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Ch 4: Section two: Risks that come with your job

Learning objectives for section two

1. Draw a diagram showing the recommended way to position a ladder against a building.
    
2. List three tips for the safe use of ladders.
    
3. Define "zoonotic disease" and "zoonoses."
    
4. Describe the type of clothing that will help you avoid being stung by insects.
    
5. Name six warning signs of heat stroke and one way to prevent it.
    
6. List three ways to quickly cool down someone who's suffering from heat stress.
    
7. Identify the best way to protect yourself from a tetanus infection.

Review questions

1. Diseases that people can catch from animals or from contact with their habitats are called
   1. "epinotic diseases"
   2. "zooposies"
   3. "zoonotic diseases"
   4. "mammalian diseases"
       
2. If a ladder is placed 20 ft. high, the base of the ladder should be
   1. 20 feet from the side of the building
   2. 10 feet from the side of the building
   3. 5 feet from the side of the building
   4. firmly attached to the building
       
3. Wear colorful clothing to avoid being stung by insects. (Circle correct answer)
   True False
    
4. The odds of falling are related to
   1. your weight and height
   2. the condition of the ladder
   3. weather conditions
   4. type of shoes worn
   5. more than one answer is correct
       
5. What's the best way to prevent suffering from heat stroke or heat exhaustion if you have to work in a hot attic?
   1. take a break every hour and drink one quart of water
   2. finish up the job quickly so you can go get a drink
   3. wear protective gear
   4. schedule jobs for late in the afternoon

Answers

1. c
    
2. c (apply the 4:1 ratio. 20 ÷ 4 = 5)
    
3. false
    
4. e (The condition of the ladder and weather conditions affect your chances of falling. Your height and weight don't. Shoes play a minor role. Some types might provide better traction on some kinds of roofs, but it would be impractical to change your shoes throughout the day.)
    
5. a

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