The Importance of Safety in Construction
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Which of the following is the definition of safety?

  • The state of being protected from harm or other non-desirable outcomes (correct)
  • The act of controlling recognized hazards
  • The control of hazards through injury prevention and damage control
  • The condition of being free from hazards

    • What does PPE stand for?

  • Personal Protection Equipment
  • Protective Property Equipment
  • Personal Protective Equipment (correct)
  • Property Protection Equipment

    • What are hazards?

  • Injuries from falls on construction sites
  • Anything that may likely cause personal injury or damage to property (correct)
  • The degree of exposure or chances of exposure to hazards
  • The control of recognized hazards to achieve an acceptable level of risk

    • What are risks?

    <p>The degree of exposure or chances of exposure to hazards</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the most common cause of construction site fatalities?

    <p>Lack of personal fall arrest systems</p> Signup and view all the answers

    True or false: Safety refers to the control of recognized hazards to achieve an acceptable level of risk.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    True or false: Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) includes hard hats, high visibility garments, eye and face protection, foot protection, gloves, ear protection, and respirators.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    True or false: Hazards refer to anything that may likely cause personal injury or damage to property.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    True or false: Risks refer to the degree of exposure or chances of exposure to hazards.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    True or false: Injuries from falls are the most common cause of construction site fatalities.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

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