COST OF ACCIDENTS: WHY SAFETY IS IMPORTANT

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Chapter One

COST OF ACCIDENTS: WHY SAFETY IS IMPORTANT

TRUE/FALSE: Place T or F in the space provided to the left of the statement.

_____1. The approximate cost of accidents in the US is $150 billion annually.

_____2. Among people aged 40 and older, accidents are the No. 1 cause of death.

_____3. Approximately 35 million work hours are lost annually as a result of accidents.

_____4. The leading causes of death in the US are heart disease, cancer, and stroke.

_____5. The head is the most frequently injured part of the body.

MULTIPLE CHOICE: Circle the letter before the correct answer in each of the

following questions.

• Some of the leading causes of accidental deaths in the US are
• Motor vehicle accidents
• Falls
• Drowning
• All of the above are leading causes of accidental deaths

• Some of the leading causes of death in work accidents are
• Fire related
• Electric current
• Air and water transport-related injuries
• All of the above are leading causes of work accidents

• The number one cause of work injuries is
• Exposure to caustic chemicals
• Overexertion
• Exposure to extreme temperatures
• Exposure to radiation

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• In industries categories, the one with the highest death rate is
• Mining and quarrying
• Trade
• Services
• Manufacturing

• Which of the following causes are the most frequent causes of heat burn injuries?
• Flame
• Molten metal
• Steam and water
• All of the above causes are the most frequent causes of heat burn injuries

Test Key

True/False

• T
• F
• T
• T
• F

Multiple Choice

• D
• D
• B
• A

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ROLE OF CONSTRUCTION PERSONNEL IN SAFETY AND HEALTH

TRUE OR FALSE: Place T or F in the space provided to the left of the statement.

_____1. Contractors do not bear any responsibility for safety and health on job sites.

_____2. Safety on the job is a team sport.

_____3. Accident prevention requires an ongoing program, consisting of a variety of techniques.

_____4. Once the investigation has been completed, there is no reason an accident report should be written.

_____5. Managers and other professional’s are responsible for setting a positive example and for translating the commitment of the contractor into everyday practice.

_____6. One purpose of LEED is to stimulate green competition.

MULTIPLE CHOICE: Circle the letter before the correct answer in each of the following questions.

• Contractors are responsible for safety and health on job sites by
• Setting a prosafety tone for the company
• Establishing a complete commitment to safety and health from the top down
• Ensuring that sufficient resources are provided to support a comprehensive, company-

wide safety effort

• All of the above are the contractor’s responsibility

• Some techniques supervisors can use to prevent accidents on their job sites
• Involve all employees in an ongoing hazard identification program
• Involve employees in developing safe job procedures
• Teach employees the fundamental of safe work practices
• All of the above are techniques used to prevent accidents
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• It is essential to determine the cause of an accident. Which of the following statements are

true?

• Supervisors do not need to find out why the accident happened
• Supervisors can not prevent a reoccurrence of an accident
• It is important to conduct the investigation immediately
• None of the above statements are true

• Supervisors should remember several rules when writing accident reports
• Be brief and stick to the facts
• Be comprehensive
• List causal factors
• All of the above are rules for writing accident reports

• To qualify as a Certified Safety Professional, applicant must
• Must have graduated high school
• Pass the Safety Fundamentals and Comprehensive Practice examinations
• Be able to be a team player
• Apply to the BCPE

6. The first tier LEED accreditation examination is called:

• LEED Green Associate
• LEED Accreditation Professional
• Green Contractor
• Green Energy Associate

Test Key

True/False

• F
• T
• T
• F
• T
• T

Multiple Choice

• D
• D
• C
• D
• B
• A
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