OSHA 30 Construction
When cylinders are transported by powered vehicles, they must be secured in a _______ position.
Vertical
All excavations over ______ feet in depth must be designed by a registered professional engineer
20
The top of a ladder must extend at least _____ above the surface you are climbing onto.
3 feet
Stairways must be installed at least _____ degrees, but no more than ____ degrees from the horizontal.
30, 50
Each scaffold and its components must be capable of supporting, without failure, its own weight and at least ___ times the maximum intended load applied to it.
4
Lifting inserts which are embedded or otherwise attached to precast concrete members, other than the tilt-up members, shall be capable of supporting at least ______ times the maximum intended load applied or transmitted to them
4
Non self-supporting and self-supporting portable ladders should support at least _____ times the maximum intended load.
4
Guardrails are often used by employers to protect workers from falls. How high must the top guardrail (the toprail) be above the working surface?
42 inches, plus or minus three inches
A wire rope sling with a strength of 10,000 pounds and a total working load of 2,000 pounds has a design factor (multiplier) of ___.
5
In general, fall protection must be provided to construction workers who are working on surfaces with unprotected sides and edges which are ____ above the lower level.
6 feet
When sufficient ventilation cannot be obtained without blocking the means of access, employees in the confined space shall be protected by
Air line respirators
When sufficient ventilation cannot be obtained without blocking the means of access, employees in the confined space should be protected by a(n):
Airline respirator
A common cited hazard for stairways and/or ladders is
All of the above
Any current-carrying parts that pass through the outer surfaces of the jaws of a manual electrode holder must
All of the above
Employers are required to keep work sites free from:
All of the above
Fire alarms can consist of which of the following?
All of the above
Helicopter cranes are typically used to
All of the above
Incompliant tools must be which of the following?
All of the above
Jacks must be inspected:
All of the above
Safe lifting training should include:
All of the above
The basic worksite analysis performed by an industrial hygienist includes:
All of the above
The indoor storage of flammable material requires:
All of the above
The limited access zone of a masonry wall must be which of the following?
All of the above
To safely control the traffic flow and protect workers near public roadways and moving construction equipment what should you use?
All of the above
Torches must be
All of the above
What are some of the responsibilities employers have related to OSHA recordkeeping?
All of the above
What are some of the things you might find on an SDS?
All of the above
What are some types of PPE that employers must pay for?
All of the above
What are the types of OSHA violations?
All of the above
Which of the following are a part of PPE that can prevent electrocution?
All of the above
Which of the following are employer requirements for safety training and education?
All of the above
Which of the following are required in order to safely use fabricated frame scaffolds?
All of the above
Which of the following are ways employers must protect their employees on the job site?
All of the above
Which of the following is required for inclusion on a synthetic webbing label?
All of the above
All duties required by the stairway and ladder rules must be performed ________ employees begin work that requires them to use the stairways or ladders and their respective fall protection systems.
Before
Personal fall arrest systems must be inspected for damage ________ each use.
Before
Employees should not be _____ the jack during tensioning operations
Behind
When should the OSHA Annual Summary be posted?
Between Feb. 1 and April 30 of the next year
Which of the following is the best place to store flammable and combustible liquids?
Both b) and c)
A worker was removing a metal antenna when it made electrical contact with a 7200-volt power transmission line. The worker handling the antenna received a fatal shock. What measures could have been taken to prevent the accident from occuring?
Both could have prevented the accident from occurring
Powder-actuated tools should never be used on ________ materials
Brittle
Which of the following types of hard hats are NOT ANSI approved
Bump hats
In addition to OSHA regulations, helicopter cranes must comply with the regulation of the ________
Federal Aviation Administration
Fire watchers are additional personnel assigned to a work area when normal _________ are not sufficient
Fire prevention precautions
To help further decrease the likelihood of a fire hazard, some employers choose to implement non-mandatory precautions including
Fire watch and hot-work permits
Maximum safe load limits of _____ must be posted within buildings and structures.
Floors
Struck-by _____ object hazards exists when something is being propelled, hurled or thrown.
Flying
A gong or other effective audible warning signal must be provided for
Gantry cranes
These types of contaminants can be result from welding, cleaning or painting:
Gas or Vapor
Most tools that run on liquid fuel are powered by
Gasoline
What are some worker rights related to injury and illness reporting?
Know how to report injuries/illnesses , see the annual summary, and review the log
If the total length of the climb on a fixed ladder equals or exceeds 24 feet, fixed ladders must be equipped with
Ladder safety devices
Workers should not work in an unprotected trench that is 5 feet deep or more. The type of protection installed may be sloping or benching, trench box or shield and ____________.
Shoring
Which of the following is the proper way to move a cylinder by hand?
Tile and roll along the bottom edge
.......... provide for the safety and efficient movement of vehicles, bikes, and pedestrians through or around temporary traffic control zones while reasonably protecting workers and equipment.
Traffic Control Signs
A competent person is capable of identify existing and predictable hazards in surrounding or working conditions that are unsanitary, hazardous, or dangerous to employees, and has authorization to take prompt corrective measures
True
A masonry saw must be guarded with a semicircular enclosure over the blade
True
Adequate precautions must be taken to prevent employee exposure to atmospheres containing less than 19.5% oxygen
True
An Interior Hung suspension scaffold consists of a platform suspended from the ceiling or roof structure by fixed-length supports.
True
Compressed air can be used for cleaning as long as it is less than 30 psi.
True
Concrete mixers with greater than 1 cubic yard capacity must have guardrails on each side of the skip.
True
Each platform must be fully planked and at least 18 inches wide.
True
Electrocution was the second leading cause of worker deaths on construction sites in the United States in 2011.
True
Employees may file a complaint with OSHA if unsafe working conditions are not corrected.
True
Employees performing work from a scaffold must be trained on proper use, maximum load capacity and any electrical hazards present.
True
Employers must not placed construction loads on concrete structures or portions of concrete structures unless a qualified person determines that the structure or portion of the structure is capable of supporting the loads
True
Employers need to have rescue procedures in place in the event of a fall.
True
Fixed ladders without cages or wells must have at least 15-inch clear width to the nearest permanent object on each side of the centerline of the ladder
True
For quick closing, valves of fuel gas cylinders should not be opened more than 1 and 1/2 turns
True
In construction, falls to a lower level are a major cause of fatalities.
True
It is important to inspect scaffolds and scaffold components for visible defects before each work shift and after any occurrence that could affect a scaffolds integrity.
True
One of the benefits of a well-designed ergonomic work environment is low operating costs.
True
Overreaching is a factor that contributes to falls or fatalities involving ladder usage.
True
Preservative coatings must be considered highly flammable when scrapings burn with extreme rapidity
True
Scaffold accidents are usually attributed to factors like the planking or support giving way, or to a lack of guardrails or fall protection.
True
Section 1926.21, Safety Training and Education, states that OSHA must create programs that apply to both employees and employers
True
Silica exposure in the form of dust particles is only harmful if the worker is exposed to it for long periods of time
True
Stair rails installed after March 15, 1991, must be no less than 36 inches in height.
True
Support for precast concrete can be removed when permanent connections are completed
True
Temporary traffic control signs are divided into three categories.
True
The minimum clearance between a crane and any power line rated at 50 kV or below must be 10 feet
True
The primary types of protective systems are sloping, benching, shoring, and shielding
True
Transferring by means of air pressure on the container or portable tanks is prohibited
True
Type C soil is the least stable soil
True
Type III barricades should be used to close or partially close a road.
True
Under OSHA, employees are protected from discrimination when reporting a work-related injury, illness, or fatality.
True
Wet or damp conditions worsen electrocution hazards.
True
When disposal materials are dropped more than 20 feet to an exterior location, an enclosed chute must be used.
True
When standard orange flags or flashing warning lights are used in conjunction with signs, they must not block the sign face.
True
When using a crane to suspend workers on a personnel platform, the loaded platform and its rigging must not exceed 50% of the rated capacity for the crane
True
When using industrial fork-lifts, the load must be at the lowest position for traveling, and the truck manufacturer's operational requirements must be followed.
True
What type of soil cannot be benched
Type C
Falls, struck-by object, caught-in or between, and electrocution are referred to by OSHA as ______.
"Focus Four" Hazards
Rank the items below from most important to least important in preventing the injury discussed in this case study.
1. Attach your lanyard to the tie-off point 2. Receive proper training in where to tie-off 3. Wear fall protection as required
In general when working on platforms such as scaffolds, rank the fall protection systems to be used when possible, over the others:
1. Guardrails 2.Personal Fall Arrest Systems 3.Safety Net Systems 4. Safety Monitoring System
Rank the items below from most important to least important in preventing the injury discussed in this case study.
1. Secure the ladder.2. Extend the ladder 3 feet above the landing.3. Train the worker on proper ladder usage.
Rank the items below from most important to least important in preventing the injury discussed in this case study.
1. Wear fall protection when working above 10 fee on a scaffold.2. Utilize a supplementary safety net system.3. Wear a hard hat.
In order of most to least important, what precautions do you think should be taken to avoid accidents such as the one in the previous case study?
1.Ladder should have been secured.2.Fall protection should have been worn.3.Coworker should have used a safety monitoring system.4. Coworker should have ignored his phone call.
For workers on scaffolds, fall protection must be provided if they are working _____ above a lower level.
10 feet
The distance from any point of a fire protected area to the nearest fire extinguisher must not exceed ______ feet.
100
A means of access must be provided to a scaffold platform if there is no existing access within ___ feet of the platform.
2
Spoil piles and/or equipment must be kept at least ___ feet back from the edge of the excavation.
2
If an employee who needs a protection where is prescription lenses, he or she should
A and B
Which of the following are preventative measures that can be taken to protect yourself from electrocution hazards?
A and C only
According to OSHA a person who is capable of identifying exisiting and predictable hazards in the surroundings areas ot working conditions which are unsanitary, hazardous, or dangerous to employees, and who has authorization to take prompt corrective measures to eliminate them:
A competent person
If employee uses a respirator under any circumstances, the employer should have
A written respiratory program
If a hardhat sustains impact it should
Be replaced
Hazards specific to a confined space can be categorized by:
All: The material stored or used, The activity carried out, and The external environment
All employees required to enter a confined space should be instructed on:
All: The nature of the hazards involved, the necessary precautions to be taken, the use of protective and emergency equipment required
Regulatory signs inform road users of .........
All: Traffic regulations, Traffic laws, and Legal requirements that are not apparent
A personal fall arrest system consists of:
An anchorage, lanyard and connectors, and a full body harness
Entry and exit time can be a significant physical limitation:
And directly relates to potential hazards in a confined space
The personal fall arrest system of a worker on a personnel platform must be attached to
Any of the above
Fuel gas and oxygen hoses must
Be easily distinguishable from each other
Which of the following is not part of the fire tetrahedron?
Carbon Dioxide
_____ can be caused by repetitive motions or repeated shocks over prolonged periods of time.
Carpel tunnel syndrome
Caught in or -between hazards are related with excavations [trenches]; therefore, the hazard considered to be the greatest risk is:
Cave-ins
______ are the deadliest excavation hazards
Cave-ins
What are some resources inside the workplace that will help you find information on safety and health issues?
Co-workers, Supervisor, SDS, Labels, Manuals
If a worker files a complaint, if there is a fatality, or if there is an imminent danger situation, OSHA would
Conduct an inspection
Which of the following is not a requirement for open yard storage driveways?
Driveways must be made of sand
Safety nets must absorb the force of a 400-pound bag of sand dropping onto the net. This is referred to as a "_____"
Drop test
OSHA's mission is to
Protect the safety and health of America's workers
________ for light, heat, or power must be properly installed and maintained
Electrical wiring and equipment
What type of correctional program is used to plan the best way to control or prevent hazards in the event of an emergency?
Emergency preparation
Providing worker training on the safe use of the equipment being operated is the responsibility of the:
Employer
Which of the following determines when formwork can be removed from cast-in-place concrete?
Employer
The first choice for how to reduce or eliminate a hazard is:
Engineering controls
A flagger does not need to be clearly visible to the first approaching road user at all times.
FALSE
A caution tag should be white with white letters on a black background.
False
Accident prevention tags may be used instead of accident prevention signs.
False
Employers are not required to enforce lockout/tagout safety-related work practices on the job site.
False
Exit signs must have red letters at least 1-inch high.
False
Fire is not considered a hazard associated with excavations
False
Fixed, power-driven woodworking tools are not required to be provided with a disconnect switch that can either be locked or tagged in the off position.
False
General requirements do not apply to slings used in conjunction with other material handling equipment for the movement of material by hoisting
False
It is permissible to enter an excavation to get a soil sample
False
It's okay to use extension cords with worn insulation, as long as you are careful about it.
False
Ladders can be tied or fastened together to create longer sections even if they are not specifically designed for that purpose.
False
Not every walking or working surface can be a potential fall hazard.
False
Protective systems are selected and constructed by the employer, who is free to choose any design, regardless of required performance criteria
False
Repaired wire rope is acceptable for use on suspended scaffolds.
False
The installation of live booms on hoists is recommended
False
When it is difficult for an operator to determine power line clearance by visual means, an observer is not necessary.
False
When traveling on a fork lift, the carried load must be at the highest feasible position during travel
False
What are the ways an employer can protect workers from falls?
Guardrails, safety net systems and personal fall arrest systems
OSHA requires that employers pay for most required personal protective equipment (PPE), including:
Hard hats
A Safety Data Sheet (SDS) gives information about:
Hazardous chemicals.
According to Subpart Q, which of the following personal protective equipment is required when an employee applies a cement/sand/water mixture through a hose?
Head and face equipment
The following are examples of struck-by hazards. Which one is an example of a struck-by flying hazard?
Hit by a nail from a nail gun
How do you choose to cover the skylight?
I cover the openings with material capable of at least twice the weight of employees
Before you ascend to the roof, what do you do?
I put on my personal fall arrest system and identify the tie
Danger signs should only be used:
In an immediate hazard area
Which of the following is not required of management when development and maintaining a safety program?
Instruct all employees about confined spaces even if it is not a part of their duties
More _____ are killed from falls than in any other construction occupation.
Ironworkers
A struck-by hazard can be described as anytime a worker
Is hit by a falling, swinging, flying or rolling object
Which procedure helps to ensure equipment doesn't accidentally reenergize when it's being repaired or worked on?
Lockout/Tagout
Which of the following is the principal source of compensable injuries in the American work force?
Manual material handling
Eye and face protection selected for employee use must clearly identify the
Manufacturer
As a load is mechanically lifted, the materials _____.
May strike workers if the load swings, twists or turns
Appropriate switches for belt sanders are
Momentary contact on/off switches
Impact tools, such as chisels, with _____ heads should be removed from use.
Mushroom
If your hard hat sustains a heavy blow from a falling or flying object you
Must replace it immediately
All respiratory protection equipment must be approved by
NIOSH
Used lumber must have which of the following withdrawn before stacking?
Nails
These gloves offer good pliability and protect against harmful elements such as hydraulic fluids, gasoline and alcohols
Neoprene
If any ladder is used where the worker could be exposed to energized electrical equipment, it is required that the ladder has ______ and is in the proper position to avoid any possible electrical hazard.
Non-conductive side rails
If the employee provides his or her own protective equipment the employee is responsible for
None of the above
The Log of Work-Related Injuries and Illnesses is also referred to as form number:
OSHA 300
What are some resources outside the workplace that will help you find information on safety and health issues?
OSHA, NIOSH, Community Organizations, Educational Centers
Struck-by injuries are produced by forcible contact or impact between the injured person and a/n ________________.
Object or piece of equipment
Rated load capacities, recommended operating speeds and special hazards or instructions may be posted
On all equipment
A secondary irritant atmosphere is:
One that may produce toxic effects on the body
The acronym describing the proper use of a fire extinguisher is
PASS
The OSHA standards for Construction and General Industry are also known as:
Part 1926 and Part 1910.
The first step in developing a comprehensive safety and health program including personal protective equipment is to
Perform a hazard assessment
To prevent being pinned between equipment or other objects, workers should avoid ________.
Placing themselves between moving vehicles and an immovable structure, vehicle, or stacked materials.
Jointers should be fitted with which of the following types of guards
Point of operation guards
When the employer receives an OSHA citation, it must be:
Posted for 3 days or until the violation is fixed.
All _______ that are designed to accommodate guards must be equipped with properly functioning guards when in use
Power operated tools
If a prime contractor subcontracts some of the work on a construction project to an another firm, unless specified in the contract, which firm is responsible for "employer obligations" in 1926 Subpart B?
Prime Contractor
A crane or derrick inspection must be carried out
Prior to each use
The common drinking cup is _____ in the working place.
Prohibited
One of the main responsibilities employers have under OSHA is to:
Provide training required by OSHA standards
Employers must protect workers from struck-by hazards by ___________.
Providing PPE such as hard hats and safety glasses
What test should be performed on abrasive wheels?
Ring test
This footwear may be designed to be electrically conductive or non-conductive
Safety shoes
All hand-held power tools should have guards and _____ on them.
Safety switches
Which of the following is not an OSHA standard for the proper use of scaffolds?
Scaffolds can be loaded in excess of their maximum intended rated capacity
Workers should wear a ________ if required, to avoid being thrown from a vehicle and crushed as the vehicle tips over.
Seatbelt
Which section of of the OSH Act prohibits employers from discriminating against workers for exercising their safety and health rights?
Section 11(c)
The right of workers to seek safety and health on the job without fear of punishment is spelled out in:
Section 11(c) of the OSH Act.
Make sure all loads carried by equipment are stable and _____.
Secured
The following is classified as a confined space:
Sewers and Storage tanks
In occupations where there is exposure to ionizing radiation, time, distance and _____ are important in considering worker safety.
Shielding
Lead exposure can cause all of the following except:
Skin Burns
Factors contributing to falls or fatalities involving ladder usage include: (check all that apply)
Slipping on rungs or steps Defective equipment Overreaching
If you feel that an OSHA inspection is needed to get hazards corrected at your workplace, which is your best option?
Submit a written, signed complaint with specific hazard information.
_______ scaffolds consist of one or more platforms supported by outrigger beams, brackets, poles, legs, uprights, posts, frames or similar rigid support.
Supported
Bodily injury due to slips and falls is considered a physical hazard from conditions involving:
Surface residues
This type of confined space is used for many purposes, including the storage of water and chemicals.
Tank
Among the rights related to OSHA recordkeeping, workers have the right to review:
The OSHA 300 Log and the OSHA 300A Summary
The creation of OSHA provided this important right to workers:
The right to a safe and healthful workplace.
Which of the following can reduce common hazards found in welding and cutting operations?
Thoroughly training employees and supervisors
Among the list of ways workers can protect themselves when working on or near any construction zone, is to _____.
Wear high-visibility reflective clothing
Webbing used for lifeline, lanyard and harness ropes and straps must be made of ________ fibers.
synthetic
Which of the following must employees be trained on?
Which of the following must employees be trained on?
To protect against caught-in or -between hazards, a worker should not only avoid wearing loose clothing or jewelry, but also a worker should avoid:
Working with equipment/machinery that has not been locked-out
An industrial hygienist identifies exposures, problems, tasks and risks of the workplace by performing a(n):
Worksite analysis
During an OSHA inspection:
You have the right to talk to the inspector privately.
A fan connected to a 120-volt electrical system by an extension cord was worn through and exposed the bare, energized conductor, which made contact with the ladder. The ground wire was not attached to the male end of the cord's plug. When the energized conductor made contact with the ladder, the path to ground included the worker's body, resulting in death. Which of the following contributed to the electrocution?
all of the above
When controls are used to reduce the level of atmospheric contaminants to acceptable levels, testing must be conducted ............... to ensure that the atmosphere remains safe
as often as necessary
According to Subpart C, how often should combustible scrap and debris be removed from a site?
at regular intervals
One who is capable of identifying existing and predictable hazards in the surroundings and who has authorization to take prompt corrective measures to eliminate them is a/n _________.
competent person
Competent persons are not necessary when scaffolds are being moved.
false
What type of OSHA inspection is conducted when immediate death or serious harm is likely?
imminent danger inspection
All rigging equipment must be inspected _____ each lift.
prior to
When working over dangerous equipment and machinery, fall protection must be provided __________.
regardless of distance
Which of the following is not a category of electrical burns
shock
