OSHA10 Study Guide

Gas welding is easier to control than arc welding.

Welding & Cutting | Practice Questions Gas welding is slower than arc welding. Which of the following statements is also true about gas welding? Select the best answer. Gas welding is harder to control than arc welding. Gas welding is easier to control than arc welding. Gas welding is less dangerous than arc welding.

Cave-ins

What is the greatest danger associated with excavations? Select the best answer. Cave-ins Asphyxiation Fire Underground utility lines

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Which of the following are material hazards which can pose severe dangers to construction workers' health? Select the best answer(s). There may be more than one. Lead Steel Asbestos Silica Water Wood

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How can falls from ladders be prevented? Select the best answer(s). There may be more than one. 1. Tie off the top and bottom to fixed points 2. Carry tools and materials in your hands while climbing 3. Use the ladder your coworker uses 4. Choose the right ladder for the job

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How can you reduce the likelihood of struck-by accidents occurring? Select the best answer(s). There may be more than one. Rely on coworkers to keep you safe Store your tools correctly Use your materials correctly Maintain your tools

His employer

Micah has just started his first job. Who is responsible for training him on the use of PPE in his workplace? Select the best answer. Himself A coworker OSHA His employer

Lockout and tagout the equipment's electrical circuit(s)

Avoiding Electrocution Hazards (Construction) | Practice Questions Yvonne is having an electrician come to her site to work on a piece of machinery. As an employer, what does she need to ensure before the electrician begins work on the equipment? Select the best answer. Lockout and tagout the equipment's electrical circuit(s) Purchase liability insurance for the equipment Confiscate the keys to the machinery Install a GFCI or an AEGCP for the equipment's electrical circuit(s)

Use adequate ventilation.

Boris will be exposed to welding fumes during his next shift. What can he do to protect himself from the fumes? Select the best answer. Hold his breath as much as possible. Wear a dust mask at all times. Use adequate ventilation. Take regular breaks to clear his lungs.

You should be aware of any hazards that are present.

Caught-In or -Between Hazards | Practice Questions You can stay safe while working around caught-in and between hazards by changing what you do based on the hazards you're exposed to. What is another way to protect yourself from caught-in and between hazards? Select the best answer. You should be aware of only the hazards indicated as critical by management. You should always wear gloves when working with rotating equipment. You should be aware of any hazards that are present.

No

Does an Emergency Action Plan (EAP) only contain information on what happens during an emergency? Select the best answer. Yes No

The type of fire

Emergency Action Plans and Fire Protection (Construction) | Practice Questions What determines what type of extinguisher to use on a fire? Select the best answer. The type of fire What is available on the worksite How many employees are near the fire How much smoke is in the air

Yes, workers are responsible for correcting hazards they can correct.

Excavations | Practice Questions Stefani's employer told her that it's her responsibility as a worker to correct any hazards she finds unless she's unable to do so. Is this correct? Select the best answer. Yes, workers are responsible for correcting hazards they can correct. No, it's her employer's responsibility to correct all hazards on site. No, it's the supervisors' responsibility to correct any hazards on the worksite.

You should never remove the guards on a tool while it is in use.

Hand and Power Tools | Practice Questions If a tool is in use, when should you remove its guards? Select the best answer. You can always remove the guards on a tool. You should never remove the guards on a tool while it is in use. You can only remove the guards on a tool while it is in use if it is absolutely necessary. You can remove the guards on a tool while it is in use only if your employer approves.

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Health Hazards in Construction | Practice Questions In addition to noise and vibration, which of the following answer options are physical hazards? Select the best answer(s). There may be more than one. Asbestos Radiation Poor posture Extreme temperatures

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If there is a risk of falling objects on or around a scaffold, what must the employer provide to their workers? Select the best answer(s). There may be more than one. Safety vests Hard hats Designated observers Extra guardrails Scaffolds

30 days

Introduction to OSHA (Construction) | Practice Questions Your coworker Alayna thinks that your employer punished her by excluding her from a prize drawing after she was injured at work, even though she followed all worksite safety rules. How long does Alayna have to file a complaint with OSHA? Select the best answer. 3 days 10 days 15 days 30 days

no

Is it safe to use a 30-amp breaker in a system with 15 amp receptacles? Select the best answer. Yes No

Vehicle

Janell's car runs out of gas in the middle of a busy highway. Which of the four main causes of accidents is involved in this situation? Select the best answer. Driver Vehicle Roadway Weather conditions

No, because she shouldn't use tools that are damaged in any way.

Keira is inspecting her drill before she starts her shift. She notices that the cord where it connects to the main body of the drill casing has split and is exposing some of the wires beneath, but the gap is very small and only a paperclip or a pin could fit through. Should Keira use this drill while she works? Select the best answer. Yes, because the gap is too small to be an issue. Yes, but after this shift she needs to replace the cord. No, because she shouldn't use tools that are damaged in any way. Yes, but once her employer replaces it she needs to stop using it.

No, because only a competent worker is allowed to inspect scaffolds.

Khaleed's supervisor has assigned him as the scaffold inspector because Khaleed has been working with the company for more than 3 months. Should Khaleed be authorized to inspect a scaffold? Select the best answer. Yes, because any employee can inspect a scaffold when provided with the proper checklist. No, because only a city inspector can inspect a scaffold. No, because the supervisor should be the only one to inspect a scaffold. No, because only a competent worker is allowed to inspect scaffolds.

Lydia's employer

Lydia's hand was caught between two gears in a machine she was servicing and three of her fingers were broken. Who was responsible for keeping Lydia safe from this caught-between hazard? Select the best answer. Lydia Lydia's employer Lydia's coworkers

The type of load

Materials Handling, Storage, Use, and Disposal | Practice Questions In addition to environmental factors, what determines which type of sling you should use? Select the best answer. The type of crane Where you work What's available at your worksite The type of load

Long exposures to high noise levels

Personal Protective Equipment | Practice Questions Under what circumstances is it more likely that you will have hearing damage? Select the best answer. Long exposures to low noise levels Short exposures to low noise levels Long exposures to high noise levels

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Practice Questions For what scaffold operations must there be a competent person observing? Select the best answer(s). There may be more than one. Scaffold assembly Scaffold disassembly Any activity on the scaffold Scaffold loading

Yes, you can be a forklift operator at 18.

Robert is scheduled to begin working with forklifts in two weeks. He will turn 18 two days before he operates a forklift for the first time. Will Robert be old enough to be a forklift operator? Select the best answer. Yes, you can be a forklift operator at 18. No, you must be 21 before you can operate a forklift.

Every 2 hours

Safe Driving Practices | Practice Questions You're driving across country on a roadtrip. How often should you take breaks, at a minimum? Select the best answer. Every 30 minutes Every hour Every 2 hours Every 4 hours

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Select the four struck-by hazard categories. Select the best answer(s). There may be more than one. Rolling Crushing Falling Pinning Flying Swinging

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Struck-By Hazards | Practice Questions Which of the following are safe practices around heavy equipment and vehicles? Select the best answer(s). There may be more than one. Stand near heavy equipment Drive in reverse with obstructed views Be sure that heavy equipment operators can see you Use equipment correctly Stay away from heavy equipment if you aren't currently working as an operator

Yes, you should never keep cylinders next to a welding or cutting operation.

Terri sees her coworker Greg placing an oxygen cylinder next to his welding location. Should Terri intervene? Select the best answer. Yes, you should never keep cylinders next to a welding or cutting operation. No, it's safe to keep a cylinder next to a welding or cutting operation.

Your employer

The following are main responsibilities of someone under OSHA's standards: monitor hazards, keep records of workplace injuries and illnesses, and provide specific equipment, such as PPE. Whose responsibilities are these? Select the best answer. You, the worker Your coworkers Your employer The government

Shields

The three main protection methods include shoring and sloping. What is the third main protection method? Select the best answer. Frames Roofing Shields Monitoring

Supported

There are three types of scaffolds: Suspended, Aerial, and _________. Select the best answer. Flying Platform Supported Reinforce

Goggles or safety glasses

Valencia will be working around chemicals that could splash and get into her eyes. What type of PPE should she be sure to wear? Select the best answer. Steel-toed boots Goggles or safety glasses Leather palm gloves Respirator

Hydraulic tools

What type of tool is powered by pressurized liquid? Select the best answer. Pneumatic tools Powder actuated tools Hand tools Hydraulic tools

1,3,5

Which of the following scenarios would be considered a caught-in or caughtbetween incident? Select the best answer(s). There may be more than one. A person gets crushed between two objects and dies. A person gets caught doing something illegal, but with a morally just cause. A person gets compressed between two objects and dies. A person gets cut using a contaminated sharp. A person gets crushed between two objects and is injured.

It prevents accidents from occurring in the first place.

Why is it important to understand the risks and hazards associated with fires? Select the best answer. Employers are less liable for any accidents that occur. It makes it easier to train workers on the fire prevention plan. It prevents accidents from occurring in the first place.

Auditory

You heard something shift and fall onto the floorboard in the back of your vehicle, so you turn to see what it is. Which type of distraction is this? Select the best answer. Visual Auditory Biomechanical/Manual Cognitive

Yes

You work for a company as one of their cleaning staff. Since you've been working with a new cleaning product, you've begun to notice that you have headaches and blurry vision by the end of your shifts. Do OSHA regulations give you the right to access your exposure records? Select the best answer. Yes No

Biological

You've noticed that your current worksite is home to at least five very large rats. What kind of hazard do the rats pose to you and other workers? Select the best answer. Chemical Physical Biological Ergonomic

Have employees maintain a safe distance from lines when working.

Your employer can have the power company de-energize and ground the power lines and install insulated sleeves over the power lines to keep you safe from overhead power lines. What else can your employer do to keep you safe from overhead power lines? Select the best answer. Wearing PPE is the only way to prevent being electrocuted. Have employees practice not touching power lines. Have employees maintain a safe distance from lines when working.

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Your employer has asked you to remove old metal plating from the worksite. The metal plating is heavy and has sharp edges. What PPE should you use? Select the best answer(s). There may be more than one. A respirator Steel-toed boots Gloves Safety glasses