Safety

As of January 1, 1998, _____ are not acceptable as part of a personal fall arrest system. A. Shock absorbers B. Dee rings C. Body belts & non-locking snaphooks D. Harnesses

Body belts & non-locking snaphooks

Silica exposures are less likely to occure from which of the following construction activities? A. Bridge painting B. Sanding Drywall C. Welding D. Bolting up flanges

Bolting up flanges

The term lockout is best defined as: A. Blocking the flow of energy from a power source to a piece of equipment B. Shutting down a piece of equipment for service or maintenance work C. Applying a lock to a piece of equipment to show that it should not be used D. Applying a tag to a piece of equipment to show that it should not be used

Blocking the flow of energy from a power source to a piece of equipment

The acronym for BE SAFE includes burns, electrocution, shock, arc/flash, ___________ and explosions. A. Falls B. Fire C. Struck by D. Fatalities

Fire

On multi-employer work site citation are _____ issued to the employers whose employees are exposed to hazards. A. Always B. Normally C. Never D. None of the above

Normally

When can compressed gas cylinders be used for rollers? A. Under supervision of a competent person B. On smooth concrete C. If the cylinder is heavy duty D. Should never be used as a roller

Should never be used as a roller

All materials in a protective helmet must be: A. There is no requirements for materials B. Water resistant and slow burning C. Water resistant and impact resistant D. Lightweight, water resistant and impact resistant

There is no requirements for materials

If the outlet valve of an acetylene cylinder is clogged with ice, which of the following should be used to thaw it? A. A torch B. Warm water C. Hot alcohol D. Anti-freeze

Warm water

All 120 volt single phase 20 amp receptacle outlets on construction sites that are not a part of the permanent wiring must have? A. Assured equipment grounding conductor program B. Grounding Fault Circuit interruptors (GFCI) C. Kill switches D. Fuses

Ground fault circuit interrupters (GFCI)

What are the four methods of fall protection available to workers from fall hazards? A. Guardrails, toe boards, covers, and PFAS B. Guardrails, covers, safety nets and PFAS C. Guardrails, toe boards, safety nets and PFAS D. Guardrails, scaffold supports, safety nets and PFAS

Guardrails, covers, safety nets and PFAS

Rungs of a job made ladder must be ______ inches apart. A. 4 to 8 B. 10 to 12 C. 16 to 20 D. 24

10" to 12"

Fall protections systems are required on welded frame scaffold at _______ feet. A. 6 feet B. 10 feet C. 12 feet D. 16 feet

10 feet

What is the required overlap for planks on scaffold? A. 10 inches B. 12 inches C. 16 inches D. 18 inches

12 inches

Stairways or ladders must be provided for breaks in elevation of _____ or more inches. A. 15 B. 17 C. 19 D. 21

19

A trench is a narrow excavation where the depth is greater than the width, but not wider than _____ feet. A. 12 B. 14 C. 15 D. 25

15

A bolter (ironworker) is bolting beams on a tiered building, exposed to an interior fall of 32 feet 9two stories). What OSHA standard applies? (Assume that the building is adaptable to temporary floors) A. 1926.28(a) B. 1926.760(a)(1) C.1926.750(b) D. None, bolters are connectors and connectors are exempt

1926.760(a)(1)

A connector (ironworker) is connecting a beam while exposed to an exterior fall of 35 feet to the ground below. What OSHA standard applies? A. 1926.28(a) B. 1926.760(b)(1) C.1926.750(b) D. None, connectors are exempt from fall protection

1926.760(b)(1)

All spoils from the excavation should be kept _______ feet from the edge of the trench. A. 2 B. 3 C. 4 D. 5

2

Precast concrete panel lifting inserts must be capable of supporting atleast _____ times the maxinum intended load? A. 2 B. 4 C. 8 D. 10

2

How high are you allowed to build a scaffold that is 5 feet wide by 7 feet long, before you have to tie, guy, or brace the scaffold? A. 10 feet B. 20 feet C. 28 feet D. No limit, guys, ties and /or braces are not required for supported scaffolds

20 feet

Guardrails must withstand a top rail side pressure of _______ lbs. A. 200 B. 300 C. 400 D. 540

200

Toe Boards must be a minimum: A. 3 1/2" high and not over 1/4" gap above the work station B. 3 1/2" high and not over 1/2" gap above the work station C. 3" high and not over 1/4" above the work station D. No minimum requirements

3 1/2" high and not over 1/4" gap above the work station

Side rails of portable ladders must extend at least ___________ inches above the landing when grab rails are not provided. A. 24 B. 36 C. 32 D. 42

36"

Guardrail requirements include: A. 39 inch guardrails & 3 1/2 inch toe boards B. 42 inch guardrails & 4 inch toe boards C. 39 inch guardrails &4 inch toe boards D. None of the above

39 inch guardrails & 3 1/2 inch toe boards

Stairways of ____ or more risers require handrails. A. 3 B. 4 C. 5 D. 6

4

A stairway, ladder, ramp or other safe means of exit must be located in trench excavation that are: A. 4 feet or more in depth and in length B. Filled with water C. Protected by shields D. Are stepped back

4 feet or more in depth and in length

When danger of falling than ____ feet exists, workers must be protected from falls using the method that est matches working conditions A. 4 B. 5 C. 6 D. 10

6

When building a scaffold what is the height ratio requirement? A. 6:1 B 5:1 C. 4:1 D None of the above

4:1

Lifelines must me secured above the point of operation to an anchorage capable of supporting at least? A. 3,400 pounds B. 5,400 pounds C. 6,400 pounds D. 8,400 pounds

5,400 pounds

What is the minimum voltage at which electrical live parts must be guarded? A. All must be guarded B. 50 volts C. 110 volts D. 220 volts

50 volts

Which of the following types of portable firefighting equipment is prohibited? A. A fire extinguisher rated not less than 2A B. A 1/2 inch diameter garden-type hose line that does not exceed 100 feet capable of discharging a minimum of 5 gallons per minute with a minimum hose stream range of 30 feet horizantally C. A Carbon Tetrachloride type fire extinguisher D. ABC rated fire extinguisher

A Carbon Tetrachloride type fire extinguisher

On jobsites without an employee representative, how many employees must CSHO consult with concerning matters of health and safety in the workplace? A. 10 employees B. None of the employees C. A reasonable number of employees D. All of the employees

A reasonable number of employees

Which of the following does not apply to all construction projects? A. Access to all available firefighting eqipment must be maintained at all times B. All firefighting equipment must be conspicuously located C. All firefighting equipment must be periodically inspected and maintained in operating condition D. A trained and equipped firefighting organization (Fire Brigade) to assure adequate protection of life.

A trained and equipped firefighting organization (Fire Brigade) to assure adequate protection of life.

The purpose of the Job Hazard Analysis is the following: (circle all that apply) A. A hazard analysis evaluates the hazards of each employee's work activity B. Provides focus to fixing the root cause that maybe brought by the hazardous condition C. Assures OSHA that the work activity had a hazard analysis done on the current issue D. Allows the supervisor to remove themselves from the analysis

A. A hazard analysis evaluates the hazards of each employee's work activity B. Provides focus to fixing the root cause that maybe brought by the hazardous condition

Sample Behaviors that communicate value to company safety includes (circle all that apply): A. Include safety in every presentation and discussion B. Report all recordables, accidents, fatalities and lost time injuries to OSHA C. Include safety as the first agenda item in every meeting D. Look for opportunities to talk about safety in the company and community E. Evaluate each accident based on cost to the bottom line

A. Include safety in every presentation and discussion B. Report all recordables, accidents, fatalities and lost time injuries to OSHA C. Include safety as the first agenda item in every meeting D. Look for opportunities to talk about safety in the company and community

Flammable liquids should be stored and used in areas that are: A. Adequately ventilated, and free of trash and combustibles B. Free of trash and combustibles C. Adequately ventilated, free of trash and combustibles and not used for other storage purposes D. Adequately ventilated

Adequately ventilated, free of trash and combustibles and not used for other storage purposes

The employer must comply with the manufacturer's specifications and limitations applicable to the operation of what type of crane? A. Mobile truck cranes B. Cherrypickers C. Crawler cranes D. All cranes

All cranes

The daily inspection of the excavation site done by the competent person includes: A. Checking for evidence of a situation that could result in cave-in B. Checking for hazardous atmospheres C. Checking protective support systems D. All of the Above

All of the Above

A confined space is defined as: A. Is large enough and so configured that a person's body can enter and perform work. B. Has limited or restricted means for entry or exit C. Is not designed for continuous occupancy D. All of the above

All of the above

A lockout procedure is used whenever: A. The servicing or repair work to be done places an employee in danger B. An equipment guard must be removed for servicing C. A power source can be locked out for servicing D. All of the above

All of the above

Electrical safety-related work practices are intended for: A. Electricians, electrical/electronic engineers and technicians B. Machine operators and line supervisors C. Painters, welders and mechanics D. All of the above

All of the above

The Focus Four Hazards in the construction industry are based on the most: A. Citations B. Fatalities C. Dollars applied to fines D. All of the above E A and B only

All of the above

The fall protection standard covers anyone who works: A. Six feet above the ground B. Near wall or floor openings C. Six feet above the ground or above dangerous equipment D. All of the Above

All of the above

To enter a confined space a person must" A. Be authorized per their company's competent space program B. Trained and competent C. Ensure air quality and aware of any apparent hazards D. All of the above

All of the above

What are the hazards associated with focused inspections? A. Falls B. Electrocutions C. Struck by D. Caught in E. All of the above

All of the above

Why is personal protective equipment the last resort, in hazard abatement? A. The equipment is variable in its effectiveness B. Workers may not use the equipment properly C. Elimination of the hazard is always preferred D. All of the above

All of the above

If a piece of equipment appears to be de-energized but is not locked or tagged you would? A. Apply a lock and tag and notify the supervisor B. Test to see if it is energized C. Assume the equipment is energized or live and treat it as such

Assume the equipment is energized or live and treat it as such

If an employer chooses not to utilize a ground fault interrupter (GFCI's), the jobsite must have? A. Assured equipment grounding conductor program B. Grounding cords C. Kill switches D. Fuses

Assured equipment grounding conductor program

If you come across a piece of equipment that is turned off, but not locked out, you would: A. Ask someone working in area, if it could be turned back on B. Notify someone who is who is authorized to perform lockout C. Never restart equipment D. B and C

B Notify someone who is who is authorized to perform lockout and C Never restart equipment

All portruding reinforcing steel on which an employee could fall must___________ to eliminate a hazard? A. Be cut off flush B. Be guarded C. Be rustproof D. Be cleaned

Be guarded

A personal fall arrest system must be inspected: A. Once during each work shift B. A minimum of once each day C. Before each use and is subject to impact D. Before storage

Before each use and is subject to impact

Where oxygen deficiency or another hazardous atmosphere exists or could be reasonably expected, the atmospheres in an excavation must be tested? A. Whenever such hazards are suspected B. Before employees enter the excavation more than 4 feet C. When hazardous gas levels reach the critical point D. None of the above

Before employees enter excavations more than 4 feet

A cover used for fall protection must: A. With stand 2 times the weight of workers, equipment & materials B. Be secured from movement and labeled C. Both A and B D. Must have an attendant

Both A and B

In order to qualify for a focused inspection, and employee has to have a designated _______ person who is responsible for implementing the program plan. A. Management B. Competent C. Qualified D. Safety

Competent

Circular saws, chain saws, and percussion tools must have what type of "shut off" switch? A. Lock-on switch B. Turn-off switch C. On/off button D. Constant pressure switch

Constant pressure switch

When using U-bolt wire clips the "U" must be applied to the? A. Live end B. Lay C. Strands D. Dead end

Dead end

A fire extinguisher rated for a "Class C" fire would be used for? A. Paper and wood B. Gasoline C. Electrical fires D. Flammable metals

Electrical fires

The Focus Four Hazards are: A. Electrical hazards, struck by hazards, scaffolds & caught in between hazards B. Electrical hazards, struck by, caught in between & falls C. Electrical hazards, caught in between, excavations & falls D. Ladders/stairways by % caught in between

Electrical hazards, struck by, caught in between & falls

On multi-employer work sites an employer can be cited whether or not their ______________? A. Employee created the hazard B. Employee is exposed to a hazard C. Employee has received safety training D. All of the above

Employee is exposed to a hazard

What is the first step in removing a potential hazard on the construction site? A. Engineering controls B. Removing the hazard C. Hazard identification D. Proper employee training

Engineering controls

Hooks, rings, links, welded or mechanical coupling links, or any other attachments used with steel alloy chains must have a rated capacity of at least? A. Double that of the steel alloy chain B. Equal to that of the steel alloy chain C. Half that of the steel allow chain D. One-fourth that of the steel alloy chain

Equal to that of the steel alloy chain

What is the largest or primary cause of fatalities in the construction industry? A. Electrocution B. Falls C. Crane accidents D. Cave- Ins Excavation

Falls

What are the basic hazards involved when working with compressed gas cylinders? A. Fire and Explosion B. Suffocation and asphyxiation C. Falling and flying gas cylinders D. All of the above

Fire and explosion, suffocation and asphyxiation, falling and flying gas cylinders, All of the above

OSHA qualifies their accidents into four categories. They include: A. Accidents, first aids, reportable and fatalities B. First aids, reportable, fatalities, and lost time injuries C. Recordable, accidents, fatalities and lost time injuries D. Near misses, first aids, reportable and fatality E. B and C only

First aids, reportable, fatalities, and lost time injuries

When operations are such that signs, signals, and barricades do not provide the necessary protection for employees on our next to a highway: A. Work must stop B. Work must be done only at night C. Police must direct traffic D. Flaggers or other appropriate traffic controls must be provided

Flaggers or other appropriate traffic controls must be provided

Twenty-nine percent of the fatalities in the residential construction industry from 2003-2006 came from: A. Non-union contractors B. Foreign born workers C. Subcontractors D. Back injuries E. Falls

Foreign born workers

Jobsites must have a safety and health program. The program must provide for ____________ inspections of the jobsite, materials, and equipment to be made by a competent person. A. General B. Frequent and regular C. Unannounced annual D. Two a month

Frequent and regular

A motor vehicle that has an obstructed view to the rear must? A. Be removed from the jobsite B. Have a revolving light on the cab C. Have a horn D. Have a reverse alarm, or be used with an observer

Have a reverse alarm, or be used with an observer

Which of the following is an element of a comprehensive safety and health program? A. Drug tests B. Safety and health signs C. Tool box meetings D. Hazard analysis and assessment

Hazard analysis and assessment

What should the assessment of employer's safety and health programs consider? A. Hazard recognition training given to employees B. Degree of program/plan implementation C. Designation of competent persons as are required by relevant standards D. All of the above

Hazard recognition, degree of program, designation of competet persons, All of the above

Which is not common hazard and citation for crane operations? A Electrocution by power line contact B. Assembly and dismantling of crane C. In transit with no load not providing minimum clearance of four feet D. Swing radius not barricaded

In transit with no load not providing minimum clearance of four feet

Powder-accutated tools must be loaded? A. Just prior to the intended firing time B. When removed from the tool crib C. When taken out of the back of the pick-up truck D. The day before they will be used

Just prior to the intended firing time

Rated load capacities, recommended operating speeds, special hazard warnings or instructions are to be posted? A. On all equipment, and visible to the operator at the control station B. In the cab of mobile cranes C. On the boom D. All of the above

On all equipment, and visible to the operator at the control station

Major causes of crane accidents include contact with power lines, falls, mechanical failures and _______. A. Not following manufacturer's instructions. B. Overturns C. Electrocution D. In transit loading

Overturns

Average dust, fumes, vapors, or mist levels on a jobsite may not exceed their? A. PEL B. UEL C. ACGIH D. CEL

PEL

Aerial lifts do not require the following: A. Appropriate 42 inch guardrails B. PFPS for each person on the lift C. Training on proper operation D. Operation of controls from the lift area

PFPS for each person on the lift

The focus for Total Behavior Based Safety Management includes these three aspects of the Safety Triad: A. Skills, conditions and behaviors B. Equipment, conditions and behaviors C. Persons, conditions and behaviors D. Attitudes, conditions and behaviors E. Motives, conditions and behaviors

Persons, conditions and behaviors

Rigging equipment for material handling must be inspected? A. Prior to use on each shift B. As necessary during use to ensure that it is safe C. Once a day D. A and B above

Prior to use on each lift, as necessary during use to ensure it is safe, A and B above

The goal of a focused inspection is to? A. Concentrate on safe jobs B. Target on specific industry C. Look for all hazards on the jobsite D. Reduce injuries and illnesses on the jobsites that don't have safety and health programs

Reduce injuries and illnesses on the jobsites that don't have safety and health programs

Three of the top five fall protection violations pertain to: A. Scaffolding B. Ladders C. Residential construction D. Crane accidents

Residential construction

How are abrasive wheels initially inspected for cracks or defects? A. Mount on machine, run at high speeds B. X-rays C. Ring testing

Ring testing

What Sections of the OSH Act requires that each employer of his employees a jobsite which is free of recognized hazards that can cause or are likely to cause death or serious injuries? A. Section 5(a)(1) B. Section 7(c)(1) C. Section 8(c) D. Section 18(b)

Section 5(a)(1)

The number one health hazard found on the job that involves respiratory protection is: A. Asbestos B. Cadmium C. Lead D. Silicosis

Silicosis

Duties of the competent person include: A. Soil analysis B. Assigning employee duties C. Designing protective systems D. All of the above

Soil analysis or All of the above

The fall protection requirements of Subpart M do not apply to the following situations: A. Precast concrete erection B. Scaffold erection C. Dismantling of scaffolding D. Steel erection

Steel erection

The three types of temporary elevated work platforms are: A. Supported, suspended & scissors B. Supported, suspended & Aerial lifts C. Supported, suspended & simple scaffolds D. Needle beam, simple scaffold & Aerial lift

Supported, suspended & Aerial lifts

Ladders with visible defects such as broken rungs must be? A. Tagged and removed from service B. Repaired C. Used only with safety belts D. Used very carefully

Tagged and removed from service

When working near overhead power lines stay at least: A. Five feet from the lines B. Ten feet from the lines C. 15 feet from the lines D. 20 feet from the lines

Ten feet from the lines

Steel-toe boots or shoes must meet the requirements of A. The American National Standards Institute B. The National Fire Protection Association C. National Boot Manufacturers Association D. American Boot Makers

The American National Standards Institute

At the beginning of an inspection the CSHO must locate the owner representative at the site. On construction sites this will most often be: A. The General Contractor representative B. The owner's engineer C. The union steward D. The safety and health director

The General Contractor

What are the two major components of a PFAS? A. The anchor and anchorage connector and the support B. The connecting devices and full body harness C. The connecting devices and lanyard D. The full body harness and safety tagline

The connecting devices and full body harness

When an employer brings their own hard hat to the jobsite who is responsible for ensuring that it meets all ANSI requirements? A. The competent person B. The employee C. The employer D. The foreman

The employer

In case of a fire, you should use a portable fire extinguisher only if: A. You know how to use it B. The fire department has been called, and you have been trained to do so C. The fire department has been called, the building is being evacuated, the fire is small and can be contained D. You know how to use it, the alarm has been sounded and you have a clear exit if you need to leave

The fire department has been called, and you have been trained to do so

Ultimately, the goal of applying the 5 whys method is to determine: A. The potential hazard associated with the problem B. The individual liable for the accident C. The contributing factors associated with the event D. The root cause of a defect or problem

The root cause of a defect or problem

Egress is best described as: A. An identified exit of escape B. A function of the fire protection requirements of a building C. The way to, through, and away from an exit D. The emergency discharge from a building

The way to, through, and away from an exit

Universal Precautions means: A. Treating all blood and body fluid as though they were infectious B. That all workers who are exposed to blood borne pathogens follow the same set of work procedures C. Using gloves and masks whenever you deal with blood or body fluids D. Careful hand washing along with the use of gloves

Treating all blood and body as though they were infectious

The employer must instruct each employee in the recognition and avoidance of _______ and the regulations applicable of his/her work environment to control or eliminate any hazards or other exposure to illness or injury. A Unsafe conditions B. Overhead Cranes C. Wet conditions D. Traffic

Unsafe conditions

Which of the following methods of access to a scaffold is prohibited? A. Using job made ladders B. Using the cross braces C. Using a clamp on ladder D. Using a built-in ladder

Using the cross braces

Signs and symbols required by Subpart G-O_W must be seen? A. Only at night B. During daylight C. When work is being performed D. All the time

When work is being performed

When must a "competent person" inspect a scaffold? A. After is has been struck by a piece of equipment B. After heavy rains C. Before each work shift D. All of the above

after it has been struck, after heavy rains, before each workshift, All of the Above

Covers must be: A. color-coded or marked with the word "hole" or "cover" B. Clearly marked with the word "hole" or cover "cover" C. Painted yellow and marked with the word "hole or "cover" D. Painted red and marked with the word "hole" or "cover"

color-coded or marked with the word "hole" or "cover"