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Seatbelts must be provided and worn on all earthmoving equipment except
None of the above as all require seatbelt use
Arc welding cables in need of repair must _________
Not be used and effectively repaired by a qualified person or effectively disposed of
A bureau of labor statistics survey found that most workers who suffered impact head injuries were:
Not wearing head protection
The ___________ GFCI fits into the standard electrical outlet box to prevent against ground faults
Receptacle
According to table one of the respirable Crystaline silica standard, for which of the following activities Kenny worker choose between a wet method and a dust collection method of dust control?
Walk behind milling machines and floor grinders
An incident investigation:
Will help an employer reduce factors that create unsafe conditions
Sub part R contains numerous references to tables A and B. These tables refer to erection bridging requirements associated with short and long span joists, and can be found in:
Within the standard in sub part R
During an OSHA inspection:
You have the right to talk to the inspector privately
The "adjacent area" is on either Side of the trench cut equal to the depth of the trench
True
The OSHA outreach training program is an excellent source for employee safety training
True
The typical foot injury is caused by objects falling fewer than 4 feet, with a median weight of about 65 poinds
True
The water temperature for an emergency I wash should be tempered, in the range of 60° to 100°F
True
Each year, how many confined space deaths and injuries occur?
hundreds
OSHA's respirable Crystaline silica standard is predicted to save how many lives per year?
600
Incident
A work related event in which an injury or ill-health or fatality occurred or could have occurred
What organizations have developed specifications for high visibility apparel?
ANSI/ISEA
Which class of protective hardhat offers protection from high-voltage (up to 20,000 V)?
Class E
Fixed ladders 24 feet or higher must be equipped with:
D. Any of the above A cage, self retracting lifeline, rest platform
Although mechanical failures do occur, most incidents with machinery that result in injury can be attributed to:
Failure to properly lockout/tag out equipment
To basic types of fall protection are known as:
Fall arrest and fall restraint
Hazard prevention and control should contain both:
Human and administrative resources
Safety and health directors should be:
Involved with executive management decisions that in anyway affect workplace safety
A ________ __________ _________ Must be established prior to masonry wall construction
Limited access zone
Heat from an electric ark, a stream of ionized gas called plasma, or burning gas is to trim metal objects to specific dimensions
Metal cutting
A safety incentive program:
Might compromise an employees decision to report a safety incident
Hearing protection is worn to:
Minimize the frequency and intensity of noise
As a rule of thumb, a safety and health program should be evaluated __________, at a minimum
Annually
When using trench boxes, why is the space between the box and the trench wall backfilled?
B. To prevent lateral movement of the box
Common injury resulting from handling materials include:
Back injuries, crushing injuries, cuts and lacerations
During steel assembly, the bundle of decking is placed on a minimum of _________ joists
3
Position the ladder correctly, using the ________ rule
4-to-1
How many workers can work off one lanyard?
1
A guard rail system or a personal fall arrest system is required on scaffolds more than _________ above a lower level
10 feet
Crawler cranes can operate at ______ degrees
360
Rigging components must have a _______ to -1 safety factor
5
Shoring is covered in the OSHA standards some part P
A and B only
A permit does each of the following except:
Absolutely guarantees entrant safety
During steel assembly, shear connectors will be installed ________ metal decking is in place
After
The most common in simplest type of welding today is _______
B. Arc welding
What can greatly increase the probability of a struck-by vehicle incident, requiring the use of spotters and/or parabolic mirrors and/or cameras?
Blind corners and severe grade changes
When a person is injured when crushed between two or more objects, the incident is recorded at this type:
Caught-in or -between
"Clean as you go" is a term used to describe all of the following except:
Clean up debris only after you go to the next job
Supervisors should receive specific training in leader ship skills such as:
Communication and coaching
" 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:
Competent person
Personal fall arrest snap-hooks must be locking and be:
Designed to prevent opening and slipping off the connector
The tag in the lockout tag out procedures must read
Do not start, or have similar language
which of the following is important with regard to a labor/management safety and health committee?
Documented guidance on how employee safety suggestions are evaluated
Ultraviolet radiation (UV) is generated by then ________ in the welding process
Electric Arc
The "B" in the acronym "BESAFE" stands for burns. what are three types of burns that are caused by exposure to electricity?
Electrical, arc flash, and thermal contact
Strains, sprains, tendinitis, and carpal tunnel syndrome are examples of
Ergonomic injuries
The amount of combustible material in building is referred to as
Fire loading
They competent person must be a superintendent, foreman, or project manager
Foss
What does GFCI stand for?
Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter
_______ Must be safely cleared from a scaffold as soon as possible to illuminate slippery conditions.
Ice and snow
An accounting of safety and health responsibilities should be:
Included in performance reviews
When aiming the extinguisher always aim
Low at the base of the fire
Which of the following statements are true about incidents?
Nearly all workplace incidents are wholly preventable
Construction loads should not be placed on a concrete structure or portion of a concrete structure unless it has been determined safe to do so by a
Person who is qualified in structural design
Whenever practicable, all arc welding and cutting operations must be shielded by non-combustible or flameproof screen which will _______
Protect workers from the direct raise of the arc
Breathing in too much Crystaline silica or courts can lead to
Silicosis
Lime, found in most cements, is often the cause of
Skin injuries, dermatitis
Trench protective systems include which of the following
Sloping benching shoring trench box
Training must be each of the following except:
Sporadic
The three main types of portable ladders are:
Step, straight, and extension
When an injury is caused by impact alone, it's generally recorded as a _______ incident
Struck-by
Root Cause
The underlying reason why a unsafe conditions or behavior exists.
Each of the following is true of underground installations except:
They must be removed
Which crane has the ability to be "jacked up" as needed?
Tower
Toe boards should be installed around floor openings, landings, and stairwells to prevent materials and tools from falling to lower levels.
True
Training must include procedures for erecting, maintaining, disassembling, and inspecting fall protection systems
True
Trench boxes don't prevent Cave-ins, but do you protect people
True
When should a formal hazard assessment or inspection be performed?
When a new hazard is uncovered
Research has shown that _______ construction workers are the most at risk for "caught in running equipment machinery" hazards
Young and inexperienced
Who does OSHA recommend you first bring a workplace safety or health concern to?
Your employer
when lifting materials, there is always a high potential for the load to
both B and C
the ________ is most often the best source of information regarding chemical protective gloves
manufacturer or supplier
Wear protective equipment for the eyes or face wherever there is danger of injury to the eyes or face from _______ or from flying objects resulting from electrical explosion.
. Electric arcs or flashes (correct answer)
In most cases, type C soil can be sloped up to:
1 1/2 to 1
Once an OSHA outreach training program course is started, you have no more than ______ months to complete it.
6
According to OSHA, a fall hazard exists whenever workers who load and unload trucks must climb onto trailers, materials, or equipment and their feet or above ________ from the lower level or ground
6 feet
OSHA is respirable Crystaline silica standard is predicted to prevent how many new cases of silicosis per year?
900
Multiple lift rigging, or Christmas treeing:
A and B only.
What type of ladder is best to use when working around and electrical system?
A ladder made of non-conductive materials
When you can't avoid lifting or carrying, which of these should you do?
A, C, and D Break load into smaller parts, keep load close to body, move slowly and maintain clear line of vision
Lumber must not be stacked any higher than:
A. 20 feet with mechanical equipment, 16 feet when stacked manually
Standards for crane safety can be found in:
A. 29 CFR 1926 Subpart CC
Which of the following statements is true of silicosis?
A. Scar tissue forms in the lungs and there is no cure
Which of the following is true about fans?
A. They may be acceptable to supplement other control methods
Do not perform maintenance on a conveyor until:
A.All hazardous energies are disconnected and blocked
A multiple lift rigging assembly manufactured by wire rope rigging suppliers is known as:
A.Christmas Treeing
Head protection must meet __________ specifications and be so labeled
ANSI
Keep your fingers off of the switch/buttons to prevent
Accidentally starting a power tool
Who should be on the team that evaluates a safety and health program?
All of the above Employees, supervisors, safety and health personnel, Human Resources
Amputations are caused by allowing your hands or limbs to be caught in or between:
All of the above Equipment, objects, materials
A construction activity that is at risk for contact with underground energized electrical system is:
All of the above Excavation activities, Earth drillers, jackhammering, fence installation
Which of the following is an engineer in control that is installed to mitigate fall hazards?
All of the above Guardrails, walls, protective covers, parapets
Which of the following are forklift rules of the road?
All of the above No riders unless equipped with a proved seat, drive slowly, with eyes on the road, pedestrians always have the right of way
A ladder must be inspected:
All of the above On a periodic basis, after any occurrence, prior to use
Unconfined compressive strength is determined by:
Any of the above Lab testing, field testing with pocket penetrometer, thumb penetration test
Scaffold plates on which feet or Jack's rest must be a minimum of:
B and C above
OSHA identified components of a site specific direction plan include
B and C only
Emergency Eye and body wash equipment should be tested:
B, C, and D Following repairs of the equipment, activated weekly to verify correct operation, follow manufacturers requirements
The side of a ship above the upper deck
B. Bulwark
Daily inspections need to include:
B. Checking of the wire rope for damage or "caging".
Frame Scaffolds exceeding 125 feet shall be
B. Designed by an engineer
Which ladder system allows for two way traffic up and down?
B. Double-cleated ladder
Dry concrete or cement dust is not as hazardous as new wet cement because cured.
B. False
Job-built trench boxes are never allowed in construction.
B. False
Lattice sections cannot be added or removed on truck mounted boom cranes.
B. False
One advantage to using shoring tables is not having to determine the soil type
B. False
Selection of size and spacing of shoring members are based on height and width of the trench
B. False
A truck mounted crane with a Hydraulic boom:
C. Requires solid level surface for set up
Vapors of these solvents are a concern in welding and cutting because the heat and ultraviolet radiation from the arc will decompose the vapors and form highly toxic and irritating phosgene gas
Chlorinated hydrocarbons
What should not be used to support a scaffold because they could collapse, sending the structure to the ground?
Cinder blocks
Which of the following is true about confined spaces?
D. Both A and B
A soil cannot be Type A if it is:
D.All of the above
Exemptions to the Steel Erection Standard are:
D.All of the above
A confined space entry permit is:
E. All three: A, B and C.
Administrative/work practice controls include which of the following?
E. Both A and B
Time and weather are not major influences in soil stress
False
The 4:1 angle rule for Extension ladders means which of the following?
For every 4 ft high the ladder is, the base should be 1 ft out from the wall.
These are worn where there are sparks and molten metal splashes; they have elastic sides or quick release buckles for speedy removal:
Foundry boots
Three factors impact hazard inspections:
Frequency, documentation, and the inspection areas
Electrical cords that have been modified:
Increase the risk of coming in contact with electrical current
Load charts must:
Indicate rated lifting capacity and be visible to the operator
Outriggers should:
Lift crane tires clear of ground contact
To transport or lift materials with a crane; slings, chains, grabs, shackles, and/or ropes are considered part of the:
Lifting system
This material is sometimes used for the souls of nonslip footwear
Neoprene
_________ Use a step ladder as a straight ladder.
Never
On-board computers will do each of the following except:
Replace the load chart
OSHA and ladder manufacturers require which of the following when ascending or descending?
Three points of contact
"Free-seeping" soil is considered submerged soil
True
A constant pressure switch is also required for all handheld power drills, fasteners, grinders
True
A hand-sized Sample of cemented soil can't be crushed into a powder
True
A landing platform for fixed ladders over 20 feet high must be constructed every 20 feet if there is no cage, well, or ladder safety device
True
Metal fixed ladders must be painted to resist corrosion
True
The definition of type C-60 soil is provided by manufacturers to allow the competent person an opportunity to use a vertical shores or other protective systems in accordance with tables provided by the manufacturer
True
What is typically the easiest and most effective dust control?
Wet methods
Body belts are allowed for:
Work positioning only
Which of the following is a core element of a safety and health program, as recommended by OSHA?
Worker participation
Which of the following is critical to the success of the safety and health program?
Worker participation in program development
When you've been assigned a new job or task, be sure to ask about the:
Written procedures and any additional training that may be required
Electrical PPE with the following defects may not be used:
all of the above
If a person is experiencing electrical shock:
all of the above
The purpose of a Lockout/Tagout checklist is to _______.
all of the above
Which is true about retractable lanyards
all of the above
PEL is an acronym for which of the following?
b. Permissible exposure limit
Being dangerously close to a falling load is:
b. not allowed
To lift loads safety, you should bend your body at the:
knees
the material is sometimes used for soles on non-slip footwear
neoprene
soil that remains in clumps is cohesive; soil that breaks up easily is granular
true
you can seek help for content-related questions by contacting a Clicksafety outreach trainer by phone or email.
true
Which soil type is the most common?
В. Туре В
When the vertical face of a trench shears along a tension crack line, it is known as:
С. Торpling
You can help protect yourself from electrocution by _______.
all of the above: using GFCI, maintaining safe distance, inspection portable tools, following lockout/tagout
Machines or power tools can become hazardous if they:
all the above
Before starting work, prevent accidents by:
d. all of the above Looking for hazards in pathway, determining weight/stability of load, ensuring level, clean, available set-down point
Inspect the location of a ladder for:
d. all of the above Stability, debris, overhead utilities
Which of the following may be an appropriate method to reduce dust?
d. all of the above Surfactants and soil binding materials, VDC, ventilation booths
When using a ladder in a trench, it must be:
d. all of the above Within 25 feet of all workers, extend 3 feet above the cut, have a 4 to 1 angle
Hoists shall be:
d. all of the above installed in accordance with appropriate standards, be installed and dismantled under the direct supervision of a qualified individual, operated and maintained in compliance with manufacturers specifications
Given Type A soil, dry conditions and a 40-ton piece of equipment near the edge of the trench, what do we know?
d. both b and c
You must move a heavy compressed gas cylinder about 50 feet. There is no cart or dolly nor any lifting equipment. What should you do?
d. both b and c Get help, use the two-man lift and carry
Overexertion is the #1 cause of workplace injuries. Overexertion is caused by exerting excessive effort or force when:
d. both b and c Holding, carrying or throwing, lifting, pushing or pulling
Type B soils afford how many options of protection?
d. four
Each of the following is a type B soil except:
d. sand
Although some OSHA programs have specified _____ for maintaining records, many OSHA attorneys recommended records to be maintained longer
1 year
OSHA specifies that for overhead powerlines rated 50 kV or below, minimum clearance between the lines and any part of the crane or load must be:
10 feet
The minimum safe distance for equipment to be operated in proximity of energized power lines that contain even the lowest voltage (less than 50,000 volts) is:
10 ft
The maximum distance between the last plank in a fully planks platform on a fixed with tubular welded frame scaffold and the outside of the frame is:
10 inches
Flammable liquids have "flash points" below
100 degrees Fahrenheit
During steel assembly, the employer shall ensure that the weight of a bundle of joist bridging shall not exceed a total of
1000 lbs
Someone whose body is exposed to injurious chemicals should flush the exposed part for ________
15 minutes
If using a trench box in combination with sloping or benching the box should extend at least _______ above the adjacent slope.
18 inches
Safety guards used on portable grinders are allowed a maximum exposure angle of _________ degrees
180
Stairs, ladders, or ramps are required at an elevation break of _______ or more
19 inches
Earth excavation to a depth of ________ft below the shield is permitted
2
A positioning device system must limit free-fall distance to no more than:
2 feet
What is the minimum distance allowed between a spoils pile and trenches edge?
2 feet
Lifting inserts that are embedded or otherwise attached to tilt up wall panels must be capable of supporting at least _________ the maximum intended load applied or transmit it to them
2 times
Oxygen cylinders in storage must be separated from fuel gas cylinders or combustible materials (especially oil or grease) A minimum distance of ________ or by a non-combustible barrier at least 5 feet high having a fire resistance rating of at least 1/2 hour
20 feet
Light duty ladders have a maximum weight limit of:
200 pounds
The standard allows the permissible exposure limit (PEL) for respirable crystalline silica to how many micrograms per cubic meter of air, averaged over an 8-hour shift?
25
When a trench is 4 feet or more in depth, a means of egress from the trench must be within ________ of employees in the trench
25 feet
Light trade scaffolds must be built to support loads not exceeding
25 pounds per square foot
When using high-velocity tools, do not drive fasteners closer than _______ inches from an unsupported edge or corner of material.
3
When vertical shores are used, there must be a minimum of _______ Shores spaced equally, horizontally, in a group
3
If powder actuated tools misfire, hold it in operating position for at least _______ seconds before re-firing
30
The climbing side of a fix ladder must be at least ________ inches from any other objects
30
Typically, how long does an employee have to file a complaint with OSHA, when the employee has been discriminated against for reporting a safety or health hazard?
30 days
It is recommended that a firewatch be employed to keep an eye on the area of welding for "at least" _________ after welding to check for resulting fires or smoldering materials
30 minutes
Heavy duty, industrial rated type 1 A ladders have a _________ pound weight limitation
300
In type C soil, the angle of response is very low; how many degrees most of the angle be?
34 degrees
One of the fundamental general safety guidelines with respect to hot work is to keep the work area clear of combustibles for at least _________ from the Hot work area.
35 feet
Unprotected sides and edges are where there is no stair rail system in place at a height of ________ inches or higher
36
A rolling scaffold cannot exceed _______ times it's narrowest dimension unless it is secured to a structure
4
Straight ladders must support __________ times the maximum intended load
4
Every supported scaffold and its components must support, without failure, its own weight and at least __________ the intended load.
4 times
The top rail of a guard rail system must be within plus or minus 3 inches of __________ inches in height
42
Personal fall arrest system connectors (e.g., D-rings and snap-hooks) Must be compatible and capable of supporting at least:
5000 pounds
In most elevated work locations, at what height does OSHA generally require fall protection on a construction site?
6 feet
OSHA requires fall protection when working near the edge of a trench or an excavation that is _____ or more in depth
6 feet
OSHA requires fall protection when working near the edge of a trench or an excavation that is ________ or more in depth
6 feet
Walkways must have handrails went at _______ or more above lower level
6 feet
OSHA now recommends that effect of safety and health programs include ______ Major elements
7
A critical lift is one exceeding ________% on the load chart value
75
For steel assembly, there should not be more than _______ stories between the erection floor and the upper most permanent for
8
An employer must notify OSHA within ________ of a fatality
8 hours
When inspecting a wire rope swing, you find that seven wires in one strand are broken. What should you do?
A and C Do not use the sling, dispose of the sling
All haulage vehicles, whose pay load is Loaded by means of cranes, power shovels, loaders, or similar equipment, must have __________ to adequately to protect the operator from shifting or falling materials
A cab shield and/or canopy
Which of the following is a benefit for having a safety and health program?
A company may need to bid on a contract that requires safety and health documentation
Scaffold shall be erected, moved, dismantled or altered only under the supervision and direction of:
A competent person qualified in scaffold direction, moving, alteration or dismantling with a trained crew
When materials are mechanically lifted, they have the potential to stripe workers. As the load is lifted, the materials frequently can:
A or B Swing, twist or turn
Heavy machinery, equipment, or parts which are suspended or held aloft by use of slings, hoists, or jacks must be ________ to prevent falling or shifting before employees are permitted to work under or between them
A or B above
Which of the following would be considered a flying hazard?
A piece of material separating from a tool
Lock out/tag out refers to:
A process that is designed to protect workers by controlling hazardous energies
Lift slab operations must be designed and planned by:
A registered professional engineer experienced in Lift slab construction
There should be _______ process in place for JHA's
A review and approval
OHSA, EPA, and other agencies have generally established four levels of chemical hazard body and respiratory protection. these levels are
A,B, C, D
Biological agents include
A. Bacteria, viruses, fungi and related microorganisms
Which crane type typically has the highest combined capacity for reach and weight:
A. Crawler/conventional
What does JHA stand for?
A. Job Hazard Analysis (correct answer)
Eye and face protection must be stamped _________ to indicate that the PPE meets the specifications for the design, construction, test, and use of eyes and face protection
ANSI Z87.1
What are the two types of respirators described in the control methods of the OSHA's respirable Crystaline silica standard?
APF 10 and 25
Managers are considered _____ Within an organization when it comes to safety and health.
Agents of change
A job hazard analysis is an exercise in detective work. Your goal is to discover the following:
All except B What can go wrong? What are the consequences? How could it arrives? What are other contributing factors? How likely is it that the hazard will occur?
A hazardous substance on a job site requires
All of the above
A short lattice boom:
All of the above
Arc welding doesn't include which of the following:
All of the above
Arc welding type:
All of the above
Before authorizing work to begin, the controlling contractor must provide steel erectors with written notification of
All of the above
Confined spaces are dangerous because:
All of the above
Dos and don'ts of gas welding and cutting include which of the following?
All of the above
Evaluate the route over which material will have to be transported and the storage location. Consider the load capacity of flooring, location of emergency equipment, such as fire extinguishers, exits, sprinklers. What else?
All of the above
In construction, the most common ratings for ladders include
All of the above
It is important before welding and hot work to remove coatings along the line of the world such as _______ to prevent the release of toxins
All of the above
Machine guards protect the workers from which of the following?
All of the above
Motor vehicles operating within an off highway job site need to have in an operable condition:
All of the above
Must be Provided and used when inflating, mounting, or dismounting tires installed on split rims, or rims equipped with locking rings or similar devices
All of the above
OSHA regulations for concrete and masonry cover what type of operations?
All of the above
PFE
All of the above
Rolls of emergency response emergency team members may include
All of the above
Safety nets must be installed no more than 30 feet below the walking/working surface whenever
All of the above
Tables A and B in sub part R are important because they indicate:
All of the above
Side loading the boom-A potential cause of boom failure-can occur when:
All of the above The crane is out of plumb, set up is uneven, wind moves load
When exposed to vehicle or traffic, your excavation site must have:
All of the above Adequate signage, markings, traffic control
Those who work on a crane or near crane operations must be trained. Which of the following is true for this training?
all the above training must be in a language that is understood, training must be provided in a manner that is understood, training must include how to recognize and avoid hazards.
The main causes of struck-by hazards include:
All of the above Struck by flying object, struck by falling object, struck by swinging object, struck by rolling object
Safety footwear should have:
All of the above Sturdy impact resistant toes, metal insoles to protect against puncture wounds, a label to indicate they meet ANSI specifications
The hazard communication standard includes
All of the above Training, labels and related warnings, safety data sheets (SDSs)
Types of cold stress injuries include:
All of the above Trench foot, frostnip, frostbite, hypothermia
At a minimum, ring buoys must be:
All of the above US Coast Guard approved and 30 inches in diameter, equipped with 90 feet of line, placed in visible and accessible locations, spaced at intervals of 200 feet, maximum
Scaffold failures are often caused by which of the following?
All of the above Unsafe erection and excess weight, lack of supervision/inspection, incomplete (no handrails/mid rails/toe boards), use of incompatible parts
Additional precautions, such as _________, must be take. To protect visitors and the public from struck-by hazards.
All of the above Using traffic signs, barricades, and/or flatters on public roadways, controlling site access, requiring a safety orientation and considering an escort
Weather affects soil Stability through:
All of the above Wedding/saturation due to rain, ground expansion/contraction due to temperatures, moisture loss due to wind and sun
A personal fall arrest system consists of
All of the above anchorage, lanyard and connectors, and full body harness
Typical demolition work is very hazardous. Which of the following may be the cause of a demolition hazard?
All of the above Improper planning of demo procedures or sequencing. Unknown modifications that altered the original design. Materials hidden within structural members. Unknown strengths or weaknesses of construction materials
Which of the following is an acceptable means of egress from a trench?
All of the above Ladder, stairway, ramp
What can be done to prevent caught-in or -between incidents involving rolling equipment?
All of the above Shut down equipment before doing repairs or inspections. Chock the wheels on any equipment that can roll. Never work under equipment supported only by a hydraulic or mechanical jack
What is my employer required to do to protect workers from electrocutions?
All of the above and more Ensure overhead powerline safety, isolate electrical parts, supply ground fault circuit interrupters (GFCI), provide training
What is OSHA's mission?
All of the above. To prevent injuries, to protect the health of America's workers, to save lives.
Which of the following is allowed for accessing a scaffold?
All of the above: Stair Tower, Ladders, Ramp
A company's safety and health program should cover:
All workers that the employer directs, supervisors, or controls
Each of the following is true of anti-two block devices except:
Allow for other safety features to be deactivated
Which of the following is incorrect with respect to chemical storage on a job site
Always store in occupied buildings
Shaded lenses used in welders helmets and goggles must meet the test for transmission of radiant energy prescribed in________?
American national standards institute (ANSI) Z87.1
Near Miss
An event that could have caused serious injury or illness, but did not Could have caused a serious incident but did not
The definition of a struck-by hazard is:
An incident where the impact alone creates an injury
At a minimum, how often does the written exposure control plan needs to be reviewed and evaluated?
Annually
Which of the following diseases is not associated with respirable Crystaline silica?
Appendicitis
What does OSHA requires when working over or near water and there is a potential for drowning?
Appropriate lifesaving equipment
The sudden release of electrical energy through the air when a high-voltage gap exists between conductors is referred to as in:
Arc flash
Process in which metals are fused together by hitting them with electricity that is generated between an electrode and the surface of the base metal
Arc welding
Which of the following is a good practice when conducting interviews for an incident investigation?
Ask questions that avoid assigning blame for the incident
AEGCP refers to:
Assured equipment grounding conductor program (correct answer)
Planks that are 12 feet long on a supportive scaffold must extend beyond supports:
At least 6 inches, but not more than 18 inches
For employees who are entitled to have free medical examinations provided by the employer under the respirable Crystaline silica standard, how often should the periodic medical exams be made available to them?
At least every three years
Tension cracks are rarely a sign of imminent trench failure
B. False
Must be provided across the top of the head block to prevent the cable from jumping out of the sheaves
B. Guards
Underground electrical hazards are _______.
B. Hard to find & pose a serious risk to laborers & equipment operators (correct answer)
Reeving cable through the sheaves on a main block:
B. Increases the picking strength of the crane
The top section of an extension on a straight ladder should:
B. Not be used by itself
Hand signals must be in accordance with:
B. OSHA
Guidance for safety and health program development is available thru _________________. A. Local health departments B. OSHA consultation C. The IRS D. All of the above
B. OSHA Consultation
Inspect your forklift and read instructions:
B. Prior to use
A defining feature of stable rock is that it will:
B. Remain intact while exposed
Masonry saw shall be guarded with a:
B. Semicircular enclosure over the blade.
Which of the following variables is not considered in the timber shoring tables found in appendix C
B. Slope of excavation.
Above the heavy line crossing the load chart are values for failure in:
B. Structure
When a structure or pipeline is employed as a ground return circuit, it must be determined that
B. The required electrical contact exists at all joints
If you are using sheeting with aluminum hydraulic shoring, what do we know about the shores, or Wales
B. They are installed horizontally.
A cubic yard of soil can weigh as much as:
B.A small pickup truck
Scaffolds must bear on adequate firm foundation such as:
Base plates set on mud sills
Pneumatic-tired earthmoving haulage equipment (e.g. trucks, scrapers, tractors, and trailing units) Who is maximum speed exceeds 15 mph, must
Be equipped with fenders on all wheels
A safety and health program should:
Be formally documented
The struts of a screw jacks system must be adjusted manually, which creates a hazard because the worker is required to:
Be in the trench in order to adjust the strut
A competent person must inspect all excavations, adjacent areas, and protective systems daily, __________, and as needed throughout the shift
Before work begins
Perimeter safety cables of 1/2 inch wire rope must be installed
Both A and B
what can be done to minimize struck-by incident injuries when operating heavy equipment?
Both A and B
Struck-by injuries are produced by forcible contact or impact between the injured person and colon
Both A and B An object, a piece of equipment
According to table one of the respirable Crystaline silica standard, for which of the following activities should a wet method of dust control be used?
Both A and B Crushing machines, stationary Masonry saws
A hazard is defined as a situation or condition that has the potential to cause harm to:
Both A and B Life, health
Emergency Eyewash and shower stations must be installed:
Both A and B On the same level as the hazard, along a travel path free from obstructions
Which of the following is a reason for wearing a respirator?
Both A and B Protect against airborne contaminants, protect against oxygen deficient atmospheres
When used properly, what safety equipment can protect operators from being thrown from their equipment and from being crushed during a tip over?
Both A and B Rollover protective structure (ROPS) and seat belt use
Safe work practices to avoid being struck by heavy equipment:
Both A and B Stay away from operating heavy equipment, stay clear of lifted loads; never work under a suspended load
Improper gloves, loose fitting clothing, jackets, belts, jewelry, hair, or safety equipment, such as fall protection lanyards, can lead to safety incidents if:
Both A and B Worn improperly and caught in moving parts
An acute exposure is:
Both A and B above An exposure that is immediate, an exposure that has immediate effects
All pull boxes, junction boxes, and fittings must be:
Both A and B above Provided with covers and metal covers shall be grounded
Hazard communication training must include
Both A and C above How the program is implemented, how employees can protect themselves from chemical hazards
Gas welding cylinders should be stored and secured in
Both B and C
Supported scaffold systems must be inspected for:
Both B and C Visual bends, cracks, holes, rust, broken welds, non-compatible parts and proper planking, toe boards, walkways, stairways, and access points
Which of the following is an electrical hazard?
Both B and D Attaching an ungrounded, two prong adapter two or three pronged (grounded) cord or tool, using a cord or tool with worn insulation or exposed wires
Working between the frame and dump box of a dump truck is an example of exposure to a(n):
Both B and D Caught-in or -between hazard and potential unsafe condition
The majority of incidents involving contact with running equipment and machinery are due to:
Both C and D Unguarded equipment and inadequately guarded equipment
Determination to remove forms and Shores is based on:
Both a and B Conditions per the plans and specifications, appropriate testing of the concrete
Which groups do not come under OSHA's coverage?
Both a and B. Public workers who are employed by state agencies and self-employed workers
When "stacking" trench boxes
Both a and C Do not allow personnel under any suspended load, be sure to pin the boxes according to manufacturer specifications
In Layered soils, which layer has the most critical influence on the slopes excavation?
Bottom layer
Which of the following is not one of the four primary classes eye and face protection?
Bump glass
Falls from scaffolds represent what percentage of all fall fatalities?
C. 17
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 C. 38 and 45 inches high D. None of the above
C. 38 and 45 inches high (correct answer)
Stairs should be installed between 30 degrees and:
C. 50 degrees
Why are confined space accidents rarely preventable?
C. Actually, confined space accidents are mostly preventable
A pre-work shift visual inspection of cranes must be performed by
C. Competent person
Synthetic slings should be inspected by a competent person for abnormal wear, powdered fiber between strands, broken or cut fibers and much more. What should also be permanently affixed to the sling?
C. ID tag stating size, grade, rated capacity and manufacturer
Makeshift devices such as boxes and barrels shall not be used on top of scaffold platforms to increase the working level height of employees because:
C. It is unsafe and may cause an accident
When steel tube piles are being "blown out", employees must be:
C. Kept well beyond the range of falling materials
The three most common types of GFCIs used today are:
C. Receptacle, Portable, Circuit Breaker (correct answer)
29 CFR 1926.1153 is OSHA's standard covering what hazard?
C. Respirable crystalline silica standard for construction
SDS is an acronym for which of the following?
C. Safety Data Sheet
Required for the leads to prevent the hammer from being raised against the head block
C. Stop blocks
Load chart values can pinpoint failures of:
C. Structure or stability
All surface encumbrances must be removed or supported within:
C. The zone of influence
Before a regulator is removed from a cylinder valve, the cylinder valve must always
C.Be closed and the gas released from the regulator
Bulk storage bins, containers, and silos shall be equipped with:
C.Both A and B
Who is responsible for safe site layout
C.The controlling contractor.
What hazard category includes incidents were a person is injured when squeezed, crushed, pinched, or a compressed between two or more objects?
Caught-in or -between hazards
This apparel is worn in inclement weather, under heavy traffic conditions, or when complex backgrounds impair visibility ability:
Class 3 high-visibility apparel
When working around electricity, which class of helmets is designed to reduce the danger of contact with conductors at higher voltage levels?
Class E (electrical) helmets
"One who is capable of identifying existing and predictable hazards in the surroundings or working conditions which are unsanitary, hazardous, or dangerous to employees, and who has authorization to take prompt correct of measures to illuminate them" describes a:
Competent person
A _________ Must be available to direct workers who are constructing or moving scaffolds
Competent person
Three major components of a personal fall arrest system: anchor and the anchorage connector, full body harness, and ___________
Connecting device (e.g., lanyard or a retractable lifeline, with snap hooks)
Crane operators must be in ________ communication with the rigger
Constant
A job hazard analysis (JHA) of roofing activities should be conducted prior to starting work to systematically identify, evaluate, and _______ all hazards
Control or mitigate all hazards
Which type of crane is known as a "conventional crane"
Crawler
Which of the following is an executive management role with regard to an organizations safety and health program?
Creating a safety mission or policy statement
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
D. All of the above
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 lbsC. Designed by qualified person for fall protectionD. All the above
D. All of the above
Management duties include which of the following? A. Communication of commitment B. Allocating appropriate safety and health resources C. Defining safety and health goals and objectives D. All the above
D. All of the above
Which of the following must be provided when the length of climb of a fixed ladder exceeds 24 feet:
D. Any of the above Ladder sections offset from adjacent sections, landing platforms every 50 feet or less, cage or well provided
Never allow materials, supplies or obstructions to block?
D. Both A and B And access route, and egress route
Scaffolds and scaffold components must be inspected for visible defects by a competent person:
D. Both A and B Before each work shift and after any occurrence which could affect a scaffold structural integrity
When using hand trucks, dollies, or carts:
D. Both A and B Please heavy objects on bottom, maintain clear line of vision
Which of the following are common causes of material handling injuries?
D. Both A and C Overexertion, incorrect or over lifting and dropped and falling objects
Each of the following is true for lattice booms except:
D. Frequently used on rough-terrain cranes
The best hearing protection is provided by
D. It depends on the overall noise reduction rating (NRR) provided by the device
Under federal OSHA, surfing (self propelling) on a rolling scaffold is allowed on construction job sites:
D. Never
Unstable objects may be used to support scaffold legs:
D. Never
Each of the following is true of accumulating water hazards except:
D. Special supports or shields are not allowed
Which two cranes typically use a lattice boom?
D. Truck-mounted, crawler
For demolition, OSHA requires water:
D.All of the above
Which of the following is true of a CDZ?
D.All of the above
An unsupported excavation can create an unbalanced stress, causing:
D.All of the above Subsidence at surface, bulging a vertical face, possible trench face failure
Connectors working at heights over 15 and up to 30 feet must tie off with:
D.At least one of the above
Each of the following is true for an operator who needs to leave a suddenly energized crane except:
D.Walk to saty in a zigzag pattern
A clean and organize jobsite is a key component of a safe job site. Clean up must occur routinely during the day and not just at the end of the work shift. Work areas Shelby inspected ________ for adequate housekeeping
Daily
Hoist should be inspected:
Daily, prior to use
Which statement is incorrect with respect to damaged PPE?
Damaged PPE should be used until non-damaged PPE can be obtained
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 a fall arrest, or otherwise limits the energy imposed on an employee during fall arrest.
Deceleration device
The most important distinction between stable rock/type a A&B and type C is:
Degree of stability
Must be provided on spur railroad tracks where a rolling cart could contact other car is being worked, enter a building, work or traffic area
Derail and/or bumper blocks
Which of the following are common soil classification tests?
E. All except C
Personal protective equipment for electrical workers is designed to provide protection under certain circumstances and conditions. Typical footwear will be marked ________ if it is approved for electrical work
EH
Anytime you revise a job hazard analysis, it is important to train all ________ affected by the changes in the new job methods, procedures, or protective measures adopted.
Employees
Injury and illness prevention is the responsibility of:
Employers and employees
These are worn to protect the entire face from flying particles, metal sparks, or chemical/biological splashes
Face shield with ANSI approved safety spectacles or chemical goggles
OSHA's focus four training topics include caught-in or -between, struck-by, electrocution and:
Falls
A person can ride on a rolling scaffold well it is being moved as long as the scaffold is no more than four times higher than the narrowest base dimention
False
Modern ladders are so well-made that safety and inspection are rarely a concern.
False
OSHA requires that the competent person perform to visual and two manual tests on a soil sample fresh out of the ground and not impacted by weather conditions at the site
False
OSHA requires training to be provided within one year of when a safety and health programs first established
False
Rolling scaffold designed by a registered professional engineer can be built as high as 125 feet
False
True or false: mixed oak timbers have a greater bending strength per square inch then Douglas fir.
False
Under federal OSHA, it's OK to use the top two steps of a ladder
False
When setting up a ladder, at least three likes must be level
False
While safety training can change behavior, attitudes, and work habits, it will typically reduce productivity and efficiency
False
It is important to secure your ladder, whenever feasible, to:
Fixed and secure points
Found in the coatings of several types of flexes used in welding
Fluorides
Which of the following is not one of the criteria that employers must apply when using alternative exposure control methods?
Focus four hazards evaluation
Where there is no specific OSHA standard, employers must comply with the OSH acts:
General duty clause
Which of the following is not an employer responsibility?
Guarantee of no exposure to respirable crystalline silica
All protruding reinforcing steel (I.e. rebar) onto and into which employees could fall, must be:
Guarded to illuminate hazard of impalement
According to table one of the respirable Crystaline silica standard, for which of the following activities should a dust collection methods of dust control be used?
Handheld grinders for mortar removal (Such as for tuck pointing)
According to table one of the respirable Crystaline silica standard, for which of the following activities should a dust collection methods of dust control be used?
Handheld power saws for cutting fiber cement board (with blade diameter of 8 inches or less)
The OSHA construction standard requires flexible cords to be rated four:
Hard or extra-hard usage
OSHA requires that employers pay for which of the following personal protective equipment
Hardhats
A surface encumbrance is anything that could create a _________ in or around a trench
Hazard
According to the respirable Crystaline silica standard, employers must provide hazard communication in accordance with what other OSHA standard?
Hazard communication standard
Scaffold user training must include:
Hazards of type scaffold being used, along with its maximum intended load and capacity
On a multi-employer work site, who is responsible for conducting an incident investigation?
Host employer, who shares the incident investigation with each employer at the site
When welding or cutting in locations with combustibles and flammable materials it is recommended to have a ______
Hot work permit issued by the welding supervisor or other qualified person
Employers should work with their ________ To develop a disciplinary program.
Human resource department and/or legal specialists
The three general phases of a JHA are 1. identify the job steps. 2. identify the hazards for each step and 3. _________
Identify ways to control the hazards
What is a JHA used for?
Identifying needed safety and health training programs
The key difference between a caught-in or -between event and a struck-by event is whether the _________ alone cost the injury.
Impact of the object
Last step of the four-step systems approach to conducting an incident investigation:
Implement corrective actions
A program that recognizes an employee for safe work practices:
Is a good practice that many organizations used to help with safety compliance
Shoring:
Is any mechanical system used to prevent collapse of an excavation
According to table one of the respirable Chrysaline silica standard, for which of the following activities can a worker choose between a wet method and a dust collection methods of dust control?
Jackhammers
Two good measures of safety and health program effectiveness are:
Lagging and leading indicators
A "slippery sheet" Is a potential characteristic of:
Layered systems
Being ________ is critical for long booms on crawler cranes
Level
Required on equipment if there is the possibility of inadvertent operation of equipment that could cause injury
Lock out tag out procedure
To prevent injury while maintaining equipment, make sure the equipment is _________ before starting
Locked out/tagged out (de-energized)
Conveyor systems present mini hazards went in operation. However, when shut down for maintenance, what is especially important?
Lockout and tag out the system
Who should be part of a worksite incident investigation team?
Management supervisors, and employees working together (correct answer)
Recent NIOSH studies have led them to recommend that injuries and deaths could be prevented through wider use of all of the following except
More sleep
Caught-in or between hazards can result in:
Multiple lacerations, broken bones, amputation; asphyxiation, or death
It is acceptable to rideconcrete buckets
Never
Tubular welded frame scaffold frames may be installed without feet or Jack's
Never
Which of the following is a key component of the housekeeping requirements in the respirable Crystaline silica standard?
No dry brushing or sweeping of silica dust
You are at a higher risk for falling if your portable ladder is:
Not inspected for defects or safely positioned each time you use it
What are two US government agencies that are good resources for safety and health information?
OSHA and NIOSH
What does OSHA requires employers to post for three days
OSHA citations and abatement verification notices
Where can minimum clearance distances for working near powerlines be found?
OSHA regulations
The OSHA soil's standard applies to each of these except
Offshore petroleum drilling
Asbestos removal can be done by:
Only specially trained asbestos workers
Which of the following choices is a work practice control that is repeated throughout table one of OSHA's respirable crystal in silica standard?
Operate and maintain the tools in accordance with the manufacturers instructions
A highly active form of oxygen that can cause great irritation to all mucous membranes
Ozone
Which statement is incorrect with respect to PPE?
PPE is the preferred method of hazard control
The OSHA standards for construction and general industry are found in
Parts 1926 and 1910
A safety and health program should be:
Personalized and tailored to job specific hazards at a workplace
When the employer receives an OSHA citation, it must be:
Posted for 3 days or until the violation is fixed
Fuses and circuit breakers are intended primarily for the:
Protection of conductors and equipment
One of the main responsibilities employers have, as required by OSHA standards, is to
Provide training
OSHA requires that ramps for access of vehicles to or between barges must be of adequate strength, be well-maintained, properly secured and _________
Provided with sideboards
Each job so it should be evaluated by _________ before work begins and frequently during project for fire hazards
Qualified and/or competent person
Horizontal lifelines shall be designed, installed, and used under the supervision of a(n) __________ as part of a complete personal fall arrest system, which maintains a safety factor of at least two.
Qualified person
Only ________ may work on electric circuit parts or equipment that has not been De-energized.
Qualified persons
The most common form of Crystaline silica is
Quartz
When an imminent hazard exists that cannot be controlled without endangering employees or property:
Quickly remove all exposed personnel from the area
If there are defects found during the inspection of personal fall protection equipment, or if the equip has been used in an arrest, it must be
Removed immediately from service
It is important to inspect had protection for signs of dents, cracks, penetration, or any other damage. If damage is found:
Report the damage and get the hardhat replaced
Head protection must be:
Resistant to penetration and be able to absorb the shock of a blow
According to the respirable Crystaline silica standard, employers must provide respiratory protection in accordance with what other OSHA standard?
Respiratory protection standard
Fumes and gases enter the body through the _________ and affect the lungs directly or are transported by blood and the lymph system to other parts of the body
Respiratory system
What should you do to get more time in the course if you've finished the courseware but haven't accumulated enough time to meet the course minimum time requirements?
Review any completed topic in the course
To prevent a load from slipping, all loads raised by cranes and other hoisting devices must be:
Rigged properly with appropriately rated equipment
A(n) ________ System is used in construction to restrict access to a roof to only authorized employees
Roof permit
Electricians should wear _________ hand and arm protection meeting ANSI specifications
Rubber
Employers covered by OSHA standards must display and "it's the law" poster. What does this poster address?
Safety and health information
Which of the following would be best to have when consulting a medical professional about possible exposure to a harmful chemical?
Safety data sheet for the chemical
Prior to the disposal of waste material you must determine the proper method of disposal and personal protective equipment. Always consult the ___________ For all materials prior to disposal to ensure the proper disposal methods and PPER being considered.
Safety data sheet or SDS
All exposed moving parts must have __________ in place to prevent inadvertent contact during operation
Safety guards
What section of the OSH act does the whistleblower program reference?
Section 11(c)
The right of workers to be safe and healthy while on the job, without fear of punishment is spelled out in
Section 11(c) of the OSH act
Natural solid mineral matter that can be excavated with a vertical sides and remain intact while exposed is:
Stable rock
Who is responsible for investigating an incident involving a temporary worker?
Staffing agency and host employer
To safely transport cargo, use __________ to prevent the load from shifting, sleeping, rolling or falling.
Straps, chains, webbing, or wire rope
The CFR parts, such as part 1926 for construction, are further broken down into _______, which group together specific and detailed standards
Subparts
You have been investigating an incident where a worker was struck in the head by a flying scrap of wood from a table saw. Which of the following corrective actions might be the most appropriate?
Table saw must always have guards installed
Mishap
Term used by the USACE EM 385-1-1 to describe an unplanned, undesired event
Which of the following is a specific element included in a confined space permit?
Testing requirements
Among the rights related to OSHA recordkeeping, workers have the right to review:
The OSHA 300 Log and the OSHA 300A Summaries
Electrical burns occur principally because of:
The heat generated by the flow of electrical current through the body
For protection from electrical hazards and arc flash, always use the proper rubber insulating gloves and ensure they are classified by:
The level of voltage and protection they provide
NIOSH is an acronym for which of the following?
The national Institute for occupational safety and health
Excavations involving vapors and storage tanks are examples of a permit required confined space because both have ________
The potential to contain a hazardous atmosphere
Proper rigging is critical for a safe hoisting activity. Who should inspect loads for sharp edges which will require padding to prevent cutting a sling?
The qualified rigger
The creation of OSHA provided this important right to workers:
The right to a safe and healthful workplace
Employees must not work on scaffold surfaces until:
The surfaces are determined to have the strength and structural integrity to support their intended loads
What does the term "training mode" refer to?
The way training is delivered (e.g., classroom or online)
Retractable lanyard are often the first choice for a fall protection lanyard. Why?
They limit freefall distance to 2 ft or less by the fall sensing design
A soil's are usually clays and cemented soil's such as a caliche and hardpan
True
A worker or worker representative can file a complaint about a safety or health hazard in the workplace
True
All bidirectional machines, such as rollers, compactors, front-end loaders, Bulldozers, and similar equipment, must be equipped with a horn, distinguishable from the surrounding noise level
True
All equipment used in sight clearing operations must be equipped with rollover guards and writer operated equipment must be equipped with an overhead and rear canopy guards meeting OSHA requirements
True
All hoisting operations must be pre-planned to ensure that loads are not hoisted over workers
True
An increase or a decrease in moisture can both damage trench stability
True
And organizations training should be specific to the organization, the workforce, and the workplace hazards
True
Any overhead wire must be considered to be an energize line unless and until person owning line or electrical utility indicate That it is not an energize line and it has been visibly grounded
True
Boiling is an upward water flow into the bottom of a cut
True
Do not extend your body beyond the rails of a ladder
True
Do not use a powder-actuated tool in an explosive or flammable atmosphere.
True
Drawings and plans, for the Jack layout, formwork (including shoring equipment), Working decks and scaffolds, must be available at the job site
True
During pile driving operations, steam line controls must consist of two shut off valves, one of which must be a quick acting lever type within easy reach of the hammer operator
True
Engineering controls (e.g., isolation, ventilation, enclosures) Are more preferred then PPE for controlling exposure to hazards
True
Establishing iContact with your equipment operator is a general safety principal when working outside the working radius
True
Flying particles caused the greatest number of eye injury cases
True
Goggles can be worn in combination with spectacles or corrective lenses
True
Good hazard scenarios describe: where it is happening (environment), Who or what it is happening to (exposure), what precipitates the hazard (trigger), The outcome that would occur should it happen (consequence), And any other contributing factors.
True
Granular soils without cohesion, such as crushed rock, are typically type B soil.
True
Hardhat manufacturers should be consulted with regard to cleaning a helmet, because some cleaning materials may damage a hardhats shell, reducing its protection
True
Hazard or mitigation controls may be short and/or long-term.
True
Heaving or squeezing can occur even when shoring or shielding has been properly installed.
True
Hot work in enclosed spaces requires that the gas supply to torches be shut off outside of enclosed space whenever torch not used or unattended
True
If any deficiency on a crane inspection is identified, an immediate determination by the competent person must be made whether the crane must be shut down until repairs are made
True
Individual states may enforce standards that are not identical to federal requirements
True
OSHA defines a competent person, in part, as someone who "has the authority to take prompt corrective measure to eliminate" hazards.
True
OSHA regulations restrict the use of oxygen for ventilation, cooling and/or cleaning during welding and other hot work
True
OSHA requires fire prevention to be taken when hot work on walls, floors, and ceilings, since direct penetration of sparks or heat transfer me introduce a fire hazard to adjacent area
True
OSHA requires that marine operations involving "material handling" must be performed in conformance with applicable requirements OSHA of part 1918, " safety and health regulations for long shoring"
True
OSHA standards appear in the code of federal regulations (CFR)
True
OSHA standards fall into four categories (or parts): General industry, construction, Maritime, and agriculture
True
On site motor vehicles must be equipped with at least two headlights in to tail lights in operable condition
True
Periodically reviewing your job hazard analysis ensures that it remains current and continues to help reduce workplace accidents and injuries.
True
Placing a shield (e.g., trench shield or trench box) between the side of an excavation and the work area minimize the risk in the event of a cave-in
True
Rarely a hazard is a simple case of one singular cause resulting in one singular effect. More frequently, many contributing factors tend to line up in a certain way to create the hazard
True
Rarely is a hazard a simple case of one singular cause resulting in one singular affect. More frequently, mini contributing factors tend to line up in a certain way to create the hazard.
True
Rolling scaffold's must be inspected by a competent person daily before each use
True
Saturation does not mean that water in the soil, or soil itself, will flow
True
Selecting the right chemical protective gloves is very important as some chemicals will go through certain rubber and synthetic materials and attack the skin and body
True
Some states may have more stringent requirements than federal OSHA for working over or near water.
True
Subpart O specifically requires that employees engaged in site clearing must be protected from hazards of irritant and toxic plants and suitably instructed in the first aid treatment available.
True
The combined weight of people and equipment on a ladder is called the "maximum intended load"
True
The counterweight swing area of a crawler crane must be flagged off it there is any possibility of employee injuries from being hit by or pinched between the counterweights
True
The decision whether to use sheeting with aluminum hydraulic shoring depends primarily on the soil type you have
True
The main purpose of a travel or fall restraint system is to prevent workers from getting too close to an unprotected edge.
True
Trucks with a dump bodies must be equipped with positive means of support, permanently attached, and capable of being locked in position to prevent accidental lowering of the body during maintenance or inspection
True
True or false: Shores must be pumped to a minimum of 750 pounds of pressure but more is recommended
True
True or false: all systems have a set of manufactures tabulated data to be used for proper design and installation of equipment
True
True or false: aluminum hydraulic shoring permits both installation and removal without entering the trench
True
True or false: shoring and shielding can be custom-built from tabulated data approved by a registered professional engineer
True
True or false: warning systems for mobile equipment include barricades, hand signals, stop logs
True
True or false: when you're trenches deeper than 4 feet and hazards may be present, air monitoring must be done before entry.
True
Type C soil's are rated at below 0.5 TSF (tons per square foot)
True
Under no circumstances must any employee who is not essential to the jacking operation be permitted immediately beneath a slab while it is being lifted
True
Upon completion of this ClickSafety online course, you will receive the same OSHA Deptartment of Labor completion card as the one received by someone who has completed a classroom course.
True
When a circular saw is withdrawn from the work material, the lower guard must automatically return to the covering position
True
When in layered soil, inferior soil as the bottom layer will control the entire slope of an excavation.
True
When more than one type of PPE is effective in controlling a hazard, it is good to give employees a choice
True
When placing solid web members for beans/columns, the load shall not be released until the members are secured with at least two bolts poor connection
True
When using a handheld portable grinder with the hard wheel in operation, the guard must be in place
True
When working on barges, OSHA specifically requires that decks and other working surfaces be maintained in a safe condition.
True
When working over or near water, employees should be protected by railings, nets, fall protection system, or some other means.
True
Work from water towers and tanks is exempt from the Steel Erection Standard
True
You can request to remain anonymous when OSHA presents a complaint to your employer
True
In arc welding the arc which produces the heat to melt metal produces intense light. This light can be a combination of three forms of non-ionizing radiation known as
Ultraviolet light, infrared light, visible light
Which of the following fits the definition of "root cause"?
Underlying reason why an unsafe condition exists
Which of the following should be a goal of an incident investigation?
Understand how and why safety protection failed or were insufficient
Aluminum hydraulic shores are usually installed ________ in type A soil
Vertically
Which of the following is an OSHA cooperative program?
Voluntary protection program (VPP)
After safety-related modifications have been made to crane equipment, the equipment must be inspected by __________ prior to use.
a qualified person
A safety and health program is called a living document. Why?
a safety and health program changes as an organization changes
Which of the following are major causes of injuries due to the failure to follow Lock Out / Tag Out procedures:
all of the above
head protection is required to be labeled with
all of the above
which of the following is a good work practice when working in or around a trench or excavation
all of the above
Physical hazards include
all of the above Noise, vibration, temperature extremes, radiation
pocket penetrometers are:
all of the above direct-reading, spring-operated, used to determine unconfined compressive strength, pushed into soil for displayed reading
which of the following is true with respect to atmosphere-supplying respirators?
all of the above supplies breathing atmosphere to the user, breathing air must come from an uncontaminated source, breathing air comes from a compressor or compressed air cylinder, breathing air must meet strict air quality standards
Routes of exposure include
All of the above Inhalation, ingestion, skin absorption
Training topics for employees who are exposed to fall hazards should include:
All of the above All roof fall hazards that may be encountered, fall protection standards and requirements, procedures for erecting, maintaining, disassembling, inspecting, and using fall protection systems, processes for reporting problems or obtaining guidance on fall protection issues
Electrical burns can be caused by:
All of the above Arc flash, thermal contact, electrical shock
Which of the following statements is true about excavation or trenching cave-ins?
All of the above Are one of the most hazardous construction activities, cave-ins happen very quickly, cave-ins are 100% preventable
Which of the following statements is true regarding powder-actuated tools?
All of the above As dangerous as a firearm, during use, flying particles of dirt, debris, scale, or particles can enter the eye, hazards include ricocheting studs or nails
For testing, soil suspected to be type a should:
All of the above Be clay, contain moisture, be a fresh, lump size sample
Flexible electrical cords must not:
All of the above Be run through holes in walls, ceilings, or floors. Be run through doorways, windows, or similar openings. Must be protected at all times. Be hidden in walls, ceilings, floors, conduit or other raceways
Cement and concrete dust can be a hazard to a workers:
All of the above Breathing, eyes, skin
Injuries to arms and hands include:
All of the above Burns, cuts and amputations, electrical shock, absorption of chemicals
Poisonous plants such as poison ivy, poison oke and poison sumac can
All of the above Cause allergic and sensitization reactions on the skin, be dangerous to the lungs if burned and the resulting toxins are inhaled, or common in most parts of the United States
When working on it near a construction zone:
All of the above Check that necessary warning signs are posted, never cross the path of a backing vehicle, follow the exit and entry worksite traffic plan
Falling objects have the potential to:
All of the above Crush a worker, pin a worker (e.g., to the ground), Impale a worker
Extension cords should be inspected prior to their use for:
All of the above Cuts or abrasions, damaged insulation, strain relief
Topics in an employer's training program must include which of the following:
All of the above De-energize electric equipment before inspecting or repairing, use cords, cables, and electric tools that are in good repair, lockout/tag out recognition and procedures, use appropriate protective equipment
An employer's training program must include which of the following topics for working around electricity?
All of the above De-energizing electric equipment before inspecting or repairing. Use of cords, cables, and electric tools. Lockout/tag out recognition or procedures. Use of appropriate protective equipment.
Which of the following is an across-the-board corrective action that might be implemented as part of an incident investigation?
All of the above Develop a written safety and health management program, revise safety policies to clearly establish responsibility and accountability, make sure the safety inspection process includes worker and management representatives.
Common safety measures that can help to avoid a struck-by incident are:
All of the above Do not exceed a vehicle rated load or lift capacity, do not carry personnel unless there is a safe place to ride, make sure that all personnel are in the clear before jumping or lifting
Which of the following is a good work practice when working in or around a trench or excavation?
All of the above Do not work in an unprotected trench that is 5 feet deep or more. Only enter a trench or excavation using a ladder, stairway, or properly designed ramp. Never work outside of the confines of an excavation protection system. Know if a competent person has determined that the trench is safe to work in and has been inspected.
Which our properties of cohesive soil:
All of the above Does not crumble, hard to break up when dry, hangs together underwater
A flexible/extension cord may be damaged by ______
All of the above Door or window edges, staples and fasteners, abrasions from adjacent materials or equipment, simply by aging
Which of the following is a way that an employee can contact OSHA?
All of the above Email, in person at a local office, phone
Examples of falls that have resulted in deaths on the job site include:
All of the above Falls to the ground or lower levels, falls through existing floor or roof openings, falls through the floor or roof surface, falls on the same level
Eye injuries may result from:
All of the above Flying particles, chemical exposure, injurious light rays
Which of the following can be used to prevent complacency from happening to you or to those around you?
All of the above Hazard recognition planning before the start of a task, safety audits of work procedures, looking out for your fellow workers, taking ownership of your personal safety
Bloodborne pathogens include
All of the above Hepatitis B (HBV), hepatitis C (HCV), human immunodeficiency virus (HIV)
Who should be involved in communication and coordination of safety and health programs?
All of the above Host employers, contractors, staffing agencies
With respect to Anchorage points, employers must:
All of the above Identify and evaluate attachment points to ensure they are adequate, ensure workers are using full protection equipment and connecting properly, ensure workers know how to properly don and inspect their equipment
Which of the following is an incident that should be investigated?
All of the above Incident that results in the loss of an eye, illness caused by exposure to a toxic substance, near miss, where an incident was close but avoided
OSHA requires employers to maintain certain records on and report work related injuries and illnesses. Which of the following is used for this process?
All of the above Injury and illness report (form 301) Log of work related injuries and illnesses (OSHA 300 log) Summary (OSHA Form 300A)
Sources of help in developing JHA's include:
All of the above Insurance company, local fire department, consultants with safety and health expertise
Stable rock:
All of the above Is natural solid mineral matter, can be excavated with vertical sides, remains intact while exposed
Controlling hazardous energies ________.
All of the above Is required by OSHA, is the best way to prevent the release of energizing, starting or stored energy, involves locking out and tagging equipment and verifying zero energy exists before starting work
Which of the following is a frequently sided OSHA violation of Safe ladder use?
All of the above Ladder not extended 3 feet above landing, no work or training, failure to secure a ladder against movement, and proper use of step ladder top step
A hazard is any situation or condition that has the potential to cause harm to:
All of the above Life, health, property, the environment
Workers must be trained in which of the following?
All of the above Lock out tag out, fall hazards, blood-borne pathogens
Had protection is required to be labeled with:
All of the above Manufactures name, ANSI type in class, date of manufacture
New and improved tools and technologies exist that help prevent inadvertent shock and electrocution hazards with underground energized utilities, including:
All of the above Non-conductive tools, non-conductive backhoe buckets, ground penetrating radar, underground 3-D imaging
Eyewash stations should be located:
All of the above On the same level as the hazard, in a well lit area that is properly marked as an eyewash station, within 10 seconds (about 55 feet) from the hazard, along a path that is free of obstructions
Hardhats are designed to provide protection for these job site hazards:
All of the above Overhead hazards, falling objects, flying objects, many other construction hazards
Overhead powerlines carry extremely high voltage. Which of the following is also true about overhead powerlines?
All of the above Physical contact does not need to be made to cause electrocution, burns and falls from elevations are also hazards, cranes are not the only equipment that are at risk
Caught-in or -between incidents are preventable through:
All of the above Planning, hazard identification, hazardous mitigations
Manual tests include:
All of the above Plasticity or wet thread test, try strength test, pocket penetrometer
Always select a ladder that:
All of the above Prevents overreaching, allows you to reach your work in a safe and controlled manner, allows you to position yourself without your belt buckle extending past the side rails
Employers are required to:
All of the above Provide protection for workers during trenching and excavation work. Provide the means to avoid collapsing structures and scaffolds. Designate a competent person. Provide effective safety training doe workers and competent persons
Which of the following is a type of OSHA violation?
All of the above Repeat, serious, willful
Studies have shown that complacency, a hazardous behavior, may be caused by which of the following?
All of the above Repetition of work, unsafe acts and conditions going uncorrected, management not evaluating and enforcing safe work procedures
What should an incident investigation program include?
All of the above Requirements for how and when management will be notified, list of those who will receive investigation recommendations and action items, requirements for reporting incidents to OSHA
Hand arm vibration (HAV) can
All of the above Results from using hand held power tools, cause carpal tunnel syndrome in the fingers and hands, result in the loss of sense of touch
According to statistics year after year, which of the following would be considered a significant fall hazard in construction?
All of the above Roof edges and floor openings, steel erection, improper scaffold construction, unsafe use of portable ladders
Safe footwear worn to protect against live electrical Current are made with:
All of the above Rubber or cork soles, no metal parts, insulated steel toes
When using scaffolds, make sure there is:
All of the above Safe and compliant access and egress, full planking, stable footing, fall protection
A competent person must be designated for:
All of the above Scaffold directions, inspections of excavations, adjacent areas, and protective systems. Engineering surveys prior to structure demolitions, continuing inspections during structure demolitions
What of the following may be caused by a struck-by incident?
All of the above Serious bruises and contusions, punctures and impalement, broken bones and head injuries, death
To prevent equipment from becoming a hazard when not in use, always _______
All of the above Set parking and/or emergency brake to prevent movement, use wheel chocks on a grade or slow, turn wheels against the grade on a grade or slope
Non-ionizing radiation can cause
All of the above Skin cancer, eye damage, burns
This topic is about the practical application of the Fed-OSHA excavation standard Regarding:
All of the above Soil safety, soil mechanics, soil classifications
To prevent being struck by operating equipment, never:
All of the above Stand next to or within the swing radius of operating equipment, park or place other equipment within 20 feet of operating equipment, let your safety depend on avoiding operator error or equipment malfunctions
the definition of struck-by hazard is:
an incident where the impact alone creates an injury
emergency eye wash stations must be installed
both a and b
Certain inspections of crane equipment may be made by a(n)___________ person; however, crane inspections are typically required to be made by a(n) ___________ person.
competent, qualified
The depth at which an excavation needs attention from a registered professional engineer is:
d. 20 feet
Inspections of hoists should include:
d. Both a and b above.
Ergonomic injuries impact
d. Both a and c above. Joints and muscles
Columns must be equipped with vertical stabilizer plates:
d. all of the above
Hazards of Pneumatic Tools include:
d. all of the above
The jobsite Emergency Response Plan should include:
d. all of the above
When debris cannot be handled by chutes, the material may be dropped into a designated area. What is needed if this is done?
d. all of the above
Which of the following statements is true of kickout?
d. all of the above
Which of the following is an employer requirement regarding crane safety?
d. all of the above Employers must comply with local and state operator licensing requirements, employers must perform a pre-erection inspection of tower cranes, employers must use a qualified rigger for rigging operations during assembly/disassembly
The competent person must know:
d. all of the above General protection requirements, soil classifications, protective systems
Heat illness may present life-threatening symptoms including
d. all of the above High body temperature (with hot/dry skin), confusion and disorientation, convulsions and fainting
You are investigating an incident where a worker has fallen off a scaffold, resulting in a broken leg. Which of the following might be considered a root cause of this incident?
damaged guard rail was not repaired because of production goals
Scaffold frames must be pinned or secured together whenever
e. A, b and d above There is the potential for uplift, there is potential for eccentric loading, scaffolds are installed as a good practice
OSHA requires employer to provide
e. all of the above
the two basic types of fall protection are known as
fall arrest and fall resistant
using fall protection is preferred to the use of physical barriers to prevent falls
false
which respirator face piece provides the greatest level of protection?
full face
What type of OSHA inspection is conducted when immediate death or serious harm is likely?
imminent danger
Which of the following is a line management role with regard to an organizations safety and health program?
implementing an maintaining ...
When is climbing on the cross braces of a scaffold allowed?
never
a respiratory protection program includes all the following, except:
respirator inspection by OSHA before use
Which of the following is not one of the four basic types of hearing protection?
rolled cotton balls
When using pneumatic tools, a ________ must be installed to prevent attachments from being ejected during tool operation
safety clip
If an air hose is greater than 1/2 inch in diameter, a ____ must be installed:
safety excess flow valve
Who would be the best choice to write your organizations safety and health program?
safety subject matter expert
The forklift operator should know weight of materials to be moved, limitations of equipment and load capacity chart. The operator should also ensure that:
surfaces are level, free of hazards, and designed to withstand load
Under OSHA construction requirements for cranes and derricks, when a crane operator is employed by a company, who must pay for the crane operator's certification fees?
the crane operator's employer
soil that crumbles freely or with moderate hand pressure into individual grains is granular, according to:
the dry strength test
OSHA specifically requires _____ to access the workplace to determine if the walking/working surfaces on which you work have the strength and structural integrity to safely support workers
the employer
For a lockout/tagout to be effective, all energy sources must be isolated in the off position, zero energy must be verified and each worker must apply an individual lock to the locking device. The key for each person's lock is kept with:
the person applying a lock
