OSHA construction midterm
Which of the following statement(s) is/are true concerning the use of prescription glasses and safety glasses?
If an employee is required to wear prescription glasses on the construction site, and is required to wear safety glasses, safety glasses can be used over their prescription glasses if they do not interfere with the proper positioning of the prescription glasses.
a qualified person is a person who is
has a recognized degree, has a certificate, has professional standing, and/or has knowledge, training, and experience
osha provides workers the right to know about _______ conditions.
hazardous
osha provides the right to a safe and _____________ workplace
healthful
if left untreated, ______________ can turn into heat stroke.
heat exhaustion
Symptoms of ___________ are hot, dry or modeled skin, delirium or confusion, convulsions, body temperature of 105 or more, or unconsciousness.
heat stroke
osha provides workers the right to participate in an osha
inspection
If you are the _______________, watch out for employees showing signs of heat stress.
supervisor
are you allowed to tie or fasten together ladders or ladder sections to add length
yes, but only if the ladders are designed to be fasten together
how do you test a safety net?
you conduct a drop test with a 400 pound sandbag from the highest surface that employees are exposed to fall hazards
you need to evacuate a hole near an underground electrical power line. which of the following statements are correct?
you must hand dig the hole when within 3 ft of a known underground power line
The sun gives off over ___________ megawatts of energy and it has a surface temperature of over 3,000 degrees.
1 billion
If you see someone beginning to show symptoms of heat exhaustion, unless they're nauseous, give them __________________.
1 cup of water every 15 minutes
fall protection on scaffolds is required when employees are more than _______ ft above a lower level
10
OSHA says that any job site that might raise your inner temperature higher than ________________, raises your risk of heat stress.
100.4 degrees
what is the minimum required clearance distance from a power line with voltage of 100 kV
15 ft
OSHA says you should drink one cup of fluids every _____________.
15 minutes
which part go the CFR contains the regulations for recording and reporting occupational injuries and illnesses
1904
a gap or void __________ in its _________ dimension, in a floor, and rood, or other walking/working surface is called a hole
2 inches or more; lease
when you use a portable ladder to gain access to a roof, the ladder shall extend at least ________ above the point of support
3 ft
Compressed air must be reduced to _____ psi or less of air pressure before it may be used for cleaning purposes.
30
the top rail of a guardrail must be built to a height of __________ and be able to withstand __________ of lateral force
39-45 inches and 200 pounds
Supported scaffolds may only be _____ times as tall as its shortest base dimension. Scaffolds exceeding this height ratio must be connected by guys, ties, or braces.
4
In order to protect yourself from caught-in or-between hazards on an excavation site, never work in an unprotected trench that is __________ deep or more.
5 ft
the anchorage point must be independent of any anchorage used to support or suspend platforms and must be able to support _____________ per employee attached to the anchorage point.
5,000 pounds
employees are required to wear ear protection at or above ____ decibels
90
When you replace noisy machinery with quieter equipment or processes, you are using a/an _____________________.
Elimination/Substitution control.
what are the correct hierarchy of controls for managing hazards in the workplace?
Elimination/Substitution, followed by Engineering Controls, followed by Administrative and Work Practice Controls, and finally Personal Protective Equipment.
which CFR title contains the regulations applicable to the department of labor
Title 29
employers must assure that employees have been trained, as necessary, by _____________ that is qualified in eight specific fall hazard areas.
a competent person
who must inspect all scaffolds before each work shift?
a competent person
In order to avoid struck-by hazards, which of the following should a worker be prohibited from using?
a screwdriver or hammer with a splintered handle, and a hole punch with a mushroomed head
according to osha construction standards, when is fall protection required?
a worker could fall 6 ft or more and a worker could fall from any height onto dangerous equipment
When you implement a new policy for job rotation and rest breaks to reduce the risk of musculoskeletal disorders and fatigue, you are using a/an _______________.
administrative and work practice control
receptacle ground fault circuit interrupters should be tested
after installation and prior to each and every use
which of the following is not a good practice when using power tools in order to avoid electrocution hazards?
always carry power tools by their cords
which of the following statements is true regarding an ARC Flash/arc blast?
an arc flash/arc blast can produce considerable pressure waves
the 3 main components so a Personal Fall Arrest System (PFAS) are
anchorage, body harness, and connectors
You do need to take breaks and take them away from the heat coming out of the sun. Find some shade, or just get away from the source of the heat for a while. Wear clothes that __________________.
are both lightweight and light in color
a competent person is a person who is
capable of identifying hazards and has authorization to correct them
First-aid kits must be
checked by the employer before being sent out to a job site and checked by the employer at least weekly
what class of head protection is suitable for high voltage protection
class E
which hard hat provides protection against high-voltage electricity, up to 20,000 volts?
class E
what does CFR stand for?
code of federal regulations
part 1926 contains the occupational safety and health standards for which industry?
construction
osha provides workers the right to complain to request hazard ____________ from the employer
correction
which of the following is not true about drinking water
dipping and/or common drinking cups are permitted
which of the osha standards must be followed
do not move a ladder with a person or equipment on the ladder
when using a step ladder, what is the highest step you can use?
do not use the top cap or the top step of a stepladder as a step
employers may permit only those employees qualified by ___________ to operate equipment or machinery.
either training or experience
which hierarchy of controls provides the highest level of protection
elimination/substitution
In the summertime, the ______________ is going to have to be a little bit more lenient and allow _________________ to take more breaks, and to take longer breaks.
employer, employees
replacement PPE must be paid for by the _________________
employer, except when an employee loses or intentionally damages their PPE.
when you make a physical change to the workplace to lower risks you are using a
engineering control
osha provides workers the right to view hazard __________ and medical records.
exposure
what is the appropriate PPE for face protection?
face shields
A PFAs anchorage may be anchored to a guardrail or hoist
false
osha follows a distinct patten in the way it presents information; therefore, training requirements are always found in the same paragraph through the different standards
false
the covering on an overhead power line is primarily designed for the protection from shock
false
when you drop a match into Jet-A fuel, the fuel will ignite.
false
The most serious heat illness called ____________ is an emergency. If you don't get immediate care from trained professionals, you'll die or end up with permanent brain damage.
heat stroke
To help someone with ____________ until the pros arrived, move them to a cool area, loosen any heavy clothes they're wearing. Try to reduce their temperature with cool water, dunk them, spray them or wipe them down with wet cloths. Also, you can massage or hands and feet to get the ________ blood circulating through the rest of the body.
heat stroke; cooler
what kind of goggle would you purchase for protection against liquid splashes?
indirect-ventilated goggles
osha provides workers the right to information about _____________ and illnesses in your workspace
injuries
Be sure there's someone on your job site who _____________________________.
knows the signs of heat stress and is watching out for it
Heat cramps can be caused by ________________ and can seriously affect important body organs like your brain, heart, and kidney.
mineral loss
safest glasses lower the risk of ______________
moderate impacts from particles to the eyes
which of the following statements are true concerning eye and face protection
must be distinctly marked to identify the manufacturer and must be easily cleanable
According to 1926.51(f)(3), lavatories _________ hot and cold running water (or tepid); hand soap; and hand towels or air blowers.
must have
A good idea is to give your workers time to get used to the heat. Employees who haven't worked much in the heat may __________ than your more heat experienced employees
need more time
Which of the following should you do in order to protect yourself from struck-by hazards when working near heavy equipment that is in operation?
never work under a suspended load, confirm and receive acknowledgement from the heavy equipment operator that you are visible, and be aware of the swing radius of cranes and backhoes, and do to enter that zone
fall protection is a hot topic for osha. osha has identified fall protection as
one of the osha "focus four hazards"
osha provides workers the right to file a complaint with
osha
as discussed in class, what would be the osha definition of "regular intervals"?
osha will allow the employer to identify, and document, a reasonable definition of "regular interval"
which hierarchy of controls provides the lowest level of protection?
personal protective equipment
water meeting standards for drinking purposes of the state or local authority, or water that meets the quality standards prescribes by the U.S. EPA is called
potable water
workers need to inspect extension cords, _________ for any cuts or abrasions
prior to their use
a ground-fault circuit interrupter (GFCI) is designed to
protect the worker by limiting the duration of an electrical shock
osha provides workers the right to be free from _________ for exercising safety and health rights.
retaliation
According to our classroom discussion, the training requirements for PPE are listed in _________.
section 1910.132 (f)(1)-(3)
Open the OSHA 1926 Regulation (as discussed in class) to answer the following question. On your job site, you notice that garbage and waste is accumulating on the floors. What OSHA reference will you use to investigate this possible OSHA citation?
section 1926.25(c)
a/an __________ results from the body becoming part of an electrical circuit, with current entering the body at one point and leaving at another
shock
what type of ladder does osha prohibit in the construction industry?
single rail ladders
A piece of drill bit that separates from the tool and strikes the tool operator would be an example of a _______________ hazard.
struck by a flying object
Employers need to develop procedures to ensure that employees _________________________________.
take longer breaks and more frequent breaks in the summertime
Open the OSHA 1926 Regulation (as discussed in class) to answer the following question. When researching Section 1926.25, Housekeeping, you notice a slight difference between the Power Point slides and the actual regulation given to you in class. What is the difference?
the actual regulation states that garbage and other waste shall be disposed of frequent and regular intervals
According to OSHA, who is responsible for assessing hazards and ensuring safety around heavy equipment and motor vehicles?
the employer
what is the max length of a straight and extension ladder?
the length of single ladders or individual sections of ladders shall not exceed 30 ft
If an employee starts to feel symptoms of heat stress, they need to talk to _________ right away
their supervisor
the employer must provide training to _______________
those who are requires to use PPE
osha provides workers the right to _________ ad provided in the osha standard.
training
Heat stress doesn't go away once you've had it, you are susceptible to heat stress for years afterward.
true
If machines are not deenergized and locked out when they are bring repaired, they may cycle or otherwise start up and catch a worker's body part or clothing and cause injury or death.
true
Your eyes don't have any way to get rid of the heat; so heat damage can also seriously affect your eye sight.
true
waste containers for flammable or hazardous wastes must be covered
true
hole covers must be able to support _________; and they must be marked with the word ___________
twice the weight of any employees, vehicles, equipment, or materials that may be imposed on the cover; "HOLE" or "COVER"
which type of hard hat provides protection for strikes to the top, side, front, and back of the head
type II
what are the 3 types of step ladders
types I, II, and III
If you ______________________________, you have the highest risk for heat stress, especially if you go for a long time without taking breaks or drinking fluids.
work in direct sun or heat
If you're an employer, some ways you can keep your employees from getting heat stress are air ventilation or air conditioning, and heat shields in the environment. You can schedule work hours during cooler times of the day and spread heavy jobs amongst several employees. The employer can direct employees to ___________________ so each person on the team gets a break.
work in pairs
