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In most elevated work locations, at what height does OSHA generally require fall protection on a construction site? A. 4 ft B. 5 ft C. 6 ft D. 7 ft

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A guardrail system or a personal fall arrest system is required for scaffolds more than ________ above a lower level. A. 20 feet B. 30 feet C. 10 feet D. 100 feet

C. 10 feet (correct answer) Get OSHA 30 Exam Passed - https://rebrand.ly/homeo4ebc9

How many workers can work off one lanyard? A. 1 B. 2 C. 3 D. 4

A. 1 (correct answer) Get OSHA 30 Exam Passed - https://rebrand.ly/homeo4ebc9

Which of the following is an OSHA requirement, regardless of the fall distance? A. Fall protection must be provided when working over dangerous equipment or machinery B. fall protection is optional only when safety experts are present at the job C. None of the above are correct D. Both A and B are correct

A. Fall protection must be provided when working over dangerous equipment or machinery (correct answer) Get OSHA 30 Exam Passed - https://rebrand.ly/homeo4ebc9

It is important to secure your ladder, whenever feasible, to: A. Fixed and secure points B. Large bricks C. A heavy object, such as a pick-up truck D. Any of the above so long as it is immovable under normal conditions

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The 4:1 angle rule for extension ladders means which of the following? A. For every 4 ft. high the ladder is, the base should be 1 ft. out from the wall B. For every 4 ft. high the ladder is, the base should be 4 ft out from the wall C. For every 1 ft. high the ladder is, the base should be 1 ft out from the wall D. None of the above

A. For every 4 ft. high the ladder is, the base should be 1 ft. out from the wall (correct answer) Get OSHA 30 Exam Passed - https://rebrand.ly/homeo4ebc9

Employees must not work on scaffold surfaces until: A. It is determined to have strength and structural integrity to support intended loads B. OSHA has visited the site and inspected the scaffold C. The surface is completely dry D. All of the above

A. It is determined to have strength and structural integrity to support intended loads (correct answer) Get OSHA 30 Exam Passed - https://rebrand.ly/homeo4ebc9

Employees must not work on scaffold surfaces until: A. The surfaces are determined to have the strength and structural integrity to support their intended loads B. OSHA has visited the site and inspected the scaffold C. All surfaces are completely dry D. All the above

A. The surfaces are determined to have the strength and structural integrity to support their intended loads (correct answer) Get OSHA 30 Exam Passed - https://rebrand.ly/homeo4ebc9

In the slide entitled "How long does it take a person to fall?", the example noted that a person could fall 64 feet in approximately how many seconds? A. 1/3 second B. 2 seconds C. 10 seconds D. None of the Above

B. 2 seconds (correct answer) Get OSHA 30 Exam Passed - https://rebrand.ly/homeo4ebc9

How long does it take a person to fall 64 feet? A. 1B second B. 2 seconds C. 10 seconds D. 60 seconds

B. 2 seconds (correct answer) Get OSHA 30 Exam Passed - https://rebrand.ly/homeo4ebc9

OSHA and ladder manufacturers require which of the following when ascending or descending? A. Substantial leather gloves B. 3 points of contact C. 6:1 ladder placement D. All the above

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OSHA requires fall protection when working near the edge of a trench or excavation that is _________or more in depth. A. 4 feet B. 6 feet C. 10 feet D. 20 feet E. None of the above.

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OSHA requires fall protection when working near the edge of a trench or an excavation that is___________ or more in depth. A. 4 feet B. 6 feet C. 20 feet D. Actually, fall protection is always required, regardless of the depth

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Planks that are 12 feet long on a supported scaffold must extend beyond supports: A. At least 3 inches, but not more than 6 inches B. At least 6 inches, but not more than 18 inches C. At least 15 inches, but not more than 18 inches D. None of the above

B. At least 6 inches, but not more than 18 inches (correct answer) Get OSHA 30 Exam Passed - https://rebrand.ly/homeo4ebc9

Horizontal lifelines shall be designed, installed, and used under the supervision of a qualified person as part of a complete personal fall arrest system, which maintains a safety factor of ____________. A. 50 % B. At least two times the maximum intended load C. Both A and B D. None of the above

B. At least two times the maximum intended load (correct answer) Get OSHA 30 Exam Passed - https://rebrand.ly/homeo4ebc9

Three major components of a personal fall arrest system: anchor and the anchorage connector, full body harness, and __________________ A. Optional body belt B. Connecting device (e.g., lanyard or a retractable lifeline, with snap hooks) C. Anti-jerk cord D. Fall restraint bracket

B. Connecting device (e.g., lanyard or a retractable lifeline, with snap hooks) (correct answer) Get OSHA 30 Exam Passed - https://rebrand.ly/homeo4ebc9

Three major components of a Personal Fall Arrest System (PFAS) include; anchor and the anchorage connector; full body harness; and: A. Optional body belt B. Connecting device (lanyard with shock absorber/retractable lifeline, snap hooks) C. Anti-jerk cord D. Any of the above

B. Connecting device (lanyard with shock absorber/retractable lifeline, snap hooks) (correct answer) Get OSHA 30 Exam Passed - https://rebrand.ly/homeo4ebc9

A ________ is any mechanism, (rope grab, rip-stitch lanyard, specially-woven lanyard tearing or deforming lanyards) used to dissipate a substantial amount of energy during fall arrest, or otherwise limits the energy imposed on an employee during fall arrest. A. Hold-em buckle B. Deceleration device C. Grabber D. None of the above

B. Deceleration device (correct answer) Get OSHA 30 Exam Passed - https://rebrand.ly/homeo4ebc9

OSHA's "Focus Four" training topics include Caught-In or - Between, Struck-By, Electrocution and ______. A. Refinery Incidents B. Falls C. Nutrition in the Workplace D. None of the above

B. Falls (correct answer) Get OSHA 30 Exam Passed - https://rebrand.ly/homeo4ebc9

Scaffold user training must include: A. Cost and manufacturer of scaffold parts B. Hazards of type scaffold being used, along with its maximum intended load and capacity C. Scaffold erector name and address D. All the above

B. Hazards of type scaffold being used, along with its maximum intended load and capacity (correct answer) Get OSHA 30 Exam Passed - https://rebrand.ly/homeo4ebc9

NIOSH is an acronym for which of the following? A. The Occupational Safety and Health Administration B. The National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health C. The National Insurance of Offices and Services D. None of the above

B. The National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (correct answer) Get OSHA 30 Exam Passed - https://rebrand.ly/homeo4ebc9

OSHA specifically requires ________ to assess the workplace to determine if the walking/working surfaces on which you work have the strength and structural integrity to safely support workers. A. The employee B. The employer C. A local OSHA compliance officer D. The general contractor

B. The employer (correct answer) Get OSHA 30 Exam Passed - https://rebrand.ly/homeo4ebc9

The guardrails on suspended scaffolds manufactured after the year 2000 must be ___________ with mid-rails installed approximately halfway between the top-rail and the platform surface. A. 24 and 32 inches high B. 32 to 36 inches high D. None of the above C. 38 and 45 inches high

C. 38 and 45 inches high (correct answer) Get OSHA 30 Exam Passed - https://rebrand.ly/homeo4ebc9

Every supported scaffold and its components must support, without failure, its own weight and at least _______ the intended load. A. 2 times B. 3 times C. 4 times D. 6 times

C. 4 times (correct answer) Get OSHA 30 Exam Passed - https://rebrand.ly/homeo4ebc9

Every supported scaffold and its components must support without failure, its own weight and at least ____________ the intended load. A. 2 times B. 3 times C. 4 times D. 6 times

C. 4 times (correct answer) Get OSHA 30 Exam Passed - https://rebrand.ly/homeo4ebc9

D-rings and snap-hooks must have a minimum tensile strength of: A. 500 pounds B. 1500 pounds C. 5,000 pounds D. 25,000 pounds

C. 5,000 pounds (correct answer) Get OSHA 30 Exam Passed - https://rebrand.ly/homeo4ebc9

Personal fall arrest system connectors (e.g., D-rings and snap-hooks) must be compatible and capable of supporting at least A. 500 pounds B. 1500 pounds C. 5,000 pounds D. 25,000 pounds

C. 5,000 pounds (correct answer) Get OSHA 30 Exam Passed - https://rebrand.ly/homeo4ebc9

Fed OSHA requires fall protection on construction sites be used at: A. 4 ft. B. 5 ft. C. 6 ft. D. 7 ft.

C. 6 ft. (correct answer) Get OSHA 30 Exam Passed - https://rebrand.ly/homeo4ebc9

A fall hazard is anything that could cause you to ______________________ and that has the potential to result in a fall. A. Lose your balance B. Lose bodily support C. Both A and B D. None of the above

C. Both A and B (correct answer) Get OSHA 30 Exam Passed - https://rebrand.ly/homeo4ebc9

OSHA requires fall protection at different heights for construction and general industry however, regardless of the fall distance, which of the following is most correct? A. Fall protection must be provided when working over dangerous equipment B. Fall protection must be provided when working over dangerous machinery C. Both A and B are correct D. None of the above

C. Both A and B are correct (correct answer) Get OSHA 30 Exam Passed - https://rebrand.ly/homeo4ebc9

"A person who must select and direct employees who erect, dismantle, move, or alter scaffolds and who must inspect scaffolding to ensure compliance" is called a: A. Qualified person B. Supervisory person C. Competent person D. Compliance officer

C. Competent person (correct answer) Get OSHA 30 Exam Passed - https://rebrand.ly/homeo4ebc9

A job hazard analysis (JHA) of roofing activities should be conducted prior to starting work to systematically identify, evaluate, and ___________ all hazards. A. Work around B. Report to OSHA C. Control or mitigate all hazards D. All the above

C. Control or mitigate all hazards (correct answer) Get OSHA 30 Exam Passed - https://rebrand.ly/homeo4ebc9

Personal fall arrest snap-hooks must be locking and be: A. Forged copper B. Stamped "OSHA-Approved" C. Designed to prevent opening and slipping off the connector D. All the above

C. Designed to prevent opening and slipping off the connector (correct answer) Get OSHA 30 Exam Passed - https://rebrand.ly/homeo4ebc9

OSHA's Focus Four training topics include caught-In or-between, struck-by electrocution, and: A. Motor vehicle accidents B. Refinery incidents C. Falls (correct answer) D. Nutrition in the workplace

C. Falls (correct answer) Get OSHA 30 Exam Passed - https://rebrand.ly/homeo4ebc9

_________________ must be safely cleared from a scaffold as soon as possible to eliminate slippery conditions. A. Finely sanded scaffold planks B. Paint spray mist C. Ice and snow D. Toeboards

C. Ice and snow (correct answer) Get OSHA 30 Exam Passed - https://rebrand.ly/homeo4ebc9

Climbing on the cross braces of scaffolds is allowed: A. During the assembly of the scaffold B. When conditions are dry and the climbing can be done safely C. Never D. When authorized by the supervisor

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When is climbing on the cross braces of a scaffold allowed? A. During the assembly of the scaffold B. When conditions are dry, and the climbing can be done safely C. Never D. When authorized by a supervisor

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You are at a higher risk for falling if your portable ladder is: A. Made of fiberglass B. New C. Not inspected for defects or safely positioned each time you use it D. All the above

C. Not inspected for defects or safely positioned each time you use it (correct answer) Get OSHA 30 Exam Passed - https://rebrand.ly/homeo4ebc9

Horizontal lifelines shall be designed, installed, and used under the supervision of a _______ as part of a complete personal fall arrest system, which maintains a safety factor of at least two. A. Registered Engineer B. OSHA expert C. Qualified Person D. Any of the above

C. Qualified Person (correct answer) Get OSHA 30 Exam Passed - https://rebrand.ly/homeo4ebc9

If there are defects found during the inspection of personal fall protection equipment, or if the equipment has been used in an arrest, it must be: A. Fixed on the spot and tested by twisting the fabric or rope and looking for stress B. Turned in at the end of the shift C. Removed immediately from service D. None of the above

C. Removed immediately from service (correct answer) Get OSHA 30 Exam Passed - https://rebrand.ly/homeo4ebc9

If there are defects found during the inspection of personal fall protection equipment or if the equipment has been used in an arrest, it must be ___________ A. Fixed on the spot and tested by twisting the fabric or rope and looking for stress B. Turned in at the end of the shift C. Removed immediately from service D. None of the above

C. Removed immediately from service (correct answer) Get OSHA 30 Exam Passed - https://rebrand.ly/homeo4ebc9

A(n) _________________ system is used in construction to restrict access to a roof to only authorized employees A. Security guard B. Interlocked electronic gate C. Roof permit D. Certified OSHA safety expert

C. Roof permit (correct answer) Get OSHA 30 Exam Passed - https://rebrand.ly/homeo4ebc9

A(n) ___________________ to only authorized is used in construction to restrict access to a roof to only authorized employees A. Security guard B. Interlocked electronic gate C. Roof permit D. Certified OSHA safety expert

C. Roof permit (correct answer) Get OSHA 30 Exam Passed - https://rebrand.ly/homeo4ebc9

More than 33% of fatalities in construction are from a combination of falls from: A. Slips and slides B. Tripping over electrical wires and electrical installations C. Roofs D. None of the above

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The three main types of portable ladders are: A. Bowed ladders, step ladders, and straight ladders B. Composite, metal, and reinforced wood C. Step, straight, and extension D. Job-made, manufactured, and prefabricated

C. Step, straight, and extension (correct answer) Get OSHA 30 Exam Passed - https://rebrand.ly/homeo4ebc9

Body belts are allowed for A. Fall protection, when working within 20 feet above the level below B. Tying off when working in an aerial lift C. Work positioning only D. Fall protection for steel erection

C. Work positioning only (correct answer) Get OSHA 30 Exam Passed - https://rebrand.ly/homeo4ebc9

Fall hazards become fall incidents when people _______. A. Forget gravity is always working B. Do not protect themselves from fall hazards C. Become complacent and think they can catch themselves D. All of the above

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How can YOU prevent a fall from a ladder? A. Choose the right ladder for the job B. Tie the top and bottom of the ladder to fixed points when necessary C. Don't carry tools or other materials in-hand while climbing the ladder D. All the above

D. All the above (correct answer) Get OSHA 30 Exam Passed - https://rebrand.ly/homeo4ebc9

Studies have shown that complacency, a hazardous behavior, may be caused by which of the following? A. Repetition of work B. Unsafe acts and conditions going uncorrected C. Management not evaluating and enforcing safe work procedures D. All the above

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Always select a ladder that A. Prevents overreaching B. Allows you to reach your work in a safe and controlled manner C. Allows you to position yourself without your belt buckle extending past the side rails D. All the above

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Fall restraint systems must meet which of the following criteria? A. Prevent the user from reaching areas where free fall could occur B. Anchorage strength of a minimum of 3,000 lbs C. Designed by qualified person for fall protection D. All the above

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Protect yourself when working on a ladder by A. Always selecting the correct ladder for the job B. Always using ladders in a safe manner C. Never getting lazy on a ladder... that's when the risks escalate D. All the above

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With respect to anchorage points, employers must A. Identify and evaluate attachment points to ensure they are adequate B. Ensure workers are using fall protection equipment and connecting properly C. Ensure workers know how to properly don and inspect their equipment D. All the above

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A theoretical or "What if" hazard is a ______. A. Hazard that is not obvious B. Hazard that may take an event or series of events to occur C. Highly unlikely event and not to be considered D. Both A & B

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Which of the following is a basic element of a roof fall protection program? A. Limiting worker access to the roof and its leading edges B. OSHA certification C. Training employees who access roots on the recognition, evaluation, and control of fall hazards D. Both A and C

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Supported scaffold systems must be inspected for: A. Internal cracks, accomplished by X-raying all welded components B. Visual bends, cracks, holes, rust, broken welds, non-compatible parts C. Proper planking, toe-boards, walkways, stairways, and access points D. Both B and C

D. Both B and C (correct answer) Get OSHA 30 Exam Passed - https://rebrand.ly/homeo4ebc9

Last step of the four-step systems approach to conducting an incident investigation: A. Alert local news outlet B. Determine the root causes C. Implement corrective actions D. Preserve and document the scene

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A hazard is a situation or condition that has the potential to cause harm to which of the following? A. Life B. Health C. Property D. Environment E. All of the Above

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A hazard is any situation or condition that has the potential to cause harm to which of the following? A. Life B. Health C. Property D. Environment E. All of the Above

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Preventing fall hazards is a critical part of the construction planning process. Controls to mitigate fall hazards include installing which of the following? A. Guardrails B. Walls C. Protective covers D. Parapets E. All of the above

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Examples of falls that have resulted in deaths on the jobsite include: A. Falls to the ground or lower levels B. Falls through existing floor or roof openings C. Falls through the floor or roof surface D. Falls on the same level E. All of the above

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When using scaffolds, make sure there is which of the following? A. Safe and compliant access and egress B. Full planking C. Stable footing D. Guard railing E. All of the above

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According to statistics year after year, which of the following would be considered a significant fall hazard in construction? A. Roof edges and floor openings B. Steel erection C. Improper scaffold construction D. Unsafe use of portable ladders E. All the above