Basic Safety

With every power tool, use an assured ground program or ____.

GFCI

A system that protects workers from hazardous energy while they work with machines and equipment is referred to as ____.

Lockout/tag out

CFR 1926 protects workers; rights by requiring employers to maintain ____ for 30 years after they leave the job.

Medical records

Prolonged exposure to asbestos can cause lung cancer, asbestosis, and _____.

Mesothelioma

One aspect of the mission of OSHA is to ____.

Protect the health of Americans while at their jobs

Poor housekeeping, excessive noise, and inadequate guards for moving parts are examples of ____.

Unsafe conditions

When welding what color is the oxygen hose? a) Green b) Red c) Yellow d) Gray

a (Green)

Which of the following must be included with every shipment of a hazardous substance and made available to workers on the job site? a) MSDS b) PPE c) SCBA d) ANSI standards

a (MSDS)

Companies with strong Safety Cultures usually have lower ____. a) Turnover b) Productivity c) Wages d) Morale

a (turnover)

Which of the following is life threatening? a) heat stroke b) heat cramps c) frostbite d) heavy sweating

a) (heat stroke)

Safety ____. a) Is a learned behavior and attitude b) Comes naturally to most individuals c) Primarily depends on workers in the field d) Does not normally need to be trainded

a) Is a learned behavior and attitude

The activities that consist of breaking a job into its component tasks and then analyzing each step for potential hazards is called a ____. a) Job safety analysis b) Hazardous incident simulation c) Safety breakdown structure d) Safety pre-assessment

a) Job safety analysis

When stepping off a ladder onto a platform or roof, the top of the ladder should be extend above the point where the ladder touches the platform or roof by at least ____. a. 2 feet b. 3 feet c. 4 feet d. 5 feet

b (3 feet)

Employers are required to report fatalities and catastrophes to OSHA within ___ hours. a) 4 b) 8 c) 12 d) 24

b (8)

When gas welding or burning welders are required to wear tinted goggles or welding hoods with lens of not less than a ____ shade. a) No. 2 b) No. 4 c) No. 8 d) No. 10

b (No. 4)

The D-ring or support point on a safety harness should be placed ______. a) In the middle of the back b) Between the should blades c) Around your waist d) Over your rib cage

b (Over your rib cage)

The major goal of good housekeeping at a work site is to ___. a) attract new business b) prevent accidents c) decrease energy use d) halt the spread of disease

b (prevent accidents)

When everyone in the company understand the value of a safe work environment ____. a) The experience modification rate increases b) A safety culture is created c) Labor costs increase d) Productivity declines

b) A safety culture is created

Which of the following data is included on a material safety data sheet for a hazardous shipment? a) Net weight criteria for packaging the container b) How to contract the manufacturer of the substance c) Manufacturer's recommended product substitutes d) Expiration date of the substance

b) How to contract the manufacturer of the substance

The First-Aid procedure to treat a co-worker who has splattered with muriatic acid is found in the ____. a) OSHA standards b) MSDS c) Health insurance benefits manual d) Employee policies manual

b) MSDS

To test the integrity of Rubber-insulated gloves, ____. a) Use a multi-tester and measure resistance from the thumb tip to the gloves' gauntlet b) Trap air in the glove, squeeze, and check for weakness, thin areas, and small air leaks c) In a darkened area, shine a flashlight into the glove and check for light leakage d) Measure the length of each finger and ensure that each has stretched no more than 10%

b) Trap air in the glove, squeeze, and check for weakness, thin areas, and small air leaks

Charred sections of a welding hose close to the torch may be caused by ____. a) slag b) flashback c) flare up d) flash burn

b) flashback

If a Code of Federal Regulations Standard does not specifically address a workplace hazard, which of the following must be invoked? a) The Workplace Safety and Insurance Act b) The general duty of cause c) The Code of Construction Safety d) The Workers' Safety ACT of 1984

b) the general duty of cause

What is the best way to protect yourself when working near moving vehicles and equipment? a. Set up reflective flags around your work area b. Wear a reflective or high-visible vest c. Ensure that a qualified person is on the job site d. Have a signaler direct your movements

b. (Wear a reflective or high-visibility vest)

A person who is capable of identifying existing and predictable hazards and has authorization to take prompt corrective measures to eliminate such hazards is a ____ person. a. Qualified b. Competent c. Proficient d. Eligible

b. (competent)

Which of the following will NOT protect you agains brief exposure to dangerous gases and fumes? a. supplied air mask b. full facepiece mask with chemicals canister c. half mask or mouthpiece with a mechanical filter d. self-contained breathing apparatus

b. (full facepiece mask with chemicals canister)

One of the most common grounding systems used for protection agains accidental electrical shock is the ____ system. a. two wire b. three wire c. four wire d. five wire

b. (three wire)

A worker who has been discriminated against for asserting his or her OSHA rights has the right to file a complaint within a ___ period. a) 5-day b) 15-day c) 30-day d) 60-day

c (30 day)

Benching systems cannot be used in ___. a) Type A soils b) Type B soils c) Type C soils d) Solid Rock

c (Type C soils)

An example of an unsafe condition on a job site is ___. a) Using illegal drugs b) Failure to wear proper PPE c) Inadequate lighting in a stairway d) Lifting improperly

c (inadequate lighting in a stairway)

When performing overhead work on scaffolding, what protective measures must be taken to prevent falling objects from striking a person below? a) Fall arrest system b) Alarm system c) Toe boards, debris net, or canopies d) Warning tags on scaffold

c) Toe boards, debris net, or canopies

30. Compared to direct costs (medical bills) resulting from an accident, studies have shown that indirect cost are ____ direct costs. a) Roughly equal to b) Half as much c) Two to seven times that of d) Almost eighty percent of

c) Two to seven times that of

If you are backing a vehicle and your rear vision is blocked, you should ____. a) Move slowly and sound your horn repeatedly b) Remove your seat belt, turn around, back up slowly c) Use a signaler to direct you d) Get out of the vehicle, check the space behind you, then carefully back up

c) Use a signaler to direct you

A measure of the probability, consequences, and exposure related to an event is referred to as ____. a. Safety b. Evaluation c. Risk d. Hazard

c. (Risk)

To prevent cave ins when excavating, treat all soil as if it is ____, unless proven otherwise. a. TYPE A b. TYPE B c. TYPE C d. Solid Rock

c. (TYPE C)

The Highest Safe standing level on an extension ladder is the ___ rung from the top. a. second b. third c. fourth d. fifth

c. (fourth)

your personal fall arrest system should be inspected monthly by a(n) ___. a) OSHA safety inspector b) State safety inspector c) Project manager d) competent person

d (competent person)

The purpose of a machine guard on a tool is to ____. a) prevent theft b) protect the tool from damage c) reduce insurance rates d) protect the worker from rotating parts

d) protect the worker from rotating parts

Anything that could have caused an injury or damage, but did not because it was caught in time, is referred to as an ____.

incident

To prevent ear infections, clean earplugs regularly with ____.

soap and water