OSHA 30 exam

Non-self-supporting ladders that lean against a wall or other support should be positioned at an angle where the horizontal distance from the top support to the foot of the ladder is ______ the working length of the ladder.

1/4

Each employee on a scaffold more than ___________ above a lower level must be protected from falling by a personal fall arrest system and/or guardrail system (or, for crawling boards, a grabline or equivalent handhold)

10 feet

Pneumatic tools that shoot nails, rivets, staples, or similar fasteners and operate at pressures of more than _________ should be equipped with a special device to keep fasteners from being ejected unless the muzzle is pressed against the work surface.

100 psi

When working on a scaffold you must maintain a minimum clear distance of ___________ from an overhead power line with a voltage of 60 kV.

14 feet

When working on a scaffold, you must maintain a minimum clear distance of ___________ from an overhead power line with a voltage of 60 kV.

14 feet

Each employee engaged in steel erection activities, who is on a walking/working surface with an unprotected side or edge more than ____________ above a lower level must be protected by a guardrail, safety net, personal fall arrest, positioning device, or fall restrain system

15 feet

What is the minimum required clearing distance from a power line with a voltage of 100 kV?

15 feet

At least how old must forklift operators be under federal labor regulations?

18

There must be a stairway or ladder at every point of access where there is a break in elevation of __________ or more.

19 inches

OSHA began because, until _______, there were no national laws for safety and health hazards.

1970

Spoils must be placed more than ________ from the edge of the excavation, measured from the nearest part of the spoils to the excavation's edge.

2 feet

How far must the side rails of a portable ladder used for access to an upper landing surface extend above the upper landing surface?

3 feet

A fire extinguisher rated not less than 2A or a 55-gallon open drum of water with two fire pails must be provided for each _____________ of protected building area.

3,000 sq ft

A personal fall arrest system must limit the maximum deceleration distance an employee travels to __________.

3.5 feet.

compressed air must be reduced to ___________ psi or less of air pressure before it may be used for cleaning purposes.

30

How far from the walking/working surface must the top rail of a guardrail system used for fall protection be?

39-45 inches

What is the minimum number of anchor bolts/rods that must be used to anchor columns?

4 bolts/rods

The limited access zone that must be established around a masonry wall that is under construction must be equal to the height of the wall to be constructed plus ____________.

4 feet

A protective system is NOT required for an excavation less than _________ deep if a competent person has decided that there is no danger of cave-in

5 feet

In order to protect yourself from caught-in or -between hazards on an excavation site, never work in an unprotected trench that is _________ deep or more.

5 feet

What is the maximum number of members that may be lifted when performing a multiple lift or "christmas treeing" ?

5 members

The general rule is that fall protection is required when a worker could fall __________ or more.

6 feet

When performing overhead work, you should ensure that all materials are stored in buildings under construction are placed farther than ______ away from hoist way or floor openings and more than _______ from exterior walls.

6 feet / 10 feet

No more than ____________ of category 1, 2, or 3 flammable liquids or ____________ of category 4 flammable liquids may be stored in any one storage cabinet.

60 gallons; 120 gallons

In an enclosed space when welding, cutting or heating on a surface coated with toxic preservatives, how must employees be protected from hazardous fumes?

All toxic coatings on the surface must be stripped for a distance of at least 4 inches from the area of heat application or employees must wear air line respirators

Which class of head protection protects against falling objects and high-voltage shocks/burns?

Class E

True or False? Employees (except those essential in the post-tensioning operation) are not permitted to be in front of the jack during tensioning operations

False

True or False? Shear connectors on composite floors, roofs, or bridge decks may be installed from within a controlled decking zone.

False

True or False? Stairways or ladders are rarely the source of injuries serious enough to require time off the job.

False

True or False? The excavation, the area around it, and the protective system(s) in use require inspection by a competent person only once a day.

False

True or false? The covering on an overhead power line is primarily for protection from shock.

False, it protects the power line from the weather.

True or False? Safety nets must be installed as close as practicable under the walking/working surface, but never more than 20 feet below the working level.

False, it would be 30 feet below the working level.

True or False? No more than 500 gallons of flammable liquids may be stored in containers in any one outdoor pile.

False, it's 1,100 gallons

providing for investigation of "actual" incidents and "near miss" incidents so causes and means for their prevention are identified would fall under which core element of an effective occupational safety and heath program?

Hazard identification and assessment

What is the "last line of defense" against work hazards?

PPE

With reference to fire extinguishers, what does the acronym "PASS" stand for?

Pull, Aim, Squeeze, Sweep

Modifications to powered industrial trucks that affect capacity and safe operation may not be performed without prior written approval from __________.

The manufacturer

True or False? A cylinder must be "cracked" or opened and closed quickly while standing to the side to clear the valve of dust, before connecting it to a regulator.

True

True or False? Employees must wear hard hats when on a scaffold.

True

True or False? If machines are not deenergized and locked out when they are being repaired, they may cycle or otherwise start up and catch a worker's body part or clothing and cause injury or death.

True

True or False? Nearly every American employee is covered by OSHA or an OSHA-approved state agency.

True

True or False? Refresher training or an evaluation of a powered industrial truck operator's previous training is required at least every 3 years.

True

True or False? Regulated areas must be established when employees are reasonable expected to be exposed to cadmium beyond the permissible exposure limit (PEL),

True

True or False? The crane operator must be informed when an employee enters the swing radius of the crane and is not permitted to rotate the superstructure of the crane until informed that the employee is in a safe position.

True

True or False? Unless the retrieval equipment would increase the overall risk of entry, a retrieval system must be used whenever an authorized entrant enters a permit space. A mechanical device must be able to retrieve personnel from vertical-type permit spaces that are more than 5 feet deep.

True

True or False? dull tools can cause more hazards than sharp ones.

True

True or False? OSHA's recommended practices for developing a safety and health program emphasize a proactive approach to managing workplace safety and health.

True.

True or false? Replacement PPE must be paid for by the employer, except when an employee loses or intentionally damages their PPE.

True.

In order to avoid struck-by hazards what should a worker be prohibited from using?

a screwdriver with a splintered handle, and a hammer with a mushroomed head

Which of the following is NOT good practice when using power tools in order to avoid electrocution hazards? a) always carry power tools by their cords b) keep cords away from heat, oil, and sharp edges c) do not used tools in wet or damp environments d) use double-insulated tools

a) always carry power tools by their cords

Which of the following is NOT true about PPE? a) employees must pay for their own PPE b)PPE must be provided, used, and maintained in a sanitary and reliable condition c)PPE must be of a safe design and construction for the work to be performed d)PPE shall not be used if it is defective or damaged.

a) employees must pay for their own PPE

Being safe in everything you do on the job site, also called "walking the talk", is an example of: a) leading by example b) engaging and empowering team members c) actively listening and practicing 3-way communication d) developing team members through teaching, coaching, and feedback e) recognizing team members for a job well done

a) leading by example

Which of the following would not be found on an entry permit for a permit-required confined space? a) the qualifications of all authorized entrants b) the names of all authorized entrants, personnel serving as attendants, and the entry supervisor c) initial and periodic monitoring results d) the measures used to isolate the permit space, as well as eliminate and control hazards

a) the qualifications of all authorized entrants

The permissible exposure limit (PEL) for lead is 50 μg/m^3 averaged over an eight-hour period. The ________ , or the level at which an employer must begin the specific compliance activities outlined in the OSHA standard, for lead is an airborne concentration of 30 μg/m^3 averaged over an eight-hour period.

action level

Receptacle ground circuit interrupters (GFCI) should be tested:

after installation, and once a month

Canceled entry permits for permit-required confined spaces must be retained for how long?

at least 1 year

Which of the following is true about the fire extinguishers required on construction sites? a) two or more fire extinguishers, rated 2A must be provided on each floor b) at construction sites involving multistory buildings, at least one fire extinguisher must be located adjacent to the stairway. c) if more than 3 gallons of flammable or combustible liquid is present, a fire extinguisher rated not less than 2A must be provided within 100 feet. d) carbon tetrachloride fire extinguishers may be used to meet OSHA requirements

b) at construction sites involving multistory buildings, at least one fire extinguisher must be located adjacent to the stairway.

Which of the following is NOT an example of a caught -in or -between hazard? a) being caught in a cave-in during trench operations b) being struck on the head by a falling tool c) being crushed between a wall and an I-beam sliding off a truck d) being pulled into machinery

b) being struck on the head by a falling tool

Which of the following is NOT true about transporting compressed gas cylinders? a) valve protections caps must be in place and secured b) cylinders should always be stored on their side c) cylinders should be moved by tilting and rolling d) when being transported by vehicle, cylinders must be secured at all times

b) cylinders should always be stored on their side

At a daily safety huddle, the foreman asks for input from her team on what hazards they may face during the day, and how they plan to avoid them. This is an example of: a) leading by example b) engaging and empowering team members c) actively listening and practicing 3-way communication d) developing team members through teaching, coaching, and feedback e) recognizing team members for a job well done

b) engaging and empowering team members

Which of the following is NOT one of the seven core elements of an effective occupational safety and health program? a) worker participation b) punishment for accidents and injuries c) hazard identification and assessment d) education and training

b) punishment for accidents and injuries

Which of the following is not true about changing and/or charging powered industrial truck batteries? a) facilities must be provided for flushing and neutralizing spilled electrolyte b) smoking is permitted in the charging area c) eyewash facilities must be readily available in the designated battery changing area d) adequate ventilation for the disposal of vapors and gassing batteries must be provided.

b) smoking is permitted in the charging area

After explaining how to address a safety hazard, a superintendent asks his foreman to repeat the steps back to him to make sure he understands his instructions. This is an example of: a) leading by example b) engaging and empowering team members c) actively listening and practicing 3-way communication d) developing team members through teaching, coaching, and feedback e) recognizing team members for a job well done

c) actively listening and practicing 3-way communication

A _______________ must begin a visual inspection for apparent deficiencies prior to each shift that a crane is used; this inspection must be completed before or during that shift.

competent person

Using a crane to hoist personnel is prohibited except for when the employer can demonstrate:

conventional means of reaching the work area is more dangerous or the project's structural design or worksite conditions prohibit the use of conventional means of reaching the work area.

Before steel erection may begin, the controlling contractor must provide the steel erector with written notification of what? a) that the concrete footings, piers, and walls has sufficient strength to support the load imposed during steel erection b) that the mortar in the masonry piers has sufficient strength to support the load imposed during steel erection c) that any repairs or modification to anchor bolts were properly conducted d) all of the above e) none of the above

d) all of the above

If you are required to use PPE, you must be trained to know: a) when and which PPE is necessary, and the limitations of that PPE b) how to properly put on, take off, adjust, and wear the PPE c) The proper care, maintenance, useful life, and disposal of the PPE d) all of the above

d) all of the above

Which of the following must be guarded if it is exposed to contact by workers? a) pulley b) spindle or drum c) fly wheel d) all of the above

d) all of the above

Which of the following is NOT true about jacking equipment used in lift-slab operations? a) the jacking equipment must be marked with the manufacturer's rated capacity b) the jacking equipment must be capable of supporting at least 2 1/2 times the load being lifted during the jacking operation c) the jacking equipment must not be overloaded d) all of the above are true

d) all of the above are true

What must happen when a powered industrial truck is left unattended? a) the load engaging means must be fully lowered b) the controls must be neutralized and the power shut off c) the brakes must be set; if the truck is parked on an incline, the wheels must also be blocked d) all of the above must occur.

d) all of the above must occur.

An experienced worker respectfully tells a team member why what he is doing is unsafe and explains how he could do it more safely. This is an example of: a) leading by example b) engaging and empowering team members c) actively listening and practicing 3-way communication d) developing team members through teaching, coaching, and feedback e) recognizing team members for a job well done

d) developing team members through teaching, coaching, and feedback

Which of the following should you do in order to protect yourself from struck-by hazards when working near heavy equipment that is in operation? a) never work under a suspended load b) confirm and receive acknowledgement from the heavy equipment operator that you are visible c) be aware of the swing radius of cranes and backhoes, and do not enter that zone. d) do all of the above

d) do all of the above

Which of the following is NOT a right every employee has under OSHA? a) the right to a safe and healthful workplace b) the right to complain or request hazard correct from your employer c) the right to file a complaint with OSHA d) the right to refuse to work because you don't feel like it

d) the right to refuse to work because you don't feel like it

The main goal of a safety and health program is to prevent jobsite injuries, illnesses, and deaths, as well as the suffering and financial hardship such events can cause workers, their families, and their employers. Which of the following is NOT another benefit of a safety and health program? a) it improves product, process, and service quality b) it betters workplace morale c) it improves employee recruiting and retention d) it creates a more favorable image and reputation among customers, suppliers, and the community e) None of the above, as they are all benefits of a safety and health program

e) None of the above, as they are all benefits of a safety and health program

A crane operator is not allowed to leave the crane's load unattended while a load is suspended unless: a) the operator remains adjacent to the controls and is not engaged in other duties b) the load is to be suspended longer than normal lifting operations c) a competent person determines it is safe to do and implements the necessary safety measures. d) barricades or caution lines are set up to prevent employees from entering the fall zone e) all of the above

e) all of the above

Which of the following is a common cause of falls from a scaffold? a) lack of fall protection system b) slipping or tripping c) improper means of climbing on or off the scaffold d) improper construction or failure of the scaffold e) all of the above

e) all of the above

Which of the following is true about arc welding operations? a) electrode holders that are not in use must be placed so that they cannot make electrical contact with persons, conducting objects, fuel, or compressed gas tanks b) electrode holds should not be dipped in water c) cables with splices withing 10 feet of the holder must not be used d) only qualified personnel are permitted to repair arc welding equipment e) all of the above are true

e) all of the above are true

Which of the following types of scaffolds may NOT be used? a) shore scaffolds (supported scaffolds that are held against a building or structure with props) b) suspension scaffolds (platforms suspended by ropes or some other non-rigid means from an overhead structure) c) lean-on scaffolds (supported scaffolds that are kept erect by leaning against a building or structure) d) all of the above e) both a and c

e) both a and c

If an apprentice identifies a job hazard and helps come up with a solution, her foreman should use ___________ to reward her. a) leading by example b) engaging and empowering team members c) actively listening and practicing 3-way communication d) developing team members through teaching, coaching, and feedback e) recognizing team members for a job well done

e) recognizing team members for a job well done

True or False? In order to ensure that it is sufficiently supported, secured, or otherwise made safe, you should always raise the blades of bulldozers, scrapers, and similar equipment when the equipment is not in use.

false.

Never load a powder-actuated tool unless it is to be used __________

immediately

How often should the safety and health program be evaluated to ensure that it is implemented and is operating?

initially and at least annually

what poses the greatest hazard when using hand tools?

misuse and improper maitenance.

When using signals, all directions given to the operator by the signal person must be given from the ________________ direction perspective.

operator's

All welding and cutting operations carried on in confined spaces must be adequately ventilated to prevent the accumulation of toxic materials or possible _______________.

oxygen deficiency

Excavations more than 4 feet deep must be tested for _________ before an employee enters the excavation.

oxygen deficiency, high concentration of combustible gas, and high levels of hazardous substances.

A __________ is a large enough and so configured that an employee can enter and perform assigned work, has limited or restricted means of entry and exit, is not designed for continuous employee occupancy, and contains a hazard.

permit-required confined space

Construction loads may not be placed on a concrete structure or portion thereof unless the employer determines, based on information received from a __________________ , that the structure or portion thereof is capable of supporting the intended load.

person qualified in structural design

A _______ results from the body becoming part of an electrical circuit, with current entering the body at one point or another.

shock

Using a vacuum with a HEPA filter will help to prevent exposure to harmful ______ dust.

silica, asbestos, cadmium, lead

Permanent lung damage caused by breathing dust containing extremely fine particles of crystalline silica is called __________________.

silicosis

Abrasive wheel tools must be equipped with guards to cover the _________

spindle end, nut, and flange projections

what is an example of PPE that an employer must pay for?

steel-toe boots that must be left in the employee's locker when they are not working

A piece of a drill bit that separates from the tool and strikes the tool operator would be an example of a ____________ hazard.

struck by flying object

___________ may only be four times as tall as their shortest base dimension.

supported scaffolds

Section 5(a)(1) of OSH Act, which states "Each employer shall furnish to each of their employees employment and a place of employment which are free from recognized hazards that are causing or are likely to cause death or serious physical harm to their employees" is called ____________.

the General Duty Clause

Whose responsibility is it to maintain a continuous, accurate account of all authorized entrants in a permit-required confined space?

the attendant

Who is responsible for determining if asbestos is present in the work environment and, if so, if the amount present exceeds the permissible exposure limit (PEL) ?

the employer

Employees are not permitted to apply cement, sand, and water mixture through a pneumatic hose unless:

they are wearing protective head and face equipment

Every stair way ___________ must have at least one handrail and a stair rail along each unprotected edge

with four or more risers or that rises more than 30 inches, whichever is less