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Accident Prevention Quiz

15 Questions•

Construction Quizzes

Assess your understanding of accident prevention strategies, hazard identification, and safety best practices in construction environments.

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Questions

Minutes

70%

Pass Score

Medium

Difficulty

What is the leading cause of construction fatalities?

Falls

Electrocution

Struck by object

Caught in/between

What is the "Three Point Contact" rule used for?

Ladder safety

Tool handling

Material lifting

Vehicle operation

Housekeeping is not important for accident prevention.

True

False

What should you do if you see a coworker working unsafely?

Ignore it

Stop the work and discuss the hazard

Report them

Join in

What is the purpose of a "near miss" report?

To assign blame

To identify potential hazards before they cause injury

To waste time

To increase paperwork

What should you do before starting any task?

Start immediately

Plan the work and identify hazards

Ask someone else

Ignore safety

Taking shortcuts to save time is acceptable on construction sites.

True

False

What is the best way to prevent struck-by accidents?

Wear a hard hat

Stay alert and aware of your surroundings

Work quickly

Ignore equipment

What should you do if you feel tired or fatigued?

Continue working

Take a break and rest

Work faster

Ignore the feeling

What is the purpose of safety training?

To waste time

To teach workers how to work safely

To assign blame

To increase costs

What should be done before using any power tool?

Start using immediately

Check for damage and ensure proper safety guards are in place

Ask permission

Wear gloves only

What is the minimum safe distance from overhead power lines?

5 feet

10 feet

15 feet

20 feet

What is the primary purpose of a hard hat on construction sites?

Decoration

Protection from falling objects and head injuries

To keep warm

To identify workers