Construction Safety 101 – Test Your Knowledge

You arrive to a job site early one morning to find unsafe working conditions. The floor is covered in puddles, and the site is not well-lit or well-ventilated. What should you do?

Workplace injuries take thousands of lives every year. Which of the following incident types is responsible for most workplace-related fatal injuries?

It’s very important to wear the required safety equipment on the job at all times. It’s not only a company safety requirement: wearing the proper personal protective equipment is also required by law. 

Which items are required by law?

You notice a worker on site not wearing their hard hat or high-visibility vest. What should you do?

While operating a mobile plant (e.g., an excavator or forklift), you spot a pedestrian walking through the work zone. What is your immediate course of action? (Select all that apply)

On a rainy day, you notice that the access stairs leading to the work area are slippery and have no handrails. What should be your next step? (Select all that apply)

A fire breaks out on site, and you see a colleague trying to put it out without proper training. What is the safest action to take in this situation? (Select all that apply)

You’re using power tools and notice a frayed wire or damaged extension cord. What should you do before continuing with your task? (Select all that apply)

During a routine site walk, you notice that the emergency exits are blocked by stored materials. What should you do to address this safety hazard?

While handling hazardous materials, you notice that the labels on the containers are faded and hard to read. What is the best course of action? (select all that apply)