danger situations?
- DOLE Secretary
- Construction Worker
- DOLE Regional Director (correct)
- Construction Contractor
What is the purpose of a stoppage order issued by the DOLE Regional Director?
What is the purpose of a stoppage order issued by the DOLE Regional Director?
- To correct the violation
- To protect the workers
- To penalize the employer
- To abate the danger (correct)
How long does a stoppage order remain in effect?
How long does a stoppage order remain in effect?
What is the penalty for non-compliance with a stoppage order?
What is the penalty for non-compliance with a stoppage order?
What does R.A. 4566 stand for?
What does R.A. 4566 stand for?
What is the purpose of R.A. 4566?
What is the purpose of R.A. 4566?
What is the role of the employer when a stoppage order is issued?
What is the role of the employer when a stoppage order is issued?
Which document specifies the guidelines for issuing a stoppage order?
Which document specifies the guidelines for issuing a stoppage order?
What is the consequence of a construction malperformance due to negligence, incompetence, or malpractice?
What is the consequence of a construction malperformance due to negligence, incompetence, or malpractice?
According to the text, what must be done to control the stored energy even after the equipment is locked out?
According to the text, what must be done to control the stored energy even after the equipment is locked out?
What should be done to verify that the energy source is shut down before working on the machine?
What should be done to verify that the energy source is shut down before working on the machine?
What should be done to restore the work area after performing service on equipment?
What should be done to restore the work area after performing service on equipment?
Who should remove the LOTO devices?
Who should remove the LOTO devices?
What should be done after all LOTO devices are removed?
What should be done after all LOTO devices are removed?
What is the purpose of R.A. 4566?
What is the purpose of R.A. 4566?
Who has the authority to issue a stoppage order in cases of imminent danger situations?
Who has the authority to issue a stoppage order in cases of imminent danger situations?
What is the consequence of construction malperformance due to negligence, incompetence, or malpractice?
What is the consequence of construction malperformance due to negligence, incompetence, or malpractice?
How long does a stoppage order remain in effect?
How long does a stoppage order remain in effect?
What is the role of the employer when a stoppage order is issued?
What is the role of the employer when a stoppage order is issued?
Which of the following is NOT a hazard of excavation works?
Which of the following is NOT a hazard of excavation works?
What is the maximum width of a trench where the depth is greater than its width?
What is the maximum width of a trench where the depth is greater than its width?
Which type of soil is the least stable?
Which type of soil is the least stable?
Which of the following is NOT a responsibility of an equipment operator?
Which of the following is NOT a responsibility of an equipment operator?
What is the most dangerous movement for heavy equipment?
What is the most dangerous movement for heavy equipment?
What is the purpose of perimeter fencing, enclosures, and signs?
What is the purpose of perimeter fencing, enclosures, and signs?
Which one of the following is a key point about excavation safety mentioned in the text?
Which one of the following is a key point about excavation safety mentioned in the text?
What is the recommended minimum clear width for walkways or bridges in surface crossings of trenches?
What is the recommended minimum clear width for walkways or bridges in surface crossings of trenches?
Which one of the following is a key point about heavy equipment safety mentioned in the text?
Which one of the following is a key point about heavy equipment safety mentioned in the text?
According to the text, what is one of the guidelines for heavy equipment operation?
According to the text, what is one of the guidelines for heavy equipment operation?
What is the purpose of the operator authorization policy and procedure mentioned in the text?
What is the purpose of the operator authorization policy and procedure mentioned in the text?
According to the text, who must provide a Construction Safety and Health Officer for every ten units of heavy equipment assigned to a project site?
According to the text, who must provide a Construction Safety and Health Officer for every ten units of heavy equipment assigned to a project site?
What is one of the responsibilities of a heavy equipment operator mentioned in the text?
What is one of the responsibilities of a heavy equipment operator mentioned in the text?
According to the text, what should be done before refueling a heavy equipment?
According to the text, what should be done before refueling a heavy equipment?
According to the text, what should be done before dismounting a moving equipment?
According to the text, what should be done before dismounting a moving equipment?
Which of the following is NOT a hazard related to crane operations?
Which of the following is NOT a hazard related to crane operations?
What should be considered when operating mobile cranes in terms of proximity hazards?
What should be considered when operating mobile cranes in terms of proximity hazards?
What is one of the potential proximity hazards mentioned in the text?
What is one of the potential proximity hazards mentioned in the text?
What are some examples of proximity hazards mentioned in the text?
What are some examples of proximity hazards mentioned in the text?
What is the potential effect of electromagnetic radiation (EMR) on radio, infra-red, or electronic controls?
What is the potential effect of electromagnetic radiation (EMR) on radio, infra-red, or electronic controls?
According to the text, what should crane operators do if the load weight is not available?
According to the text, what should crane operators do if the load weight is not available?
What should be done to ensure the stability of a crane during erection and dismantling procedures?
What should be done to ensure the stability of a crane during erection and dismantling procedures?
What is the recommended precaution before lowering a long boom to the ground level?
What is the recommended precaution before lowering a long boom to the ground level?
What should be done to maintain stability when using timbers under outrigger footplates?
What should be done to maintain stability when using timbers under outrigger footplates?
What should be done to ensure the safe use of hand and portable power tools?
What should be done to ensure the safe use of hand and portable power tools?
Which of the following is NOT a safety tip for using hand tools mentioned in the text?
Which of the following is NOT a safety tip for using hand tools mentioned in the text?
What is one of the dangers of using pneumatic tools mentioned in the text?
What is one of the dangers of using pneumatic tools mentioned in the text?
What are cartridge tools used for, according to the text?
What are cartridge tools used for, according to the text?
What are some of the common injuries mentioned in the text?
What are some of the common injuries mentioned in the text?
Why is wearing the appropriate personal protective equipment necessary when using power tools?
Why is wearing the appropriate personal protective equipment necessary when using power tools?
Which type of scaffold is the most common and versatile?
Which type of scaffold is the most common and versatile?
What is the main function of scaffolds?
What is the main function of scaffolds?
What is the purpose of a stoppage order issued by the DOLE Regional Director?
What is the purpose of a stoppage order issued by the DOLE Regional Director?
Which type of scaffold is commonly used for painting and plastering, where workers frequently change position?
Which type of scaffold is commonly used for painting and plastering, where workers frequently change position?
Which type of suspended scaffold is typically used by window washers on skyscrapers?
Which type of suspended scaffold is typically used by window washers on skyscrapers?
What are some of the recommended control measures for preventing falls from elevation when using scaffolds?
What are some of the recommended control measures for preventing falls from elevation when using scaffolds?
Which one of these is NOT a permitted type of access to scaffold platforms?
Which one of these is NOT a permitted type of access to scaffold platforms?
What is the minimum width of scaffold wood planks?
What is the minimum width of scaffold wood planks?
What is the purpose of a fall arrest system?
What is the purpose of a fall arrest system?
According to the text, what is the maximum wind speed limit for scaffold systems?
According to the text, what is the maximum wind speed limit for scaffold systems?
What is the formula for calculating the expected load of a scaffold system?
What is the formula for calculating the expected load of a scaffold system?
What are the components included in the dead load of a scaffold system?
What are the components included in the dead load of a scaffold system?
Which type of scaffolding is NOT mentioned in the text?
Which type of scaffolding is NOT mentioned in the text?
What should be done to ensure the stability of a scaffold during erection and dismantling procedures?
What should be done to ensure the stability of a scaffold during erection and dismantling procedures?
What is the purpose of the SCAFFTAG system mentioned in the text?
What is the purpose of the SCAFFTAG system mentioned in the text?
