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1. AWES CSTS Study Guide 41 Study Step 4 Modules and Lessons Module 4 Lesson 8 Hazard Control Vocabulary Barricades Something that is put up to keep others from getting into an area Flagging Flags in different colours that let people know they can t go into an area Access controls Barricades flags and signs that tell people they can t go into an area Suppressors Things that you put on a machine to block noise Welding arcs The curved flash of light that happens when someone is welding Automated processes When a machine or series of machines does a job Lockout To turn off a machine and disconnect it from its power source Tagout To put a tag label on a machine to show that it s not working and shouldn t be used The tag also lets others know that the machine needs to be fixed Main Point Use the right controls actions to eliminate get rid of or control hazards There are many hazard controls to choose from Choose the right control for the hazard Use these guidelines to control hazards 1 Put up barricades signs or flags to make sure people stay out of unsafe areas 2 Use more lighting when visibility is bad too dark to see what you re doing 3 Use automated processes or mechanical devices machines or tools created to do a specific job to limit a worker s exposure to a hazard 4 Puta screen around your area when you are welding 5 Use lockout and tagout procedures when working
2. Study Step 4 Modules and Lessons Module 10 Lesson 2 First Aid Vocabulary To administer first aid To give someone first aid Main Point On a job site you must always know where to find first aid treatment and who the first aiders are and where to find them Large worksites might have a specific room or trailer set aside as a first aid station Smaller sites may have a designated specially chosen vehicle for first aid Lesson 3 Fire Safety Main Point To burn a fire needs all three parts of the fire triangle e flammable material material that burns like fuel e an oxygen supply e heat or an ignition source a place where a fire could start To prevent fires remove any one of the three parts of the fire triangle For example a fire extinguisher keeps oxygen from helping flames grow Removing oxygen from flames stops the fire Lesson 4 Fire Extinguishers Main Point There are three types of fire extinguishers Make sure you use the right one A Type This is water based water is the main ingredient and is only good for fighting wood and paper fires Never use this type of extinguisher to put out a gas oil or electrical fire BC Type This type of fire extinguisher is used only for gas oil and electrical fires ABC Type This type of fire extinguisher works well on most kinds of fires like electrical wood and paper AWES CSTS Study Guide 63 Study Step 4 Modules and Lessons Module 10 Lesson 5
3. Synthetic fibres Manmade fibres cloth like polyesters and nylon Flame resistant or retardant Clothing or equipment that will probably not catch fire Respirator protection The word respirator is about breathing Respirator protection is equipment you wear so that you can breathe when there is dust or chemicals in the air A dust mask is one example of respirator protection Main Point Sometimes basic PPE isn t enough to keep you safe Sometimes you need specialized PPE like respirators and other self contained breathing apparatus because of risks at work or special work conditions or processes Your employer will provide you with specialized PPE Your employer will also train you in how to use the specialized PPE But in the end only you are responsible You must make sure you have adequate PPE the right PPE and enough of it You must wear extra or specialized PPE if you believe you could get hurt without it AWES CSTS Study Guide 33 Study Step 4 Modules and Lessons Module 3 Lesson 5 Clothing Vocabulary Frostbite If you have part of your skin exposed to very cold air it may become frozen This injury is called frostbite Hypothermia When your whole body has been in very cold air or water for too long You become so cold that you can t move very well Main Point Proper clothing can help to protect you from injuries Improper clothing will increase your chances of being hurt Each worksite has its own
4. As a result they are not very careful and the chances of injury are high You must be able to manage your own fatigue to avoid getting tired and falling asleep at work It is essential for keeping you safe Use these guidelines to manage fatigue Get at least 7 hours sleep each night Don t exercise too close to your bedtime Don t drink alcohol or caffeine or smoke before going to sleep Work in lots of light Make sure the job site is cool Talk to other people when you are tired Do short exercises to help you stay awake PEO OTR e Lesson 4 Stretching and Micro Breaks Vocabulary Strains A muscle strain is when you use the muscle too much and it hurts Sometimes it means that you can t use that muscle until the pain goes away Sprains When you stretch a joint so much that it is damaged A sprain often means that you can t move that joint anymore Repetitive Stress Injury RSI Injuries that happen when you use the same muscles too many time in the same way Carpal Tunnel Syndrome CTS This injury happens in the wrist CTS happens to workers who use their hand or wrist to do the same task repeatedly They feel numbness tingling weakness in their hand and fingers Micro break A 15 to 30 second rest taken every 30 to 60 minutes It allows tense muscles to relax You can stretch your muscles and give your mind a rest from your task AWES CSTS Study Guide 26 Study Step 4 Modules and Lessons Module 2
5. Ask your doctor or pharmacist if you are unsure Lesson 3 Animals Main Point Watch for animals when driving If you have to swerve turn the steering wheel sharply to the left or right to avoid hitting an animal on the road swerve away from the oncoming traffic AWES CSTS Study Guide 79 Study Step 4 Modules and Lessons Module 15 Lesson 4 Loading Vehicles Main Point Don t overload a vehicle Make sure you use the right size vehicle for the load you have to carry Make sure your tail lights are visible and that you have a clear view out of all of your mirrors Overloaded vehicles have trouble braking and stopping quickly They are also more difficult to handle on curves and turns If you are towing a trailer make sure you know the manufacturer s instructions about how to tow it safely Follow the limits for the vehicle that is doing the towing When you turn a trailer will swing out and pull in the opposite direction you are turning your vehicle Trailers will pull to the left on a right turn and to the right on a left turn Lesson 5 Cell Phones and Other Communication Devices Main Point Don t use a cell phone while driving When you talk on a cell phone you cannot concentrate on driving It is difficult to pay proper attention to the road If you must take a call while driving pull safely over to the side of the road and stop your vehicle before making your phone call AWES CSTS Study Guide 80 Constructio
6. Don t be tricked by half true answers For example True or false Workers are responsible for safety on the job site but employers and supervisors are not The answer is false It is half true workers are responsible but so are employers and Supervisors 2 Look for qualifiers in the statement such as only or every The answer usually depends on whether the qualifier is true or false For example True or false Only employers are responsible to make sure workers are competent to do a job The answer is true It is only the employer s responsibility to make sure workers are competent If workers are not competent the employer needs to give them the proper training 3 If the sentence has a negative word in it such as not take the negative out Then read the sentence again If it is true without the negative then it is false with the negative For example True or false Workers are not responsible for safety on the job site This answer is false First take the negative out Workers are responsible for safety on the job site This sentence is now true which means it is false with the negative word not in it Construction Safety Training System Study Guide Strategies to help newcomers take the CSTS 09 course Choosing the correct image Some questions will ask you to choose a picture as your answer This is how you choose the correct picture for a question Read the quest
7. Fighting Fires Main Point If a fire starts you should first sound the alarm You should decide if the fire is small enough to fight using a fire extinguisher If the fire is small enough you should identify what kind of fire itis Is it wood paper electrics oil or gas that is burning Once you know what is burning you can choose the correct type of fire extinguisher to fight the fire You should fight a fire with a fire extinguisher using the P A S S method P pull out the pin on the handle of the fire extinguisher A aim the fire extinguisher at the base bottom or lowest point of the fire S squeeze the handle S sweep the hose across the base of the fire from side to side AWES CSTS Study Guide 64 Study Step 4 Modules and Lessons Module 11 Module 11 Ladders and Scaffolding Ladders e Portable Ladders e Scaffolding e Working from Scaffolds Lesson 1 Ladders Vocabulary Non conductive Not able to conduct heat CSA approved If something is CSA approved it is legal to sell in Canada Compromised When the value or quality of something has been damaged it has been compromised A rule of thumb A rule that you should follow all of the time This kind of rule works in many situations At regular intervals Regularly or with a similar distance between like with fence posts To catch your breath If you have been working hard you might need to stop to catch your breath To be subject to wear and
8. MODULES LESSONS Your Worksite and the Law F ntroduction Personal Physical Care and Conduct S Personal Protective Equipment RD z Workplace Hazards Field Level Hazard Assessment WHMIS Worksite Conditions Environmental Factors Fall Protection Emergency Response Ladders and Scaffolding Mobile Equipment Machinery Tools and Equipment Excavating and Trenching module and the Worksite Conditions module The checkmark means you have finished the lessons and quizzes for those modules Construction Safety Training System Study Guide Strategies to help newcomers take the CSTS 09 course Study step 3 Quiz taking strategies Multiple choice This is how you answer a multiple choice question Read the question first Identify the key words in the question Remember the key words Think about the question Don t look at the list of answers yet Try to answer the question using what you remember from the lesson Read the list of multiple choice answers Ignore any answers you know are wrong Ask yourself if each of the answers is true or false Ignore any answers that might be true but are not related to the question If one of the choices is all of the above you should read each answer again carefully Why The key words will help you know what the question is really asking Sometimes key words are repeated in the answer that is correct So
9. ROE ONS AWES CSTS Study Guide 47 Study Step 4 Modules and Lessons Module 6 Lesson 3 Labels Vocabulary Containers Something that you can use to hold or transport material in Shipped Moved or transported from one place to another Portable Something you can move or carry easily First aid measures Activities to do when someone has been hurt to help them get better Main Point Every container that holds a controlled product must have a label You will use three kinds of labels in the workplace 1 Suppliers put Supplier labels on containers before the containers are shipped sent to your workplace You can identify a supplier label by the black broken line border around the information 2 Workplace labels are put on all containers that don t have a supplier label 3 Product identifier labels have only one piece of information the name of the controlled product You only use product identifier labels for one shift to remind yourself what is inside the container If the controlled product will be used by many people or for more than one shift you must use a workplace label Lesson 4 MSDS Material Safety Data Sheet Vocabulary Dispose of Throw away Main Point Material Safety Data Sheets give information on the safe use storage and handling of every hazardous substance in the workplace The MSDS explain the following Physical and chemical properties of the hazardous product what the product is ma
10. Study Step 4 Modules and Lessons Module 1 Lesson 5 Reporting Requirements Vocabulary Incident Any event that causes or could cause injury to people or damage to property or the environment Incident Report A report that your supervisor or employer writes to describe an incident that happened to you at work Accident There are no accidents in the workplace There are no reasons why accidents happen When someone is hurt it is not called an accident it s called an incident because there is a reason for it At work injuries must be reported as incidents because there is a reason for them Loss Type Incident An incident when someone is injured or equipment is damaged No Loss Type Incident This is a situation that could have caused injury or damage but did not It is also called a close call or a near miss You must report no loss incidents to your supervisor Worker s Compensation Board WCB An organization created by government to provide insurance to employers and employees in Alberta The WCB compensates financially helps you with lost income wages health care and other costs if you are injured at work Modified Work Program If you get injured your employer might be able to modify change your regular work schedule or tasks so that you can keep working Main Point If you get hurt you must get first aid or medical help You must tell your supervisor what happened When you tell your supervi
11. e True or false e Choosing the correct image e Interactive activities Study step 4 Now you are ready to go to the Modules and Lessons section Most lessons have a list of important English words and each lesson summarizes safety facts in the main point Read the Vocabulary Section for each lesson Some of the later lessons only have a main idea because the vocabulary has already been mentioned in a previous lesson These are the words you must know and understand for the lesson You will hear these words many times in the CSTS course You will also hear these words at work Learn them well so you know what to do and how to respond when you hear them Once you read this section the main point and the rest of the information in the CSTS lesson will make sense Construction Safety Training System Study Guide Strategies to help newcomers take the CSTS 09 course Study step 5 Go back now and see which words or ideas you still need to work on You must know these safety words and instructions to do your job really well You need to learn and remember these safety words because you will hear them often Your supervisor will use them at safety meetings Your coworkers will use them on the job site That is why they are in the CSTS 09 test These tips may help you as you work to understand the safety words and ideas e Ask your coworkers and your supervisors to explain words and ideas about safety to you e Use a notebook to write down th
12. methods systems legislation and regulations procedures and processes steps and guidelines precautions requirements Main Point Government laws help keep everyone safe at work Laws regulate control safety at work The OH amp S Occupational Health and Safety Act Regulation and Code is one of the most important laws It protects you from potential risks to your health and safety at work The OH amp S tells you your responsibilities to keep the workplace safe You must comply with obey these rules AWES CSTS Study Guide 17 Study Step 4 Modules and Lessons Module 1 Lesson 2 Employer Responsibilities Vocabulary OH amp S Occupational Health and Safety Act Regulation and Code Competent Worker A worker who has the correct knowledge training and experience to do a task properly and safely In the CSTS 09 you will also hear these similar words professional effective trained qualified Hazard Anything that can hurt you or damage property or the environment For example if you get tired and fall asleep while driving you can hurt yourself or damage your vehicle In the CSTS 09 you will also hear these similar words risk danger toxic poisonous harmful controlled substances and products Potential Hazard Anything that might cause injury or damage Eliminate hazards To stop anything that can cause injury or damage In the CSTS 09 you will also hear these similar words reduce hazards control hazards follo
13. 4 Air Activated Tools Vocabulary Ricochet When something rebounds or bounces off a surface Hose couplings The ends of hoses Always make sure hose couplings fit together tightly Safety pins Small metal pins that hold hose couplings together They keep hose couplings from pulling apart Main Point Air activated tools are very useful on the job site However compressed air air under high pressure inside a container is very dangerous Use these steps to work safely with air activated tools 1 Don t point or blow compressed air air under high pressure at coworkers Compressed air can actually blow air bubbles into your blood stream and kill you 2 Don t point any air activated tools like nail or staple guns at coworkers Air powered nailers and staplers can cause serious injury to a coworker They are like guns loaded with bullets Only pull the trigger of the nailer or stapler when the nose is against the surface you want to hit 3 Always remove the airline from the nailer or stapler before you load more nails and staples Also remove the airline when you make adjustments changes or move the tool to another work area on the job site 4 Make sure compressed air hoses aren t tripping hazards 5 Always wear proper eye and ear PPE personal protective equipment Air activated tools are loud and nails and staples can fly around like bullets Lesson 5 Powder Actuated Tools Vocabulary Detonate Explode Ma
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15. Lessons Module 15 Module 15 Defensive Driving The Basics e Impairments e Animals e Loading Vehicles e Cell Phones and Other Communication Devices Lesson 1 The Basics Vocabulary To anticipate To expect or be aware that something is going to happen so that you can be prepared To be valid When a license or document has been approved and signed by a legal authority Impairments Any condition that may compromise reduce your ability to make good decisions while you are driving like fatigue sleepiness Main Point Most serious injuries and deaths of construction workers are because of motor vehicle accidents That is why defensive driving is so important to understand and practice Defensive driving helps you anticipate dangerous events It will help you think about what kind of danger might happen on the road before it happens Your forward thinking thinking about what could happen can help stop incidents and injuries before they happen Do a pre trip inspection walk around of the motor vehicle before you operate it Make sure there are no objects in the way because you dont want to drive into or over anything Check if the tires have enough air in them Check if all the lights work properly Make sure you can see clearly out of all the windows around you AON AWES CSTS Study Guide 78 Study Step 4 Modules and Lessons Module 15 Lesson 2 Impairments Vocabulary To be socially acceptable To do something mo
16. Main Point Stretch your muscles warm them up before you start working Take micro breaks short rests during your shift If you starting work cold without stretching or doing light work first you increase the chances of strains and sprains to your body Use these guidelines for stretching and micro breaks 1 Stretch like athletes and runners do before a race 2 Do some light work first It will get your muscles ready warm them up for heavier work 3 Take micro breaks to avoid repetitive stress injuries Short rests will improve your mood emotional feelings in your mind Lesson 5 Back Care Vocabulary Chronic A problem or pain that never goes away Debilitating When you hurt yourself so much that you lose your strength or your ability to do things Poor posture Not standing or sitting correctly Degenerative disease A disease that slowly gets worse and worse with time Main Point The best way of dealing with back pain is to prevent it Back injuries usually happen when you do uncommon activities like lifting a heavy object or moving in unusual or awkward ways Use these guidelines to care for your back If you stand for long periods of time wear good supportive footwear work boots You can also stand with one foot on a block of wood and then change to the other foot This will reduce stress on your back Don t lift heavy objects if you can use alternative means another way If you do lift heavy obj
17. Step 4 Modules and Lessons Module 4 Lesson 4 Investigations Main Point The main purpose of an investigation is not to blame anyone but to prevent the incident from happening again Investigations identify the causes of safety incidents Then after the investigation people can take corrective action make changes to prevent the incident from happening again in the future Investigations should be conducted done by the supervisor in charge of the area along with the workers involved in the incident Lesson 5 Invisible Hazards Vocabulary Airborne contaminants Poisonous gases or fumes in the air Electrical Things that have electricity Mechanical Machines or tools are mechanical Hydraulic Things that move or are operated using water pressure Pneumatic Things that move or are operated using air pressure Thermal Having to do with heat Blind spots Areas that are hard to see Usually blind spots are when you can t see to the side and behind you in a vehicle Invisible hazards These are hazards that aren t obvious at first glance or the first time you look for them They include electrical fatigue weather driving repetitive motion line of fire and stored energy release AWES CSTS Study Guide 38 Study Step 4 Modules and Lessons Module 4 Main Point Be aware of invisible hazards These are hazards which you can t always see Invisible hazards aren t obvious at first glance Some i
18. e Compressed Gases Lesson 1 Housekeeping Cleaning Up Vocabulary Debris Garbage To navigate To plan a route or a path Clutter Mess In a haphazard way In an unorganized way Main Point When you keep the worksite clean and organized housekeeping you are controlling the hazards Housekeeping is everyone s responsibility Clean as you go Clean up your own mess If you see a potential hazard caused by someone else dont just leave it there If the danger is immediate do a quick clean up Then talk to the worker who is responsible or to a supervisor Use these housekeeping steps 1 Make sure there are no objects in the way where people have to walk such as aisles and doorways 2 Pile materials in an organized way Don t let materials pile up in haphazard unorganized ways They can fall on people Don t leave tools lying around the site when you are not using them Avoid tripping hazards like extension cords and welding cables Clean up spills leaks and hazardous materials immediately Pay attention to housekeeping throughout your entire shift Housekeeping is a part of your Field Level Hazard Assessment FLHA DO AWES CSTS Study Guide 51 Study Step 4 Modules and Lessons Module 7 Lesson 2 Slips Trips and Falls Main Point Low level falls where you don t fall from very high can be dangerous Low level falls include slips trips and falls down stairways They also include falls when workers
19. get off equipment Low level falls cause many injuries to workers Use these steps to prevent slips trips and falls 1 2 3 Oo 7 8 9 Clean up debris tools and objects lying around at your worksite Think carefully about what might be a hazard before doing something that might be dangerous This is called a mental hazard assessment Be careful when you use temporary walkways like pallet sidewalks or plank trails walkways made out of wooden boards Avoid jumping on or off equipment Use three points of contact two hands and one foot or one hand and two feet all the time Before you climb on the equipment make sure your hands are already on the machine before your feet leave the ground When you climb down make sure your feet are on the ground before you let go with your hands Watch out for mud that can make things slippery Make sure there is enough light where you are working If you are in a dark space task lighting a light that shines right on the area where you re working may be necessary Keep walkways and stairwells clean Put up rails to keep stairwells strong Cover all holes with a strong material also called a covering 10 Put a guardrail or a covering over wall openings holes in the wall 11 Report loose coverings or guardrails to your supervisor AWES CSTS Study Guide 52 Study Step 4 Modules and Lessons Module 7 Lesson 3 Signs and Entryways Vocabulary Ramps Something built to
20. guidelines minimum requirements for the clothing that you must wear Follow these guidelines at all times Use these guidelines to choose clothing for work 1 Don t wear clothes that are torn frayed or loose fitting The clothes can get caught in the moving parts of machines and the machine will pull you in You might get injured Don t wear jewelry rings earrings necklaces bracelets or watches Tie up your hair if it is long Wear long pants and long sleeved shirts Short sleeves are okay on some sites If you spill hazardous or flammable chemicals on your clothing stop and clean or change your clothing immediately ELE AWES CSTS Study Guide 34 Study Step 4 Modules and Lessons Module 4 Module 4 Workplace Hazards Hazard Assessment e Causes of Workplace Hazards e Inspections e Investigations e Invisible Hazards e Confined Spaces e Respiratory Hazards e Hazard Control Lesson 1 Hazard Assessment Vocabulary A near loss A small incident that could lead to a bigger incident if no one does anything about it Chemical agents A chemical solid liquid or gas that could harm your body or the environment In the line of fire When you are in the way of a hazard that may hurt you Exposure When you are near or have touched something that can harm you Main Point A hazard is anything that risks the safety of workers A hazard assessment is a method that you or your crew work team use to minimize decrease or elim
21. happen by knowing what could go wrong Name and describe hazards that are part of the kind of work you do and hazards that exist because of the way the job site or work is organized Ask yourself the following questions before each job to find hazards 1 What could go wrong in each step 2 Is there any danger or potential hazard to people equipment or the environment 3 What could change and then create a hazard 4 Could other crews workers or conditions be hazards to me AWES CSTS Study Guide 44 Study Step 4 Modules and Lessons Module 5 Lesson 4 Assess Hazards Main Point Look at each potential hazard a hazard that might happen and decide how dangerous it could be and how likely it could happen Once you have figured out understand what could go wrong you can take measures do things to control the potential hazards Ask yourself the following questions to assess hazards decide if they are a threat or not 1 What could go wrong because of the hazard Could it cause injury death slow down work damage equipment or contaminate the environment 2 How likely is it to happen 1 almost certain 2 likely 3 not very likely 4 almost impossible Lesson 5 Controlling Hazards Main Point You need to take action to control hazards if they could be serious or could happen Ask yourself the following questions to control hazards Am following the correct procedures Am following the permits writ
22. makes the ladder difficult to climb More than a 4 to 1 pitch will cause the base of the ladder to slip out as you climb 2 Make sure the top of the ladder is at least 1 meter or 3 rungs steps above the surface you are climbing onto to make it safer to get on and off the ladder 3 Make sure there is only one person on the ladder at any time Lesson 3 Scaffolding Vocabulary Tricky A task or a problem that requires a lot of care and skill because it is difficult or awkward To assemble manually To put something together using your hands and maybe a few hand tools To span the full length To cover the complete distance of something To be level When something is straight across the top To be plum When one thing fits right up against another thing with no gap or hole between them To be stable When something doesn t move because it is tied down or braced in some way Main Point There are three kinds of scaffolds simple complex and rolling 1 Simple scaffolds no more than 2 to 3 levels high are used in most construction 2 Complex scaffolds are much bigger They carry workers heavy tools and equipment 3 Rolling scaffolds can move easily They have wheels or castors or they are on a wagon Use the following guidelines to work safely with scaffolds 1 Scaffolds should only be erected set up by workers who are trained Scaffolds must always be erected in accordance with the specifications according to the dire
23. on electrical mechanical or steam equipment When you lockout energy turn off the machine and disconnect it from its power source you create a zero energy no energy state 6 Use noise control barriers or suppressors things that you put on a machine to block noise on equipment that generates excessive too much noise levels 7 Use monitoring equipment and warning devices like smoke or gas detectors to identify potential hazards that are forming 8 Properly designed work areas can also control hazards 9 Scheduled breaks and stretching can reduce hazards like fatigue or working in awkward positions AWES CSTS Study Guide 42 Study Step 4 Modules and Lessons Module 5 Module 5 Field Level Hazard Assessment FLHA What is a FLHA STOP and Think e Look and Find Hazards e Assess Hazards e Controlling Hazards e Resume Work Lesson 1 What is a FLHA Field Level Hazard Assessment Vocabulary Field Level Hazard Assessment FLHA is a method that a worker or crew uses to minimize reduce or eliminate get rid of risks to people property materials or the environment Main Point Do an FLHA in your own head before and as you work or do it formally with your supervisor and coworkers When to do a FLHA e At the beginning of a new job or shift e When new workers come on site e When work plans change e When worksite conditions change like a change in the weather e When you change work tasks or equipment e Whenever a cha
24. on the speaker icon to turn off the sound Time Tracker Rewind Play Pause This box at the Click to see any part of a lesson Use the play pause bottom of the screen again You can rewind during icon to pause the tells you how long any lesson but you cannot video and script at you have been rewind if you have started a any time working on a lesson quiz If you have started a quiz you have to go back to the very beginning of the lesson Construction Safety Training System Study Guide Strategies to help newcomers take the CSTS 09 course The MENU Icon The MENU icon is in the top left corner of the CSTS screen When you click on MENU the computer will give you a list of modules and lessons Use the menu to choose which module you want to do first You can begin with any module Most people start with Your Worksite and the Law but you dont have to Click on the module you want to study and then click on the lesson you want to do The first and the last modules do not have any quizzes They just give you information about how to take and finish the CSTS 09 course This is what the MENU list looks like The 15 Modules are in the left column The Lessons are in the right column In this example you are looking at the Introduction Module and the two lessons are Introduction and How to Use The Introduction Module is highlighted in white HELP TEXT 5 There is a check mark v in front of the Introduction
25. t do it To put others at risk To do something that may cause other people to get hurt Over the counter medicines Medicine you can get at a pharmacy without a doctor s prescription Prescriptive medicines Medicine that you can get at a pharmacy only with a doctor s prescription Main Point Being impaired unable to do your job properly and safely because of drugs or alcohol at work for any reason is never acceptable You must make responsible choices about how you use drugs or alcohol You must report coworkers who are impaired drunk or on drugs If your coworker is putting his life or the lives of others in danger because of drugs or alcohol you must report it to your supervisor Your coworkers safety is at risk if you are impaired You can t make good decisions if you are drunk or using drugs You do things more slowly Your emotions and feelings change Being impaired at work is against company policy It is also illegal Your supervisor will tell you to leave work You may lose your job AWES CSTS Study Guide 29 Study Step 4 Modules and Lessons Module 2 Lesson 8 Alcohol and Drugs Guidelines Work Rule Vocabulary Policy Rules for how to act the right way at work Endorse When people agree that something is a good idea For example when someone endorses a policy it means that they agree with it and expect people to follow the policy To tamper with To wreck something so that it doesn t work prop
26. the equipment To double check means to check the equipment yourself before you use it even though someone else might have just checked it You must only use equipment that you are competent trained to use You must follow all the safety practices and operating procedures rules about how to use the equipment You should read the operator s manual or ask your supervisor if you have any questions AWES CSTS Study Guide 68 Study Step 4 Modules and Lessons Module 12 Lesson 2 Operating Procedures Vocabulary Do a full circle check Walk all the way around the vehicle to check the important parts Inflated To be full of air Obstacles Something that blocks your way and stops progress A signaler and flag person A person who controls traffic with flags or signs To be fully extended Something that is pulled out to its full reach For example when you hold out your hand for a handshake your arm is fully extended to the other person To stay alert To stay awake and constantly notice what is happening around you Audible backup alarm A loud beeping alarm on equipment to let people know you are backing up Main Point Use these operating procedures 1 Before you start a vehicle make sure you have read the operator s owner s manual and the manufacturer s specifications 2 Conduct do a full circle check Walk all the way around the vehicle and check the critical important parts For example make sure the ti
27. the surface of the ground Its depth is usually greater than its width A trench can be a confined space Confined Space A confined space is an enclosed area with limited entry and exit points Main Point A trench on a worksite is dangerous because it can be a confined space This means the space has limited entry and exit points The most dangerous trenches are deeper than they are wide and only have one entrance Safety procedures must be followed to the letter very strictly 1 Prevent cave ins soil at the top crumbles and falls into the trench Don t put machinery heavy equipment or materials close the edge of a trench 2 Look out for toxic poisonous leaks inside the trench 3 Watch out for tripping hazards inside the trench such as tools and other equipment 4 Be aware of trenches on the worksite Don t stand too close to trenches Don t fall in AWES CSTS Study Guide 75 Study Step 4 Modules and Lessons Module 15 Lesson 2 Dial Before You Dig Vocabulary Dial Before You Dig The process of calling dialing the appropriate utility companies for the internet phone electricity and gas lines under the ground on your job site The utility companies will come to the worksite and mark the ground to show where the utility lines are located After this it is safe to dig in the ground Hydro vac service A truck that uses pressurized water in a hose to wash away dirt to expose electrical cables or gas lines
28. to correctly classify store and dispose of hazardous waste This program will also describe the training and certificates workers need in order to handle hazardous waste Lesson 4 Safeguards Main Point You have a responsibility to protect yourself your coworkers the public and the environment from hazardous materials Follow these safeguards rules that prevent accidents 1 Protect yourself and your coworkers from exposure to touching or breathing in harmful materials Make sure your coworkers know when you are using hazardous materials nearby so that they can protect themselves as well 2 Use the information in the MSDS material safety data sheet to dispose of hazardous waste safely without harming the environment 3 Use the proper PPE personal protective equipment for the job 4 Protect the safety of the public by following the laws and being careful when you handle hazardous materials 5 Ifa spill happens report the spill immediately to your supervisor 6 Know and follow the laws that regulate laws that describe the transportation and storage of hazardous materials AWES CSTS Study Guide 57 Study Step 4 Modules and Lessons Module 9 Module 9 Fall Protection Introduction to Fall Protection e Methods of Fall Protection e System Selection Arrest Forces Anchorage and Connectors e Full Body Harness and Equipment Inspection e Conclusion Lesson 1 Introduction to Fall Protection Vocabulary Jurisdictio
29. C maintenance and inspections tte cs aon ot oul sod Cot ee maa a and load security DS Lef ilies DE 0233 0415 pa D gt FC Question and answer choices Explanations The NSC is Canada s The key words are national all across Canada and national standard for standard the safety level that everyone should use X Incorrect A transporting dangerous This answer sounds correct because of the words equipment transporting and dangerous These words are important in safety But the text did not say anything about them v Correct B safety in the motor This is the best answer because the other three choices carrier industry are incorrect If you eliminate the other 3 A C and D you only have this choice left It must be correct checking the accident X Incorrect C history of vehicles This sounds true but it is only half true The words trip through trip inspection inspection records are in the text but the first part about reports accident history is not in the text X Incorrect D safety ratings and This is half true Answer B is more true because ratings load security and loads are a sub section of B which is the better answer Construction Safety Training System Study Guide Strategies to help newcomers take the CSTS 09 course True or false These tips will help you answer true or false questions 1 Make sure every part of the sentence is true
30. Construction Safety Training System Study Guide Strategies to helo newcomers take the CSTS 09 course Government of Alberta SSACSA Alberta Construction Safety Ass Construction Safety Training System Study Guide Strategies to help newcomers take the CSTS 09 course Contents Introduction DW 8 DW cal Questions about the COTS OO nnn Where can take the CSTS 09 How long does the CSTS 09 take nnn How is the CSTS 09 organized css NM NNN How should I use this study guide i ossnnnsnsnnn Study sten STUDY sten 2 Study step 3 Study step d Study step 5 BWW WW w Materials D Study step 1 Read the list of modules and lessons in the CSTS 09 B Study step 2 Know how to use the computer program Study step 3 Quiz taking strategies 9 Multiple choice H True OF false II Choosing the correct image ES Interactive activities i ae n _ 12 Study step 4 Modules and lessons 3 Construction Safety Training System Study Guide Strategies to help newcomers take the CSTS 09 course Introduction The CSTS 09 Construction Safety Training System is an online learning course for construction workers It is for new workers to the industry or workers who have not had formal safety training The CSTS 09 has basic health and safety training information Many employers within the construction industry expect you to take the CSTS 09 training to show that you understand safety issues and that you know how to work safely
31. Guide 30 Study Step 4 Modules and Lessons Module 3 Module 3 Personal Protective Equipment PPE PPE Defined e Basic PPE e Use and Care of PPE Specialized PPE e Clothing Lesson 1 PPE Defined Vocabulary Face shield A piece of equipment you put over your face to protect it Fire retardant clothing Fire retardant means that something probably won t catch fire but there is no guarantee Fireproof means that something is guaranteed not to catch fire Main Point PPE helps keep you safe at the worksite Think of it as your professional work uniform You don t have to wear all kinds of PPE at the same time You will need different types of PPE for different worksites depending on what kinds of hazards exist there But you must wear your basic PPE at all times On each job site you will face a variety of situations and potential hazards There is less chance of getting hurt when you wear PPE This is very important when your PPE is the only way to eliminate or control hazards AWES CSTS Study Guide 31 Study Step 4 Modules and Lessons Module 3 Lesson 2 Basic PPE Personal Protective Equipment Vocabulary Force of impact How strongly you hit something Or how strongly one thing hits another Splinters Very thin pieces of wood or metal Another word for splinter is sliver Iron filings A very small piece of metal iron A filing can be so small that it s very hard to see Welding flash The sparks and lights t
32. Remember once you have taken this training you will be able to add it to your resume when you apply for future jobs This CSTS 09 Study Guide will help you prepare for the online CSTS 09 test If English is not your first language this Study Guide is for you It will help you learn e how to use the CSTS 09 computer program e how to answer the questions in the quizzes tests e important safety vocabulary e the main ideas in the 15 modules and 81 lessons This Study Guide is your first step to taking the CSTS 09 online test Once you go through this Study Guide the material in the online CSTS 09 course will be much easier for you to understand It will help you to remember safety words and ideas at work More importantly everything you learn about safety in English will help you to do your job safely Construction Safety Training System Study Guide Strategies to help newcomers take the CSTS 09 course Questions about the CSTS 09 Where can take the CSTS 09 e You can go to any of the Alberta Construction Safety Association ACSA campuses in Edmonton Calgary or Fort McMurray The ACSA offices have computer stations set up for you to take the CSTS course For more information go to www acsa safety org e You can take the course online at work or at home by registering with ACSA e You can go through a college or other safety training centre that partners with ACSA How long does the CSTS 09 take Most people usually t
33. The hydro vac washes away the dirt from the cables or gas lines and then sucks up the dirty water using a vacuum hose Main Point Always dial before you dig Phone the utility companies for electricity or gas They will come and mark draw on the ground where the lines for electricity and gas are under the ground You run a high risk of injury if you dig without knowing what is beneath you You could hit a cable with high voltage electricity You could cause an explosion if you hit a gas line A supervisor will usually make the phone call to the utility companies It often takes a few days to get the lines marked on the ground Someone will visit the site determine find out where the lines are and then mark the lines with colour on the ground They will put coloured flags in the ground as well Once the lines are marked don t dig with power equipment too close to the lines You might accidentally hit one of the lines In fact you may need to do the final digging by hand to expose the lines make them visible A hydro vac service might need to do the final excavation digging Line location sheets short paper reports give details about the lines and show where the lines are located on the site The colours of the lines on the sheet will match the colours of the lines on the ground and the flags in the ground The sheets and the flags will have an expiry date usually two weeks AWES CSTS Study Guide 76 Study Step 4 Module
34. ake 6 to 8 hours to finish There is no time limit which means you can go at your own pace You can take as much time as you need to learn during the test by listening to the videos reading the text and taking the quizzes How is the CSTS 09 organized The online course is organized into 15 modules 81 lessons and 97 quizzes e Each module has between 4 and 8 lessons You need to complete each lesson Each lesson takes about 5 minutes to finish e Each lesson has a short quiz between 2 and 5 questions at the end It tests you on the safety information of that lesson e There is also a quiz at the end of each module It tests you again on all the lessons in that module Construction Safety Training System Study Guide Strategies to help newcomers take the CSTS 09 course How should use this study guide Study step 1 First read the List of Modules and Lessons in the CSTS 09 in the Materials below You need to have a general idea of the safety topics you will study Study step 2 Then look through the section called How to Use the Computer Program There is a picture of what the program looks like on a computer screen with instructions on how to move around Reading this section will give you confidence using the computer program and you will be able to focus on the information Study step 3 Next read the section called Quiz Taking Strategies to learn how to answer these different types of questions e Multiple choice
35. an use the scaffold with caution carefully and follow the instructions e Green tags mean the scaffold is safe to use 5 Once you are on the platform make sure your working load doesn t exceed go over one quarter of the maximum load biggest load that the scaffold was designed for AWES CSTS Study Guide 67 Study Step 4 Modules and Lessons Module 12 Module 12 Mobile Equipment Responsibilities e Operating Procedures e Hazards to Be Aware of e Visibility and Traffic Control e Rigging and Hoisting Lesson 1 Responsibilities Vocabulary Careless When you don t give enough attention or thought to doing something and it could hurt someone Double check Check something once and then check it again Operator s manual A booklet explaining how to install or use something Maintenance Keeping something in good condition Main Point You your employer and your coworkers have responsibilities for mobile equipment on worksites Everyone must be aware when equipment is being used and look out for other coworkers so that no one gets hurt The employer or supplier for rental equipment is responsible for making sure the equipment is in good working condition not damaged or broken The equipment must also be adequate the correct equipment for the task Make sure the machine is getting regular preventative maintenance it is cleaned and fixed regularly to be safe and work properly You must double check
36. ant to close Burning eyes Your eyes feel hot and keep filling with tears Eyes going out of focus Your eyes keep changing between seeing and then not seeing clearly Blurred vision Objects and people are not clear when you look at them Slow or slurred speech You can t speak at your normal speed and your words aren t clear Drowsiness You feel like sleeping Dizziness Your head feels light and you feel like you might fall over Inability to pay attention or focus You can t listen to people when they talk to you and you can t concentrate on tasks Constant yawning and head nodding You yawn all the time Your head falls forwards or backwards while you try to stay awake Reduced motivation You don t feel like working Distractibility You easily move away from your work to other people noises or activities Irritability You get angry more quickly than usual Mood Changes You move quickly between feelings for example from happiness to sadness Memory Loss You forget things you normally remember Loss of Balance You can t stand up straight and feel like you might fall over AWES CSTS Study Guide 25 Study Step 4 Modules and Lessons Module 2 Main Point If you are very tired when you go to work plan to keep yourself safe or to manage your fatigue Fatigue means that you feel very tired and your muscles may also ache Tired workers are less attentive don t look around them to know what is happening
37. ator A heater that water flows through Compressed gas Gas that is under high pressure inside a container of some kind Electrical arcs Electricity that shoots in a curve from a power source to some other object Main Point Compressed gas cylinders are used on the job every day It is easy to forget that these cylinders can act as bombs if they are used the wrong way Follow these guidelines when you use compressed gas cylinders 1 Read the label before you hook up a compressed gas cylinder Most tanks cylinders are colour coded but don t trust that Instead always read the label first Check for leaks in the cylinder each time you use it Never stand in front of the valve or gauges when you are opening a cylinder Never use a cylinder without a regulator to control the flow of compressed gas Store compressed gas cylinders away from all heat sources Store oxygen cylinders at least 6 large steps away 6 strides apart from fuel cylinders oil and grease Always transport move and store cylinders in an upright position with the cap on Make sure the cylinder is secured tied down with the cap on so that it can t move 8 Protect cylinders from damage If you find a damaged cylinder do not try to fix it Instead tag it out put a tag on it Then trained and qualified people must fix it Cre aly N AWES CSTS Study Guide 54 Study Step 4 Modules and Lessons Module 8 Module 8 Environmental Factors Dealing w
38. azardous substance 5 You may have a spill kit at your worksite Make sure you know where your employer keeps the spill kit You should know how to use it 6 Ask your supervisor if you have any questions about how to clean up a spill If you are not sure what to do leave the cleanup for workers that are trained and qualified to do it properly AWES CSTS Study Guide 55 Study Step 4 Modules and Lessons Module 8 Lesson 2 Laws and Regulations Vocabulary Evacuate Move someone from a dangerous place to a safe place Pesticides Something used to kill insects Solvents A substance that can dissolve another substance Puncture A small hole in something that lets air escape like a tire Manifests Documents that describe what you are transporting in your vehicle Main Point Transporting moving hazardous materials by vehicle like a truck is a big responsibility A spill or accident could endanger harm people and the environment Laws govern control the transport moving of hazardous materials You must be trained in Transportation of Dangerous Goods TDG and have a certificate before you can transport large amounts of hazardous materials However at times you may need to transport small amounts of hazardous materials for short distances In this case you need to be aware of these rules 1 Some cities only allow workers to transport hazardous materials along specific routes roads 2 Sometimes the vehicle w
39. can burn you or pressurized air or liquid which can hurt you AWES CSTS Study Guide 39 Study Step 4 Modules and Lessons Module 4 Lesson 6 Confined Spaces Vocabulary Confined Space Any area with a restricted entry or exit point A space not really meant for people to be in It may also be hard to get into and out of safely or you may risk being stuck in the space Buddy system Where two people help each other to do something difficult or dangerous A permit A written license that says you can do something Expire To be over or done For example permits expire and must be renewed Self contained breathing apparatus A tank of air that you wear to help you breathe in places where the air is contaminated has harmful chemicals gases or fumes in it A lifeline A series of ropes and harnesses that will keep you from falling on a construction site Main Point If you haven t been trained to enter confined spaces stay out of them Even if someone gets hurt don t go into a confined space You must wait for a qualified person to test the air quality before you go into a confined space You must be trained to enter a confined space Use the confined space entry permit this is a sign by the opening into the confined space to understand the guidelines for entering that space AWES CSTS Study Guide 40 Study Step 4 Modules and Lessons Module 4 Lesson 7 Respiratory Hazards Vocabulary Airborne contaminants and
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41. ctions provided by the manufacturer or supplier Workers must use the proper pins bolts braces platforms and scaffold grade planks boards 2 Never set up scaffolding near power lines Lesson 4 Working from Scaffolds AWES CSTS Study Guide 66 Study Step 4 Modules and Lessons Module 11 Vocabulary To keep an eye on To check something every few minutes Working Load The working load is the total amount of weight that a worker can put on a scaffold The working load is the combined weight of the workers tools equipment and materials Main Point There should always be a safe way to climb up to the platform of the scaffold Use these guidelines for working from scaffolds 1 Never use the supports and cross braces to climb up to the platform of the scaffold Use a portable secured ladder a ladder that has been tied won on a low level scaffold Use a built in ladder on the higher level scaffolds 2 Never lean a ladder on an unsecured scaffold a scaffold that hasn t been tied down 3 You must use the ongoing FLHA field level hazard assessment to check the scaffold regularly This is especially important if the weather conditions change 4 Pay attention to the scaffold tags This is a label that will tell you the current level of safety of a scaffold The tags are put on the scaffold at eye level or where you would normally climb on the scaffold e Red tags mean stop don t use the scaffold e Yellow tags me
42. de of Physical and health hazards Safety precautions rules to keep you safe while using the product Spill and clean up procedures Required hazard control measures rules you must follow while using the product PPE Personal Protective Equipment you must wear while working with the product Procedures for emergency first aid DUO OR NS AWES CSTS Study Guide 48 Class A Compressed Gas The gas is stored at high pressure If it is heated or damaged it can explode The gas is also flammable can catch fire Study Step 4 Modules and Lessons Module 6 Lesson 5 Hazard Symbols Vocabulary Flammable Inflammable Combustible All three of these words mean the same thing to be easily set on fire Symptoms A symptom is a sign that something is wrong For example a headache might be a symptom of a more serious condition Reactions A response to something Difficulty breathing might be a reaction to chemicals in the air Main Point You can read symbols more quickly than words Hazard symbols help to save time on the job and in an emergency On some worksites like refineries WHMIS hazard symbols are not used They use colours or codes to identify hazardous pipes and vessels containers Your employer must train you to understand these colours and codes You also need to know the following 8 hazard symbols Symbols and Meaning Class B Class C Class D 1 Class D 2 Class D 3 Class E Class F Combustible O
43. e hazard is the safest choice If possible change the way work is done to prevent at height work working above the ground For example reduce the time you have to work above the ground 2 Use guardrails to keep workers safe Guardrails are a structure or barrier that will keep people from getting close to an edge where they might fall 3 Personal Travel Restraints that will stop a worker from reaching a fall hazard a place where he might fall Fall Arrest Systems will stop a fall that is happening 4 Administrative Control Measures are safe job procedures that reduce the risk of falling These measures describe specific behaviors and steps to reduce the risk of falling These measures are not the best way to prevent falling The best way to prevent falling is to follow methods 1 through 3 Lesson 3 System Selection Vocabulary On a random basis Not consistent or the same every time Personal Travel Restraints Equipment a worker wears to keep him from falling Fall Arrest Systems Equipment meant to stop a worker who is already falling Main Point The first control for fall protection is to eliminate get rid of the hazard if you can Think about all the factors before you choose a fall protection system and then choose the safest solution Use these steps to choose a fall protection system 1 First try to eliminate the fall hazard 2 If you can t eliminate the fall hazard wear personal travel restraints 3 If thes
44. e new words and ideas Study them on the way to work during coffee breaks or lunchtime e Work in a group with other newcomers Learn about safety together e Use a dictionary to find the meanings of words you don t understand Construction Safety Training System Study Guide Strategies to help newcomers take the CSTS 09 course WEIGUEIS Study step 1 Read the list of modules and lessons in the CSTS 09 The CSTS has 15 large sections called modules Each module is divided into lessons Each lesson takes about 5 minutes to finish Modules Lessons e Legislation Awareness e Employer Responsibilities e Employee Responsibilities e Training and Competency e Reporting Requirements e Communication 1 Your Worksite and the Law e Fitness for Work e Working Outdoors e Fatigue Management Personal Physical Care e Stretching and Micro breaks and Conduct e Back Care e Personal Conduct e Drugs and Alcohol e Alcohol and Drugs Guidelines Work Rule e PPE Defined e Basic PPE e Use and Care of PPE e Specialized PPE e Clothing e Hazard Assessment e Causes of Workplace Hazards e Inspections e Investigations e Invisible Hazards e Confined Spaces e Respiratory Hazards e Hazard Control e What is a FLHA e STOP and Think Field Level Hazard Assessment e Look and Find Hazards FLHA e Assess Hazards e Controlling Hazards e Resume Work Personal Protective Equipment PPE 4 Workplace Hazards C
45. e two things won t work then use a fall arrest system AWES CSTS Study Guide 59 Study Step 4 Modules and Lessons Module 9 Lesson 4 Arrest Forces Anchorage and Connectors Main Point If you fall the force of energy used to stop your fall arresting forces and your own body weight could pull your connecting device like snap hooks or carabiners out of the anchor point the place where the lifeline is connected The arrest force of a fall the energy used to stop a fall depends on 1 The worker s weight A heavier worker will cause greater arresting force There will be more stress on your connecting devices and the anchor point 2 The distance of free fall The farther you fall the faster you fall This means that your stop will be more severe when your equipment stops you It may hurt you 3 A longer deceleration distance a slower fall will reduce the power of the arresting forces This means that when you stop it might not be as severe The arrest forces the force of energy used to stop a fall must not hurt your body To do this you must try to keep the fall distance short by using connecting equipment like snap hooks or carabiners which absorbs the energy force You must obey the manufacturer s rules for how to use fall protection equipment However the equipment can be secured or set up by you or another person It will depend on your workplace s fall protection plan Lesson 5 Full Body Harness and Equ
46. ects do it slowly and take regular breaks Always ask for help to move a heavy object don t try to act strong in front of coworkers Before lifting assess check the weight of the object by lifting one corner If you think you can move the object safely by yourself use the following technique e Keep your feet shoulder width apart e Bend at your knees not your waist to reduce the stress on your back muscles e Lift with your legs e Keep your lower back straight and your stomach muscles tight while bending over e Keep the weight you are lifting close to your body Don t hold it far in front of you e If you have to turn a corner make the turn with your feet not your body e If there are obstacles in your path move them before you start moving e Wear boots that won slip Nh PO Ore AWES CSTS Study Guide 27 Study Step 4 Modules and Lessons Module 2 Lesson 6 Personal Conduct Vocabulary To offend To say or do something that makes someone else angry Threatened To say or do something that makes someone else feel unsafe physically or emotionally When you threaten someone it s called intimidating them Assault To hit or hurt someone Bullying When you say mean things or hit people to make them feel that they are in a lower position Bullying is one form of harassment Fatalities Deaths Harassment Behavior that offends or humiliates makes a person feel that they are in a lower position another pers
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49. erly Side effects A pill for a cold may make your nose stop running but one of its side effects may also be that you are too sleepy to be able to drive a car Near miss An incident that almost happens To have reasonable grounds To notice enough from someone s behavior that you suspect they are impaired Main Point The Canadian Model for Providing a Safe Workplace is a policy It sets some basic rules to make sure that drugs and alcohol don t put anyone s safety at risk in the workplace You can use drugs from your doctor or from the pharmacy at work However you must tell your supervisor if the drugs could cause a safety problem for example if the drugs make you tired Your employer can make you take a drug test if e you have a safety incident e you have a near miss an incident almost happens e or your employer thinks that you can t work safely because of alcohol or drugs The purpose of the test is not to violate your privacy to find out what you do in your private life Instead the test will ensure you are in compliance with the alcohol and drug work rule makes sure you are not breaking the alcohol and drug work rule Failure to comply with failure to say yes to the test the alcohol and drug rule could result in disciplinary action actions that are meant to correct or punish you for your bad behavior You may not be allowed to come to a worksite You may even lose your job AWES CSTS Study
50. f it comes with the equipment 2 Inspecting tools and equipment is part of your ongoing FLHA field level hazard assessment 3 Don t use a tool that you haven t been trained to use adequately properly If you have any questions about the condition of a tool or piece of equipment don t use it Go to your supervisor and ask what to do 4 When you leave a piece of equipment you must inspect it again when you return This is part of your FLHA 5 Tag out put a tag or label on or lock out shut down and disconnect from the power source any tool or piece of equipment that you think might not be in good working condition Don t try to fix anything you are not qualified to fix Instead tell your supervisor 6 Lock out shut down and disconnect from the power source any machinery that might not be in good working condition If a piece of machinery is locked out don t try to operate it 7 If you need to lock out a machine you must make a written entry in the lockout log book Write all the necessary information about the lock out in the log book 8 Only two people can remove a lock or tag the person who put it on or a person with special authorization AWES CSTS Study Guide 72 Study Step 4 Modules and Lessons Module 15 Lesson 2 Electrical Tools Vocabulary Faulty tools or cords Tools that are not working properly or are broken Main Point Many electrical hazards are because of improper grounding or faulty too
51. hat shoot in the air while someone is welding Main Point Basic PPE gives protection to your head feet eyes hearing and hands PPE protects your body parts that could easily get injured Use these guidelines for PPE Always wear an approved hardhat Always wear a high top leather boot with a steel toe and a puncture resistant sole Use the correct safety goggles dust goggles chemical goggles or face shields Choose the correct ear protection depending on what work hazards there are at your worksite choose disposable foam plugs ones that you throw away after work re usable plugs ear plugs you can reuse every day or earmuffs 5 Wear the proper hand protection for the job Saw Lesson 3 Use and Care of PPE Personal Protective Equipment Main Point Take care of your PPE so it can take care of you Follow the instructions from the manufacturer on how to care for and use your PPE Store keep you PPE in a well ventilated area where there is lots of air movement Inspect check your PPE every day Make sure it is not damaged broken or worn used too many times Replace it immediately AWES CSTS Study Guide 32 Study Step 4 Modules and Lessons Module 3 Lesson 4 Specialized PPE Personal Protective Equipment Vocabulary Visibility When you can see something clearly Or when someone is able to see you clearly Fluorescent vests A vest that has a bright colour that glows Often they are bright yellow or orange
52. ill need an escort a person who leads you from the fire department or a safety official through the city Make sure you know the laws of the place you are driving in 3 Even if the amount of hazardous materials is very small like diesel fuel in the back of a pickup truck you may need special training You may need to carry special documentation paperwork or forms Find out what the laws are and obey them 4 Make sure any substances you transport are properly secured tied down Also make sure anything else in the truck like work tools are tied down or put in closed boxes or containers AWES CSTS Study Guide 56 Study Step 4 Modules and Lessons Module 8 Lesson 3 Classification Storage and Disposal Vocabulary To seep into When a liquid slowly soaks into the ground or a water supply Classify To be able to identify name and describe something Main Point You must properly classify store and dispose of throw away hazardous waste garbage at worksites Hazardous waste handling is a specialized job You need special training to do it As a worker you shouldn t have to handle most hazardous waste However if you do need to handle to touch or use some hazardous materials make sure you know how to handle and dispose of it properly For example take electronics like televisions to an eco center If your company handles hazardous waste it will have a Hazardous Waste Management Program This program will describe how
53. in Point The law says that you must help your employer keep the workplace safe You are responsible for your own safety You must also make sure that your actions don t hurt other people Your responsibilities as an employee are 1 To work safely 2 To say no to unsafe work 3 To tell supervisors about safety hazards 4 To tell your employer if you have had previous injuries or health problems AWES CSTS Study Guide 19 Study Step 4 Modules and Lessons Module 1 Lesson 4 Training and Competency Vocabulary Obligations Things you must do For example your obligation is to let your coworkers know if you are using dangerous chemicals near them Good judgment To know enough about a situation to make a good decision For example you use good judgment if you see a tool lying on the floor that someone could trip on and you put the tool away Qualified To have the right training and experience to do a job well Assigned To be given something to do If you are assigned a task you must do it Main Point The law says that you must do everything you can to make sure no one gets hurt at work Your employer must make sure that you know how to do your job safely and correctly You must be able to see danger hazards before they happen If you can t do your job safely and correctly then you need to work closely with a coworker who is trained qualified in doing the job safely and correctly AWES CSTS Study Guide 20
54. in Point You should only use a powder actuated tool if you are trained by a certified qualified instructor Use these steps to work safely with powder actuated tools 1 When working near powder actuated tools make sure you wear the proper ear and eye PPE personal protective equipment 2 When working near powder actuated tools make sure you are aware of the potential hazards like ricocheting nails nails that hit objects and bounce around through the air 3 If you find a live unused cartridge small container that holds the powder from a powder actuated tool pick it up and take it to your supervisor Never play with these cartridges They can go off explode and cause serious injury AWES CSTS Study Guide 74 Study Step 4 Modules and Lessons Module 15 Module 14 Excavating and Trenching Potential Causes of Injury e Dial Before You Dig e Soil Types and Ground Conditions e Shoring Cutbacks and Spoil Piles Lesson 1 Potential Causes of Injury Vocabulary Cave ins When walls collapse especially underground or in mining Toxic gas leaks A dangerous leak that can cause death Fatalities Deaths Suffocation To die because you can t breathe To follow safety procedures to the letter This means to follow all safety procedures exactly as they are written To put proper precautions in place To think about hazards and how to eliminate or reduce them before you start work Trench A narrow excavation hole below
55. inate get rid of potential hazards A potential hazard is something that could hurt you or damage equipment Know the following four types of hazards 1 Chemical hazards happen when chemicals are released into the atmosphere get into the air around workers Chemical hazards include vapours mists and gases dust and particles small pieces of something 2 Physical hazards can do physical harm to workers For example loud noises can damage your hearing 3 Ergonomic hazards occur when you work with your body in an uncomfortable position Ergonomic hazards also happen if you lift heavy objects if tools are designed badly or if you are in the way when an incident happens 4 Biological hazards happen when you breathe in harmful things from the air and they make you sick For example you might get sick if you breathe in mold a living thing that grows on a damp wall Other biological hazards are bacteria sometimes called germs and viruses colds and the flu are caused by viruses Doing a hazard assessment with your coworkers will help minimize decrease or eliminate get rid of chemical physical ergonomic and biological hazards at your worksite AWES CSTS Study Guide 35 Study Step 4 Modules and Lessons Module 4 Lesson 2 Causes of Workplace Hazards Vocabulary Toxic Something that is toxic is poison Confined spaces A space that is hard to get into and out of safely You may risk being stuck in the space Excavat
56. ion carefully Notice the key word s Compare the pictures Notice the differences between the pictures Think about what you have just learned in the listening and reading text Check the key word s again in the question Choose click on the picture that best answers the key word s The question may ask you to organize the pictures into a sequence Carefully choose click on which picture comes first second etc Interactive activities Some questions are more interactive They will ask you to choose a part s of a picture as your answer This is how you choose the correct part s of a picture for a question Read the question carefully Notice the key word s Study the parts of the picture carefully Think about what you have just learned in the listening and reading text Check the key word s again in the question Choose click on the parts of the picture that best answers the key word s Study Step 4 Modules and Lessons Table of Contents Contents Module 1 Your Worksite and the Law csceseeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeees 17 Lesson 1 Legislation AWareneSs cccccccceeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeneeeaeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeens 17 Lesson 2 Employer Responsibilities ccesseeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeesneeeeeseees 18 Lesson 3 Employee Responsibilities ccsseeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeneeeeeeeeees 19 Lesson 4 Training and COMPeteNCY cccccceeeeeeeeeeeeeee
57. ions airborne hazards falling equipment or workers ladders scaffolds slips trips falls back injuries and electrical hazards OO Lesson 3 Inspections AWES CSTS Study Guide 36 Study Step 4 Modules and Lessons Module 4 Vocabulary Protocol A set of rules or a plan that you must follow Compliance To follow the rules To monitor To watch something or someone carefully over a long time To pose a risk Something that may cause an incident or someone to be hurt Inspections A walk around a worksite to observe look for hazards and to determine the levels of compliance how well everyone is following the safe work practices procedures and company rules Main Point Inspections keep workplaces safe and healthy You are responsible to participate in inspections On a worksite hazards and conditions like weather change all the time A worksite that was safe yesterday may have new hazards today At work you must always check for anything that is a risk to people or property This is called an ongoing informal check You supervisor will walk around your job site every day checking for risks too This is called an informal inspection Your supervisor will also plan formal inspections You and your coworkers will be told when formal inspections are planned so that you can plan for them Government inspectors may visit a site to see that legislation legal rules is being followed AWES CSTS Study Guide 37 Study
58. ions Large holes in the ground at construction sites Airborne hazards Things in the air around you that might hurt you like dust particles or chemicals A Job Hazard Analysis JHA A four step Field Level Risk Assessment 1 look around and find hazards 2 assess hazards decide if they will hurt you and your coworkers or not 3 control hazards get rid of the hazard or fix the problem 4 resume work Main Point There is a good reason for each safety rule Experience proved that these safety rules are necessary to keep people safe Four things cause workplace hazards 1 People who do not behave safely 2 Equipment and tools which break or are not used properly 3 Materials which are dangerous like toxic chemicals 4 Worksites which are dangerous Use these guidelines to prevent hazards 1 Don tignore safety rules because you get too used to doing familiar work 2 Be aware of language barriers and communication difficulties that could result in misunderstandings and potential incidents 3 Keep equipment properly maintained and serviced Make sure equipment works perfectly before you use it Keep your tools clean and fix or replace them if they get broken Use tools properly according to the manufacturer s instructions If you use hazardous materials follow the instructions provided by the MSDS Material Safety Data Sheets 7 Atthe worksite be aware of common hazards such as confined spaces excavat
59. ipment Inspection Vocabulary Corrosion Rust is an example of what happens when metal corrodes Burrs Rough or ragged edges on the surface of metal Deformation A change in the shape of something Deficiencies Something is incomplete or not adequate Abrasions When something has been rubbed so often that it looks frayed or torn Tell tale signs It is easy to see something is not right That is a tell tale sign that something is wrong AWES CSTS Study Guide 60 Study Step 4 Modules and Lessons Module 9 Main Point A full body harness supports your body if you fall You must inspect your fall protection equipment including the full body harness each time before you use it Check the hardware and software for any deficiencies broken cracked ripped or nearly broken parts Check each piece of hardware any part made of metal to see if it looks different than when it was new Make sure all the moving parts components function work properly Check each piece of software The software is any synthetic part not made of metal that is manmade or artificial Look for any tell tale easy to see signs of damage Lesson 6 Conclusion Main Point Fall protection can take a long time to learn Thinking about how to prevent falls every day will help prevent you from falling AWES CSTS Study Guide 61 Study Step 4 Modules and Lessons Module 10 Module 10 Emergency Response Emergency Preparedness e First Aide F
60. ire Safety Fire Extinguishers e Fighting Fire Lesson 1 Emergency Preparedness Vocabulary Designate Choose someone or something for a job Muster points meeting places Main Point Any site industrial commercial residential and even your own home should have an emergency action plan before anyone starts to work When an emergency happens there is no time to call a meeting or designate assign or give responsibilities Every worksite needs an emergency action plan even though you do everything possible to prevent emergencies These are worksite guidelines to prepare for emergencies called emergency preparedness 1 Worksites need emergency evacuation procedures so that workers can get out of a building or site quickly 2 Sites must have meeting points The meeting points or muster points must be clearly marked so that workers and emergency vehicles know where to go Sometimes a landmark like a gas station is chosen as the meeting muster point 3 Workers must know where to go on site to make an emergency call This might be by cell phone by Mike style phone a special extra strong cell phone often used on construction sites or by using the designated emergency telephone Everyone should know who to call for an ambulance or the fire department 4 Workers must know where the fire extinguishers are on a site Fire extinguishers need to be checked and recharged on a regular basis AWES CSTS Study Guide 62
61. irritants Airborne contaminants are poisonous gases or fumes in the air Airborne irritants are small particles pieces of things that are in the air One airborne irritant can be asbestos particles Respirators Equipment that helps you breathe Sandblasting To spray sand using strong air pressure Sandblasting is often used to clean a surface or make it smooth An oxygen deficit atmosphere When the air around you doesn t have enough oxygen in it You may not be able to breathe very well in an oxygen deficit atmosphere Main Point Respirators keep you safe from airborne contaminants and irritants Respirators will help you breathe in a worksite that has airborne irritants or contaminants Make sure you have the correct approved type of respirator for the specific airborne irritants or contaminants in your workplace Airborne irritants are things in the air which might hurt you like dust fibres or non toxic gases Airborne contaminants are things in the air which will hurt you like chemicals or toxic gases Use the following respiratory equipment 1 Cartridge respirators trap particles of dust mist fumes gases and vapours They clean the air you are breathing 2 Powered air purifying respirators are used for work like sandblasting or welding They blow clean air to keep dust and fumes away from your face 3 Self contained breathing apparatus SCBA provide a regulated constant and measured supply of clean air to the worker
62. is the law in Canada WHMIS controls and mitigates reduces the risks from dangerous chemicals in the workplace WHMIS gives you information about the products you are working with in three ways e labels e hazard symbols e Material Safety Data Sheets MSDS AWES CSTS Study Guide 46 Study Step 4 Modules and Lessons Module 6 Lesson 2 WHMIS Responsibilities Vocabulary Precautions Something you do ahead of time to stop something dangerous from happening Main Point Workers employers and suppliers are responsible for controlled substances Workers must Read all WHMIS labels Understand the hazard symbols Follow the MSDS recommendations Follow safe work practices for handling controlled substances Tell supervisors if someone is not using or storing controlled products safely Make sure that others who are near you know that you are using a controlled substance Your coworkers may need to take proper precautions too Suppliers must 1 Attach labels using words and hazard symbols 2 Supply material safety data sheets MSDS The MSDS must give detailed information on how to handle the product safely Employers must 1 Know all controlled products used in their workplaces and keep a list of them 2 Make sure that workplace labels and MSDS are available to workers at all times 3 Give training to their workers about WHMIS controlled substances safe work practices and the proper use of personal protective equipment PPE
63. ith Releases e Laws and Regulations e Classification Storage and Disposal e Safeguards Lesson 1 Dealing with Releases Vocabulary Environmental spill When harmful substances spill onto the ground or get into the water or sewer system Releases When chemicals are spilled on the ground or get into the water or sewer system Spill kit A container with everything you need to clean up dispose of throw away chemicals Main Point Part of your responsibility is to reduce your impact on the environment try not to harm the environment Laws and regulations describe how to dispose of throw away substances and how to handle environmental spills Some materials and chemicals must not go in the garbage or down the drain All chemical spills are serious You should act immediately to clean up the chemicals Some chemical substances can harm the environment even if the spill is just a little bit Use these guidelines for dealing with releases 1 You must tell your supervisor about a spill immediately It doesn t matter how the spill happened or who did it 2 Read the MSDS material safety data sheets to know how to dispose of throw away a substance correctly 3 The MSDS will tell you what PPE Personal Protective Equipment to use and what cleanup procedures are needed 4 The MSDS will tell you how to dispose of the substance but not where to throw it away You will need to ask your supervisor about where to throw away the h
64. join space between two different levels Traction Grip An egress An exit from someplace To grow accustomed To get used to doing something so that you don t really notice what you re doing Main Point Workers must always have a safe way to enter and exit a worksite They also need to know what the site hazards are Here are some ways to make sure you can exit and enter a worksite safely 1 Make sure ladders are secured or tied down 2 Have strong wide ramps with good traction good grip Good traction means that workers won t slip on the ramp 3 Keep entry areas free from obstructions objects in the way and clear of debris garbage or small pieces of things 4 Make sure there is more than one way to enter or exit a worksite There should be an alternate access or egress exit in case of emergencies 5 Put up barricades and warning signs to warn workers or the public of a hazard Look for wooden A frames warning tape a snow fence or safety cones 6 Keep signs up to date and tied down so that they don t blow over in the wind AWES CSTS Study Guide 53 Study Step 4 Modules and Lessons Module 7 Lesson 4 Compressed Gases Vocabulary Cylinder Another name for a tube a drum or a barrel Tank A large storage container usually for liquid or gas Valves Something used to control how fast or slow a liquid flows Gauges Instruments used to measure and show the amount or contents of something Radi
65. ls and cords tools or cords that don t work well A worker needs to recognize these hazards and control them Use these steps to work safely with electric tools 1 In double insulated tools the outer case outside of the tools is electrically insulated protected from the internal mechanism the inner machine A double insulated tool has two prongs The double insulated case protects a worker form getting a shock if a short circuit a defect in circuit or wiring occurs If the double insulated tool has been damaged such as a frayed cord you could get a shock Check your tools every day 2 Grounded tools have three prongs One of the prongs the round one connects the case of the tool to the ground through a third wire inside the cord If there is a short circuit electricity will travel down the cord to the ground not through your body 3 Check cords for fraying unraveling or exposed visible wires Check plugs for missing prongs Don t use a plug if it has a missing prong 4 Make sure electrical cords don t become a tripping hazard on a job site Lesson 3 Pinch Points and Guards Main Point Pinch points are places in rotating machinery where your hands feet hair or clothing can be caught and pulled into the moving parts of the machine This can cause serious injuries Keep your hands feet hair and clothing away from all pinch points AWES CSTS Study Guide 73 Study Step 4 Modules and Lessons Module 15 Lesson
66. metimes multiple choice answers are written in a confusing way If you think you know what the right answer is you will be less confused by the wording of the answers Because you have already thought about the right answer you will quickly know if a multiple choice answer is wrong Ignore it Sometimes test writers put in false answers to confuse you Ignore those false answers Sometimes one of the answers is true but it is not the answer to the question If you know that two of the choices are correct then the answer is probably all of the above Construction Safety Training System Study Guide Strategies to help newcomers take the CSTS 09 course Read through the text taken from the CSTS 09 course on the National Safety Code for the motor carrier industry Then read through the multiple choice Question and Answer Choices below Read carefully through the Explanations to understand why each answer is correct or incorrect Use what you have learned about answering multiple choice questions TET TET National Safety Code NSC was established to encourage safe trucking promote efficiency in the motor carrier industry and to achieve consistent safety standards across the country Safety related NSC standards cover safety ratings facility audits driver and carrier profile systems trip inspection reports driver hours of service commercial vehicle EA nado sclteve ie ee across tho e G
67. n Having the power to apply laws Main Point Fall protection is a safety system Workers use it to eliminate falls make sure they don t fall or to control a fall in progress safely keep them safe if they do fall It also limits how badly they get hurt Governments and safety associations regulatory bodies decide at what height threshold workers must start using safety equipment to stop or control a fall Fall protection describes the correct fall hazard control method method for preventing a fall is depending on what height you are at There is legislation laws which says what equipment and safety systems workers must use above different threshold heights Lesson 2 Methods of Fall Protection Vocabulary Reducing exposure to falls To make sure you follow all of the fall arrest safety rules Assemble and hoist To put together and then to lift using a machine or pulleys To meet or exceed parameters To follow the rules closely or to be even more careful than the rules describes Personal Travel Restraints Equipment a worker wears to keep him from falling Fall Arrest Systems Equipment meant to stop a worker who is already falling AWES CSTS Study Guide 58 Study Step 4 Modules and Lessons Module 9 Main Point The best way to eliminate falls keep all falls from happening is by keeping workers on the ground In construction there are 4 methods of fall protection 1 Hazard elimination getting rid of th
68. n When you are so tired from working outside in the sun that your muscles are weak or you feel that you will fall asleep Heat stroke When your body temperature is too high and you feel faint or dizzy Main Point Keep cool in the summer Stay warm in the winter In the winter cold weather makes your muscles tighter which can cause you to get hurt at work Use these guidelines In the summer drink lots of water all day Protect your skin from the sun by using sunscreen Protect your eyes by wearing sunglasses Keep your eyes and skin protected from the sun even in winter In the winter dress in layers so that you won t get hurt by the cold or freezing winds Wear insulated gloves and boots OOT RO Oa In the summer you need to keep cool to avoid e heat cramps in your muscles when your muscles get very tight and they really hurt e dizziness when you feel like everything is spinning and that you might fall down e nausea when your stomach hurts and you feel like you might throw up e weakness from the heat when you feel like you can t lift things or that you need to sit down before you faint e ora very high body temperature which causes heat stroke AWES CSTS Study Guide 24 Study Step 4 Modules and Lessons Module 2 Lesson 3 Fatigue Management Vocabulary Alertness To be awake and able to do something In moderation To do something not too often or not too much Heavy eyes You are so tired your eyes w
69. n Safety Training System Study Guide Strategies to help newcomers take the CSTS 09 course This Construction Safety Training System Study Guide is a study aid for construction workers whose first language is not English It will help users learn and understand the material in the CSTS 09 online test To download the PDF versions or to order copies of the manuals please visit the AWES website www awes ca Acknowledgments Funding for the creation and piloting of this resource was generously provided by Alberta Human Services AWES would also like to acknowledge the Alberta Construction Safety Association ACSA for sharing resources expertise and feedback the Alberta Construction Association ACA for promoting the benefits of participating in the project to its membership and to the companies who helped pilot the resource and provide feedback Calgary Drop In Centre Calgary Catholic Immigration Society and Alberta Construction Safety Association Project Manager Cindy Messaros Project Team Paul Holmes Terri Peters Barb Burfoot Alberta Workforce Essential Skills Society AWES The material may be used reproduced stored or transmitted for non commercial purposes when the Alberta Workforce Essential Skills Society and the Alberta Construction Safety Association are appropriately acknowledged The material may not be used reproduced stored or transmitted for commercial purposes without written agreement from the Alberta W
70. ne 2 Make sure a fire extinguisher is at arm s length you could reach it if you stretched out your arm 3 Ground the fuel tank 4 Fill up the fuel tank 5 Replace the protective cap on the fuel tank Lesson 4 Visibility and Traffic Control Main Point Working near traffic is a safety hazard Motorists drivers may not see you if you are not wearing high visibility clothing If you work near traffic like a flag person you need to be highly visible easy to see to motorists drivers Your employer must provide you with high visibility reflective clothing like reflective safety vests or lime green coveralls to keep you safe near traffic AWES CSTS Study Guide 70 Study Step 4 Modules and Lessons Module 12 Lesson 5 Rigging and Hoisting Vocabulary Pinch points Pinch points are places in rotating machinery where your hands feet hair or clothing can be caught and pulled into the moving parts of the machine To take up the slack When a moving part pulls in a rope or cable To relay signals When a second person shows others the signal the first person sent One dedicated channel for communication On a radio or Mike style phone keeping one channel free so that people can talk to each other when they need to for work purposes To be congested When there are too many people or objects in one space Main Point Only trained and qualified workers should do rigging assemble or set up and hoisting lift up usi
71. ng Airborne irritants or contaminants Things in the air that hurt you if you breathe them or if they go into your body through your mouth Shortcuts When you try to do something quickly and you don t follow all the rules or procedures closely You miss some steps Main Point Most health hazards happen by inhaling breathing in or ingesting eating and swallowing chemicals Health hazards can also happen by having skin contact with touching these hazardous materials Respiratory hazards can come from airborne irritants or contaminants things in the air Another respiratory hazard is oxygen deficiency This means there is not enough oxygen in the air and you can lose consciousness faint and stop breathing To protect yourself use these steps 1 Get trained 2 Know the hazards of each material Know how to handle each material safely 3 Use the proper hazard control measures and safe work procedures from the MSDS Material Safety Data Sheets Know where the MSDS are in the workplace Know how to use the MSDS properly Wear the right PPE Personal Protective Equipment Make sure containers have the right label on them Know where to get more information Don t take shortcuts Ask questions when you aren t sure what to do o Oo OV AWES CSTS Study Guide 50 Study Step 4 Modules and Lessons Module 7 Module 7 Worksite Conditions Housekeeping Cleaning Up Slips Trips and Falls e Signs and Entryways
72. ng ropes and pulleys heavy loads For safe rigging and hoisting 1 Watch out for the swing zone of a crane the space the crane moves in Always stay to one side out of the way of the load Never get under a suspended hanging in the air load for any reason 3 Use a tag line rope to control the load directly Don t try to control the load with your hands 4 You must be specially trained to be a rigger However you can help with rigging and hoisting if you are working under a trained and qualified rigger 5 Only workers trained and qualified can act as signalers to a crane operator AWES CSTS Study Guide 71 Study Step 4 Modules and Lessons Module 15 Module 13 Machinery Tools and Equipment Inspecting Equipment e Electrical Tools e Pinch Points and Guards Air Activated Tools e Powder Actuated Tools Lesson 1 Inspecting Equipment Vocabulary To be deemed unsafe Something is deemed unsafe when someone says that it is not safe to use or operate Main Point On the worksite you rely on your tools to help you do your job correctly Make sure your tools are in good working condition not broken or too dirty to use Use these steps to work safely with tools and equipment 1 Every tool or piece of equipment has limits set by the manufacturer rules that say how the equipment should be used Read the operator s manual so that you know how work within those limits For example always use the safety checklist i
73. nge in another person s activity could be a hazard to you You should do a FLHA in the following way 1 Stop and think 2 Look around to identify current and potential hazards 3 Assess the hazards decide if they are a threat or not 4 Control the hazards reduce the threat or get rid of the hazard AWES CSTS Study Guide 43 Study Step 4 Modules and Lessons Module 5 Lesson 2 STOP and Think Vocabulary Overlook When you don t notice something because you are too familiar with the job you are doing Main Point When a job is easy for you to do sometimes you forget to stop and think before you do your job However you must first think about what is happening around you and what could go wrong Stop and solve the problem s before you do the job Before you start a job take a few minutes and ask yourself the following safety questions Do I clearly understand the steps for doing this job What exact job will do and what are the specific steps Am physically and mentally ready to do each job step Do know how to do each step safely Am tired frustrated or rushing the job oe ONS Lesson 3 Look and Find Hazards Vocabulary Trenches A narrow excavation hole below the surface of the ground Its depth is usually greater than its width A trench can be a confined space Muscle strains When you use your muscle so much that it hurts Microbes Germs Main Point You can prevent problems before they
74. nvisible hazards are electricity fatigue feeling very sleepy and having sore muscles repetitive motion using the same muscles to do the same thing all the time line of fire being too close to something that could hurt you and stored energy release machines or equipment that have energy which could be released unexpectedly and hurt you Use these guidelines to control invisible hazards 1 On Ben D Make sure the air in confined spaces is safe before you go into them They may have a hazardous atmosphere chemicals poisons or other unsafe things in the air or they may not be properly ventilated have air moving through the space Be careful when working near power lines Be aware of your own levels of fatigue Let your supervisor know if you are feeling tired Be properly prepared for hot and cold weather Before driving do a quick walk around the vehicle to check for any signs of damage or danger Use proper lockout procedures when you service or clean machines or equipment to avoid injury from a discharge release of energy Sometimes machines have energy which can hurt you They may have electrical currents hydraulics parts that work with pressure from liquids pneumatics parts that work with air pressure harmful chemicals or thermal hazards parts that can burn you Even after equipment has been shut off harmful energy can still be stored in the form of springs that can uncoil and hurt you steam that
75. on Horseplay Any actions including having fun that can put anyone in danger either emotionally or physically Main Point Harassment creates a hostile work environment unfriendly and unkind workplace It affects the lives of people at work and at home It affects the quality of job performance how well you do your work Harassment can be verbal words physical behaviors or sexual Harassment violates breaks company policies It is also against the law There is zero tolerance for harassment words or behaviors that hurt another worker in the workplace Zero tolerance means that your supervisor or employer will discipline anyone who harasses another person right away They will not ignore what happened AWES CSTS Study Guide 28 Study Step 4 Modules and Lessons Module 2 Lesson 7 Drugs and Alcohol Vocabulary Consumption To eat or drink something You consume drinks and food To inhibit To keep you from being able to do something Stringent To be strict about a rule Banned When you cannot go somewhere anymore When you re banned from a worksite you must leave and you can t return until a supervisor tells you you can Dismissal To be fired from your job Hangover To feel tired or sick in the morning because you drank too much the night before Alert and clearheaded To be very awake and be able to think clearly clearheaded To take up the slack To do extra work for someone else who can
76. onstruction Safety Training System Study Guide Strategies to help newcomers take the CSTS 09 course Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System WHMIS Purpose of WHMIS WHMIS Responsibilities Labels MSDS Material Safety Data Sheet Hazard Symbols Protecting Yourself 7 Worksite Conditions Housekeeping Cleaning Up Slips Trips and Falls Signs and Entryways Compressed Gases 8 Environmental Factors Dealing with Releases Laws and Regulations Classification Storage and Disposal Safeguards 9 Fall Protection Introduction to Fall Protection Methods of Fall Protection System Selection Arrest Forces Anchorage and Connectors Full Body Harness and Equipment Inspection Conclusion 10 Emergency Response Emergency Preparedness First Aid Fire Safety Fire Extinguishers Fighting Fires 11 Ladders and Scaffolding Ladders Portable ladders Scaffolding Working from Scaffolds 12 Mobile Equipment Responsibilities Operating Procedures Hazards to Be Aware Of Visibility and Traffic Control Rigging and Hoisting 13 Machinery Tools and Equipment Inspecting Equipment Electrical tools Pinch Points and Guards Air Activated tools Powder Actuated Tools 14 Excavating and Trenching Potential Causes of Injury Dial Before You Dig Soil Types and Ground Conditions Shoring Cutbacks and Spoil Piles 15 Defensive Driving The Basics Impairments Animals Loading
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78. res are inflated filled with the right amount of air 3 For heavy equipment the outriggers legs must be fully extended and supported on a stable surface 4 Check the hydraulic lines for any leaks Hydraulic lines are parts that work with pressure from liquids 5 When you are operating driving or moving the vehicle pay attention to what is happening around you If you are working near moving equipment make sure you wear a high visibility vest When you are walking near mobile moving equipment make eye contact with the operator Make sure he sees you You must make sure the operator knows you are working or walking nearby AWES CSTS Study Guide 69 Study Step 4 Modules and Lessons Module 12 Lesson 3 Hazards to Be Aware of Vocabulary Electrocution To be killed with electricity The swing zone The space something moves in A spark A small piece of something burning To be within arms length To be very close Bystanders People who are watching and not acting Main Point You need to be very careful of overhead power lines when working with mobile moving equipment Electricity can arc shoot in a curve from the power lines to the equipment even if your equipment isn t touching the power lines The electricity could easily electrocute you Also steer clear stay out of the way of the mobile equipment s swing zone the space it moves in Use these steps to refuel an engine 1 Switch off the engi
79. s and Lessons Module 15 Lesson 3 Soil Types and Ground Conditions Main Point The strength and stability to make sure something doesn t move or fall of trench walls is important If something doesn t seem right check with your supervisor If you find anything in the soil in a trench that seems unusual different or unexpected report it to your supervisor It is your supervisor s responsibility to plan appropriate measures proper procedures to prevent cave ins soil at the top of a trench that crumbles and falls into it Many factors determine how stable or weak a trench wall is Types of soils on the worksite Amount of moisture in the soil Exposed soil in a trench quickly loses moisture Changing weather Weight of machinery and other equipment or materials near the trench Vibrations of machinery and traffic near the worksite Undercutting which means a waterline break can erode wash away the soil below the wall and make the wall weak 7 Soil which has been excavated before for example soil around buried utility lines DONE ONS Lesson 4 Shoring Cutbacks and Spoil Piles Vocabulary Trench box A box made of steel panels that hold up the sides of a trench Structural cage A cage that is made of steel pipes which holds up the sides of a trench Shoring A series of braces wooden braces hydraulic rams or pneumatic rams placed in a trench to stop the walls from collapsing Spoil pile Dirt stored nex
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81. son 1 Fitness for Work Vocabulary To strain To try to do something so hard that you hurt yourself Fluids Liquids of any kind Stimulants Things that give you a lot of energy for a short time An example of stimulants could be coffee cigarettes or sugar Main Point Keeping in good physical condition staying fit and healthy will help you work better You won get hurt so easily You will be able to work and get paid instead of being at home or in hospital Take care of your body Exercise every day if you can Use these guidelines to stay fit Do resistance training weight training Do cardiovascular exercise exercise that makes your heart beat faster like running Stay flexible do lots of body stretches Practice good nutrition eat healthy Make good lifestyle choices stay away from drugs tobacco and too much alcohol Stay well hydrated at work drink lots of water DOE Oh en AWES CSTS Study Guide 23 Study Step 4 Modules and Lessons Module 2 Lesson 2 Working Outdoors Vocabulary Hydrated When you drink water to replace the water that you lose from your body through sweating or working hard you are properly hydrated Harmful rays Rays of sunshine can be harmful to hurt your eyes or burn your skin if you are in the sun all day Heat cramps When the muscles in your stomach arms or calves cramp the muscles become tight because you have worked hard in the sun for too long Heat exhaustio
82. sor or employer what happened they will write what you say in a report This is called an incident report The report must also explain how to keep the incident from happening again Talking about incidents and writing incident reports can keep them from happening again AWES CSTS Study Guide 21 Study Step 4 Modules and Lessons Module 1 Lesson 6 Communication Vocabulary Tailgate meeting Meetings that you and your coworkers attend before you begin your work shift Many tailgate meetings are about safety Tailgate meetings are also called toolbox meetings or crew talks One on ones When you have a conversation with just your supervisor or employer Expectations When your supervisor tells you to do something his expectation is that you will do it To be required to If you are required to do something it means that you must do it Main Point You must go to every safety meeting If you miss a meeting you won t have the right safety information to keep you and your coworkers safe Each new worksite has its own rules Learn them when you start Listen when you are at safety meetings Ask questions when you don t understand AWES CSTS Study Guide 22 Study Step 4 Modules and Lessons Module 2 Module 2 Physical Care and Conduct Fitness for Work e Working Outdoors e Fatigue Management e Stretching and Micro Breaks e Back Care Personal Conduct es Drugs and Alcohol e Alcohol and Drug Guidelines Work Rule Les
83. ss 35 Lesson 2 Causes of Workplace Hazards sceeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeesseeeeeteees 36 Lesson 3 INSDOCUIONS EN 36 Lesson 4 IVOSTIG ATION E 38 AWES CSTS Study Guide 13 Study Step 4 Modules and Lessons Table of Contents Lesson 5 Invisible HazardS 1 csessieccc cece tontcsdecseateecazecasatacacacancececetecesssecsset eveneteds 38 Lesson 6 Confined SpaceS sssssssseserrnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnn nnmnnn ennenen 40 Lesson 7 Respiratory HaZards cccccccccsseeeecceeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeaaneeeeeeeees 41 Lessons Hazard Kreeser 42 Module 5 Field Level Hazard Assessment FLHA ccccccccccceeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeneneneeeaes 43 Lesson 1 What is a FLHA Field Level Hazard Assessment neen 43 Lesson 2 STOP and Funk eege eege Eege 44 Lesson 3 Look and Find HaZards cccccceeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeneneeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeees 44 Lesson 4 Assess HazardS iio erer ere uEeeeeeEe SEENEN tented 45 Lesson 5 Controlling HaZards cccccccccceceeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeenenenenees 45 Lesson 6 Resume Noe EE 45 Module 6 WHMIS Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System 46 Lesson 1 Purpose Of WHMIS sssssnnsesnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnn EE 46 Lesson 2 WHMIS Responsibilities cceceeseseseeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeees 47 EI UE EE TE 48 Lesson 4 MSDS Material Safety Data Sheet ccceeeeeeeee
84. st people think is okay Main Point Don t drive if you have any impairment which might compromise weaken your ability to make good decision as you drive You may lose your driver s license or even go to jail if you drive impaired Don t drive under the following conditions 1 If you feel fatigue which means to be tired You could be tired from physical exertion using your body too much lack of sleep illness eating too much drinking alcohol taking medication or drugs or from carbon monoxide poisoning If you are fatigued your vision will fade in and out It will be difficult to stay focused You will feel like sleeping Take regular power naps short naps to refresh yourself 2 Alcohol slows down your ability to react to a situation quickly Drinking alcohol will impair your coordination balance and motor skills ability to use your body and muscles properly Drinking alcohol reduces your field of vision how far you can see and impairs your depth perception whether you can tell how close or far away something is and hearing It impairs your sense of judgment It will make you feel overly confident but it really decreases your ability to concentrate 3 Illegal drugs will also impair your ability to drive safely 4 Prescription drugs and over the counter medication can also impair your ability to drive safely Check the labels on any medication It will tell you if you shouldn t drive after you ve taken the medication
85. t to the excavation hole or trench which is used to fill in the excavation later Main Point Cave ins soil at the top of a trench that crumbles and falls into it can be prevented by using shoring cutbacks or spoil piles There are specific rules for these Make sure you understand the rules at your worksite Use these guidelines for safe shoring cutbacks and spoil piles 1 Shoring is when an engineer designs a trench box or structural cage to stop cave ins The proper way to enter and exit a trench is with a secured tied down ladder The ladder must be at least waist high above the ground There needs to be ladders at regular intervals regular distances in long trenches 3 If possible the trench walls should be cut back at a 60 to 70 degree angle 4 Spoil piles should be kept at least one stride long step away from the edge of the trench They can create safety hazards if they are too close the wall of the trench The extra weight can cause the trench walls to collapse fall in 5 High spoil piles can slide down into a trench It is a good idea to make spoil piles stable or to make them slope backwards in a wide angle on the side facing the trench 6 Make sure equipment doesn t create a tripping hazard inside a trench Put tools and other equipment against the walls of the trench Keep equipment away from the outside edge of the trench It must not fall into the trench AWES CSTS Study Guide 77 Study Step 4 Modules and
86. tear To get worn down over time by using Main Point There are three kinds of ladders 1 Permanent ladders are bolted to the side of a building such as a smokestack 2 Job built ladders are built to specific design measurements and materials 3 Portable ladders are CSA Construction Safety Association approved They are made from non conductive electricity cannot flow through them materials like fiberglass or wood Stepladders and extension ladders are examples To climb a ladder safely you should 1 Face the rungs steps of the ladder 2 Have three points of contact one hand two feet or two hands one foot 3 Never carry tools or materials up a ladder Use a hoist to lift them after you have climbed up 4 Never do push pull actions where you move backwards and forwards on a ladder The force can pull you off balance To keep balance make sure your belt buckle is in the middle between the side rails of the ladder Also never use the top two rungs of the ladder Lesson 2 Portable Ladders AWES CSTS Study Guide 65 Study Step 4 Modules and Lessons Module 11 Vocabulary To conduct electricity To allow electricity to run through For example metal and water conduct electricity Main Point Follow these rules for using a ladder safely 1 For extension ladders use the 4 to 1 rule This means the base bottom legs of the ladder comes out one quarter of the height of the ladder Less than a 4 to 1 pitch angle
87. ten practices or work scheduling to reduce the number of workers What can do to control the hazard If control the hazards will it affect any other part of the job being done Do I need to tell anyone else about these controls Do we need emergency plans Is there someone could call for help N a I r OT EOD Lesson 6 Resume Work Main Point Continue working after you have finished your 4 step FLHA field level hazard assessment See Lesson 1 of this Module to remind you of the 4 step FLHA AWES CSTS Study Guide 45 Study Step 4 Modules and Lessons Module 6 Module 6 WHMIS Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System Purpose of WHMIS e WHMIS Responsibilities e Labels e MSDS Material Safety Data Sheet e Hazard Symbols e Protecting Yourself Lesson 1 Purpose of WHMIS Vocabulary Symbols and labels A symbol is a picture showing an idea hazard symbols and a label is a tag or piece of paper with information on it Hazardous substances Solids liquids or gases that harm people Controlled Products also called Controlled Substances Any material product or substance that might hurt you if you don t use it correctly These products are controlled through WHMIS regulations Main Point WHMIS is the Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System It gives information to protect you keep you safe from hazardous dangerous substances on the job You must follow WHMIS for controlled products It
88. vehicles Cell Phones and Other Communication Devices Construction Safety Training System Study Guide Strategies to help newcomers take the CSTS 09 course Study step 2 Know how to use the computer program This picture is from one of the lessons from the CSTS 09 on line course The information around the picture explains how to use the icons buttons for the computer program Make sure you know how to use the most important icons MENU VOLUME and PLAY PAUSE Menu Exit Click on this to go to the list Help oe Use the EXIT icon to of modules and lessons Click the HELP icon if leave the course If See below for more you forget how to use you exit the course information on the Menu the computer program XS the computer program will HELP EXIT remember where you are in the test When you come back it will take you back to where you stopped Video A video will play for each lesson You can pause the video at any time Use the blue play pause icon at the bottom You will learn about the responsibilities of both the employer and the employee as they work together to Script maintain a safe workplace and you will learn about reporting requirements and communication All this lt You will be able to information will help you to do your part to keep safe at work and at home F read as you listen You can pause at Oa O her eal ey R E wee em E Tao D Volume a Si Sa Click to make the sound louder or softer Click
89. w the manufacturer s guidelines deal with hazards and reduce exposure to hazards Control A way to keep a hazard from happening Main Point The OH amp S makes your employer responsible for protecting you the public and the environment Employers want to make sure you are always safe at work e They know what might be a hazard Something that might hurt you or damage property or the environment is called a potential hazard e They use safety rules to control the hazard e They give you information about possible hazards e They create safety policies rules for your workplace e They give you safety training and protective equipment e They supervise your work to make sure you are being safe e They make sure they hire qualified trained and experienced workers who know how to be safe AWES CSTS Study Guide 18 Study Step 4 Modules and Lessons Module 1 Lesson 3 Employee Responsibilities Vocabulary To endanger To do something that may put you or a coworker in danger Injury An injury means that someone is hurt For example a cut finger or broken leg Rights and Responsibilities You have rights or laws that protect you as a worker For example you have the right to say no to unsafe work You also have responsibilities or things you must do For example you must attend all safety meetings at work Right to Refuse Unsafe Work You have the right say no to unsafe work You must explain why you cannot do it Ma
90. xidizing Poisonous or Other Toxic Biohazardous Corrosive Dangerously Materials Materials Toxic Effects Infectious Materials Reactive Materials Materials Materials Flammable These If these These These These These materials materials materials materials may materials materials can materials could burn don t burn come in not cause have live cause really have violent under normal but they contact with illness bacteria or bad chemical chemical conditions increase the touch or spill immediately viruses in burns to your reactions But amount of on your Instead they them They skin and when they are combustible oxygen inthe body they cause health can make eyes If you heated mixed materials will air around quickly cause problems humans very breathe them with water or burn if they them This very bad later Itmay sick in they can pressurized get hot means that illnesses or take days burn your This can other even death months or lungs They cause materials years for you can also explosions nearby will to notice that dissolve melt Poisonous burn more they have and puta gases can go easily made you hole through into the air sick some metals like steel Images taken from the MSDS Brochure on the ACSA website http Awww acsa safety org assets toolbox 45_msdsbrochure pdf AWES CSTS Study Guide 49 Study Step 4 Modules and Lessons Module 6 Lesson 6 Protecting Yourself Vocabulary Inhaling Breathing in Ingesting Swallowing or eati

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