OSHA Week 2 Remix

Both the employee inside the enclosed space and the attendant are required to be trained in the following: Hazards of enclosed space entry, Entry procedures, and ______

Enclosed-space rescue

Which is the correct order for the following steps of hazard control?

Engineer out the hazard if possible, guard the hazard, and educate personnel

Sound-dampening wall is an example of ________

Engineering controls

What is the best way to control or eliminate a hazard?

Engineering controls

Protective systems for Cave-ins are NOT required if: Is less than 5 feet deep and a competent person indicates there is no sign of a potential cave-in OR ______

Entirely in stable rock

_______ into an enclosed space occurs when any part of the body breaks the plane

Entry

A procedure to make a job safe by identifying hazards in each step of the job and developing measures to counteract those hazards is:

Job Safety Analysis

The most relied upon means of access/egress in power delivery excavations is a ________

Ladder

Which of the following cannot be stored inside a building?

Liquid propane gas

______ is defined as a fertile soil of clay and sand that may contain a mixture of decomposed plant material: Type B

Loam

Construction standards are not cited for:

Maintenance

WLL is determined by the _______

Manufacturer

Alloy steel chains must have a permanently affixed identification stating all of the below except:

Manufacturer, grade & size

What does MSDS stand for?

Material Safety Data Sheet

_____________ means the steepest incline of an excavation face, and it is expressed as the ration of horizontal distance to vertical rise (H:V)

Maximum allowable slope

What does a W with a bar through it mean in the white portion (bottom) of the NFPA Diamond?

May have a hazardous reaction with water

OSHA has developed a standard for Emergency Action Plans (29 CFR 1910.38) and Hazardous Waste Operations, Emergency Response (29 CFR 1910.120). Which two program elements are common to one of the standards, but not to the other?

Medical surveillance, Personal protective equipment selection

OSHA prohibits the wearing of clothing that may _________ to the skin, ignite, and continue to burn when exposed to the heat of an arc

Melt

What does the word "Signals" refer to

Moving signs, provided by workers, such as flaggers, or by devices, such as flashing lights, to warn of possible or existing hazards.

What government agency must approve respirators and certain other types of personal protective equipment (PPE)?

NIOSH - National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health

Is the attended allowed to enter the enclosed space briefly

No

OSHA requires the attendant to be immediately available outside the enclosed space, is the attendant prohibited from performing duties outside

No

Which of the following is an example of a physical health hazard?

Noise

The number 0 in the reactivity section (yellow) of the NFPA diamond indicates:

Normally stable

Which of the following is a method for eliminating or reducing crane operation hazards

Operators should know how much they are lifting as well as the rated capacity of the crane

Your crew is setting up a crane. What is the first thing that should be checked before set-up begins?

Overhead hazards

Hazardous atmospheres can often pose issues for employees working in excavations, creating _____

Oxygen deficiencies

What are the 5 topics that must be covered during a Job Briefing/Tailgate? Work Procedures, Hazards, Special Precautions, Energy Source Controls, and _______

PPE

Wire-rope slings must be ________ or protected from sharp edges to prevent damage to the wires

Padded

All vehicles shall have a ____________ brake system.

Parking, Emergency & Service

When you use an instrument to measure flammable gas and it reads 30%, what exactly does that stand for?

Percent of Lower Exposure Limit (LEL) has been reached

On the hazardous materials classification diamond, what does the yellow color stand for?

Reactivity

What colors are specified for danger signs?

Red, black and white

Which of the following actions may expose workers to electrical shock hazards and should be avoided?

Removing the grounding pin on a three-prong plug

You have read the instruction manuals and operating procedure book for some new equipment that is being brought onto the site. Once you have completed reading the manuals, what should you do with them?

Review them with the workers

In cases where employers may be exposed to step or touch potential, employers may require the use of _____________

Rubber insulating overshoes

Community right to know is associated with what legislative act?

SARA Title III

Decks and other working surfaces shall be maintained in a:

Safe condition

After an accident, the first thing you want to do is take care of any injured person. What should be the next thing that you do?

Secure the area

When storing chemicals, which is the most important practice?

Segregation

Stacks of lumber are required to be ___________

Self-supporting

A ________ structure is a permanent or fixed structure that is portable and can be moved along the trench

Shielding

The 3 protective Cave-in systems are: Sloping or benching, Shoring, and _______

Shielding

A ___________ structure uses hydraulic, mechanical, or timber means to support the sides of the excavation

Shoring

Crystalline Silica causes the disease known as _________

Silicosis

The number 1 in the blue section (left side) of the NFPA diamond means what?

Slightly hazardous

Which Cave-in prevention system does OSHA consider to be the most favorable

Sloping or benching

___________ are methods in which spoils are removed on either side of the excavation to eliminate the cave-in hazard

Sloping or benching

What does the white section of the NFPA diamond mean?

Special information

OSHA demands that knots must not be used in lieu of _____

Splices

Which of the following is not considered PPE?

Sports shoes

What are the 4 classifications of soil type that a COMPETENT PERSON must determine: Type A, B, C, and _______

Stable rock

What should a supervisor do on encountering unknown chemicals or potential asbestos containing materials?

Stop work

One of your crew deliberately violates a safety procedure, what should you do?

Stop work, write him up and tell him why

Safety controls must meet the following order of priority

Substitution, engineering, administrative, and PPE

Who is in charge of the emergency plan?

Supervisor

It is generally accepted that the most effective safety program places safety responsibility on the:

Supervisors

A subcontractor has introduced a new hazardous chemical to the workplace. Who is supposed to inform the general contractor and subcontractor workers?

The subcontractor

Who can dismiss an employee for violating a safety rule?

The supervisor

Body harnesses distribute the fall arrest forces over at least:

The thighs, pelvis, waist, chest and shoulder

Wire rope used on cranes or derricks must be taken out of service if:

There is evidence of heat damage, bird caging, kinking, or wear of 1/3 the original diameter of outside wires, Three broken wires are found in one strand in one lay for running ropes

Supported scaffolds with a height to base width ratio more than 4:1 shall be restrained from _____.

Tipping

The primary objective in the control of occupational diseases caused by breathing contaminated air is:

To prevent atmospheric contamination by accepted engineering control measures

If a work related injury or illness results in the death of an employee it must be reported:

To the Occupational Safety & Health Administration within 8 hours

Why are caution signs required?

To warn against a potential hazard or to caution against unsafe practice

What type of tools should employers permit to be used by workers performing productive tasks?

Tools in safe and sound condition

Extremely flammable is designated by the number 4 in which area of the NFPA diamond?

Top

Which of the following factors is the most important in developing a safety-training program?

Training objectives

Shields are also known as __________

Trench boxes or Trench Shields

Common causes of foot injuries include; crushing, penetration, molten metal, chemicals, slippery surfaces, and sharp objects.

True

Electrical equipment must be installed in accordance with instructions included in its listing, labeling, or certification

True

Which soil is 1.5 tons/ft2 comprehensive strength

Type A

Which soil is .5 to 1.5 tons/ft2 comprehensive strength

Type B

When in doubt, a safe decision for soil determination is _____

Type C

Which soil is .5 tons/ft2 or less comprehensive strength

Type C

What type of hardhat protects just the top?

Type I

What type of hardhat protects top and side?

Type II

Damage by welders flash is caused by:

Ultraviolet light

It shall be a condition of each contract that no contractor shall require any laborer or mechanic to work under conditions, which are:

Unsanitary, hazardous, or dangerous to the worker's health and safety

Ventilation systems used to control exposure to harmful airborne contamination must operate:

Until the area where the contamination was generated is below the minimum exposure limits for the contamination

Which of the following would be the most likely to produce severe injuries or a high probability of accidents

Unusual and non-routine task

Which of the following is an example of an unsafe practice regarding the use of tools?

Using a screwdriver to carve or cut wood

What must be in place when transporting, moving or storing compressed gas cylinders

Valve protection covers

The first hazard to address when working around manholes or vaults is exposure to ______________

Vehicle/pedestrian traffic

Biological hazards are generally described as capable of causing a disease. Select the organisms most often referred to as biological hazards.

Virus, bacteria, fungi

Safe working load is also referred to as ______

WLL

____ is the maximum allowable load that can be applied to the rigging equipment

WLL

What are "Signs" designated as ?

Warns of hazard, temporarily or permanently affixed or placed, at locations where hazards exist

Safety glasses with side shields are not acceptable eye protection for?

Washing brick with muriatic acid

To protect against Crystalline Silica : ID at tailboard and use PPE, Admin controls (rotate employees), Wearing NIOSH-certifed respirator, Shop vac clothes before going home, and ________

Watering down the work area

You are working on a scaffold 50 feet high. Who must approve the scaffold for use?

a Competent Person

Aerial lifts may be field modified for use other than those intended by the manufacturer, provided the modification has been certified in writing by the manufacturer or _____________.

a nationally recognized testing agency

Travel distance from any point of a protected area to the nearest fire extinguisher shall not exceed?

100 feet

Employers must keep record of the inspections, and no more than ____ months can pass between inspections of chains

12

Custom made lifting devices must be proof tested prior to use at _____ percent of their rated load

125

Tube and coupler scaffolds over _____ feet in height shall be designed by a registered Professional Engineer, and shall be constructed and loaded in accordance with such design.

125

Safety nets located 15 feet below the working surface must extend _______ feet beyond the work surfaces.

13

Rungs, cleats and steps of portable ladders and fixed ladders shall be spaced a minimum of 10 inches apart but no more than ____ inches apart.

14

"Flammable liquid" means any liquid having a vapor pressure not exceeding 40 psi at 100 degrees Fahrenheit and a flashpoint at or below:

140 degrees Fahrenheit

OSHA assumes a standard distance of _____ inches in the information provided to help employees determine heat energy

15

Chronic Silicosis is evident after _____ years

15-20

No more than ___ gallons of flammable or combustible liquids shall be stored in a room outside an approved flammable storage cabinet. Reference 29 CFR 1926.1 52(b)(1).

25

What is the maximum distance a ladder used for access and egress into an excavation can be from an employee?

25 feet

What is the maximum slope ratio in class "A" soil?

3/4:1 (53 Deg.)

Electrical panels that require servicing or maintenance and operating <600 volts shall have a clear workspace that is a minimum of _____ inches from the front of the equipment.

30

Stairways should have handrails installed ______ from the surface of the tread to the upper surface of the handrail.

30 - 37 inches

Handrails must be between ___ and __ inches high measured from the tread to the top of the handrail

30 and 37

Which of the following is the preferred angle for fixed industrial stairs?

30 to 50 degrees from horizontal

H.W. Heinrich in 1931 postulated a theory on accidents. His study concluded that for one serious injury, there occur ____ accidents that cause no injury.

300

Electrical arcs are said to reach temperatures of up to ____________

35,000 F

How far above the work surface should the side rails of a ladder extend?

36 inches

What is the minimum height for the top rail of a suspended scaffolding guardrail?

36 inches

Which of the following is the minimum width of access to an exit in new construction as defined by the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA)?

36 inches

A scaffold and scaffold components must be capable of supporting its own weight and at least _____ times the maximum intended load.

4

In the red section (flammability) of the NFPA diamond, what number indicates "Extremely Flammable"?

4

OSHA requires the testing of excavations _____ feet or greater in depth for hazardous atmosphere

4

What is the highest degree of a hazard identified in the diamond on the NFPA placard?

4

When an eye-splice is used in traditional 3-strand synthetic rope, the eye splice must contain no less than ___ full tucks

4

When welding pipe that has a lead paint base coating, the coating must be removed a distance of _____ inches from the area to be heated or the employee must be protected by an airline respirator.

4

At what depth must a ladder, ramp, steps, or runway be present for quick worker exit?

4 feet

The eye of the splice must be large enough that the angle at the beginning of the splice will not exceed ____ degrees when placed over a load

60

Flammable or combustible liquids stored in any one storage cabinet shall be not more than:

60 gallons of flammable or 120 gallons of combustible liquids

Fly-wheels must be guarded if they are less than ___ feet above the floor or platform.

7

Brick stacks shall not be more than _________ in height.

7'

All masonry walls over _______ feet in height shall be adequately braced to prevent overturning and to prevent collapse unless the wall is adequately supported so that it will not overturn or collapse.

8

Guarding of live parts <600 volts can be accomplished by means of having an elevation of >____ feet above the floor or other working surface and so installed as to exclude unqualified persons.

8

When an eye-splice is used in traditional 3-strand synthetic rope, the eye splice must contain no less than 4 full tucks the short splice must contain no less than _____

8 (4 on each side of the center line)

When employees are exposed to noise at or above _____ dB averaged over 8 working hours, the employer must have a hearing conversation program

85

Protection required for the head and face must increase when the heat energy values exceed ______ cal/cm2

9

Bench and floor grinders shall not have the angular exposure of the grinding wheel periphery and sides exceed ____ degrees.

90

When the noise levels exceed an 8-hour time-weighted average of ___ dB this is referred to as the ACTION LEVEL

90

According to OSHA, the maximum allowable continuous and impact noise levels are:

9OdBA and 140dB peak

You're laying pipe in a ditch when a hazard not previously identified occurs. Steps are taken to eliminate the hazard: who has authority for determining that conditions are now safe for the crew to re-enter the ditch?

A competent person

What best describes a Job Safety Analysis (JSA)?

A formal method to allow employees to participate in the identification of hazards and unsafe work practices and then help to implement measures to reduce the associated risks

Pneumatic power tools must have which special provision?

A means of positive connection to the hoses at the tool, the compressor, and on both ends of all hoses

What type of container is permissible for use in handling flammable liquids?

A metal can with a flame arrester

What proof of compliance is required for the ROPS system on each piece of equipment?

A permanently attached label

Where a door or a gate opens directly onto a stairway:

A platform must be provided. & Opening must leave at least 20" of effective passageway width

What is applied to a piece of equipment or structure to temporally warn of existing or immediate danger?

A tag

Of the following tools, which tool is allowed by OSHA to have a "lock-on" device?

A variable speed, reversible drill with an automatic clutch and a keyless chuck

What are the major soil classifications as identified in 29 CFR 1926 Subpart P?

A,B,C

What are "tags"?

Are temporary signs, usually attached to a piece of equipment or part of a structure, to warn of existing or immediate hazards.

Hard hats are required when performing work in areas where the possibility of falling objects exists. Hard Hats are also required:

Around energized electrical lines

When controls are used that are intended to reduce the level of atmospheric contaminants in excavations to acceptable levels, testing shall be conducted:

As often as necessary to ensure that the atmosphere remains safe

Hoses carrying acetylene, oxygen, fuel gas, or any gas or substance which may ignite or combust shall be inspected:

At the beginning of each shift

When is the least effective time to have a Safety Meeting?

At the end of the shift

The person outside of an enclosed space is referred to as _______

Attendant

Areas within the swing radius of the rear of the rotating superstructure of a crane must be:

Barricaded to prevent an employee from being struck or crushed

What is an effective method of dealing with vehicle and pedestrian traffic near manholes

Barricades

Job made ladders must:

Be constructed for intended use, Have cleats that are spaced between 10 and 14 inches apart, Cleat spacing must be uniform

Containers for potable water must:

Be tightly closed, Be not dipped from, Be clearly marked "dinking water"

Respirators must be inspected:

Before and after each use

You must tie off to an aerial lift using a lanyard and ___________.

Body harness

___________ is the manufacture's posted average force in pounds needed to break a rope

CBS (Catalog Breaking Strength)

What is the greatest hazard facing a worker while working in a trench?

Cave-ins

What is the most common hazard associated with excavations; Caught-in/between: ________

Cave-ins

A worker shows up at the job site with his own safety glasses. What should you look for to see if they are approved Safety Glasses?

Check to see that they are ANSI approved

Which of the following is a common type of health hazard?

Chemical hazards

What are the 4 types of headwear: Type I, II, Class G and ______

Class E

What type of hardhat protects to 20,000 Volts

Class E

Which type of hard hat would provide the most protection from electrical hazards

Class E

What type of hardhat protects to 2,200 Volts

Class G

Which of the following classifications pertain to locations In which combustible dust is or may be in suspension in the air under normal operating conditions, in quantities sufficient to produce explosive or ignitable mixtures

Class II, Division 1

Which of the following respirators is acceptable for entry into a confined space containing an oxygen deficient (IDLH) atmosphere?

Combination airline respirator with auxiliary self-contained air supply

Who is responsible for inspecting all machinery and equipment prior to each use and during use, to make sure it is in safe operating condition.

Competent person

You are bringing a crane to a job site. Which of the following should be done first?

Complete a survey of all overhead power lines

Each employer is responsible for which of the following?

Condition of all tools used by employees on the job

Which is an appropriate engineering control for protection against noise exposures?

Constructing sound barriers

What right does a worker who calls in an OSHA complaint not have?

Contest the citation

An employee is going to use a powder-actuated tool to fasten a stud to the concrete floor. The barrel is placed on the stud, the trigger is pulled, and the powder-actuated tool did not fire. What is the proper response for the employee?

Continue holding the barrel to the surface for 30 seconds

You have to perform work on a train track. What should be the best approach to doing the work safely?

Coordinate with the railroad; review JSA prior to performing work, and post train schedules at the job site.

Wire rope's most common use in power delivery is for winches on trucks or ________

Cranes

The breathable particles are referred to as __________ and are considered human carcinogens

Crystalline Silica

The base of a ladder placed for climbing should be ___ feet out from the horizontal plane for every four feet of height.

1

What is the maximum slope ratio in class "C" soil?

1 1/2:1 (34 Deg.)

What is the maximum distance allowed between platform planks?

1 inch

The cost of accidents includes direct and indirect costs. What do experts normally use as the approximate ratio of direct to indirect costs?

1 to 5

What is the maximum distance between the periphery of a fixed grinding machine wheel and the adjustable tongue?

1/4"

A wire rope must not be used if any length of 8 eight diameters shows the number of visible wires exceeds ___ % of the rope's total number of wires

10

Arc welding cables must be free from repair or splices for a minimum distance of ____ feet from the cable end to which the electrode holder is connected.

10

Material stored inside buildings under construction shall not be placed within six feet of any hoist-way or inside floor openings, nor within ____________ of an exterior wall, which does not extend above the top of the material stored.

10 Feet

When working in proximity to electrical distribution or transmission lines, the following clearances must be followed:

10 feet for lines rated 50 kV or below

How old do you have to be to operate a forklift, regardless of training

18 years old

Safe walkways, not less than _____ wide, formed of planks _____ thick, if wood, shall be provided and used for workmen to reach any point

18" and 2"

If the hazardous atmosphere test has oxygen level lower than ____% or other hazardous gases are present, the excavation must be ventilated and monitored

19.5

What is the maximum slope ratio in class "B" soil?

1:1 (45 Deg.)

Acute Silicosis is evident after _____ years

2

At least _____ people must be involved when work is performed in an enclosed space unless the entry is brief and the employer can demonstrate the employee is protected from all hazards

2

No more than ___ feet distance between the bottom of the support system and the bottom of the trench

2

OSHA requires the spoils and other loose materials be placed no less than ______ feet from the edge of the excavation or the use of adequate retaining devices

2

Wire rope guardrails are allowed a maximum deflection of _____ inches.

2

What is the minimum distance that excavation materials, tools, and other supplies be kept back from the excavation's edge?

2 feet

If no WLL is posted, the industry standard is approximately _____% of the CBS

20

OSHA requires and enclosed chute when dropping materials from heights of more than ____ feet

20

When storing oxygen cylinders, a separation of ___ feet or a five-foot noncombustible barrier is required between fuel-gas cylinders

20

In open yard storage, stable piling of combustible material shall be maintained at all times and in no case higher than:

20 feet

What is the maximum height that lumber can be stacked when handled mechanically?

20 feet

What is the minimum depth that a Professional Engineer is required to design a shoring system?

20 feet

Guardrails must withstand a _____ pound force applied within two inches of the top edge inward, outward and downward.

200

Handrails should be capable of withstanding a force of at least _____ pounds.

200

A fire extinguisher must be provided a minimum of 20 feet from the storage area of LPG. What is the minimum fire rating?

20BC

Safe oxygen levels inside an enclosed space range between 19.5% and ____%

23.5

What would be the best protection while working with a drill and a 25-foot extension cord?

GFCI protection

The recommended rating of a firewall separating oxygen and fuel gasses should be how high?

5 feet

Unless made in entirely stable rock, at what depth is a protective system required for a trench?

5 feet and greater

OSHA recommends what level of lighting for general construction work?

5 foot candles

An OSHA 300 Log must be maintained at the job site for a minimum of _______.

5 years

Accelerated Silicosis is evident after _____ years

5-10

It is important to note that knots can reduce the CBS by as much as ____%

50

What is the maximum stairway angle from horizontal?

50 degrees

Where more than five gallons of flammable or combustible liquid (or five pounds of flammable gas) are being used on the jobsite, a fire extinguisher rated not less than 1OB shall be provided within:

50 feet

Lanyards and vertical lifelines shall have a minimum breaking strength of _____ pounds.

5000

Life-lines are required to support a minimum dead weight of _____ pounds?

5400

A fall arrest system is required when working or walking _____ feet or more above a lower level that is unprotected.

6

On suspended scaffolding, each suspension rope must be capable of supporting _____ times the maximum intended load.

6

Rope splice: Tails must not be trimmed flush and must protrude 6 times the rope's diameter for ropes under 1 inch or _____ inches for ropes larger than 1 inch

6

Rope splice: Tails must not be trimmed flush and must protrude __ times the rope's diameter for ropes under 1 inch

6

The minimum headroom of working space about service equipment, switchboards, panel boards, or motor control centers shall be:

6 feet 3 inches

What is the OSHA standard for hats and eyewear

ANSI Z89.1

OSHA recognizes 4 main methods for calculating heat energy: NFPA 70E, Doughty, Neal, and Floyd, IEEE Standard 1584b; and __________

ARCPRO

Silicosis has 3 types: Chronic, Accelerated, or _______

Acute

At the ACTION LEVEL of 90dB, what must occur: Hearing protection, Engineering controls and ________

Administrative controls

Rotating employees in and out of a 90 dB area is an example of _________

Administrative controls

You have recently arrived on the job site. You see employees working in the same area as welders who are welding on a tank. The employees who are working in the area do not have welder's goggles. When you question the welders, you discover that they have about four more hours of welding to complete. What should be your course of action?

Advise your workers not to look at the welding operation

What site clearing equipment requires rollover guards?

All

Signaling directions for flagmen shall conform to:

American National Standards Institute Manual

What does the word "barricade" mean?

An obstruction to deter the passage of vehicles and pedestrians

Vault rescue is typically taught along with other rescue procedures on at least and ______ basis

Annual

At what depth must shoring or other protective devices be used in an excavation?

Any depth if a potential for a cave-in exists that islikely to harm someone

When are you required to have a site-specific safety and health plan as defined by OSHA?

Any time your work involves a defined hazardous waste site

What is not a factor in ensuring the protection of workers who handle hazardous chemicals?

Any torn labels need to be replaced

What is the designation (type) for a fire extinguisher that is used on fires involving metals, e.g., magnesium?

D

Which is a requirement of the employer?

Determine if workers exposures exceed OSHA PELs

Employers must satisfy all of the following requirements, except:

Determine which manufacturer's requirements and recommendations for a tool shall be followed or ignored

Before and employee can enter a manhole, the atmosphere must be tested for oxygen using a properly calibrated ________

Direct-reading meter

All fixed, power-driven woodworking tools shall be provided with:

Disconnect switch capable of being tagged or locked in the off position for maintenance and process set up

Which of the following tools do not require grounding?

Double insulated power tools

Local ventilating exhaust is primarily used for which of the following?

Draw fumes away from the worker

Chemical hazards exist in the form of:

Dusts, mists, fumes, and vapors

It is the employer's responsibility to instruct:

Each employee in the recognition and avoidance of unsafe conditions, the safe handling and use of poisons, Employees regarding potential hazards

Fuel gas and oxygen hoses shall be:

Easily distinguishable from each other

Color markings for digging Id: Red

Electric lines, cables, conduits, and lighting

What is meant when 29 CFR 1926 Subpart k, Electrical, discusses approved equipment

Electrical equipment has to be approved by Underwriters Laboratories (UL) or That equipment has to be approved by Factory Mutual (FM)

Power tools are divided into five groups. What are they?

Electrical, pneumatic, internal combustion, powder actuated and hydraulic

Lockout tagout generally refers to:

Electrically, Hydraulically powered equipment and hazards associated with gravity

What is one of the biggest obstacles to overcome when PPE is required?

Employee objection

The __________ shall make and maintain a record of the most recent month in which each alloy steel chain sling was thoroughly inspected, and shall make such record available for examination.

Employer

At a minimum, the outer layer of clothing must be flame resistant if any of the following conditions exist: Exposed to energized parts 600 volts or higher, An electric arc could ignite in the area, Molten metal or arcs from faulted conductors could ignite clothing, and ________

Estimate heat energy exceeds 2.0 cal/cm2

What does the number 3 in the blue portion (health) of the NFPA diamond mean?

Extremely dangerous - Use full protective clothing

What does the minimum PPE include: Hard hat, Gloves, and ______

Eye-wear

Any solvent waste, oily rags, or flammable liquids must be kept in ___________ , covered containers until removed from the work-site

Fire-resistant

Ladders can be generally placed in three categories:

Fixed, portable, and job-made

Acetylene reacts violently with which of the following?

Fluorine

How often shall compressed air receiver safety valves be tested?

Frequently and at regular intervals

How often is the contractor (general term) required to perform safety inspections?

Frequently and regularly

Which of the following is considered approved eye protection?

Glasses meeting ANSI standard Z87

OSHA's adoption of the _______ of Classification and Labeling of Chemicals was intended to standardize the classification and labeling of chemicals for workers around the world

Globally Harmonized System

Which of the following statements about guarding techniques is true?

Guard the point of operation, in-running nip points, and rotating parts of tools

All protruding reinforcing steel, onto which employees could fall shall be _________ to eliminate the hazard of impalement.

Guarded

___________ is a colorless gas with a rotten-egg odor that is heavier than air.

H2S (Hydrogen Sulfide)

What are the requirements for scaffolds that are located 10 feet or more above lower level scaffolds?

Handrails, mid rail and toe boards must be in place

OSHA has defined an enclose space as a working space, such as a manhole, vault, tunnel, or shaft that: Is designed for periodic employee entry under normal conditions, Under normal conditions does not contain a hazardous atmosphere, and _______

Has a limited means of egress or entry

When using normal fire prevention precautions when cutting, welding or heating requires you to:

Have fire extinguishing equipment immediately available and maintained in a state of readiness

The portable ladder used to access an upper landing surface must:

Have side rails extended at least 3 feet above the upper landing surface, Be secured at the top to a rigid support preventing movement or deflection, Be free of oil, grease, and other slipping hazards

What should you do before you send people into a permit-required confined space?

Have the attendant and everyone on lifelines

Your crew must walk across an area with open floor holes to get to their work area. What should you do?

Have the floor holes covered and inform your men of load surface restrictions

FR clothing must cover the entire body except: Hands, Feet, and ______

Head

Ear plug, muffs, or both are considered ________

Hearing protection

One of the workers on your crew displays the following symptoms: heavy sweating, racing pulse, weakness, nausea, and headache. Which heat-related disorder do these symptoms indicate?

Heat Exhaustion

Carbon Monoxide is particularly dangerous because:

It keeps the blood cells from carrying oxygen

All firefighting equipment shall be periodically inspected and maintained in operating condition. Defective equipment shall be:

Immediately replaced

A worker arrives at your job site and wants to use his own safety equipment /PPE. What is the correct course of action in this situation?

Inspect equipment/PPE and ensure that it is correct for the task being performed is not damaged and is ready for use

An OSHA compliance officer is making a repeat visit to verify that a previous violation has been corrected. During the visit, he may inspect which of the following?

Inspect the entire job site

For respirators maintained for emergency use:

Inspection must be done monthly and checked for proper function before and after each use

Which of the following factors does not affect the load capacity of a mobile crane?

Installation of an anti-two-block device

In 29 CFR 1926.34, "Means of Egress,"(c) it states that "Means of egress shall be continually maintained free of all obstructions and impediments to full ________ use in the case of a fire or other emergency."

Instant

A structural ramp may be used in lieu of steps or ladders for access to an excavation provided:

It has cleats or other surface treatment to prevent slipping

When can you abate asbestos-containing material without PPE?

It is and will remain non-friable

29 CFR 1926 (b)(2) covers training and is often the most cited standard by OSHA compliance Officers. Why?

It is general and vague on the responsibilities of instructing employees by the employer

OSHA requires employers to establish a hearing conservation program that includes all of the following components:

Personal protective equipment, Audiometric testing & Area noise level survey

In areas where 911 emergency phone service is not available:

Phone numbers for physicians, hospitals or ambulances must be conspicuously posted

Which term describes a tool that is powered by compressed air?

Pneumatic

OSHA specifically prohibits fabrics as acetate, nylon, rayon, and ______________ - either alone or blends

Polypropylen

What is the primary reason for storing acetylene cylinders upright?

Prevent liquid acetone from escaping and releasing acetylene

Rigging equipment must be inspected __________ .

Prior to use on each shift and as necessary during the use to ensure that it is safe

What is the key goal of a joint (labor/management) safety committee?

Promote employee safety involvement

When should signs or symbols be removed or covered?

Promptly when the hazards no longer exist

What are the three basic steps of a Job Safety Analysis (JSA)?

Provide a sequence of basic job steps, identify potential hazards, and recommend actions or procedures

The noise level exceeds permissible limits. What should be done?

Provide at least two types of hearing protection and instruct employees on proper use/wearing

During work in a confined space where an oxygen deficient atmosphere exists, it is permissible to:

Provide ventilation to the confined space and monitor in 30 minutes

Since poles are cylindrical in shape, OSHA requires them to be __________ or blocked

Raked

Which of the following can be caused by operating vibrating equipment?

Raynaud's Syndrome

It is a generally accepted theory in accident prevention that the attitude of supervisors and managers can affect the actions of foremen and employees. Which of the following best describes that relationship?

Supervisors attitude has a direct influence on the employees

______________ rope is considered the most commonly used material for rigging because of its dielectric qualities

Synthetic

An OSHA compliance officer finds a violation during an inspection and is issuing a citation. Who is responsible?

The General Contractor

Who is the best person for ensuring that workers are wearing the appropriate PPE?

The Supervisor

Temporary spoils can be placed next to an excavation as long as:

The base is at least two feet from the edge of the excavation

Which best reflects what a label on a container and MSDS have in common regarding shared information?

The chemical names and physical properties

The responsibility for requiring personal protective equipment in all operations where there is an exposure to hazardous conditions, belongs to:

The employer

Who is responsible for providing PPE?

The employer

Who is responsible for providing specialized work footwear

The employer

OSHA allows only the eye splices to be where

The ends of the rope

A fire extinguisher with the rating 2A1OBC is sufficient for most industrial settings, what does it mean?

The extinguisher is good for type A fires with a 2 1/2-gallon of water equivalence and good for type B fires with a 10 square feet equivalency

The need for hearing protection is triggered at which decibel level?

When it exceeds 90 decibels

When is a first aid kit required on a construction site?

When there is an absence of an accessible medical facility

When normal fire prevention precautions are insufficient, additional personnel ('fire watch") shall be assigned to guard against fire

While the actual operation is being performed and long enough after the actual operation to ensure that no possibility of fire exists

OSHA has developed a color code. What is the color that OSHA has designated for providing instructions?

White

What congressional act created OSHA?

Williams-Steiger Occupational, Safety, and Health Act of 1970

Which is more durable: Synthetic or wire ropes

Wire

An employer must report a work related fatality to OSHA.......

Within 8 hours

What are the five key elements of the HAZCOM program?

Written information on hazardous chemicals, proper labeling, employee training, MSDS distribution, and chemical inventory

Which of the following is used to mark potential hazards?

Yellow

Does H2S settle to the lower parts

Yes

The ______ is a number calculated to identify the heat energy delivered to a specific distance from an electrical arc.

calorie/centimeter2

Employers must comply with OSHA standards related to materials handling, including training and _____.

inspection

What is the maximum height that lumber can be stacked when handled manually?

l6 feet

One good way to prevent materials handling hazards is to _____.

operate within manufacturer's specifications

Who is entitled to view the MSDS?

personnel who have the potential to come in contact with the chemical

When must ground fault circuit interrupters (GFCI) be used on construction sites for 15 and 20 amp 120V service?

there is no assured grounding program & wiring is not permanent