41⟩ Tell me what is Noise?
Up wanted sound which causes irritation to the ears caused by mechanical movement.
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42⟩ Explain me what are the core work duties of a construction safety officer?
Apart from enforcing key safety standards, it is important to monitor manpower, conduct regular site inspections, record all violations and conduct safety trainings.
43⟩ Explain me safety Triangle – Green?
☛ Safety day – 4th March
☛ Fire Day – 14th April
☛ Hot Work – Red or pink
☛ Cold Work – Green
☛ Confined – Blue
☛ Radiography – Yellow
☛ Water type extinguisher – Red
☛ Foam type extinguisher – Cream (green)
☛ Co2 extinguisher Black
☛ DCR extinguisher Blue
44⟩ Explain what is safety surveys?
Safety surveys are made to have detailed observations of all types of unsafe physical and environment conditions as well as unsafe practices committed the health and comfort or workers.
45⟩ What is incident?
It is an event which represents deviation from the intended sequence of designed steps.
46⟩ Tell me what are audit elements?
OS & H policy, educational training, safety manual and rules, new equipment, safety inspection, machine guarding, material handling safe operating procedures noise.
47⟩ Explain what are the procedures for work permit?
☛ 3 copies of the permit
☛ At the work site.
☛ In the permit file
☛ On the permit board.
48⟩ What is first aid?
Firs aid is temporary and immediate care given to the victim of an accident.
49⟩ Explain me general safety precautions in construction?
☛ 1. Adequate first aid equipment should be kept ready
☛ 2. Adequate fire fighting equipment should be available
☛ 3. All general electrical rules should be followed
☛ 4. suitable lighting arrangements should be necessary at night work
☛ 5. Work men at height should be wear safety belts
☛ 6. Work men handling cement should be provided with goggles, rubber gloves and rubber boots by nose mask.
☛ 7. The moving parts of grinding machines used construction site should be covered with guards
☛ 8. The moving parts of grinding machines used construction site should be covered with guards
☛ 9. Excavated material should not kept near the excavated
☛ 10. Very short duration of work red flags must be hoisted and more duration red banners must be stretched
☛ 11. Defective tools should not be used
☛ 12. The worker should not carry tools in his hands when climbing a ladder
☛ 13. Excavation should be guarded by suitable fencing
50⟩ Explain me different types of hazards?
☛ 1. Mechanical hazards — in adequately guarded machines parts
☛ 2. Chemical hazards — of toxemic gasses, vapours, fumes, smoke in dust.
☛ 3. Electrical hazards : in adequately insulated line wires
☛ 4. Fire hazards – chemical reaction, electrical Arcs
☛ 5. Radiation hazards – dazzing light in fraved rays ultra violet rays
☛ 6. Pollution — water pollution & noise pollution
51⟩ Explain what is factory act?
The factory act is a social enactment to achieve social reform and given liberal construction to achieve legislative.
52⟩ Do you know what is industrial hygiene?
Industrial hygiene is defined as the art and science of the presentation and improvement of the health and comfort of workers.
53⟩ Explain what is term card?
It is legal requirements in case of emergency in violin vehicles carrying hazards substance.
54⟩ Explain me how many types of sign boards?
☛ Mandatory
☛ Information
☛ Fire or explosion
☛ Caution
☛ Wiring
55⟩ Explain me what is hot work permit?
Any work which involves spark flame, temperature is called HWP
56⟩ What is the use of W.M.S.?
We can plan and execute the work easily and safely. It also helps to know the Codes and Standards used for each activity.
57⟩ What is JSA and what is it use?
Job Safety Analysis is the step by step analysis of a job to determine the safe working procedure. It includes the following steps.
A. Watch the job being done
B. Breaking the job down into steps
C. Describe the hazards in each step of task
D. Identify the desired control measures
E. Implement these counter measures in the job execution
58⟩ Tell me what is your experience with handling safety documentation?
I have worked extensively with management teams to develop new safety policies, augment existing ones and handle draft construction related specifications. I have written safety proposals and conducted safety programs as well.
59⟩ Tell me what is respiration?
The process of inhaling fresh hair and exhaling, to entering a confined place is called respiration.
60⟩ Explain what is ingestion?
Entry of harmful materials through mouth is called ingestion
