OSHA

Willard has been told to check the oxygen level in a confined space, before workers are allowed to enter. Willard should verify that the space has at least _____ percent oxveen by volume

19.5

Depending on the size of the facility and number of employees, local fire codes may require more than _____ exits

2

there are _____ kinds of exit markings that clearly identify the way to an exit and areas that are not exits.

2

What is synergism?

Two or more chemicals combined to create a greater toxic substances

Although OSHA created no symbols or specific color designations as part of its Hazard Communication Standard whose hazard class symbol and color system does it endorse?

U.S. Department of Transportation

Who may install and attach lockout and tagout devices to the energy-isolating device on affected equipment?

authorized employees

Senses the smoke, heat, or flames from a fire and initiate an alarm

automatic detection system

Jim took the cover off that machine's panel and then had to go get another tool.

bad idea

What does the law require when toxic substance levels in the air rise above established limits?

biological sampling

Photoelectric

smoke detector

lonization

smoke detector

Particles from combustion

some detector

What is the final step in the lockout procedure before servicing may begin?

verification

The severity factors are delineated by characteristics marginal, critical, and catastrophic.

negligible

Employees exposed to hazardous chemicals must be trained in all these areas EXCEPT:

How to dispose of the chemicals after use

Effective training of employees includes all of the following EXCEPT:

How to operate power tools in wet conditions

There are standard railings on the exposed sides of a stairway opening.

safe

There's a large opening in the roof with a cover.

safe

You maintain 3-point contact when climbing up a ladder.

safe

You set up a single ladder with the pitch one foot out from the base for every four feet of elevation.

safe

In a pinch you use a single ladder as a makeshift scaffold.

unsafe

In an uncompleted section there's a floor opening with a cover that's been removed temporarily.

unsafe

Flashpoint refers to the minimum temperature at which a hazard material produces flammable ____

vapors

Typically, atmospheric tests of confined spaces should begin near the ____

entry

A number of accidents on the job leading towards diasbility involve the ____

hands

Which of the following designation of approved power operated industrial trucks can be used in atmospheres in which combustible dust is?

EX

Machinery with rotating or reciprocating parts that are within seven feet of the floor or working platform requires what additional equipment?

Effective Guards

NFPA 70E was originally developed at OSHA's request to address

Electrical hazards in the workplace

What type of burns are the result of current flowing through and exiting the body?

Electrical.

Which one of these statements about employer-provided Hepatitis B vaccine is FALSE?

Employees may not refuse to receive it

Safe work practices should be developed for the control of hazards in all these operations EXCEPT:

Evacuating hazardous areas

The EAP must be site specific with respect to all of the following EXCEPT:

,Fall prevention in enclosed space

Jennifer is on the Safety Committee at the factory where she works. Periodic inspections of stairs, ladders, scaffolds, and PPE are a major part of the safety program. Today is the inspection of all of the fixed industrial stairs. What things should Jennifer inspect? Select all that apply.

-The integrity of the stair rails -Whether the treads are slip resistant -The integrity of the handrails -The uniform rise height and tread width -The presence of oil or liquids on the steps NOT -The color and condition of the paint -Whether there is a cover over the landing -The frequency of the landings

To prevent jamming, the distance between the work rest and grinder wheel should not exceed

1/8 inch

A facility with fewer than _____ employees must implement an EAP and communicate it verbally to each employee.

10

A facility with less than _____employees is still required to implement an EP and communicate it verbally to each employee.

10

An Emergency Action Plan (EAP) must be established in writing for any facility with _______or more employees.

10

While Willard is working with acid, it splashes onto his goggles and drips through the vent holes into his left eye. If his employer is OSHA-compliant, Willard sh station in seconds.

10

An Emergency Action Plan (EAP) must be established in writing for any facility with employees.

10 or more

How many feet from a helicopter's lifting/depositing area must loose gear and other objects be removed?

100 feet

Employers of _______ or more employees must maintain records of occupational injuries and illnesses.

11

A floor opening is an opening measuring ______ inches or more in its least dimension in a floor, platform, or other work surface, through which persons may fall.

12

Belt-driven machinery whose runs of horizontal belts are seven feet or less from the floor or working surface must have guards that are - inches above the belts.

15

Slips, trips, and falls cause _______% of all accidental deaths in the workplace, and are second only to motor vehicles as a cause of fatalities.

15

OSHA has capped the number of days in "days away" cases at _______ days.

180

A self-supporting portable ladder, non-adjustable in length, having flat steps and hinged back, may not exceed ____ feet in length

20

As indicated by OSHA, a ratio of approximately one evacuation warden is appropriate for each _____ employees

20

OSHA has used the ratio of approximately one evacuation warden for ______ employees

20

Oxygen cylinders stored indoors must be kept feet from other flammable materials.

20

The top edge of a guardrail must not deflect to a height less than 39 inches above the walking level when ______ pounds is applied to it in a downward direction.

200

mandy will need to extend her ladder to 60 feet to reach the roof of her house. to be safe, how far from the base of the house should she place the foot of the ladder

20???

Stair width shall have be a minimum of ____ inches

22

what is the required minimum width for industrial fixed stairs

22 inches

Exit routes are required to be at least ______inches wide at all points

28

Exit routes must be at least _____ inches wide at all points.

28

What section of OSHA covers Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Response?

29 CFR 1910.120

Portable ladders used to gain access to a roof or other elevated level must extend at least ______ feet above the highest, or last, point of support.

3

Employers must certify that they have carefully applied all the applicable provisions of the PM standards at least every

3 years

Safety nets must never be installed more ____ than feet under walking/working surfaces

30

The size of a single ladder is determined by overall length of the side rail, but may not exceed _______feet in length.

30

what is the maximum length of a non-self-supporting single ladder

30 feet

How long must a Safety Data Sheet or some record of a hazardous material, where it was used, and when it was used, be retained after the material's use is discontinued?

30 years

July 31, Willard sustains a severe point-of-operation injury to his hand. By what date must his employer report that injury to OSHA or the state agency?

30-Aug

Anchorage for positioning devices must limit free falls to two feet and be capable of supporting a potential impact load of _____ pounds

3000

Warning lines must be rigged and supported so that the lowest point (including sag) is never less than ______ inches from the walking/working surface.

34

Every flight of stairs with ____________ or more risers shall have standard stair railings or standard handrails.

4

Guard every open-sided floor or platform, _____ feet or more above adjacent floor or groundlevel, on all open sides by a standard railing.

4

The pitch of a single ladder should always be one foot out from the base for every _________feet of elevation.

4

Catastrophic releases of hazardous chemicals must be investigated within:

48 hours

Ideally, how many fully trained emergency wardens should be present in a workplace employing 100 workers?

5

Slings or wire ropes must be taken out of service if they have broken wires in one strand in one lay

5

To assure that a process hazard analysis is consistent with the current process, it should be updated and revalidated at least every ____ years

5

stairs ______ times expected load, with a minimum of 1000 pounds.

5

On circuits above_____ all exposed metal parts of portable control devices should be grounded by a grounding conductor in the control cable.

50 volts

Before putting them back into operation, a complete inspection is required for derricks that have been idle more than ____

6 months

William is directed by his supervisor to install safety nets, who asks him to follows OSHA guidelines for mesh size. If William goes to the equipment shed and finds four rolls of netting with different mesh sizes, which mesh size should he use?

6" x 6"

A non self-supporting portable ladder adjustable in length may not exceed _____ feet

60

Typically, all these injuries or illnesses would be recordable EXCEPT

A bloody nose not resulting from high blood pressure

Who is NOT covered under the Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Response section of OSHA?

A family who is exposed to hazardous waste burned under their house

What is a flash protection boundarv?

A limit at a distance from exposed live parts within which a person could receive a second degree burn in the event of an electrical arc flash.

In case of a fire in your workplace, the first step must be to:

Activate the Emergency Evacuation Plan

Machines that use abrasive wheels must have safety guards protecting all these parts EXCEPT:

Adjustable tongue

Examples of a direct cost are:

All of the above ( physical therapy, medical expenses, and repair fees for damaged equipment

Installed physical safeguards must meet all these minimum requirements EXCEPT:

Allow automatic start-up after power failures

Who performs the required periodic inspection of energy control procedures?

An authorized employee who is not involved in the procedure

Which statement is correct in regard to multiple business establishments?

An employer must keep a separate OSHA FO m 300 1 estAblishment expected to be in operatiorn for more than a year

Information on the equipment in the process, as spelled out in 1910.119 and 1926.64(d)(3), must include all of the following EXCEPT:

An operator's guide

Chemicals that deprive the victim's body tissues of oxygen are called

Asphyxiants

Which of the following is an employee right?

Be informed of your rights and responsibilities

The guidelines for immediate first aid must include all of the following EXCEPT:

Begin treating the victim without waiting to identify the hazardous substance

For their workers involved in high-risk asbestos-exposure jobs, employers must provide all these preventive protections EXCEPT:

Cancer insurance

OSHA-required hazard communication training must include all of the following information EXCEPT:

Chemical hazard cost analysis

When operating procedures are affected by recommendations of the process hazard analysis team, the employer's most important responsibility is:

Communicating changes to employees

Most confined space deaths and injuries are caused by the atmospheric presence of all these hazards EXCEPT:

Corrosives

The encapsulation of asbestos-containing materials requires:

Covering with a sealant or encapsulating material to prevent the release of fibers

Which of the following is NOT a designation for industrial powered trucks?

DP

To verify an electrically safe work condition, all these conditions should be confirmed EXCEPT:

Disconnecting devices are closed

In a high-risk asbestos exposure area, the worker with the LOWEST risk of exposure is likely the worker who

Disposes of asbestos-contaminated waste materials

What does research show about hearing loss?

Gradual but permanent

As minimum protection, employers must provide employees exposed to falling objects with _____ and require them to be worn.

Hardhats

Which one of these conditions DOES NOT present a potential eye hazard recognized by OSHA?

Harsh lighting from industrial lamps

Red bags with biohazard symbols should be reserved for the disposal of:

Hazardous and regulated waste

Vaccine is an important preventative measure for which one of these bloodborne diseases?

Hepatitis B

Hazardous materials training should cover all these areas EXCEPT:

Hospital contact information

What option do employers have when conventional fall protection systems are not feasible and might even put workers at risk?

Implement a Fall Protection Plan

Health hazards can affect a body through all of the following routes of entry EXCEPT:

Infection

Which one of the following actions is prompted by the sound of an emergency alarm?

Initiate the EAP

The measures required to control asbestos fibers in the air during high-risk activities include all these procedures EXCEPT:

Keep work area air pressure higher than surrounding pressures

Which one of these workers has the LEAST risk of suffering a hand injury?

Larry is giving hand signals to a forklift driver who cannot see over her load

Employees involved in exposure incidents should take all these actions EXCEPT:

Leave work immediately to seek emergency treatment

Which one of these workplace conditions DOES NOT require employers to provide foot protection to their employees?

Loose terrain that might cause slipping

In cases where equipment deficiencies are outside acceptable limits as defined by the safety management process, that equipment:

May be used so long as the deficiencies are corrected in a timely manner

What document contains electrical safety standards that fulfills OSHA's responsibilities?

NFPA 70E

It is necessary for employers to provide personal protective equipment to employees if any of these conditions exist EXCEPT:

None of the above

Willard has completed his service of Wilma's machine. What is the final step he must take before restoring energy?

Notify Wilma the service is complete

Which one of these statements is NOT true?

OSHA went into effect in 1971

Flooding in the south building of a factory

Partial evacuation of nonessential employees

As defined by OSHA, the term "medical treatment" includes:

Paul goes to a clinic for stitches to close a leg laceration.

Risk factors that lead to MSD can be divided into the following categories:

Physical factors and Environmental factors

How effective is odor as an indicator of chemical exposure?

Poor because some chemicals are odorless

The domino theories are based on 3 phases:

Pre-contact, contact, post contact.

All of the following awkward postures must be avoided EXCEPT:

Prolonged standing while shifting your position

OSHA provides rules regarding information on the technology of the process which must include all of the following EXCEPT:

Reactivity and thermal data

Willard is going through the decontamination process. Which one of these steps must be completed AFTER he takes a shower?

Remove respirator

An employer must provide copies of records, within four business hours, when requested to all of the following authorized government representatives EXCEPT:

Representative of a Estate Agent responsible for conducting an investigation on State property

A periodic inspection includes all of the following steps EXCEPT:

Review of emergency procedures in cases of accidental start ups

What action is required of the employer when changes are made to the EAP?

Review the plan with each employee

Which one of these additional methods MOST effectively protects machines, tools, and operators against damage from electrical current?

Service and equipment grounding

What is the key element of any safeguarding system?

Specific and detailed training

What lists the general and permanent rules of federal agencies?

The Code of Federal Regulations

Ceiling refers to which of the following:

The level that can never be exceeded during any part....

Tagout systems tend to have all these limitations EXCEPT:

They require less training in order to implement.

The toxins in substances that cause systemic effects have all these characteristics EXCEPT:

They will never cause a local effect at the point of contact

Which of the following statements is CORRECT about live parts cannot be placed in an electrically safe work condition?

This is "energized work" and can only be performed by written permit.

If Employer Rudy sells her company to Buyer Thor in June, all these statements about case records are true EXCEPT:

Thor must update and correct Rudy's records.

What is the main purpose of bonding?

To eliminate the possibility of static charge between objects

What is the purpose of the energy control program?

To ensure that machines are isolated from energy sources before servicing

What is the main purpose of a respirator?

To keep air contaminants out of a person's respiratory system.

Passageways and aisles around stored materials must be left clear:

To reduce the number of potential hazards to employees

What do tripped circuit breakers and blown fuses indicate?

Too much current in a circuit

During an evacuation emergency, who has the responsibility to check all areas and sweep employees to emergency exits?

Trained marshals and wardens

Universal precautions require employees to:

Treat all human blood and fluids as if it is infected

For recording purposes, all these work-related cases are considered "new" EXCEPT:

Trish begins coughing blood, a sign her dormant TB has revived, while vacationing in Hawaii

Which of the following statements is FALSE?

Unlabeled portable containers may be used for any purpose.

All of the following are essential considerations for the safe use of cords and wiring EXCEPT:

Use only two -wire type cords

All of the following are strictly prohibited in flammable areas EXCEPT:

Ventilation

An employee who comes in contact with infectious materials should immediately:

Wash the exposed area

In an area where exposure to infectious material and fluids could occur, it is safe for employees to:

Wash their hands

When does electricity become hazardous to humans?

When it completes a circuit through the body

Point-of-operation safeguard requirements for mechanical power presses apply in all these situations EXCEPT:

When the point-of-operation opening is 1/4 inch or less

In which workplaces are written hazard communication programs NOT required?

Where employees deal with sealed containers

Which one of these work areas is a permit-required confined space?

a grain storage bins

what protective device is required for a floor opening that measures at least 12 inches in its least dimension

a guardrail or cover

Before Samantha welds inside a grain silo, her employer must issue:

a hot work permit

Samantha is about to enter an 8-foot deep manhole. What must be onsite before she enters?

a mechanical device to retrieve her

Job rotation, modified work pace, and frequent breaks are all examples of _____ controls

administrative

Sequences of horn blows capable of being perceived above ambient noise and light levels (ideally heard, seen, or perceived by everyone).

alarm

Seen or heard by all employees in the facility with self-contained power supply

alarm system

The lockout/tagout training is MOST important for which one of these groups?

all employees

An ergonomics training program must include:

all of the above

Asbestos-containing materials (ACM) is most commonly used in:

all of the above

When conducting a five whys accident analysis the investigator will dig deeper to uncover an accident

causation

Which one of the following terms identifies strong acids and alkalis that can chemically burn the skin?

caustics

____ liquids are those that have a flashpoint at or above 100 degrees Fahrenheit.

combustible

Massive, fast moving fire in a textbook warehouse

complete evacuation of all employees

Bloodborne pathogens can enter the body by all these means EXCEPT:

contact with unbroken skin

Integrates all components together and controls the audible and visual alarms and discharge functions

control panel

Three-foot wide floor opening in a partially demolished area.

cover

Toxic dose is _____ for every living thing.

different

To evaluate the total cost of the accident you must combine both and cost.

direct, indirect

Releases the extinguishing agent at a specific rate and pattern to quickly extinguish a fire

discharge nozzle

The tire restraining device or barrier shall be removed immediately from service for any of these defects EXCEPT:

discoloration

A document red dired to facilitate and organize employer and employee actions during workplace emergencies.

emergency action plan

Who must develop, document, and implement specific procedures to control potentially hazardous energy?

employees

Who is responsible for informing employees about chemical workplace hazards?

employers

Whose responsibility is the establishment of the emergency action plan?

employers

At Betsy's Button Factory, it's time for the monthly safety inspection. Sara has been assigned the task of looking around and making suggestions for a safer workplace. She notes huge vats of pink liquid plastic that can get really hot. What should she recommend?

erect a guardrail system

Toxic substances can enter the body through all of the following routes EXCEPT:

excretion

Which one of these machines does NOT typically need safeguards installed to prevent cutting hazards?

exhaust machines

The route emplovees are directed to follow in the event of any emergency where evacuation of the facilitv is best course.

exit route

Where there is a reasonable expectation of occupational exposure to bloodborne pathogens, employers must create and maintain?

exposure control plan

In order to comply with OSHA's Mechanical Integrity standards, operating employers must assure that equipment as it is Modified Save ____ is suitable for the desired process.

fabricated

______ are the leading cause of fatalities in the construction industry as 349 total deaths related to it were reported in 2014.

falls

A dog chewed on the cord of Edgar's drill.

false

Eric is at the top of a ladder positioned a few feet away from a power line

false

Exit doors must be locked at all times while the facility is occupied

false

The flow of electrons travels through an insulator.

false

The written Fire Prevention Plan should be kept with the company's governing documents at the corporate headquarters.

false

Water is a bad conductor of electricity.

false

OSHA's fixed industrial stairs standard does NOT apply to which of the following stairways?

fire exits

Confined space workers and supervisors must be trained in all of the following EXCEPT:

fire protection

Commonly used to protect areas containing valuable or critical equipment

fixed fire suppression system

which of the following means of level access requires a load capacity of 5 times expected load with a minimum of 1,000 pounds

fixed industrial stairs

Better for outdoor or semi-enclosed areas

flame detector

Fuel storage areas and paint shops

flame detector

Good for warehouses

flame detector

What is one of the most common fire detectors?

flame detector

Which one of the following potential hazards to feet is most UNCOMMON in the workplace?

frostbite

According to the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), which of these materials would be Class 1?

fuels

The likelihood of a person developing an asbestos-related disease is based on all these factors EXCEPT:

gender

Exposure to hazardous substances can cause mutation, which refers to destructive changes in

genetic code

If contact with blood or bodily fluids is likely, what PPE should be worn at all times?

gloves

The wires of the copy machine have a lot of insulation.

good idea

Wash station where parts are cleaned and wet working conditions exist.

gratings and mats

every flight of stairs with 4 more more risers must have

hand rails or stand rails

Mixtures, fuels, solvents, paints, and dusts can be considered to be materials

hazardous

All these measures are examples of engineering controls EXCEPT:

hazards training

Willard runs an industrial, hand-operated floor sander four days a week. Although he wears his PPE religiously, he is still at risk for all these potential injuries EXCEPT:

hearing loss

Areas where dense smoke is produced

heat detector

Less sensitive than other types

heat detector

Used in dirty environments

heat detector

Before reacting to help a victim who has been injured by contact with a chemical, it is imperative that the chemical be ______

identified

Which one of these methods IS NOT used to determine and evaluate process hazards?

if-then analysis

Face shields DO NOT protect the face from ____

impacts

Exposure limits are measured and expressed as concentrations of a substances presence:

in the air

_____ cost is not paid by the insurance company and are unrecoverable.

indirect

Typically, OSHA views all these job-related circumstances as privacy concern. cases EXCEPT:

intoxication

Chemicals that affect various tissues causing redness, rashes, or even hemorrhaging are called

irritants

A crew of electricians at Mr. Lessing's facility will soon have to start work on live parts operating at 80 volts. What must happen first?

job briefings

Which personal protective equipment can reduce the risk of pressure points?

knee/elbow pads

There are two types of failures that cause human errors, Active Failures and Failures.

latent

Potentially dangerous confined spaces, such as tanks, silos, and manholes, are purposely designed with:

limited openings

Loading dock where deliveries of heavy equipment are received.

load rating placards

covers and guardrails are required in all of the following areas except:

loading docks

Mounted on a wall near the emergency exit and automatically sounds an alarm and releases the agent

manual discharge station

Modifications to power-operated industrial trucks may be made only with express approval from the ____

manufacture

Permanent aisles and passageways in a busy factory.

markings

A continuous and unhindered route (horizontal and vertical way) from any point in a building or structure to any area of safety.

means of exit

i'm areas with mechanical equipment is used, narrow aisles and poor housekeeping can lead to all of the following except:

mechanical failure

Lockout and tagout devices must be standardized and classified by any of these criteria EXCEPT:

mechanism

What is the ergonomically optimum body posture for performing all physical jobs?

midrange

The evacuation assembly areas can be in all the following near-by structures EXCEPT:

mines

Higher workers' compensation premiums, increased employee turnover, absenteeism, and decreased efficiency are common results of:

musculoskeletal disorders

The total number of persons that may occupy a workplace or a portion of a workplace at a time.

occupant load

Eight hours after a work-related fatality, the employer must locate the nearest OSHA office and report the incident either in person or by _______

phone

The skull and crossbones symbol represents a ______ material.

poisonous

Those areas of the body where nerves, blood vessels, and/or tendons lie just beneath the skin are highly susceptible to injuries.

pressure point

The cost of an accident is paid from company ______

profits

To ensure the protection of the crew, who should collect the samples of possible ACM for laboratory testing?

qualified person

In order for an employee who suffers muscle strain to heal, the employer must provide and the employee must take advantage of

recovery time

slips, trips, and falls account for many general industry injury's. in areas where wet working conditions exist, placing grated on the floor would ____

reduce potential for slipping

A fire and smoke protected space within a building along an exit route; must have a fire resistance-rating of at least one hour.

refuge area

Employees are aware of their duties and roles in case of an emergency

regular drills

Most asbestos-related diseases affect workers in all these asbestos-related industries EXCEPT:

remediation

Employers can protect their employees against asbestos exposure by providing either air-supplying or atmosphere-supplying

respirators

Explosive symbols are used to label materials that release great amounts of energy in all these forms EXCEPT:

sound

When conducting a required assessment of the various hazards that may be present, an employer would consider all of the following EXCEPT:

sources of mental stress

A stairway opening from one floor to another in the large work room

standard railings

Employer's duty to have fall protection is when:

surface was not inspected at the initiation of the work

who must verify that all tests have been conducted and that all procedures and equipment are in place before entrants are permitted into confined spaces

the entry supervisor

Multi-piece wheel components may only be interchanged if recommended by:

the rim manual

Outdoor exit discharge requirements include all of these factors EXCEPT:

they must be made of iron or steel

Every open-sided floor or platform that is 4 feet or more above the adjacent floor must be protected on all open sides by a standard railing. if there is a moving equipment below the standard railing must include a ____

toe board

All these hazards are considered a valid reason for evacuating a workplace EXCEPT:

tornado

Installed mechanical safeguards are required around all these machine areas EXCEPT:

trajectory zone

A root cause analysis is a detailed procedure used by safety professionals to look beyond the initial knee-jerk reaction to assign blame for an incident.

true

All employees that work in the facility must be able to fit in the evacuation assembly area.

true

An exit discharge must open directly outside or to a refuge area, walkway, or street.

true

Breathing is difficult during severe shock.

true

Exit doors must open outward with the direction of exit travel.

true

Exit routes must be arranged so the employees will not have to travel towards a high hazard areas.

true

Low voltage does not mean low hazard.

true

Most direct costs of accidents are usually paid by the insurance company

true

The printer is the only thing plugged into this outlet.

true

Tina is using grounded electric sanders.

true

Overloaded outlets are dangerous.

trye

The HazCom program must be written and available to employees.

trye

A hole in a third floor platform is about 15 inches wide.

unsafe

A ladder with missing rungs is tagged "Dangerous, Do Not Use."

unsafe

A portable ladder used to get roof of the store room extends almost two above the last support.

unsafe

A rarely used stairway, where traffic across the opening prevents the use of a fixed standard railing.

unsafe

Always use single, metal ladders near electrical equipment.

unsafe

An exposed stairway entrance has no railings.

unsafe

Which one of these methods is not acceptable for putting out an electrical fire?

water

You are setting up a scaffold for a paint job on the main office building in the plant complex. The building is 12-feet tall and you will have to move the scaffold to paint above windows and a door. Which safety measure is required?

wire mesh

Parts manufacturer that employs 25 people in the main plant

written emergency action plan