OSHA 10 Final Exam

Falls, struck-by object, caught-in or between, and electrocution are referred to by OSHA as ___________.

"Focus Four" Hazards

For workers on scaffolds, fall protection must be provided if they are working ______ above a lower level.

10 feet

The top of a ladder must extend at least ______ above the surface you are climbing onto.

3 feet

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 3 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

If an employee who needs eye protection wears prescription lenses, he or she should:

A and B ([a] Wear eye protection that incorporates the prescription into the design, [b] wear additional eye protection over their prescription lenses)

Which of the following are preventative measures that can be taken to protect yourself from electrocution hazards?

A and C only ([a] Keep a safe distance from overhead power lines, [c] Use nonconductive equipment)

If employees use a respirator under any circumstances, the employer should have:

A written respiratory program

Jacks must be inspected:

All of the above ([a] At least once every 6 months, [b] when sent out and returned from repair, [c] before and after use when subjected to abnormal loads)

Safe lifting training should include:

All of the above ([a] General principles of ergonomics, [b] procedures for reporting hazardous conditions, [c] health risks related to improper lifting)

Powder-actuated tools should never be used on _________ materials.

All of the above ([a] Hard, [b] Metallic, [c] Brittle)

The basic worksite analysis performed by an industrial hygienist includes:

All of the above ([a] Inspection of all jobs, operations and work activities, [b[ research on how physical hazards at that worksite affect worker health, [c] recommendations for any necessary, appropriate corrective actions)

Which of the following is required for inclusion on a synthetic webbing label?

All of the above ([a] Name and trademark of manufacturer, [b] rated capacities for the type of hitch, [c] type of material)

Which of the following are a part of PPE that can prevent electrocution?

All of the above ([a] Rubber insulating gloves, [b] hoods, [c] sleeves)

To safely control the traffic flow and protect workers near public roadways and moving construction equipment use you could use?

All of the above ([a] Traffic signs, [b] barricades, [c] flaggers)

Which of the following items contributed to the electrocution in the previous case study?

All of the above ([a] Use of known faulty equipment, [b] lack of grounding, [c] Short in a receptacle)

Which of the following are ways employers must protect their employees on the job site?

All of the above ([a] Ensure overhead power line safety, [b] By supplying GFCIs, or ground-fault circuit interrupters, [c] Establish and enact an assured equipment grounding conductor program [AEGCP])

Employers are required to keep worksites free from:

All of the above ([a] Scrap lumber with protruding nails, [b] Waste and trash, [c] Combustible liquids.)

A personal fall arrest system consists of:

An anchorage, lanyard and connectors, and a full body harness.

If a hard hat sustains impact, it should:

Be replaced

In the previous case study, what measures could have been taken to prevent the accident from occurring?

Both of the above could have prevented the accident from occurring ([a] Workers should have been aware of overhead power lines, [b] employees should have received proper safety training)

Which of the following types of hard hats are NOT ANSI approved:

Bump Hats

___________ can be caused by repetitive motions or repeated shocks over prolonged periods of time.

Carpal tunnel syndrome

Caught in or-between hazards are related with excavations [trenches]; therefore, the hazard considered to be the greatest risk is:

Cave-ins

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

The first choice for how to reduce or eliminate a hazard is:

Engineering controls

Competent persons are not necessary when scaffolds are being moved.

False

Employers are NOT required to enforce lockout/tagout safety-related work practices on the job site.

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's okay to use extension cords with worn insulation, as long as you are careful about it.

False

Not every walking or working surface can be a potential fall hazard.

False

When traveling on a fork lift, the carried load must be at the highest feasible position during travel.

False

These types of contaminants can result from welding, cleaning or painting:

Gas or Vapor

Most tools that run on liquid fuel are powered by:

Gasoline

What are the ways employers 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 Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) gives in formation about:

Hazardous chemicals.

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

What type of OSHA inspection is conducted when immediate death or serious harm is likely?

Imminent danger.

More ___________ are killed from falls than in any other construction occupation.

Ironworkers

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

Appropriate switches for belt sanders are:

Momentary contact on/off switches

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 the employee provides his or her own protective equipment, the employee is responsible for:

None of the above ([a] Its adequacy, [b] its maintenance, [c] its sanitation)

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

Jointers should be fitted with which of the following types of guards:

Point of operation guards

When an employer receives an OSHA citation, it must be:

Posted for 3 days or until the violation is fixed.

OSHA's mission is to:

Protect the safety and health of America's workers.

One of the main responsibilities employers have under OSHA is to:

Provide training required by OSHA standards.

What test should be performed on abrasive wheels?

Ring test

This footwear may be designed to be electrically conductive or non-conductive

Safety shoes

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.

Which of the following is NOT a category of electrical burns?

Shock

Lead exposure can cause all of the following except:

Skin burns

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.

Among the rights related to OSHA recordkeeping, workers have the right to review:

The OSHA 300 Log and the OSHA 300 Summary.

The creation of OSHA provided this important right to workers:

The right to a safe and healthful workplace.

Compressed air can be used for cleaning as long as it is less than 30 psi.

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

Employers need to have rescue procedures in place in the event of a fall.

True

In construction, falls to a lower level are a major cause of fatalities.

True

One of the benefits of a well-designed ergonomic work environment is low operating costs.

True

Overreaching is a factor that contributes to fall or fatalities involving ladder usage.

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

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 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

Among the list of ways workers can protect themselves when working on or near any construction zone, is to _________________.

Wear high-visibility reflective clothing

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.

Personal fall arrest systems must be inspected for damage __________ each use.

before

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

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

Maximum safe load limits of _____ must be posted within the buildings and structures.

floors

Struck-by ____________ object hazards exist when something is being propelled, hurled or thrown.

flying

A struck-by hazard can be described as anytime a worker _____________.

is hit by a falling, swinging, flying or rolling object.

As a load is mechanically lifted, the materials ______________.

may strike workers if the load swings, twists or turns.

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

Struck-by injuries are produced by forcible contact or impact between the injured person and a/n _____________________.

object or piece of equipment

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

All ______________ that are designed to accommodate guards must be equipped with properly functioning guards when in use.

power-operated tools

All rigging equipment must be inspected _________ each lift.

prior to

The common drinking cup is ______ in the working place.

prohibited

Employers must protect workers from struck-by hazards by _______________.

providing PPE such as hard hats and safety glasses

When working over dangerous equipment and machinery, fall protection must be provided ___________.

regardless of distance

All hand-held power tools should have guards and _______ on them.

safety switches

Workers should wear a __________ if required, to avoid being thrown from a vehicle and crushed as the vehicle tips over.

seatbelt

Make sure all loads carried by equipment are stable and _________.

secured

In occupations where there is exposure to ionizing radiation, time, distance and _________ are important in considering worker safety.

shielding

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.

Webbing used for lifeline, lanyard and harness ropes and straps must be made of ________ fibers.

synthetic