OSHA

The maximum intended load for a metal tubular frame scaffold including its components is 1,000 pounds. According to OSHA, the scaffold as described shall be designed to support a minimum of:

2.0 tons

According to OSHA, what is the maximum number of employees you can have on a job sit with only one toilet facility?

20

The outside storage of combustible liquids shall not be nearer than ________ feet to a building.

20

Whenever materials are dropped more than _________ to any point lying outside the exterior walls of the building, an enclosed chute of wood, or equivalent material, shall be used.

20'

According to OSHA Regulations, when ropes are used to define control access, areas the rope shall have a minimum breaking strength of _________.

200 lbs

Stair towers for scaffold stairways shall be positioned such that their bottom step is not more than _________ above the scaffold supporting level.

24"

Flammable liquids in excess of _________ gallons shall be stored in an acceptable or approved cabinet meeting the requirements of OSHA.

25

Safety nets, where required, shall be provided when workplaces are more than __________ feet above the ground or water surface.

25

The indoor storage of flammable liquids requires that no more than _______ gallons to be stored in a room outside of an approved storage cabinet

25

Eye wash stations shall be provided within ________ of battery handling areas.

25'

According to OSHA, how many 2A portable fire extinguishers are required for an 8,00 square foot building?

3

Toeboards, when used as a protection against falling objects, shall have a minimum vertical height of ________.

3-1/2"

According to OSHA Regulations, the minimum illumination required for first aid stations is:

30 foot candles

Compressed air shall not be used for general cleaning purposes except where reduced to less than _______

30 psi

According to OSHA, how many times its maximum intended load must scaffolding withstand without breaking?

4

A scaffold platform to be used by workers is 8' high and 41" wide. According to OSHA, what is the approximate height of the required guardrails for this platform?

42"

When debris is dropped through holes in the floor without the use of chutes, the area onto which the material is dropped shall be completely enclosed with barricades not less than ________ high and not less than ________ back from the projected edge of the opening above.

42", 6'

During construction the minimum illumination required for an indoor warehouse is _________ foot-candles

5

According to OSHA Regulations, the minimum illumination required for general construction area lighting is:

5 foot candles

According to OSHA Regulations, employees shall be provided with anti-laser eye protection devices when working in areas in which a potential exposure to reflected laser light is greater than:

5 miliwatts

According to OSHA, a project with 200 men and 20 women would require __________ toilets.

5 toilets and 5 urinals

Vertical lifelines used for fall protection shall have a minimum breaking strength of:

5,000 pounds

According to OSHA, lifelines shall be secured above the point of operation to an anchorage or structural member capable of supporting a minimum dead weight of:

5,400 pounds

No employee should be exposed to lead at concentrations greater than ___________ micrograms per cubic meter of air in an 8 hour period

50

What is the maximum force, without failure, toe boards shall be capable of withstanding?

50 pounds

According to OSHA, what is the maximum intended load for pump jack scaffolds?

500 pounds

If hazardous waste cleanup and removal operations at any site take longer than months to complete, the employer must provide showers and changing rooms for employees exposed to such conditions.

6

Safety belt lanyard shall be a minimum of 1/2-inch nylon, or equivalent, with a maximum length to provide for a fall of no greater than _________ feet.

6

Employees must use a safety belt or equivalent fall protection when on the face of formwork or reinforcing steel at height of more than:

6 feet

Each end of a scaffold platform, unless cleated or otherwise restrained, shall extend over the centerline of its support at least:

6"

The mesh size of safety nets shall not exceed:

6" x 6"

A "Controlled Access Zone" is implemented to protect employees from access to an area where the erection of precast concrete members is being performed. The control lines in a "Controlled Access Zone" shall be erected not more than _________ feet from the unprotected or leading edge or half of the length of the member being erected, whichever is less.

60

What is the maximum height of top rails on a guardrail system for an employee who is working off 18" stilts?

63"

What is the maximum angular exposure above the horizontal plane of the wheel spindle for a grinding wheel?

65 degrees

How quickly must each injury or illness be reported on the OSHA 300 Log and 301 Incident Report?

7 days

According to OSHA Regulations, what is the highest stack allowed when bricks are being stored?

7 feet

A wire core manila rope is used as a lifeline where it may be subjected to cutting or abrasion. What is the required minimum size of the rope?

7/8 inch

What is the maximum intended load for a float or ship scaffold?

750 pounds

When safety nets are required to be provided, such nets shall extend __________ feet beyond the edge of the work's surface.

8

According to OSHA, you must report any work-related fatality to OSHA within:

8 hours

Within __________ after the death of any employee from a work-related incident or the in-patient hospitalization of three or more employees as a result of a work-related incident, you must orally report the incident by telephone or in person to the Area Office of OSHA

8 hours

What is the OSHA requirement for the permissible span of full thickness 2" x 10" undressed scaffolding lumber with a 50 psf work load?

8'

What is the maximum permissible noise exposure that a worker may be subjected to for an 8 hour duration?

90 dB

The maximum angular exposure when using an abrasive wheel tool is:

90 degrees

According to OSHA, which of the following is not accepted?

a drift pin with a mushroom head

According to OSHA, a hand-held grinder with a 2-1/8" diameter wheel shall be equipped with only:

a momentary contact on/off switch

According to OSHA, an employer made exempt from record keeping requirements must report which of the following?

accidents resulting in multiple hospitalizations or fatalities

According to OSHA, danger signs shall be used only where ________ exist(s).

an immediate hazard

What is the maximum interval allowed between inspections of alloy steel chains when use for material handling?

annually

When working in an area where employees' exposure to lead is above the permissible exposure limits (PEL), signs must be posted

at each entrance to work area

All the following are true concerning OSHA regulations about employees working over or near water except:

at least one person certified in lifesaving swimming courses shall be employed at all times

Which of the following is a supported scaffold composed of framed squares which shall not exceed three tiers in height and shall be arranged such that one square rests above the other?

bricklayers scaffold

Fuel gas cylinders used for welding should be stored in:

close proximity to oxygen and other compressed gas cylinders

Barricades for protection of employees shall:

conform to the Manual of Uniform Traffic Control Devices

Hand-held power tools equipped with a __________ will shut off the power when pressure is released.

constant pressure switch

Body belts shall be inspected before use on a ________ basis to determine that they are in a safe working conditioning.

daily

Electric power-operated tools shall be:

double insulated or grounded

Power-actuated tools shall be tested _________.

each day

Whose responsibility is it to require the wearing of personal protective equipment such as respirators and safety belts?

employer

According to OSHA, wire rope shall be taken out of service when any of the following conditions exist:

evidence of heat damage

If a construction project is not located in the vicinity of a hospital or clinic, the contractor is required to __________.

have a person certified in first aid available

OSHA Section 1904 provides the ___________ for a lost work day.

information

Eye protection near dangerous working conditions ___________.

is required at the employer's cost

A _______ adjustable supported scaffold has an adjustable platform on an independent support frame and is equipped with a means to permit platform raising or lowering.

masons'

The use of electrical cords for hoisting or lowering shall _________.

not be permitted

When a contractor discovers that a piece of equipment on site is not in compliance with OSHArequirements, the contractor shall:

physically remove the equipment form the site

Upon receipt of an OSHA citation, the employer shall immediately:

post the citation at or near the location where the alleged violation occurred. If it is notpractical to post the citation at or near the location where the alleged violation occurredthe citation shall be posted in a prominent place where it can be readily observed.

The common drinking cup is ___________.

prohibited

What shall be the predominating color of a DANGER sign?

red

Which of the following machines usually require point of operation guarding?

shears and guillotine cutters

According to OSHA, when handling hazardous waste and a drum is noted as crystalline, the contents should be handled as _______________ waste until its contents are identified?

shock sensitive

According to OSHA, what does the term "point of operation" refer to?

the area on a machine where work is actually performed

According to OSHA, who is responsible to assure the adequacy, including proper maintenance and sanitation, of employee-owned protective equipment?

the employer

Storing masonry blocks in stacks higher than 6' is permissible provided that:

the stack is tapered back one-half black per tier above the 6' level

Fuel gas and oxygen manifolds shall NOT be placed where?

they shall not be located within enclosed areas

According to OSHA Regulations, a job site having 90 employees with temporary rest rooms is required to have a minimum of how many of toilets and urinals?

three toilets and three urinals

According to OSHA, each employee engaged in roofing activities on low-slope shall be protected from falling by all of the following except:

toe boards

First aid kits shall be checked at least _________ on each job to ensure that the kit is properly maintained.

weekly

What is the minimum illumination required for shops in construction areas?

10 foot-candles

What is the maximum permissible span for 2" x 10" full thickness undressed lumber with a working load of 25 psf?

10'

What is the maximum permissible span for a 2" x 9" full thickness, rough sawn undressed lumber scaffold plank rated for light-duty?

10'

All pneumatic nailers, staplers and other similar equipment provided with automatic fastener feed shall have a safety device to prevent the tool from ejecting fasteners when operation pressures exceed _______

100 psi

Where platforms are overlapped to create a long platform, platforms shall be secured from movement or overlapped at least:

12"

Not more than ______ gallons of Category 4 flammable liquids shall be stored in any one storage cabinet.

120

Tube and coupler scaffolds over ________ feet in height shall be designed by a registered professional engineer.

125

For carbon-arc welding, what is the minimum required shade number for Coverspec Type welding goggles with tinted plate lenses?

14

According to OSHA, exposure to impulse or impact noise should not exceed:

140 dB peak sound pressure level

Lumber that is handled manually shall not be stacked more than _________ feet high.

16

When masonry blocks are stacked higher than ________ feet, the stack shall be tapered back one-half block per tier above the six-foot level.

16

What is the maximum allowable height, without being restrained from tipping, for a free standing mobile scaffold tower with a 4 foot wide base

16'

When a safety net is required on a construction site, the net shall meet the minimum performance standard of:

17,500 foot-pounds impact

A scaffold is located 12' above the ground. People are working under the scaffold. According to OSHA, what is the minimum thickness required for the screen between the toe board and guardrail on the open side of the scaffold?

18 gauge

According to OSHA, an opening measuring 30" or more in height and ________ or more in width in a wall or partition, must be protected to keep employees from falling to a lower level.

18"

Regarding materials containing lead, what does the abbreviation PEL stand for?

Permissible Exposure Limit

A garden-type hose line may be substituted for a 2A-rated fire extinguisher provided it does not exceed 100' in length, is capable of discharging 5 gpm with a minimum horizontal stream of 30' and is at least __________ in diameter.

1/2"

The components of a scaffold loaded with 500 pounds shall be capable of supporting its own weight and a load of at least _______ without failure.

1 ton

An employee is exposed to the following noise levels: 110 dba at 1/4 hour 100 dba at 1/2 hour 90 dba at 2 hours According to OSHA, the noise exposure factor is:

1.00, allowed

Guarding for belts, gears, shafts, pulleys and spindles shall meet the requirements set forth by:

ANSI

According to OSHA, hard hats shall be in accordance with the provisions of:

American National Standards Institute

When removing hazardous waste materials, personal protection equipment is divided into four categories based upon protection required. Which category has the highest level of respiratory protection but a lesser level of skin protection?

Level B