What Part and Section of the OHS Code describes the membership of a joint work site health and safety committee?
Part 12, Section 197
Part 13, Section 197
Part 14, Section 197
Part 15, Section 197
What Part and Section of the OHS Code describes the requirements and options for protective footwear?
Part 18, Section 229
Part 18, Section 232
Part 18, Section 233
Part 18, Section 236
What Part and Section of the OHS Code describes the requirements and options for worker training about WHMIS?
Part 29, Section 394
Part 29, Section 395
Part 29, Section 396
Part 29, Section 397
What are the first aid requirements for high hazard work at a close work site with 5 to 9 workers at the work site per shift?
1 Emergency First Aider, 1 Standard First Aider, No. 2 First Aid Kit, 3 blankets
2 Standard First Aiders, No. 2 First Aid Kit, 3 blankets
2 Standard First Aiders, No. 3 First Aid Kit, 3 blankets, stretcher, splint
1 Emergency First Aider, 1 Standard First Aider, No. 2 First Aid Kit
What is employer responsibility with regard to hazard assessment at the work site?
to provide easy and immediate access for any worker to the OHS Act, Regulation and Code at the work site
to ensure suppliers are aware of their responsibility to provide necessary information on any hazards related to their products
to develop a plan to eliminate or control any hazard identified at the work site
to ensure all workers participate in daily meetings to inspect their tools and plan their work
How is Workers Compensation Board of Alberta funded?
100% of the funding for the WCB comes from employers in Alberta.
75% of the funding for the WCB comes from employers and 25% comes from the provincial government
50% of the funding for the WCB comes from employers, 25% from the provincial government and 25% from employees
33% of the funding for the WCB comes from employers, 34% from the provincial government and 33% from employees
What are the four categories of workplace hazards?
ecological, chemical, ergonomic, physical
biological, chemical, ergonomic, physical
biological, ecological, chemical, physical
chemical, physical, psychological, ecological
What is an example of an engineering control for worker protection?
renovation
subdivision
isolation
activation
When is an administrative control put in place for worker protection?
To identify the correct personal protective equipment to be used in a hazardous situation
To document the details of the implementation of an engineering control
When an engineering control cannot eliminate or control a hazard
To isolate a hazard through containment or enclosure
Who is responsible to have an emergency response plan in place at work site?
employees
OHS inspector
joint work site health and safety committee
employers
What part of the OHS Code convers first aid requirements at the work site?
Part 10
Part 11
Part 12
Part 13
What must your employer do if first aid supplies are stored in secure containers at the work site?
Ensure the containers are clearly marked to indicate their contents
Ensure the containers are stored in a dust proof environment
Ensure the containers are not stacked more than 3 layers high
Ensure the containers are inspected monthly to ensure contents are safe
What number and type of first aiders must your employer ensure are present at an isolated work site with low hazard assessment rating and 65 workers at the work site per shift?
1 Standard First Aider
1 Standard First Aider and 1 Emergency First Aider
2 Standard First Aiders
2 Standard First Aiders and 1 Emergency First Aider
What is the duty to use personal protective equipment according to the Alberta OHS Code?
a clause that must be included in the employment contract of every construction worker in Alberta
a sign that must be posted at the entrance to any work site where PPE is required
the part of the OHS Code that describes the different types of PPE to be used on the work site
what you and your employer must do if a hazard assessment identifies the need for the use of PPE
Who is responsible to ensure work site emergency response plans remain up to date?
the employer
the employer and the employees
the employees
the OHS inspector
When a work site hazard assessment identifies that workers are required to wear PPE what is your employer's responsibility?
Ensure all workers are informed about the need to wear PPE
Ensure all workers properly use and wear the required PPE
Put up posters indicating a hazard assessment has identified that PPE is required
Ensure all workers are provided with funding to purchase required PPE
What is an employee responsibility with regard to the use of PPE?
to inspect your PPE once a month
to modify poor fitting PPE so it fits properly
to inspect your PPE prior to each use
to wear your PPE only when you sense an accident may happen
Industrial protective headwear must comply with what standard?
ULC
PPE
WCB
CSA
What is not an obligation your employer assumes when a hazard assessment indicates the need for PPE?
to post a Duty To Use Personal Protective Equipment sign at all entrances to the work site
to ensure employees are trained in the use, care, limitations and maintenance of their PPE
to ensure workers properly use and wear PPE
to ensure the PPE is in a condition to perform the function intended
What is a characteristic of protective footwear with a yellow triangle on the outer side or tongue of the right shoe?
sole puncture protection and Grade 2 protective toe (will withstand impact up to 90 Joules)
soles that provide electrical shock protection and a Grade 2 protective toe (will withstand impact up to 90 Joules)
sole puncture protection and Grade 1 protective toe (will withstand impact up to 125 Joules)
soles that provide electrical shock protection and a Grade 1 protective toe (will withstand impact up to 125 Joules)
In what situation is your employer obligated to provide you with proper PPE according the OHS Code?
when required PPE must be replaced more frequently that once a year
when required PPE must be replaced more frequently that once every 2 years
when workers are exposed to respiratory hazard or excessive noise levels
when workers are exposed to respiratory hazards only
Who is responsible for providing workers with WHMIS training?
The supplier of controlled products.
A training institute or provider.
The employee must obtain their own training.
The employer must provide the training.
Employers are responsible to:
provide a MSDS for each controlled product used in the workplace.
inform all workers about chemical hazards at the work site.
train workers about labels, MSDS and other identifiers.
all of the above.
Suppliers of controller products are responsible to:
train employees to safely dispose of hazardous products.
provide SDS for controlled product they sell or import.
provide extra labels for employees to use when transferring controlled products from the original container.
visit work sites to ensure controlled products are labelled properly.
Employees are responsible to:
classify controlled products.
train other employees about WHMIS.
apply workplace labels where and when required.
ensure SDS are readily available.
The key elements of WHMIS are:
employee education, SDS and product labelling.
Hazard Products Act, OHS and SDS.
employee labelling, SDS and employer training.
product labeling, OHS and Controlled Products Regulations.
The goal of WHMIS is to:
ensure workers have containers for controlled products.
ensure suppliers of controlled products provide training for all employees.
protect the worker by providing information on hazardous materials.
ensure that the requirements for information on hazardous materials are unique to the requirements of each province.
An SDS must be provided for each controlled product because they:
provide only the essential information from the label and are easier to read in an emergency.
contain the generic product names and are easier to locate and read than the labels on the containers.
are only for the employer's use when an emergency arises, and they can be retrieved from a secure location.
provide more detailed information than can be provided on a label.
The supplier label is attached to the:
container in which the product is shipped.
container in which the product is stored.
work site near where the product is used.
invoice when the product is delivered.
How do you identify a portable gasoline container that is approved for use? It:
is approved under the Alberta Occupational Health and Safety Code.
is approved by the Alberta Hazardous Materials Control Regulations.
has a MSDS label affixed to the outside of the container.
is approved by either one or both of the ULC or CSA.
Ventilation system requirements for the work site are found in the:
provincial and national building codes.
Alberta Occupational Health and Safety Code.
WCB Worker Handbook.
Alberta Construction Safety Association.
Before entering a confined workspace you should:
assemble all necessary tools and equipment to ensure easy access while working in the confined space.
contact your employer to obtain information on dangerous gases present in the confined workspace.
discuss your work plan with other workers who may have worked in a similar confined space.
use a gas detector to determine whether the area contains any dangerous fumes or gases.
What type of fire extinguisher is versatile in fighting different types of fires?
regular dry chemical
purple K dry chemical
multi-purpose dry chemical
dry powder
Fasteners used in explosive actuated tools are:
common nails with washers
manufactured from special steel and tempered
very hard and brittle
A drive pin is a fastener used to:
support wire for suspending a ceiling
permanently attach one material to another
attach one material to another with a nut
To determine the suitability of a base material, use a fastener as a center punch struck by a single average hammer blow. If the fastener is blunted (meaning it can't fasten) the material is too:
soft
hard
brittle
To determine the suitability of a base material, use a fastener as a center punch struck by a single average hammer blow. If the fastener penetrates easily, do not fasten because the material is too:
To determine the suitability of a base material, use a fastener as a center punch struck by a single average hammer blow. If material cracks or shatters, do not fasten because the material is too:
A threaded knurled pin is designed for what material?
mild steel
concrete block
concrete
tempered steel
To be a qualified operator of an explosive actuated tool you must possess:
a valid driver's license from Alberta.
firearms training.
training in the use of each tool and familiarity with local safety regulations.
knowledge of the safety regulations.
OH&S states that operators of explosive actuated tools should always wear:
work gloves.
ear plugs.
hard hat.
eye protection.
If a tool is found to be defective, you should:
mark it defective and call a service representative.
try to fix it yourself.
sell it at a discount.
throw it away.
According to OH&S, what safety equipment is required when using an explosive actuated tool in a confined area such as a small room?
work gloves and hard hat
ear plugs and eye protection
hard hat and eye protection
eye protection and steel-toed boots
How much oil should be added to tool parts after cleaning?
one or two drops
several drops
apply liberally to a cloth and wipe all parts
none
What part requires replacement most often in a low velocity tool?
firing pin
trigger
buffer
piston
The width of the saw blade cut in the workpiece is called:
set.
blade pitch.
straight or wavy.
kerf.
The purpose of draw filing is to:
remove metal rapidly.
produce a smooth and flat surface.
finish rough surfaces.
remove sharp corners and burrs.
The removable serrated jaws on a bench vise are made from:
aluminum.
hardened steel.
cast steel.
cast iron.
A standard screwdriver blade maintains a better grip in the slot if the blade is ground slightly:
tapered.
concave.
convex.
rounded.
The included angle that should be ground on the point of a center punch is:
30° to 60°
90°
120°
150°
When tightening a bolt with a wrench:
an adjustable wrench gives the most precise fit on a hexagon headed bolt.
use a pipe on the end of the wrench to increase torque.
never push; always pull.
never pull; always push.
The reason for the crown on the end of a flat scraper is:
so that the outside edges do not dig into the finished workpiece.
to increase the area of the cutting edge.
to produce a sharp cutting edge.
to make it easier to scrape internal cylindrical surfaces.
Which is a purpose of a flat (cold) chisel?
cutting keys and grooves
cutting oil grooves
cutting off rivets
squaring up keyseat corners
What is a chisel made from?
aluminum
high carbon steel
low carbon steel
stainless steel
Alkaline cleaning must only be used on which of the following metals.
zinc
lead
iron
Barrel finishing:
is a quick and inexpensive cleaning method.
is inexpensive and many parts can be completed at once.
uses high pressure air and steam.
uses petroleum-based products.
In the lapping process, which is charged?
the hardened roller
the hardened steel block
the lap
the workpiece
What is another name for Hand Pads and Rolls?
Scotch-Brite pads
scrub pads
SoS pads
sponge pad
The three hand taps found in a set are the:
starter, plug and bottoming
taper, plug and bottoming
taper, intermediate and finishing
starter, intermediate and chamfered.
What is the tap drill size for a 3/4-10 UNC 2B?
3/4 inch
21/32 inch
37/64 inch
11/16 inch
If a high-speed steel hand tap breaks in a hole, one way to remove it is:
with an electrical discharge machine.
by drilling it out with a high-speed steel drill bit.
by drilling a hole and using a stud extractor.
with a tap vibrator.
You have to choose between four steel rods to cut a 1/2-13 UNC 2A thread with an adjustable split die. Which diameter rod would you use?
0.489
0.497
0.503
0.515
Choose the correct tool to turn a die.
die wrench
die stock
die plate
die handle
The cutting action of a hand broach is performed by a series of successive teeth, each protruding:
0.001 inch further than the preceding tooth.
0.002 inch further than the preceding tooth.
0.0003 inch further than the preceding tooth.
0.003 inch further than the preceding tooth.
Hand reamers must be rotated:
counter-clockwise.
clockwise.
in reverse.
forward.
Pullers are used to:
move heavy equipment in a horizontal plane.
move heavy equipment in a vertical plane.
remove bearings, hubs and sprockets.
remove large heavy shafts.
Before working around a load that has been raised with a hydraulic jack:
the load must be blocked.
the jack handle must be removed.
the hydraulic fluid should be checked.
the jack should be seated on a flat surface.
Master precision levels should be picked up by the:
bottom surface.
vials.
top plate.
sides.
A mechanic's level has a sensitivity of:
0.0005 inch per foot per division.
0.001 inch per foot per division.
0.005 inch per foot per division
0.010 inch per foot per division.
Levelling feet are used on:
heavy equipment.
large machine tools.
small lightweight equipment.
vibrating equipment.
You can level machine tools with a carpenter's level.
Wind can affect both plumb bobs and vertical wires.
Which anchor bolt can you replace easily if you break it?
fixed
flexible
drop-in
boxed
Which anchor is designed to accommodate slight adjustment?
expansion bolt
Which anchor is best suited for the edge of a concrete foundation?
adhesive
Reference lines are also known as:
working lines.
control lines.
datum lines.
A 12-inch master precision level requires 0.003 inch of shims under one end to bring it level when it is placed longitudinally on the bed of a machine tool eight feet long. What size shim should be placed under the end of the machine tool to level it?
0.002 inch
0.003 inch
0.012 inch
0.024 inch
Do not apply grout to a smooth concrete surface.
Homemade grout mixtures tend to shrink.
You can place polymeric grouts in colder temperatures than cement-based grouts.
Before grouting, you should torque anchor bolts:
to their final value.
to 50% of their final value.
to 25% of their final value.
not at all until the grout has cured.
Grout is so stiff that formwork is not required.
A master precision level has a sensitivity of:
5 microns per foot per division.
0.0001 inch per foot per division.
When using wire sag charts to determine the levelness of a machine bed, deduct the sag from the measured vertical distance to give the true vertical distance.
Because reference lines are all very accurate, you can take important measurements from either side of any one of them.
Do not place cement-based grout mixtures below what temperature?
5°C
0°C
-5°C
-10°C
The kind of abrasive material used in grinding wheels for general purpose applications is:
silicon carbide.
boron carbide.
aluminum oxide.
diamond.
It is safe to carry a portable grinder by the power cord.
It is safe to use standard sockets with electric impact wrenches.
The larger the power drill, the slower the rpms and higher the torque.
Most cordless drills have torque control
Prolonged use of power or air tools can cause carpal tunnel syndrome.
