CTE CTE Safety and Compliance 1 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: Which federal agency sets and enforces workplace safety standards that CTE professionals must follow on job sites?
- OSHA (Correct answer)
- EPA
- NIOSH
- FEMA
Correct answer: OSHA
OSHA (Occupational Safety and Health Administration) establishes and enforces safety standards applicable to technical workplaces.
Question 2: A CTE technician discovers a chemical spill in a maintenance area. What is the FIRST action to take?
- Evacuate and secure the area (Correct answer)
- Clean it up immediately
- Call a supervisor after documenting it
- Continue work in another section
Correct answer: Evacuate and secure the area
The first priority in a chemical spill is to protect personnel by evacuating and securing the area before any cleanup or reporting.
Question 3: What does the term 'lockout/tagout' refer to in technical environments?
- A procedure to isolate energy sources before maintenance (Correct answer)
- A method for securing IT network access
- A documentation process for equipment failures
- A way to lock cabinets containing hazardous materials
Correct answer: A procedure to isolate energy sources before maintenance
Lockout/tagout (LOTO) is a safety procedure used to ensure that dangerous machines are properly shut off and cannot be restarted before maintenance is performed.
Question 4: Which type of fire extinguisher is appropriate for electrical equipment fires?
- Class C (Correct answer)
- Class A
- Class B
- Class D
Correct answer: Class C
Class C fire extinguishers are designed for electrical fires because they use non-conductive extinguishing agents.
Question 5: CTE professionals working with hazardous materials must review what document to understand safe handling procedures?
- Safety Data Sheet (SDS) (Correct answer)
- Technical Operations Manual
- ISO Compliance Certificate
- Equipment Service Record
Correct answer: Safety Data Sheet (SDS)
Safety Data Sheets (SDS) provide essential information about hazardous material properties, handling, storage, and emergency response.
Question 6: What is the purpose of a Job Hazard Analysis (JHA) in technical work settings?
- To identify and mitigate hazards before a task begins (Correct answer)
- To document injuries after they occur
- To assign blame for workplace accidents
- To calculate insurance premiums for a project
Correct answer: To identify and mitigate hazards before a task begins
A Job Hazard Analysis proactively identifies potential hazards for each step of a task so that controls can be put in place before work begins.
CTE CTE Safety and Compliance 1
Which federal agency sets and enforces workplace safety standards that CTE professionals must follow on job sites?