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
