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Standards for crane safety can be found in:

A. 29 CFR 1926 Subpart CC


Load charts must:
B. Indicate rated lifting capacity and be visible to operator
Load chart ratings will differ when:
D. All of the above
Tag lines are quite hard to put into place.
B. False
Cranes must maintain a minimum of ______ feet away from power lines:
C. 10'
For an overhead load exposure, riggers must _______, if operator cannot.
B. Sound the alarm
Lattice sections cannot be added or removed on truck mounted boom cranes.
B. False
Which type of crane is known as a "Conventional Crane":
C. Crawler
Which of the following is NEVER true of Rough Terrain Cranes:
B. Great ability to maneuver with load
You must assure your crane is stable by each of the following EXCEPT:
B. On-board seismograph
Above the heavy line crossing the load chart are values for failure in:
B. Structure
Which crane type typically has the highest combined capacity for reach and weight:
A. Crawler/conventional
Which crane has the ability to be "jacked-up" as needed?
C. Tower
Each of the following is true of extra pads for outriggers EXCEPT:
C. Loose timbers and plywood are recommended
Reeving cable through the sheaves on a main block:
B. Increases the picking strength of the crane
Side loading the boom-- a potential cause of boom failure-- can occur when:
D. All of the above
The headache ball and hook are attached to the whip line by a wedge socket.
A. True
Each of the following is true of anti-two block devices EXCEPT:
C. Allow for other safety features to be deactivated
A short lattice boom:
D. All of the above
A truck mounted crane with a Hydraulic boom:
C. Requires solid level surface for set up
Each of the following is true for lattice booms EXCEPT:
D. Frequently used on rough-terrain cranes
Lattice sections cannot be added or removed on truck boom cranes.
B. False
The counterweight swing area of crawler crane must be flagged off if there is any
possibility of employee injuries from being hit or pinched between the counterweights.
A. True
Crawler Cranes can operate at _______ degrees.
C. 360
Being ______ is critical for long booms on Crawler Cranes.
C. Level
Above the heavy line crossing the load chart are values for failures in:
B. Structure
On-board computers will do each of the following EXCPET:
D. Replace the load chart
A critical lift is one exceeding _____% on the load chart value.
A. 75
Load chart values can pinpoint failures of:
C. Structure or stability
Those who work on a crane or near crane operations must be trained. Which of the
following is true for this training?
D. All of the above
Under OSHA construction requirements for crane and derricks, when a crane operator
is employed by a company, who must pay for the crane operator's certification fees?
C. The crane operator's employer
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.
D. Competent, qualified
After safety-related modifications have been made to crane equipment, the equipment
must be inspected by _______ prior to use.
B. A qualified person
DO NOT preform maintenance on a conveyor until:
A. All hazardous energies are disconnected and blocked
Hoists should be inspected:
A. Daily, prior to use
Daily inspections need to include:
B. Checking of the wire rope for damage or "caging"
Hoists shall be:
D. All of the above
Inspections of hoists should include:
D. Both A and B above
when your trench is deeper than 4 feet and hazards may be present air monitoring must
be done before entry
A. true
Excavation safety standards have introduced in 1989
A. true
To be classified as type the soil cannot be
E. all of the above
each of the following is a type b soil except
D. sand
A soil are usually clays and cemented soil such as caliche and hardpan
A. true
Which of the following are common soil classification tests
E. all except c
the most important distinction between stable rock types is
C. degree of stability
the definition of type c 60 soil is provided by manufacturers to allow the competent
person an opportunity to use vertical shores or other protective systems in accordance
with tables provided by the manufacturer
A. true
A defining feature of stable rock is that it will
B. remain intact while exposed
Osha requires that the competent person perform two visual and two manual tests
B. False
when your trench is deeper than 4 feet and hazards may be present air monitoring must
be done before entry
A. true
Excavation safety standards have introduced in 1989
A. true
To be classified as type a the soil cannot be
E. all of the above
each of the following is a type b soil except
D. sand
A soil are usually clays and cemented soil such as caliche and hardpan
A. true
Which of the following are common soil classification tests
E. all except c
the most important distinction between stable rock types is
C. degree of stability
the definition of type c 60 soil is provided by manufacturers to allow the competent
person an opportunity to use vertical shores or other protective systems in accordance
with tables provided by the manufacturer
A. true
Osha requires that the competent person perform two visual and two manual tests
B. False
To be classified as type a the soil cannot be
E. all of the above
each of the following is a type b soil except
D. sand
A soil are usually clays and cemented soil such as caliche and hardpan
A. true
Which of the following are common soil classification tests
E. all except c
the most important distinction between stable rock types is
C. degree of stability
the definition of type c 60 soil is provided by manufacturers to allow the competent
person an opportunity to use vertical shores or other protective systems in accordance
with tables provided by the manufacturer
A. true
A defining feature of stable rock is that it will
B. remain intact while exposed
Osha requires that the competent person perform two visual and two manual tests
B. False
A soil cannot be type a if it is
D. all of the above
which of the following statements is true of kick out
D. all of the above
Which soil type is the most common
b. Type b
True or false shores must be pumped to a minimum of 750 lbs of pressure but more is
recomended
A.true
Type b soils afford how many options of protection
d. four
true or false mixed oak timbers have a greater bending strength per square inch than
douglas fir.
B. false
True or false aluminum hydraulic shoring permits both installation and removal without
entering the trench
A. true
In type c soil the angle o repose is very low how many degrees must the angle be
D. 34 degrees
the struts of a screw jack system must be adjusted manually which creates a hazard
because
B. be in the trench in order to adjust the strut
The depth at which an excavation needs attention from a registered pro engineer is
D. 20 feet
T or F all systems have a set of manufacturers tabulated data to be used for proper
design and installation of the equipment
A. True
placing a shield between the side of an excavation and the work area can minimize the
risk in the event of a cave in
A. true
Shoring and shielding can be custom built from tabulated data approved by a engineer
A true
when exposed to vehicular traffic your excavation
d. all of the above
surface encumbrance
b hazard
eye contact outside radius
true
water accumulation all are true except
d. special shields are not allowed
walkway rails
b 6ft
TRUE/FALSE: Warning systems for Mobile Equipment includes barricades, hand
signals, stop logs.
A. True
When "stacking" trench boxes:
D. Both A and C
If cracked, fissured, vibrated, or otherwise disturbed, soil is not:
B. Type A
All surface encumbrances must be removed or supported within:
C. The zone of influence
Earth excavation to a depth of _____ ft below the shield is permitted
B. 2
In type C soil, the angle of repose is very low; how many degrees must the angle be?
D. 34 degrees
An unsupported excavation can create an unbalanced stress, causing:
D. All of the above
TRUE/FALSE: Warning systems for Mobile Equipment includes barricades, hand
signals, stop logs.
A. True
Soils can be downgraded from A to B even when it meets confined compressive
strength requirements.
A. True
In most cases, Type A soil can be sloped up to:
A. 3/4 to 1
Manual Tests include:
D. All of the above
After identifying a possible cave in protective system failure or hazardous atmosphere
the competent person. Removes workers until precautions have been ...
A natural solid mineral matter that can be excavated with vertical sides and remain
intact while exposed
Stable Rock
Which soil cannot be molded when moist and crumbles easily when dry?
Granular
Hazard or mitigation controls may be short and/or long term
True
Hazard prevention and control should contain both
Human and administrative resources
A safety and health program is called a living document why
A safety and health program changes as an organization changes
What should an incident investigation program include
All the above
I'm general accidents and incidents are caused by unsafe or hazardous conditions and
Unsafe or unhealthy actions and behaviors
Who should be on the team that evaluates a safety and health program
All the above
Who should be involved in communication and coordination of safety and health
programs
All the above
Managers are considered what within an organization when it comes to safety and
health
Agents of change
What is the ideal time for conducting witness interviews during an incident investigation
As promptly as possible since memories fade over time
Which of the following is an incident that should be investigated
All the above
Of the following who should be the best choice to write your organization safety and
health program
Safety and health subject matter expert
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 saws must always ha
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
When should a formal hazard assessment or inspection be performed
When a new hazard is uncovered
Which of the following is a line role with regard to an organizations safety and health
program
Implementing and maintaining the safety and health program
Which of the following statement are true about incidents
Nearly all workplace incidents are wholly preventable
Personal fall arrest hooks must be locking and
Designed to prevent opening and slipping off the connector
Personal fall arrest system connectors must be compatible and capable of supporting at
least
5000 pounds
If there are defects found during the inspection of personal fall protection equipment or if
the equipment has been used in an arrest it must be
Removed immediately from service
Three major components of personal fall arrest sustain anchor and the anchorage
connector full body harness and
Connecting device
Horizontal lifelines shall be designed installed and used under the supervision of a what
as part of a complete personal fall arrest system which maintains safety factor of at
least two
Qualified person
Fall restraint systems must meet which of the following criteria
All the above
It is important to secure your ladder whenever feasible to
Fixed and secure points
OSHA and ladder manufacturers require which of the following when ascending or
descending
3 points of contact
The three main types of portable ladders are
Step straight and extension
The 4:1 angle rule for extension ladders means which of the following
For every 4ft of the ladder it should be 1 for away from the wall
Protect yourself while working in a ladder by
All the above
When using scaffolds make sure there is
All the above
Supported scaffold systems must be inspected for
Both b and c
Every supported scaffold and it's components must support without failure it's own
weight and at least what the intended load
4 times
The guardrails on suspended scaffolds manufactured after the year 2000 must be how
long with mid rails installed approximately halfway between the top rail and the platform
surface
38 and 45 inches high
A what must be available to direct workers who are constructing a moving scaffolds
Competent person
Employees must not work on scaffold surfaces until
The surface are determined to have the strength and structural integrity to support their
intended loads
Scaffold training must include
Hazards of type scaffold being used along with it's maximum intended load and capacity
A person must select direct employees who erect dismantle more or alter scaffold and
who must inspect scaffolding to ensure compliance is called a
Competent person
OSHA's specifically requires who to assess the workplace to determine if the walking
and working surfaces on which you work have the strength and structural integrity to
safety support workers
The employer
Which is true about retractable lanyards
All the above
A what is any mechanism 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
Horizontal lifelines shall be designed installed and used under the supervision of a
qualified person as part of a complete personal fall arrest system which maintains a
safety factor of
At least two times the maximum intended load
A what must be available to direct workers who are constructing or moving scaffolds
Competent person
Electrical burns occur principally because of
The heat generated by the flow of electrical current through the body
The "B" in the acronym BESAFE stand for burns what are the 3 types of burns that are
caused by exposure to electricity
Electrical arc flash and thermal contact
An electrical hazard can be defined as a serious workplace hazard that exposes
workers to which of the following
All the above
According to OSHA what does the term electrocution mean
Death caused by exposure to electricity
Any overhead power line should be considered energized unless the entity owning or
operating the electrical utility suppling the line certifies that it is
All the above
The minimum safe distance for equipment operating in proximity to energized power
lines that contain up to 50,000 volts is
10 ft
Where can minimum clearance distances for working near power lines be found
OSHA regulations
New and improved tolls and technologies exist that help prevent inadvertent shock and
electrocution hazards with underground energized utilities including
All the above
The three most common GFCI's used today are
receptacle portable circuit breaker
Which of the following is an electrical hazard
Both b and d
Extension cords should be inspected prior to their use for
All the above
For a lockout ragout to be effective all the 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 persons lock is kept with
The person applying a lock
Which of the following are major causes do to the failure to follow lockout ragout
procedures
All the above
The purpose of a lockout ragout checklist is to
All the above
OSHA requires all power cords to be protected from mechanical damage and
environmental deterioration which includes protection from
Both a and c
You can help protect yourself from electrocution by
All the above
Flexible electrical cords must not
All the above
Personal protective equipment for electrical workers is designed to provide protection
under certain circumstances and conditions typical footwear will be marked what if its
approved for electrical work
EH
Electrical PPE with the following defects must NOT be used

all the above


...
When working around electricity which class of helmets is designed to reduce the
danger of contact with conductors at higher voltage levels
Class E helmets
Electrical equipment noticed in an AEGCP must be visually inspected for damage or
defects
Before each days use
What is my employer required to do to protect workers from electrocutions
All the above and more
All pull boxes Justin boxes and fittings must be
Provide covers and plastic covers both a and b
When using a utility locate service to identify underground utilities which of the following
is true
Locating underground utilities is not an exact science
Electrical cords that have been modified
Increase
A competent person must be designated for
All the above
When an injury is caused by impact alone it's generally recorded as
Struck by
What should not be used to support a scaffold because they could collapse sending the
structure to the ground
Cinder blocks
When a person is injured when crushed between two or more objects the incident
recorded as this type
Caught in or between
Amputations are caused by allowing your hands or limbs to be caught or between
All the above
When a trench is 4 feet or more in depth a means of egress from the trench must be
within
25 ft
Trench protective systems include which of the following
Sloping benching shoring trench box
A cubic yard of soil can weigh as much as
A small pickup truck
What is the minimum distance alllowed between a spoils pile and tranches edge
Two feet
Excavation safety standards have introduced in 1989
True
A soils are usually clays and cemented soils such as caliche and hard pan
True
OSHA requires that the competent person perform two visual and two manual tests on a
soil sample fresh out of the ground and not impacted by weather conditions at the site
False
Each of the following is a type B soil except
Sand
The definition of type C-60 Spain is provided by manufacturers to allow competent
True
A soil cannot be type A if it is
All the above
Which of the following are common soil classifications tests
All except C
A defining feature of stable rock is that it will
Remain intact while exposed
The most important distinction between stable rock types a and b and type c is
Degree and stability
Which soil type is the most comkin
Type B
Which of the following statement a is true about kick out

all the above


...
Mixed oak timbers have greater bending strength per square inch than Douglas fir
False
Type B soils afford how many options of protection
Four
Shores must be pumped to a minimum of 750 pounds of pressure but more is
recommended
True
Aluminum hydraulic shoring permits both installation and removal without entering the
trench
True
In type C soil the angle of repose is very low how many degrees must the angle be
34 degrees
The struts of a screw jack 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
All systems have a set manufacturers tabulated data to be used for proper design and
installation of the equipment
True
Placing a shield between the side of an excavation and the work area can minimize the
risk in the event of a crave in
True
The depth at which an excavation needs attention from a registered professional
engineer is
20 feet
Shoring and shielding can be custom built from tabulated data approved by a registered
professional engineer
True
Each of the following is true of accumulating water hazards except
Special supporters or shields are not allowed
All surface encumbrances must be removed or supported within
The zone of influence
A surface is anything that could create what in or around a trench
Hazard
Being dangerously close to a falling load
Not allowed
When exposed to Vehicular traffic your excavation site must have
All the above
Establishing eye contact with your equipment operator is a general safety principle
when working outside the working radius
True
Each of the following is true underground installations expect
They must be removed
Walkways must have handrails when at or more above lower levels
6 feet
A competent person must inspect all excavations adjacent areas and protective
systems daily and as needed throughout the shift
Before work begins
Warning systems for mobile equipment include barricades hand signals stop logs
True
When using a ladder in a trench it must be
All the above
After identifying a possible cave in protective system failure or hazardous atompsohere
the competent person
Removes workers until precautions have been taken
OSHA defines a competent person in part as someone who has the authority to take
prompt corrective measures to eliminate hazards
True
The OSHA soils standard applies to each of these except
Offshore petroleum drilling
The competent person must be a superintendent foreman or manager
False
Which soil cannot be molded when moist and crumbles easily when dry
Granular soil
Free seeping soil is considered submerged soil
True
A hand sized sample of cemented soil can't be crushed into powder
True
Saturation does not mean that water in the soil itself will flow
True
Tension cracks are rarely a sign of imminent trench failure
False
An increase or a decrease in moisture can both damage trench stability
True
When the vertical face of a trench shears along a tension crack line it is known as
Toppling
heaving or squeezing can occur even when shoring or shielding has been properly
installed
True
An unsupported excavation can create an unbalanced stress causing
All the above
Boiling is an upward water flow into bottom of the cut
True
Loads are any increase in weight in the adjacent areas next to the cut
Surcharge
A slippery sheet is a potential characteristic of
Layered systems
If cracked, fissured vibrates or otherwise disurbed soil is not
Type A
Soil types a b and c are ranked in
Decreasing order
After you complete the plasticity rest of soil sample does not break or tear the soil is
considered
Cohesive
In layered soils which layer has the most critical
Bottom layer
If you have a trench greater than 20 feet
You just use a registered professional engineer
One advantage to using shoring tables is not having to determine the soil type
False
Shoring
Is any mechanical system used to prevent collapse of an excavation
Selection of size spacing of shoring meme era are based on height and width of trench
False
Which of the following variables is not considered the timber shortening tables found in
appendix C
Slope excavation
Shoring is covered in the OSHA standards sub part P
A and B only
When vertical shores are used there must be a minimum of shores spaced equally
horizontal in a group
3
Aluminum hydraulic shores are usually installed in type A soil
Vertically
If your are using sheeting with aluminum hydraulic shoring what do we know about the
shores or wales
They are installed horizontally
Given type A soil conditions and a 40 ton
Both B and C
When using trench boxes why is the space between the box and trench wall back filled
To prevent lateral movement of the box
Earth excavation to the depth of below the shield permitted
2
Job built trench boxes are never allowed in construction
False
If using a trench box combination with sloping or benching the box should extend at
least
18 inches
The forklift operator should be know the weight of materials to be moved the limitations
of the equipment and the information on the equipments load capacity
Surfaces are level free of hazards and designed to withstand load
All protruding reinforcing steel onto and into which employees could fall must be
Guarded
Construction loads should not be placed on a concrete structure or portion of a concrete
structure unless it has been determined to do so by a
Person who is qualified in structural design
Employees must not be permitted to work under concrete buckets except when wearing
a hard hat
False
Requires on equipment if there is the possibility of inadvertent operation of equipment
that could cause injury
Lock out tag out procedure
Concrete buckets equipped with hydraulic or pneumatic gates shall have
Positive safety patches or similar safety devices
Masonry saw shall be guarded with a
Semicircular enclosure over the blade
No employee shall be permitted to enter storage facilities unless the ejection system
has been
All the above
Lift slab operations must be designed and planned by
A registered professional engineer experienced in a lift slab construction
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 transmitted to
them
2 times
Masonry wall construction that is more than 8 feet and unsupported
Must be braced
A what or control switch cuts off power to the machine when pressure is released
Constant pressure
Safety guards used on portable grinders are allowed a maximum exposure angle of
180 degrees
Airless spay guns operating at more than
1000 pounds
If an air hose is greater than 1/2 inch in diameter a what must be installed
Safety excess flow valve
When using high velocity tools do not drive fasteners closer than
3 inches
A powder actuated tool must not be able to operate until it is pressed against
5
Each job site should be evaluated by before work begins
Qualified or competent person
With respect to hot work location all objects
Moved to a designated safe location
Potential response contacts may include all except
ABIH
The top rail of a guardrail system must be within plus or minus 3 inches
42
A multiple lift rigging assembly manufactured by wire rope rigging suppliers is known as
Christmas treeing
A positioning device system must limit free fall distance to no more than
2 feet
Generally written notification must document that concrete in footing
75%
What should be consulted for cranes and Derrick selection and placement
Site specific erection plan
A crane lift must never exceed maximum of
5 members per lift
Rigging components must have
5to1
For steel assembly there should not be more than how many stories between the
erection floor
8
During steel assembly the bundle of decking is placed on a minimum
3
During steel assembly the employer shall ensure that the weight of a bundle
1000 pounds
Sub part R contains numerous references
Within the standard in Subpart R
Connectors between must wear fall arrest or restraint equipment

15,30
...
Heavy machinery equipment or parts which are suspended or held aloft by use of

A or B
...
Bulldozer and scraper blades end loader buckets dump bodies
False
Flammable liquids have flash points below
100 fehrenheit
OSHA specifies that for overhead power lines rated 50 kV
10 ft
Must be provided on spur railroad tracks where a rolling car could contact other cars
Derail and or bumper blocks
Operating levers controlling hoisting or dumping devices on haulage
A latch device to prevent accidental starting or tripping
No person must use any motor vehicle equipment having an obstructs view
An observer to signal that it is safe to reverse
All haulage vehicles whose pay load is loaded by means of cranes power shovels
A cab shield and or canopy
Pneumatic tired earth moving haulage equipment who's maximum exceeds 15miles
Be equipped with fenders on all wheels
Lift trucks stackers must have the
Rated capacity
All earthmoving equipment must have a service braking
100% fully loaded
When steel tube piles are being blown out
Kept well beyond the range of falling materials
Must be provided across the top of the head block to prevent
Guards
Requires for the leads to prevent the hammer from being raised
Stop blocks
First aid treatment and planning is only necessary if emergency medical
False
The side of a ship above the upper deck
Bulwark
The area along the waterfront edge of the pier or wharf
Apron
The raised frame as around a hatchway in the deck to keep out water
Coaming
Industrial truck training must consist of all but
100 question quiz
Heat from an electric arc a stream of ionized gas called plasma or burning gases
Metal cutting
The most common and simplest type of welding today is
Arc welding
A process by which two pieces of of metal are joined
Welding
Activity which depends on the heat produced by the combustion of a fuel gas
Oxygen and fuel gas welding
In the arc welding process eye exposure to intense visible light
Welders helmet
Metal fume is principally associated with what chemical substance
Zinc
A colorless and tasteless cannot be readily detected by the senses
Carbon monoxide
Vapors of these solvents are a concern in welding and cutting

chlorinated hydrocarbons
...
PEL is an acronym for which of the following
Permissible exposure limit
SDS is an acronym fo which of the following
Safety data sheet
Welders helmets and respirators are examples of what type of controls
Personal protective equipment
Fuel gas oxygen hoses must be
Easily distinguishable from each other
Oxygen cylinders in storage must be separated

20 ft
...
Cylinders may be used as roller or supporters when
Never
Whenever practicable all arc welding and cutting operations must be
Protect workers from the direct rays of the arc
Arc welding cables in need of repair must
Not be used and effectively repaired by a qualified person or disposed
When a structure or pipeline is employed as a ground return circuit
The required electrical contact exists at all joints
When welding or cutting I locations with combustibles
Hot work permit issued by the welding supervisor or other qualified person
You must never weld cut or perform hot work when
All the above
Which of the following is an example of a confined space
All the above
A permit required confined space will often have which of the following hazards
Hazardous atmosphere
Which of the following is considered a confined space hazard
A and b
Excavations involving vapors and storage tanks are examples of a permit required
confined space because both have
The potential to contain a hazardous atmosphere
A permit does each of the following except
Absolutely guarantees entrant safety
A confined space entry permit includes
Both A and B
Which of the following is a reason why a confined space permit is required
Both B and C
An employer must ensure the following for entry into a permit space
Safe methods for entering and exiting the space
According to OSHA standards in subpart AA 1926 1204 when must a written permit
space program be made
Prior to operations
What is an employer required to do when a permit space is present at a worksite even
though employees do not need to enter the space
Take steps to prevent employees from entering the space
SDS stands for
Safety data sheet
Testing for the presence of oxygen is important for any confined space the
concentration of oxygen in a confined space should be
Between 19.5% and 23.5% ideally 21%
For occupancy of a confined space when must hazard evaluation tests be conducted
Both A and B
Oxygen deficiency is defined as an atmosphere with less than
19.5% oxygen
An inert has such as carbon dioxide or nitrogen is used to
Purge explosive vapors
What does blanking mean
Disconnecting or calling lines that may empty into the permit space
Controlling and removing potential hazardous substances or hazardous energy from
entering confined space is control technique known as
Isolation
Bleeding ventilation and flushing
Confined space hazardous control
Who is required to provide an entry permit for a permit required confined space
Employer
The two principal types of respirators are
Supplies air and air purifying
To safely use air monitoring equipment in a confined space an operating must
Follow the manufacturers instructions
Communications system equipment to be used in confined spaces may include which

hand signals wallkie talkies radios and pagers


...
When may the attendant enter a confined space
None
Which of the following is true for a CSE entrant
Enters confined space and must be trained in CSE
Which of the following is an employer responsibility with regard to training employees
Training records must be available to employees during their employment
Even though the employer is responsible for providing confined space training the cost
of the training is paid by the employee
False
Employer approved rescue services must be informed of hazards in advance by
The employer
For confined space operations off site emergency rescue services
May be used if qualified and trained
Each member of the confined space emergency team must practice emergency skills
At least annually
In a confined space hot work may be performed but
Requires a special permit
Permit required confined space work is potentially hazardous
Always
What is required when a confined space job is completed
Secure space covers for doors
The term used to describe the study of work
Ergonomics
Most disorders are caused by
Chronic exposures or long term injury
Body movement where energy is exerted to cause movement
Force
MSD is an acronym for which of the following
Musculoskeletal disorder
Which statement below is most accurate when discussing awkward postures
Create stress and fatigue on the skeletal syastem
These type controls include designing work stations tools and equiapment
Engineering control
Breaking up the work schedule to minimize repetitive tasks
Administrative control
Which statement below is accurate for personal protective equipment
Should be considered only when engineering
The frequent an prolonged use vibrating tools equipment is
A common cause of ergonomic related injury and illness
Your risk of an MSD is increased if you
Have to lift push or pull while stopping
Tools used to communicate and warn employees of potential hazards include which
hitch of the following
All
OSHA citations must be posted where
At or near the work area involved
Being a leader assertive decisive in safety events
A motivator
Legally responsible for the safety and health of employees on a work term
the supervisor
Back disorders strains and sprains
Musculoskeletal skeletal disorders
Which of the following uses enclosures isolation techniques
Engineering controls
Incident investigations should always
Fact finding
What types of incidents should be investigated
All injuries fatalities and near misses
OSHA's general duty clause requires
Employers to maintain
The requirement that each employee shall comply with occupational safety and health
standards
OSHA's general duty clause
Managing risk effectively is dependent
Identify assess evaluate and measure
A thorough look around the job site for unsafe conditions
Risk assessment
An explanation of the project safety zero tolerance
During the initial and periodic safety training
Recognizing safe behaviors on a project
Is an effect toll to promote and improve the safety culture
The statement taking the time to educate your family in safety will pay huge dividends
It is important to you and your family to learn and practice safety at home
These types of injuries and incidents must be investigated and analyzed to determine
root
All injuries and incidents
What is mainly covered in chapter 2 of the NFPA 70E standard
Maintenance
The NFPA 70E covers electrical safety in the workplace as it pertains to
Human
Which article in chapter 1 of NFPA 70E contains common definitions
100
The national fire protection association
2018
Information on human factors performance such as human error
Annex Q
What does the NFPA 70E standard now consider first prioty when it comes to electrical
hazards
Elimination of the hazard
Within the 2018 NFPA 70E standard which indicates a revision to text previous versions
Text shading
What is the main way to establish an electrically safe work condition
Lockout tag out program
When developing an electrical safety program it is begat to refer to what area

both a and b
...
Training for qualified persons is the same as for unqualified person
False
A licensed electrician automatically meet the definition of a qualified person
False
A qualified person designation is both take and
Equipment
Energized electrical work permits have
9
Owners of non dwelling electrical equipment that is likely to require examination
Shock arc flash warning label
The three limits of approach boundaries are
Arc flash limited and restricted
NFPA 70E states that all PPE must meet one of the three levels
Conformity
Tools used for working on electrical equipment should be
Insulated
Gloves must be inspected
6 months
Which below are steps in effective inspections
Establish procedures
The accident investigation. Process generally follows what sequence
Secure the scene notify people investigate repot
which below is a required hazard step
all
test often conducted to initially identify and evaluate potential
baseline survey
generally the first and best strategy to control the hazard
engineering control
the point of preventive maintenance
get the work done before repairs
the general duty clause imposes requirements on
employers and employees
what is the definition of near miss
something narrowly avoided
the general duty clause of the occupational safety
furnish a place
why sometimes do construction workers take risks
schedule pressure
a change in safety culture requires
positive role models who are committed to safety
of the following methods
benchmarking with competitors
Weather affects soil stability through: All of the above
Layered systems may have layers of different soil types, which become especially
problematic when layers slope or drip downward. True
Time and weather are not major influences in soil stress. False
A “slippery sheet” is a potential characteristic of: Layered systems
Common Type A soils are each of the following except: Granite
Unconfined Compressive Strength is determined by: Any of the above
When in layered soil, inferior soil as the bottom layer will control the entire slope of an
excavation? True
if you have a trench greater than 20 feet deep: requires a professional engineer
in layered soils which layer has the most critical influence on the slope of the
excavation: Bottom Layer
which of the following variables is not considered in the timber shoring tables found in
appendix c – Slope of excavation
Selection of size and spacing of shoring members are based on height and width of
trench: False
One advantage to using shoring tables is not having to determine the soil type: False
Shoring: Is any mechanical system used to prevent collapse of an excavation.
Shoring is covered in the OSHA standards subpart P: E. a and b only
When vertical shores are used, there must be a minimum of _____ shores spaced
equally, horizontally, in a group – B. Three
If you are using sheeting with aluminum hydraulic shoring, what do we know about the
shores, or wales? B They are installed horizontally
Aluminum hydraulic shores are usually installed _____ in Type A soil C. Vertically
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
The decision whether to use sheeting with aluminum hydraulic shoring depends
primarily on the soil type you have: True
job-built trench boxes are never allowed in construction: false
if using a trench box in combination with sloping or benching the box should extend at
least ___ above the adjacent slope: A. 18 inches
earth excavation to a depth of _____ ft below the shield is permitted: b. 2
trench boxes don't prevent cave-ins, but do protect people: True
When “stacking” trench boxes: D. Both a and c
When using trench boxes, why is the space between the box and trench wall backfilled?
B. to prevent lateral movement of the box
small spalls are evidence of moving ground and indications of potentially hazardous
situations: True
a hand sized sample of cemented soil cannot be crushed into a powder: True
The competent person must know: D all of the above
The competent person classifies soils based on at least: D. Both A and B
Q1. Examples of fall hazards that have resulted in deaths on the jobsite include:

A. Falls to the ground or lower levels


B. Falls through existing floor or roof openings
C. Falls through the floor or roof surface
D. Falls on the same level
E. All the above

Q2. OSHA requires training to be provided within one year of when a safety and health
program is first established.

A. True
B. False

Q3. The minimum safe distance for equipment operating in proximity to energized power
lines that contain up to 50,000 volts is.

A. 25 feet
B. 5 feet
C. 10 feet
D. 50 feet

Q4. The __________ GFCI fits into the standard electrical outlet box to protect ground
faults.

A. Disposable
B. Receptacle
C. Plastic
D. None-conductive

Q5. Some states may have more stringent requirements than Federal OSHA for working
over or near water

A. True
B. False

Q6. Load chart ratings will differ when:

A. Outriggers are fully-extended


B. Outriggers are half-extended
C. No outriggers (picking from rubber)
D. All of the above

Q7. The most important

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A. color
B. cons
C. degree
D. geo

Q8. Complexity of training depends on which of the following?

A. Size and complexity of the worksite


B. Characteristics of the hazards and potential hazards at
C. The training budget
D. All of the above
E. Both A and B

Q9. Incident investigation should focus on:

A. Assigning blame
B. Understanding why the accident or near miss occurred
C. What actions can be taken to preclude recurrence.
D. Both B and C above

Q10. When you've been assigned a new job or task, be sure to ask about the:

A. Additional pay and benefits


B. Time it takes to drive to the nearest OSHA office
C. Medical expenses that all you co-workers may have
D. Written procedures and any additional training that may be required

Q11. Underground electrical hazards are _______.

A. Easy to identify
B. Hard to find & pose a serious risk to laborers & equipment operators (
C. Always marked exactly where they are located
D. Always buried in red concrete

Q12. Underground electrical hazards are _______.

A. Easy to identify
B. Hard to find & pose a serious risk to laborers & equipment operators
C. Always marked exactly where they are located
D. Always buried in red concrete

Q13. Although mechanical failures do occur, most accidents while working on with
machinery can be attributed to:

A. Bad luck
B. Failure to properly lock and tag out equipment

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C. Bad start switch
D. None the above

Q14. Flying object hazards are especially dangerous when using powder-actuated tools
because:

A. The force behind the fastener is low and can fool you
B. The force behind the fastener is high and could go through a worker
C. The force behind the fastener doesn't matter

Q15. Which statement below is true regarding eye wash stations be provided on a job site?

A. OSHA has no requirement for eyewashes on construction job sites


B. Emergency eyewash or shower facilities must meet ANSI requirements.
C. Emergency eye wash and shower stations must be reachable within 10 minutes.
D. There should be enough cold water to flush exposed surfaces for 45 minutes..

Q16. Respiratory Protection is required for employees exposed to hazardous materials


above the permissible exposure limit for particular hazardous materials and engineering
controls cannot effectively control hazards. What are the two general types of respirators?

A. Air expelling and Air demanding


B. Cool laminar flow and pressure demand laminar flow
C. Air purifying and Atmosphere supplying
D. PAPR and UAPR

Q17. What do we know about the Hazard Communication Standard label requirements?

A. There is no standard format, just required elements


B. There are 19 required elements
C. There are only 3 required elements1

Q18. A ladder with the following rating should NOT be used on the construction site?

A. Type IAA
B. Type IA
C. Type II
D. Type III

Q19. Minimum clearance distances from power lines include:

A. Up to 50kV AC = 10 feet
B. Over 50kV AC to 200 kV = 15 feet
C. All other voltages = 75 feet
D. BothA and B above
E. All of the above

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Q20. Federal OSHA requires the employer to initiate and maintain such safety and health
programs to ensure a safe and healthful place of employment

A. Never
B. Sometimes
C. Only for governmental agency’s
D. True, for all places of employment

Q21 . If it can not fix a serious hazard immediately, you should

A. Complain to management
B. Hide it
C. Prevent employee exposure
D. Communicate the hazard to the crew and subs, use signs and bar
E. Both C and D

Q22. Gloves used for electrical work must be inspected and tested prior to use, and be
certified every:

A. 30 days
B. 12 months
C. 6 months
D. Never

Q23. Underground electrical hazards are:

A. Easy to identify
B. Difficult to locate exactly, and may pose a serious risk to laborers and backhoe
operators
C. Always marked exactly where they are located
D. Always buried in red concrete

Q24. In an effective program, management regards worker safety and health as which the
following?

A. An overhead expense that is a wasteful part of doing business


B. A fundamental value of the organization
C. An important business goa
D. Both B and C
E. None of the above

Q25. Which of the following is necessary training topics for employees?

A. The workplace plan in case of a fire or other emergency


B. General site hazards and hazards unique to a workers activity.
C. When and where PPE is required

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D. All of the above

Q26. Which statement below would be most correct?

A. OSHA requires that all employers have “written” safety and health programs
B. OSHA encourages employers to clearly document their safety and health programs
C. Written safety and health programs are always required
D. Safety and health training
E. None of the above.

Q27. Back disorders, strains and sprains, carpal tunnel syndrome are examples of what type
injury

A. Chemical exposures
B. Musculo-skeletal disorders (MSD's)
C. Biological hazards
D. None of the above

Q28. Successful safety leaders generally posses which of the following

A. Good people and communication skills


B. Work to gain trust and respect with others
C. Vision and passion0
D. Always setting the example as a safety role model
E. All of the above

Q29.An incident investigation:

A. Is good for finding who to blame when an incident occurs


B. Should focus primarily on the behaviors of those who were closest to an incident
C. Should focus primarily on the immediate cause of an injury
D. Should focus primarily on the immediate cause of an injury

Q30. Training topics for employees who are exposed to fall hazards should include

A. All roof fall hazards that may be encountered


B. Fall protection standards and requirements
C. Procedures for erecting, maintaining, disassembling, inspecting, fail and using
D. Processes for reporting problems or obtaining guidance on fall protection issues
E. A All the above

Q31. Hand Arm Vibration (HAV) can

A. Result from using hand-held power tools

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B. Cause carpal tunnel syndrome in the fingers and hands
C. Result in the loss of sense of touch
D. All of the above

Q32. Minimum clearance distances from power lines include:

A. Up to 50kV AC = 10 feet
B. Over 50kV AC to 200 kV = 15 feet
C. All other voltages = 75 feet
D. BothA and B above
E. All of the above

Q33. Soils may be classified as type:

A. A, B and C
B. 1, 2 and 3
C. All of the above
D. None of the above

Q34. There are many reasons and causes that can result in a back injury. One of the
mostcommon is:

A. Lifting improperly or too much weight


B. Materials placed on flat concrete
C. Turning upper body while lifting or carrying
D. Both A and C
E. None of the above

Q35. What is true about Safeguards?

A. The Safeguard must be Secure and tamper-resistant


B. Guards and safety devices should be made of durable material
C. Safeguards should Create no new hazards or interference
D. All of the above

Q36. Leading causes of jobsite fires include:

A. Please select the best answer


B. Easily ignitable flammable materials (e.g. paint)
C. Easily ignitable combustible materials (e.g. paper and cardboard)
D. The use of a hot work permit
E. Both a and b above

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Q37. Training associated with steel erection activities must include procedures for ________
fall protection systems. Please select the best answer

A. Identifying, protecting and reporting


B. Erecting, maintaining, disassembling and inspecting
C. Identifying, buying and selling
D. All of the above
E. None of the above

Q38. The minimum clearance between power lines and any part of a crane or load is

A. 10 feet for lines rated 50 kV or below


B. 5 feet for lines rated 50 kV or below
C. 10 feet plus 0.4 inches for each 1 kV over 50 kV
D. Both A and C
E. All of the above

Q39. The minimum safe distance for equipment operating in proximity to energized power
lines that contain up to 50,000 volts is

A. 25 feet
B. 5 feet
C. 10 feet
D. 50 feet

Q40. OSHA requires training to be provided within one year of when a safety and health
program is first established

A. True
B. False

Q41. The __________ GFCI fits into the standard electrical outlet box to protect ground
faults.

A. Disposable
B. Receptacle
C. Plastic
D. None-conductive

Q42. Load chart ratings will differ when:

A. Outriggers are fully-extended


B. Outriggers are half-extended
C. No outriggers (picking from rubber)
D. All of the above

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Q43. Some states may have more stringent requirements than Federal OSHA for working
over or near water

A. True
B. False

Q44. The most important

A. color
B. cons
C. degree
D. geo

Q45. An annual inspection of each crane:

A. Is required by OSHA
B. Must be documented
C. Is typically kept with the crane
D. All of the above

Q46. The means by which workers develop and/or express their own commitment to safety
and health protection is an exam

A. Management commitment
B. Employee involvement
C. Worksite analysis
D. None of the above

Q47. OSHA has long recognized that the implementation of a safety and health program is a
way of ____________

A. Saving on the need for additional compliance officers


B. Not having to comply with OSHA's most rigorous requirements
C. Demonstrating good faith by an employer with respect to safety and health
D. All of the above

Q48. An important feature of a hot work permit includes which of the following?

A. An inspection of the area and isolation of combustibles and flammable materials


B. Estaained fire watchesblishment of tr
C. Standby employee with portable fire extinguishing equipment
D. Written authorizations to conduct the work
E. All of the above

Q49. Which of the following is allowed for accessing a scaffold?

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A. Ladder
B. Stair tower
C. Ramp and walkway
D. All the above

Q50. Hazard Prevention and Control includes which of the following?

A. Elimination and control workplace hazards


B. Establishment of a preventive maintenance program
C. Training and information for employees
D. Record and analyze occupational injuries and illnesses.
E. All the above

Q51. Spoil piles should be backed off from the side of a trench by a minimum distance of

A. Not less than 1 foot


B. Not less than 2 feet
C. Not less than 6 feet
D. None of the above

Q52. A safety and health program should be

A. Consistent with standard industry-wide programs


B. Personalized and tailored to the specific job hazards at a workplace
C. Written in a way so that it will never need to be changed
D. Written so that it can be used by all facilities of an single organization

Q53. Supervisors should receive specific training in leadership skills such as:

A. Hierarchy of controls
B. Being in charge
C. Communication and coaching
D. Taking and receiving

Q54. A __________________ must be available to direct workers who are constructing or


moving scaffolds.

A. Qualified Inspector
B. OSHA Inspector
C. Supervisor
D. Competent Person

Q55. A hazard is defined as a situation or condition that has the potential to cause harm to:

A. Life
B. Health

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C. Profits
D. Schedule
E. Both A and B

Q56. Once completely erected, the jacking mast tower crane must be retested

A. True
B. False

Q57. The top section of an extension on a straight ladder should:

A. Be used by itself
B. Not be used by itself
C. Never be used at all
D. None of the above

Q58. When a circular saw is withdrawn from the work material, the lower guard must
automatically return to the covering position

A. True
B. False

Q59. Complexity of training depends on which of the following?

A. Size and complexity of the worksite


B. Characteristics of the hazards and potential hazards at
C. The training budget
D. All of the above
E. Both A and B

Q60. Federal OSHA requires the employer to initiate and maintain such safety and health
programs to ensure a safe and healthful place of employment

A. Never
B. Sometimes
C. Only for governmental agency’s
D. True, for all places of employment

Q61. If it can not fix a serious hazard immediately, you should

A. Complain to management
B. Hide it
C. Prevent employee exposure
D. Communicate the hazard to the crew and subs, use signs and bar
E. Both C and D

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Q62. Gloves used for electrical work must be inspected and tested prior to use, and be
certified every:

A. 30 days
B. 6 months
C. 12 months
D. Never

Q63. Underground electrical hazards are:

A. Easy to identify
B. Difficult to locate exactly, and may pose a serious risk to laborers and backhoe
operators
C. Always marked exactly where they are located
D. Always buried in red concrete

Q64. In an effective program, management regards worker safety and health as which the
following?

A. An overhead expense that is a wasteful part of doing business


B. A fundamental value of the organization
C. An important business goal
D. Both B and C
E. None of the above

Q65. Which of the following is necessary training topics for employees?

A. The workplace plan in case of a fire or other emergency


B. General site hazards and hazards unique to a workers activity.
C. When and where PPE is required
D. All of the above

Q66. Which statement below would be mostcorrect?

A. OSHA requires that all employers have “written” safety and health programs
B. OSHA encourages employers to clearly document their safety and health programs.
C. Written safety and health programs are always required
D. Safety and health training
E. None of the above.

Q67. Back disorders, strains and sprains, carpal tunnel syndrome are examples of what type
injury

A. Chemical exposures
B. Musculo-skeletal disorders (MSD's)
C. Biological hazards

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D. None of the above

Q68. Successful safety leaders generally posses which of the following

A. Good people and communication skills


B. Work to gain trust and respect with others
C. Vision and passion
D. Always setting the example as a safety role model
E. All of the above

Q69. An incident investigation:

A. Is good for finding who to blame when an incident occurs


B. Should focus primarily on the behaviors of those who were closest to an incident
C. Should focus primarily on the immediate cause of an injury
D. Will help an employer reduce factors that create unsafe conditions

Q70. Training topics for employees who are exposed to fall hazards should include

A. All roof fall hazards that may be encountered


B. Fall protection standards and requirements
C. Procedures for erecting, maintaining, disassembling, inspecting, fail and using
D. Processes for reporting problems or obtaining guidance on fall protection issues
E. A All the above

Q71. Lift slab operations Lift-slab operations must be designed and planned by

A. A registered professional engineer experienced in lift-slab construction.


B. Qualified Person.
C. Superintendent for the operation.
D. OSHA inspector.

Q72. Concrete buckets equipped with hydraulic or pneumatic gates shall have

A. Positive safety latches or similar safety devices.


B. Plate to indicate date of design.
C. All of the above
D. None of the above

Q73. When the employer receives an OSHA citation, it must be:

A. Contested and filed with the courts


B. Copied and mailed to each worker
C. Posted for 3 days or until the violation is fixed
D. Signed and returned to OSH

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Q74. The CFR Parts, such as Part 1926 for Construction, are further broken down into
___________, which group together specific and detailed standards.

A. Bullets
B. Pieces
C. Slices
D. Subparts

Q75. Which of the following is a type of OSHA violation?

A. Repeat
B. Serious
C. Willful
D. All of the above

Q76. What are two US government agencies that are good resources for safety and health
information?

A. DEA and DOJ


B. FBI and CIA
C. IRS and SCOTUS
D. OSHA and NIOSH

Q77. What section of the OSH Act does the Whistleblower Program reference?

A. Section 7(a)
B. Section 8
C. Section 11(c)
D. Section 21

Q78. The creation of OSHA provided this important right to workers:

A. The right to equal employment opportunities


B. The right to pension benefits
C. The right to privacy
D. The right to a safe and healthful workplace

Q79. When you've been assigned a new job or task, be sure to ask about the:

A. Additional pay and benefits


B. Time it takes to drive to the nearest OSHA office
C. Medical expenses that all you co-workers may have
D. Written procedures and any additional training that may be required

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Q80. You can request to remain anonymous when OSHA presents a complaint to your
employer.

A. True
B. False

Q81. Where there is no specific OSHA standard, employers must comply with the OSH Act's:

A. Catch-All Standard
B. Final Notice
C. General Duty Clause
D. General Industry Standard

Q82. What does OSHA require employers to post for 3 days?

A. Employee of the month recognition


B. Grants received for studies
C. OSHA citations and abatement verification notices
D. VPP awards

Q83. What type of OSHA inspection is conducted when immediate death or serious harm is
likely?

A. Complaint
B. Imminent danger
C. Programmed
D. Referral

Q84. Workers must be trained in which of the following?

A. Lockout/tagout
B. Fall hazards
C. Bloodborne pathogens
D. All of the above

Q85. Which of the following is a way that an employee can contact OSHA?

A. Email
B. In person at a local office
C. Phone
D. All of the above

Q86. The OSHA standards for Construction and General Industry are found in:

A. Codes 501 through 1000


B. Construction and GI Registers

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C. Parts 1915 and 1917
D. Parts 1926 and 1910

Q87. Employers covered by OSHA's standards must display an "It's the Law" poster. What
does this poster address?

A. Employee dress code


B. Hourly wages
C. Hours of operation
D. Safety and health information

Q88. Which of following would be best to have when consulting a medical professional
about possible exposure to a harmful chemical?

A. Eye witness accounts of the exposure incident


B. Photographs of the chemical
C. Safety Data Sheet for the chemical
D. Sample of the chemical

Q89. OSHA requires that employers pay for which of the following personal protective
equipment (PPE)?

A. Hard hats
B. Logging boots
C. Uniforms
D. Weather-related gear

Q90.Among the rights related to OSHA recordkeeping, workers have the right to review:

A. All first aid treatment forms


B. All worker's compensation forms
C. Medical and exposure records for all workers
D. OSHA 300 Logs and OSHA 300A Summaries

Q91. What is OSHA's mission?

A. To prevent injuries
B. To protect the health of America's workers
C. To save lives
D. All of the above

Q92. Which groups do NOT come under OSHA's coverage?

A. Public workers who are employed by state agencies


B. Self-employed workers
C. Workers employed by construction companies

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D. Both A and B

Q93. OSHA requires employers to maintain certain records on and report work-related
injuries and illnesses. Which of the following is used for this process?

A. Injury and Illness Report (Form 301)


B. Log of Work-Related Injuries and Illnesses (commonly called the OSHA 300 Log)
C. Summary (OSHA Form 300A)
D. All of the above

Q94. Who does OSHA recommend you first bring a workplace safety or health concern to?

A. OSHA
B. The local police department
C. Your employer
D. Your lawyer

Q95. A worker or worker representative can file a complaint about a safety or health hazard
in the workplace.

A. True
B. False

Q96. One of the main responsibilities employers have, as required by OSHA standards, is to:

A. Conduct energy audits


B. Notify OSHA of any workplace injury or illness.
C. Provide training
D. Reduce air pollution in the environment

Q97. What are two US government agencies that are good resources for safety and health
information?

A. DEA and DOJ


B. FBI and CIA
C. IRS and SCOTUS
D. OSHA and NIOSH

Q98. 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?

A. 3 days
B. 10 days
C. 30 days
D. 60 days

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Q99. OSHA standards fall into four categories (or Parts): General Industry, Construction,
Maritime, and Agriculture.

A. True
B. False

Q100. The right of workers to be safe and healthy while on the job, without fear of
punishment is spelled out in:

A. OSHA standards
B. Section 11(c) of the OSH Act (correct answer)
C. State laws
D. The General Duty Clause

Q101. During an OSHA inspection:

A. Employers determine which workers are interviewed


B. You have the right to talk to the inspector privately
C. You may not describe safety and health concerns you have to the inspector
D. Worker representatives are not permitted to accompany the inspector

Q102. OSHA standards appear in the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR).

A. True
B. False

Q103. Which of the following is an OSHA cooperative program?

A. American National Standards Institute (ANSI)


B. Safety and Health Inspection Program (SHIP)
C. U.S. Department of Labor (DOL)
D. Voluntary Protection Program (VPP)

Q104. An organization’s training should be specific to the organization, the workforce, and
the workplace hazards.

A. True
B. False

Q105. Hand Arm Vibration (HAV) can

A. Result from using hand-held power tools


B. Cause carpal tunnel syndrome inthe fingers and hands
C. Result in the loss of sense of touch
D. All of the above

Q106. An annual inspection of each crane:

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A. Is required by OSHA
B. Must be documented
C. Is typically kept with the crane
D. All of the above

Q107. The means by which workers develop and/or express their own commitment to
safety and health protection is an exam

A. Management commitment
B. Employee involvement
C. Worksite analysis
D. None of the above

Q108. OSHA has long recognized that the implementation ofa safety and health program is a
way of ____________

A. Saving on the need for additional compliance officers


B. Not having to comply with OSHA's most rigorous requirements
C. Demonstrating good faith by an employer with respect to safety and health
D. All of the above

Q109. An important feature of a hot work permit includes which of the following?

A. An inspection of the area and isolation of combustibles and flammable materials


B. Establishment of trained fire watches
C. Standby employee with portable fire extinguishing equipment
D. Written authorizations to conduct the work
E. All of the above

Q110. Which of the following is allowed for accessing a scaffold?

A. Ladder
B. Stair tower
C. Ramp and walkway
D. All the above

Q111. Hazard Prevention and Control includes which of the following?

A. Elimination and control workplace hazards


B. Establishment of a preventive maintenance program
C. Training and information for employees
D. Record and analyze occupational injuries and illnesses.
E. All the above

Q112. Spoil piles should be backed off from the side of a trench by a minimum distance of

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A. Not less than 1 foot
B. Not less than 2 feet
C. Not less than 6 feet
D. None of the above

Q113. A safety and health program should be

A. Consistent with standard industry-wide programs


B. Personalized and tailored to the specific job hazards at a workplace
C. Written in a way so that it will never need to be changed
D. Written so that it can be used by all facilities of an single organization

Q114. Supervisors should receive specific training in leadership skills such as:

A. Hierarchy of controls
B. Being in charge
C. Communication and coaching
D. Taking and receiving

Q115. A __________________ must be available to direct workers who are constructing or


moving scaffolds.

A. Qualified Inspector
B. OSHA Inspector
C. Supervisor
D. Competent Person

Q116. A hazard is defined as a situation or condition that has the potential to cause harm to:

A. Life
B. Health
C. Profits
D. Schedule
E. Both A and B

Q117. Once completely erected, the jacking mast tower crane must be retested

A. True
B. False

Q118. The top section of an extension on a straight ladder should:

A. Be used by itself
B. Not be used by itself
C. Never be used at all
D. None of the above

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Q119. When a circular saw is withdrawn from the work material, the lower guard must
automatically return to the covering position

A. True
B. False

Q120. Lift slab operations Lift-slab operations must be designed and planned by

A. A registered professional engineer experienced in lift-slab construction.


B. Qualified Person.
C. Superintendent for the operation.
D. OSHA inspector.

Q121. Concrete buckets equipped with hydraulic or pneumatic gates shall have

A. Positive safety latches or similar safety devices.


B. Plate to indicate date of design.
C. All of the above
D. None of the above

Q122. When the employer receives an OSHA citation, it must be:

A. Contested and filed with the courts


B. Copied and mailed to each worker
C. Posted for 3 days or until the violation is fixed
D. Signed and returned to OSHA

Q123. The CFR Parts, such as Part 1926 for Construction, are further broken down into
___________, which group together specific and detailed standards.

A. Bullets
B. Pieces
C. Slices
D. Subparts

Q124. While safety training can change behavior, attitudes, and work habits, it will typically
reduce productivity and efficiency.

A. True
B. False

Q125.. Of the following? Who would be the best choice to write your organization’s safety
and health program?

A. CAL/OSHA representative
B. Company CEO

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C. Members of the OSHA Committee on Safety and Health
D. Safety and health subject matter expert

Q126. OSHA requires training to be provided within one year of when a safety and health
program is first established

A. True
B. False

Q127.. IIPP is an acronym for ______________________.

A. Incident Program Plan


B. Injury and Impairment Planning Program
C. Injury and Illness Prevention Program
D. None of the above

Q128. OSHA recognizes that the implementation of a safety and health program as a way of
demonstrating ____________ in promoting workplace safety and health.

A. Good faith by an employer


B. Avoidance of an OSHA citation
C. That money is being spent appropriately
D. None of the above

Q129. The order of precedence and effectiveness of hazard control is which of the
following?

A. Engineering Controls first, PPE, Administrative/Work Practice Controls


B. Use PPE first following by Administrative/Work Practice Controls
C. Engineering controls are not required on construction sites
D. Engineering controls, Administrative/Work Practice Controls, PPE
E. None of the above

Q130. The risk assessment code or RAC is used to evaluate:

A. The probability of a hazardous event


B. A degree of hazard severity
C. The same as hazard
D. Both A and B above

Q131. OSHA's IIPP Proposed Rule includes which of the elements below?

A. Management duties and employee participation


B. Hazard identification, assessment and hazard prevention / control
C. Education, training and program evaluation
D. All of the above

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Q132. A Job Hazard Analysis (JHA) is:

A. A technique that focuses on job tasks as a way to identify hazards


B. It focuses on the relationship between the worker, the task, tools and environment
C. Will always prevent injuries
D. Both A and B above

Q133. Incident investigation should focus on:

A. Assigning blame
B. Understanding why the accident or near miss occurred
C. What actions can be taken to preclude recurrence.
D. Both B and C above

Q134.. Which of the following incidents / accidents require investigation?

A. Serious injury incidents


B. Lost time injuries and illnesses
C. Near miss incidents
D. All of the above should be investigated.

Q135.. An effective occupational safety and health program will include which of the
following elements?

A. Management commitment and employee involvement


B. Worksite analysis
C. Hazard prevention and control
D. Safety and health training
E. All the above

Q136.. Regardless of the title (e.g. IIPP, Safety and Health Program, Accident Prevention
Program), the common goal of these approaches is to ________________________?

A. Save money
B. Appease the OSHA inspector
C. Help employers reduce workplace injuries and illnesses through a systematic process
D. Helps employers proactively address workplace safety and health hazards
E. Both C and D

Q137. The basic causes of accidents/incidents are:

A. Unsafe acts (personnel related)


B. Unsafe conditions (substances and the work environment)
C. Neither A nor B
D. Both A and B

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Q138. In order to be effective corrective/preventive actions must have:

A. Acceptance by workers
B. Acceptance by managers
C. Actions effective in mitigating/controlling the hazard
D. All of the above

Q139. Who should be held accountable for meeting safety and health program
responsibilities in the workplace?

A. Employees
B. Supervisors
C. Managers
D. All of the above

Q140. Which of the following should be part of an effective Safety and Health Program or
IIPP?

A. Should be in writing
B. Should identify the responsible person(s) for implementing the program
C. Should be reviewed periodically and updated
D. All of the above

Q141. Supervisors should receive specific training to ________________.

A. Familiarize themselves with the hazards in their areas of responsibility


B. Know the hazards his / her workers are exposed to
C. Know the complete set of OSHA regulations
D. Both A and B

Q142. Which of the following is a benefit for having a safety and health program?

A. A company may need to bid on a contract that requires safety and health
documentation
B. A company may need to prepare quickly for a NIOSH inspection
C. A safety and health program guarantees that all employees will be safe
D. Sometimes, there's no other option

Q143. 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

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Q144. In general, accidents and incidents are caused by unsafe or hazardous conditions and:

A. Employees who have received safety training


B. Unsafe employers
C. Unsafe or unhealthy actions and behaviors
D. Workers with over 10 years’ experience
E. All of the above

Q145. Injury and illness prevention is the responsibility of

A. Employers and employees


B. Executive management
C. Managers and supervisors
D. OSHA and other safety organizations

Q146. A company's safety and health program should cover

A. All employees who have left the organization within the last 30 days
B. State and federal employees
C. Some employees, but not all
D. All workers that the employer directs, supervises, or controls

Q147. OSHA now recommends that effective safety and health programs include
_____________ major elements.

A. 3
B. 7
C. 20
D. 25
E. All of the above

Q148. Which of the following is a core element of a safety and health program, as
recommended by OSHA?

A. Benefits program
B. Cost control
C. Time management
D. Worker participation

Q149. A safety and health program should:

A. Begin with a message from the organization's highest ranking executive


B. Be formally documented
C. Be signed by all supervisors at a facility
D. Be signed by all workers at a facility

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Q150. An accounting of safety and health responsibilities should be

A. Included an organization's return on investment (RO) strategy


B. Part of the annual report that each organization must send to OSHA Posted on
OSHA's website for each organization
C. Included in performance reviews

Q151. 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

Q152. Which of following is an executive management role with regard to an organization's


safety and health program?

A. Creating a safety mission or policy statement


B. Assessing all monetary fines for safety violations
C. signature approval for all hospitalizations
D. Yearly meeting with OSHA representatives

Q153. Safety and health directors should be:

A. Given the power to veto executive management decisions


B. At the facility, not the executive table
C. Involved with executive management decisions that in any way affect workplace
safety
D. Provided with all business reports, including cost and spending reports

Q154. Which of the following is important with regard to a labor/management safety and
health committee?

A. At least 30 hours of safety and health training to be a member of the committee


B. Documented guidance on how employee safety suggestions are evaluated
C. Off-site location for meetings
D. U.S. Department of Labor consultation prior to the first committee meeting

Q155. A safety incentive program:

A. Is a good idea, so long as there is a financial reward


B. Is one component of an effective safety and health program
C. Might compromise an employee's decision to report a safety incident
D. Will take time to develop, but is eventually worth the cost of any reward

Q156. Which of the following is critical to the success of a safety and health program?

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A. Employee safety financial incentive program
B. Supervisor notification process for eminently dangerous conditions
C. Top-down approach to program development
D. Worker participation in program development
E. All of the above

Q157. A program that recognizes an employee for safe work practices

A. Is a good idea, so long as there is a financial reward


B. Is a good practice that many organizations use to help with safety compliance
C. Is not as good as having a financial incentives safety program
D. Should never be implemented

Q158. When should a formal hazard assessment or inspection be performed?

A. When a new hazard is uncovered


B. Each and every day
C. Once a week
D. Once a month
E. All of the above

Q159. The three general phases of a JHA are 1) Identify the job steps;2) Identify the hazards
for each step; and 3) ___________________

A. Create a safety and health program


B. Identify ways to control the hazards
C. Reconfigure the job steps into a safer process
D. Start back at 1) for the next job

Q160. What Is a JHA used for?

A. Creating the most efficient process for performing a task


B. Figuring the financial cost for performing each step of a process
C. Identifying needed safety and health training programs
D. Tracking labor hours;

Q161. Three factors impact hazard inspections:

A. Frequency, documentation, and the inspection areas


B. Frequency, JHA, and inspection areas
C. JHA, documentation, and recordkeeping
D. DA JHA, recordkeeping, and housekeeping

Q162. An employer must notify OSHA within _________________ of a fatality.

A. 8 hours

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B. 24 hours
C. 5 days
D. 30 days

Q163. When an imminent hazard exist that cannot be controlled without endangering
employees or property:

A. Identify and assess the hazard


B. Immediately provide all personnel with specialized personal protective equipment
C. Proceed with a previously prepared hazard control checklist
D. Quickly remove all exposed personnel from the area

Q164. Hazard prevention and control should contain both:

A. Hard work and good luck


B. Tools and equipment
C. Good thinking and quick reflexes
D. Human and administrative resources
E. All of the above

Q165. The OSHA Outreach Training Program is an excellent source for employee safety
training

A. True
B. False

Q166. In the slide entitled "How long does it take a person to fall?", the example noted that
a person could fall 64 feet in approximately how many seconds?

A. 1/3 second
B. 2 seconds
C. 10 seconds
D. None of the Above

Q167. A fall hazard is anything that could cause you to ______________________ and that
has the potential to result in a fall.

A. Lose your balance


B. Lose bodily support
C. Both A and B
D. None of the above

Q168. Fed OSHA requires fall protection on construction sites be used at:

A. 4 ft.
B. 5 ft.

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C. 6 ft.
D. 7 ft

Q169. OSHA's Focus Four training topics include caught-In or-between, struck-by
electrocution, and:

A. Motor vehicle accidents


B. Refinery incidents
C. Falls
D. Nutrition in the workplace

Q170. Which of the following is an OSHA requirement, regardless of the fall distance?

A. Fall protection must be provided when working over dangerous equipment or


machinery
B. fall protection is optional only when safety experts are present at the job
C. None of the above are correct
D. Both A and B are correct

Q171. Studies have shown that complacency, a hazardous behavior, may be caused by
which of the following?

A. Repetition of work
B. Unsafe acts and conditions going uncorrected
C. Management not evaluating and enforcing safe work procedures
D. All the above

Q172. Which of the following can be used to prevent complacency from happening to you
or to those around you?

A. Hazard recognition planning before the start of a task


B. Safety audits of work procedures
C. Looking out for your fellow workers
D. Taking ownership of your personal safety
E. All the above

Q173. According to statistics year after year, which of the following would be considered a
significant fall hazard in construction?

A. Roof edges and floor openings


B. Steel erection
C. Improper scaffold construction
D. Unsafe use of portable ladders
E. All the above

Q174. Which of the following is a basic element of a roof fall protection program?

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A. Limiting worker access to the roof and its leading edges
B. OSHA certification
C. Training employees who access roots on the recognition, evaluation, and control of
fall hazards
D. Both A and C

Q175. A(n) ___________________ to only authorized is used in construction to restrict


access to a roof to only authorized employees

A. Security guard
B. Interlocked electronic gate
C. Roof permit
D. Certified OSHA safety expert

Q176. _________________ must be safely cleared from a scaffold as soon as possible to


eliminate slippery conditions.

A. Finely sanded scaffold planks


B. Paint spray mist
C. Ice and snow
D. Toeboards

Q177. Scaffold failures are often caused by which of the following?

A. Unsafe erection and excess weight


B. Lack of supervision/inspection
C. Incomplete (no handrails/mid-rails/toe-boards)
D. Use of incompatible parts
E. All the above

Q178. According to OSHA, a fall hazard exists whenever workers who load and unload trucks
must climb onto trailers, materials, or equipment and their feet are above ________ from
the lower level or ground

A. 2 feet
B. 4 feet
C. 6 feet
D. 10 feet

Q179. Which of the following is a frequently cited OSHA violation of safe ladder use?

A. Ladder not extended 3 feet above landing


B. No worker training
C. Failure to secure ladder against movement
D. Improper use of stepladder top step

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E. All the above

Q180. You are at a higher risk for falling if your portable ladder is:

A. Made of fiberglass
B. New
C. Not inspected for defects or safely positioned each time you use it
D. All the above

Q181. OSHA requires fall protection when working near the edge of a trench or an
excavation that is___________ or more in depth.

A. 4 feet
B. 6 feet
C. 20 feet
D. Actually, fall protection is always required, regardless of the depth

Q182. Three major components of a personal fall arrest system: anchor and the anchorage
connector, full body harness, and __________________

A. Optional body belt


B. Connecting device (e.g., lanyard or a retractable lifeline, with snap hooks)
C. Anti-jerk cord
D. Fall restraint bracket

Q183. Which of the following is an engineering control that is installed to mitigate fall
hazards?

A. Guardrails
B. Walls
C. Protective covers
D. Parapets
E. All the above

Q184. 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 lbs
C. Designed by qualified person for fall protection
D. All the above

Q185. Personal fall arrest snap-hooks must be locking and be:

A. Forged copper
B. Stamped "OSHA-Approved"
C. Designed to prevent opening and slipping off the connector

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D. All the above

Q186. If there are defects found during the inspection of personal fall protection equipment
or if the equipment has been used in an arrest, it must be ___________

A. Fixed on the spot and tested by twisting the fabric or rope and looking for stress
B. Turned in at the end of the shift
C. Removed immediately from service
D. None of the above

Q187. Personal fall arrest system connectors (e.g., D-rings and snap-hooks) must be
compatible and capable of supporting at least

A. 500 pounds
B. 1500 pounds
C. 5,000 pounds
D. 25,000 pounds

Q188. OSHA and ladder manufacturers require which of the following when ascending or
descending?

A. Substantial leather gloves


B. 3 points of contact
C. 6:1 ladder placement
D. All the above

Q189. The three main types of portable ladders are:

A. Bowed ladders, step ladders, and straight ladders


B. Composite, metal, and reinforced wood
C. Step, straight, and extension
D. Job-made, manufactured, and prefabricated

Q190. The 4:1 angle rule for extension ladders means which of the following?

A. For every 4 ft. high the ladder is, the base should be 1 ft. out from the wall
B. For every 4 ft. high the ladder is, the base should be 4 ft out from the wall
C. For every 1 ft. high the ladder is, the base should be 1 ft out from the wall
D. None of the above

Q191. Always select a ladder that

A. Prevents overreaching
B. Allows you to reach your work in a safe and controlled manner
C. Allows you to position yourself without your belt buckle extending past the side rails
D. All the above

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Q192.Protect yourself when working on a ladder by

A. Always selecting the correct ladder for the job


B. Always using ladders in a safe manner
C. Never getting lazy on a ladder... that's when the risks escalate
D. All the above

Q193. Supported scaffold systems must be inspected for:

A. Internal cracks, accomplished by X-raying all welded components


B. Visual bends, cracks, holes, rust, broken welds, non-compatible parts
C. Proper planking, toe-boards, walkways, stairways, and access points
D. Both B and C

Q194. Every supported scaffold and its components must support without failure, its own
weight and at least ____________ the intended load.

A. 2 times
B. 3 times
C. 4 times
D. 6 times

Q195. 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

Q196. Planks that are 12 feet long on a supported scaffold must extend beyond supports:

A. At least 3 inches, but not more than 6 inches


B. At least 6 inches, but not more than 18 inches
C. At least 15 inches, but not more than 18 inches
D. None of the above

Q197. When using scaffolds, make sure there is:

A. Safe and compliant access and egress


B. Full planking
C. Stable footing
D. Fall protection (e.g. guardrail or personal fall arrest)
E. All the above

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Q198. Employees must not work on scaffold surfaces until:

A. The surfaces are determined to have the strength and structural integrity to support
their intended loads
B. OSHA has visited the site and inspected the scaffold
C. All surfaces are completely dry
D. All the above

Q199. Last step of the four-step systems approach to conducting an incident investigation:

A. Alert local news outlet


B. Determine the root causes
C. Implement corrective actions
D. Preserve and document the scene

Q200. With respect to anchorage points, employers must

A. Identify and evaluate attachment points to ensure they are adequate


B. Ensure workers are using fall protection equipment and connecting properly
C. Ensure workers know how to properly don and inspect their equipment
D. All the above

Q201. Scaffold user training must include:

A. Cost and manufacturer of scaffold parts


B. Hazards of type scaffold being used, along with its maximum intended load and
capacity
C. Scaffold erector name and address
D. All the above

Q202. "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:

A. Qualified person
B. Supervisory person
C. Competent person
D. Compliance officer

Q203. How many workers can work off one lanyard?

A. 1
B. 2
C. 3
D. 4

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Q204. Horizontal lifelines shall be designed, installed, and used under the supervision of a
qualified person as part of a complete personal fall arrest system, which maintains a safety
factor of ____________.

A. 50 %
B. At least two times the maximum intended load
C. Both A and B
D. None of the above

Q205. 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 fall
arrest, or otherwise limits the energy imposed on an employee during fall arrest.

A. Hold-em buckle
B. Deceleration device
C. Grabber
D. None of the above

Q206. A guardrail system or a personal fall arrest system is required for scaffolds more than
________ above a lower level.

A. 20 feet
B. 30 feet
C. 10 feet
D. 100 feet

Q207. A(n) _________________ system is used in construction to restrict access to a roof to


only authorized employees

A. Security guard
B. Interlocked electronic gate
C. Roof permit
D. Certified OSHA safety expert

Q208. When is climbing on the cross braces of a scaffold allowed?

A. During the assembly of the scaffold


B. When conditions are dry, and the climbing can be done safely
C. Never
D. When authorized by a supervisor

Q209. It is important to secure your ladder, whenever feasible, to:

A. Fixed and secure points


B. Large bricks
C. A heavy object, such as a pick-up truck

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D. Any of the above so long as it is immovable under normal conditions

Q210. OSHA specifically requires ________ to assess the workplace to determine if the
walking/working surfaces on which you work have the strength and structural integrity to
safely support workers.

A. The employee
B. The employer
C. A local OSHA compliance officer
D. The general contractor

Q211. Body belts are allowed for

A. Fall protection, when working within 20 feet above the level below
B. Tying off when working in an aerial lift
C. Work positioning only
D. Fall protection for steel erection

Q212. According to statistics year after year, which of the following would be considered a
significant fall hazard in construction?

A. Roof edges and floor openings


B. Steel erection
C. Improper scaffold construction
D. Unsafe use of portable ladders
E. All the above

Q213. A job hazard analysis (JHA) of roofing activities should be conducted prior to starting
work to systematically identify, evaluate, and ___________ all hazards.

A. Work around
B. Report to OSHA
C. Control or mitigate all hazards
D. All the above

Q214. In most elevated work locations, at what height does OSHA generally require fall
protection on a construction site?

A. 4 ft
B. 5 ft
C. 6 ft
D. 7 ft

Q215. How long does it take a person to fall 64 feet?

A. 1B second

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B. 2 seconds
C. 10 seconds
D. 60 seconds

Q216. Lock Out/Tag Out refers to _______.

A. A process for locking tools and equipment to deter theft


B. A process that eliminates the chance of unauthorized access to critical areas
C. A process that is designed to protect workers by controlling hazardous energies

Q217. For effective Lock Out / Tag Out to occur, at a minimum, all energy sources must be
isolated in the off position, zero energy verified, and each worker must apply his/her
individual lock on the locking device and keep the key with ___________.

A. Their Supervisor
B. Their Foreman
C. Their Safety representative
D. Himself/herself

Q218. The term electrocution means?

A. Injury by electricity
B. A severe electrical shock that requires hospitalization
C. Death caused by exposure to electricity
D. None of the above

Q219. The three most common types of GFCIs used today are:

A. Circuit Breaker, Circuit Fixer, Circuit Finder


B. Receptacle, Power Unit, Fuses
C. Receptacle, Portable, Circuit Breaker
D. Wet, Dry, Damp

Q220. Fuses and circuit breakers are intended primarily for the:

A. Protection of conductors and equipment


B. Prevention of electric shock
C. Protection of the public

Q221. Underground electrical hazards are _______.

A. Easy to identify
B. Hard to find & pose a serious risk to laborers& equipment operators
C. Always marked exactly where they are located
D. Always buried in red concrete

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Q222. GFCI is an acronym that stands for ____?

A. Good For Circuit Installations


B. Grand Fuse Circuitry Impulse
C. Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter

Q223. Flexible cords must not _______.

A. Be run through holes in walls, ceilings, or floors


B. Be run through doorways, windows, or similar openings
C. Be left unprotected in traffic ways
D. Be hidden in walls, ceilings, floors, conduit or other raceways
E. All the above

Q224. Some examples of the most common causes of electrocution include:

A. Contact with underground and above ground energized power lines.


B. Failure to properly Lock Out and & Tag Out energized power sources.
C. Failure to use a Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter (GFCI) in wet conditions.
D. Failure to maintain a safe distance from energized power sources.
E. All the above

Q225. A properly installed and used standard GFCI receptacle can prevent _____.

A. Partial Electrocution
B. Electrical Shock
C. Circuit overload

Q226. Hazards are created when flexible (extension) cords, cord connectors, receptacles,
and cord and plug connected equipment are:

A. Improperly used and maintained.


B. Made in foreign countries.
C. Rolled into a retractable system.

Q227. For protection from electrical hazards and arc flash, always use the proper rubber
insulating gloves and ensure they are classified by __________:

A. The size and shape of the glove


B. The particular kind of rubber material used
C. The level of voltage and protection they provide
D. The weather conditions

Q228. Electrical burns occur principally because of:

A. The high energy of electrons

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B. Radiation pulses of the electricity
C. The heat generated by the flow of electrical current through the body

Q229. The sudden release of electrical energy through the air when a high-voltage gap exists
and there is a breakdown between conductors is referred to as an _______________.

A. Arc Burst
B. Energized Air Blast
C. Arc Flash
D. Energized Air Flash

Q230. The best type of ladder to use when working around any electrical systems is
________?

A. A ladder made of conductive material


B. A ladder made from non-conductive material
C. Any ladder, just be careful not to get shocked

Q231. Which of the following is a primary topic of discussion in this course?

A. Installing Solar Panels Safely


B. What are the major types of electrocution hazards in construction?
C. Introduction to Power Generation
D. Electrical Safety for Dummies

Q232. According to OSHA, what does the term “electrocution” mean?

A. Injury by electricity
B. Severe electrical shock that requires hospitalization
C. Death caused by exposure to electricity
D. None of the above

Q233. On-line Resources available to you include which of the following:

A. OSHA eTools
B. OSHA Publications
C. OSHA Quick Cards
D. OSHA Safety & Health Topic Page
E. All of the above

Q234. The "B" in the acronym "Besafe" stands for Burns. What are the 3 types of burns that
are caused by exposure to electricity.

A. Heat, Thermal & Radiation


B. Sparks, Flash & Fire
C. Electrical, Arc Flash & Thermal Contact

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D. None of the above

Q235. True or False: Maintaining a safe distance from overhead power lines and utilizing
effective Lock Out / Tag Out procedures to de-energize equipment are effective

A. True
B. False

Q236. An electrical hazard can be defined as a serious workplace hazard that exposes
workers to which of the following:

A. Burns and Arc Flash / Blast


B. Electrocution and shock
C. Fires and explosions
D. All of the above
E. A and B only

Q237. New and improved tools and technologies exist that help prevent inadvertent contact
with underground energized utilities and they include:

A. Non-conductive tools
B. Non-conductive backhoe buckets
C. Ground Penetrating Radar
D. Underground 3-D imaging
E. All of the above

Q238. 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:

A. 25 feet
B. 5 feet
C. 10 feet
D. 50 feet

Q239. A typical construction activity that is most at risk for contact with underground
energized electrical systems is?

A. Excavation activities
B. Earth drillers
C. Jack hammering
D. Fence installation
E. All of the above

Q240. We have learned that overhead power lines carry extremely high voltage. In addition,
which of the following statements is true about overhead power lines?

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A. Physical contact does not need to be made to cause electrocution.
B. Burns and falls from elevations are also hazards.
C. Cranes are not the only equipment that are at risk.
D. All of the above

Q241. When using a utility locate service to identify underground utilities, which of the
following is true?

A. The latest technology doesn't make mistakes


B. Ground Penetrating Radar pinpoints exact location of utilities within inches
C. Backhoe operators can feel the underground lines and don't need exact locates
D. Locating underground utilities is NOT an exact science

Q242. Extension cords should be inspected prior to their use for:

A. Cuts or abrasions
B. Damaged insulation
C. Strain Relief
D. All the above

Q243. Before using a crane and other high reaching equipment near power lines, it is
important to first ____.

A. Place a flag on the mast or top of high reach equipment


B. Ground all outriggers
C. Confirm power line voltages with the utility company to ensure safe working distance
D. Ensure the crane operator has electrical experience

Q244. Unsafe electrical equipment can be identified by which of the following?

A. Exposed electrical conductors


B. Wires with bad insulation
C. Ungrounded electrical systems and tools
D. All of the above

Q245. To verify that a system has been de-energized after you have effectively locked and
tagged out the equipment, you can:

A. Try to start the equipment to verify it won't start


B. Use test equipment to test the circuits and electrical parts for voltage and current
C. Just start work because locking and tagging out the equipment is sufficient
D. Both A & B

Q246. Controlling hazardous energies ______.

A. Is required by OSHA

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B. Is the best way to prevent the release of energizing, starting or stored energy
C. Involves locking out & tagging equipment & verifying zero energy exists before
starting
D. All of the above

Q247. Which of the following are major causes of injuries due to the failure to follow Lock
Out / Tag Out procedures:

A. Accidental restarting of equipment


B. Failure to release residual energy
C. Failure to disconnect from power source
D. Failure to stop equipment
E. All the above

Q248. The purpose of a Lockout/Tagout checklist is to _______.

A. Help identify all sources of hazardous energy for the equipment or circuits in
question
B. Identify backup energy sources such as generators and batteries.
C. Identify all shut-offs for each energy source found
D. All of the above

Q249. OSHA requires all power cords to be protected from mechanical damage and
environmental deterioration, which includes protection from ________:

A. All vehicle and equipment traffic


B. Dust & dirt
C. Sharp materials, edges, doorways
D. Both A & C

Q250. Cords that are 2-wire type, not designed for hard-usage, or that have been modified:

A. are preferred if they have been spliced by a qualified electrician.


B. must be yellow in color if used on a construction site.
C. increase the risk of contacting electrical current.
D. None of the above

Q251. You can help protect yourself from electrocution by _______.

A. Using ground-fault circuit interrupters (GFCI)


B. Maintaining a safe distance from overhead power lines
C. Inspecting portable tools and extension cords prior to use
D. Following lockout/tagout procedures
E. All the above

Q252. Which of the following is a type of OSHA violation?

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A. Repeat
B. Serious
C. Willful
D. All of the above

Q253. What are two US government agencies that are good resources for safety and health
information?

A. DEA and DOJ


B. FBI and CIA
C. IRS and SCOTUS
D. OSHA and NIOSH

Q254. What section of the OSH Act does the Whistleblower Program reference?

A. Section 7(a)
B. Section 8
C. Section 11(c)
D. Section 21

Q255. The creation of OSHA provided this important right to workers:

A. The right to equal employment opportunities


B. The right to pension benefits
C. The right to privacy
D. The right to a safe and healthful workplace

Q256. When you've been assigned a new job or task, be sure to ask about the:

A. Additional pay and benefits


B. Time it takes to drive to the nearest OSHA office
C. Medical expenses that all you co-workers may have
D. Written procedures and any additional training that may be required

Q257. You can request to remain anonymous when OSHA presents a complaint to your
employer.

A. True
B. False

Q258. Where there is no specific OSHA standard, employers must comply with the OSH
Act's:

A. Catch-All Standard
B. Final Notice
C. General Duty Clause

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D. General Industry Standard

Q259. What does OSHA require employers to post for 3 days?

A. Employee of the month recognition


B. Grants received for studies
C. OSHA citations and abatement verification notices
D. VPP awards

Q260. IIPP is an acronym for ______________________.

A. Incident Program Plan


B. Injury and Impairment Planning Program
C. Injury and Illness Prevention Program
D. None of the above

Q261. OSHA recognizes that the implementation of a safety and health program as a way of
demonstrating ____________ in promoting workplace safety and health.

A. Good faith by an employer


B. Avoidance of an OSHA citation
C. That money is being spent appropriately
D. None of the above

Q262. The order of precedence and effectiveness of hazard control is which of the
following?

A. Engineering Controls first, PPE, Administrative/Work Practice Controls


B. Use PPE first following by Administrative/Work Practice Controls
C. Engineering controls are not required on construction sites
D. Engineering controls, Administrative/Work Practice Controls, PPE
E. None of the above

Q263. The risk assessment code or RAC is used to evaluate:

A. The probability of a hazardous event


B. A degree of hazard severity
C. The same as hazard
D. Both A and B above

Q266. OSHA's IIPP Proposed Rule includes which of the elements below?

A. Management duties and employee participation


B. Hazard identification, assessment and hazard prevention / control
C. Education, training and program evaluation
D. All of the above

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Q267.Incident investigation should focus on:

A. Assigning blame
B. Understanding why the accident or near miss occurred
C. What actions can be taken to preclude recurrence.
D. Both B and C above

Q268. Which of the following incidents / accidents require investigation?

A. Serious injury incidents


B. Lost time injuries and illnesses
C. Near miss incidents
D. All of the above should be investigated.

Q269. An effective occupational safety and health program will include which of the
following elements?

A. Management commitment and employee involvement


B. Worksite analysis
C. Hazard prevention and control
D. Safety and health training
E. All the above

Q270. Regardless of the title (e.g. IIPP, Safety and Health Program, Accident Prevention
Program), the common goal of these approaches is to ________________________?

A. Save money
B. Appease the OSHA inspector
C. Help employers reduce workplace injuries and illnesses through a systematic process
D. Helps employers proactively address workplace safety and health hazards
E. Both C and D

Q271. The basic causes of accidents/incidents are:

A. Unsafe acts (personnel related)


B. Unsafe conditions (substances and the work environment)
C. Neither A nor B
D. Both A and B

Q272. In order to be effective corrective/preventive actions must have:

A. Acceptance by workers
B. Acceptance by managers
C. Actions effective in mitigating/controlling the hazard
D. All of the above

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Q273. Who should be held accountable for meeting safety and health program
responsibilities in the workplace?

A. Employees
B. Supervisors
C. Managers
D. All of the above

Q274. Which of the following should be part of an effective Safety and Health Program or
IIPP?

A. Should be in writing
B. Should identify the responsible person(s) for implementing the program
C. Should be reviewed periodically and updated
D. All of the above

Q275. Supervisors should receive specific training to ________________.

A. Familiarize themselves with the hazards in their areas of responsibility


B. Know the hazards his / her workers are exposed to
C. Know the complete set of OSHA regulations
D. Both A and B

Q276. 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
B. A company may need to prepare quickly for a NIOSH inspection
C. A safety and health program guarantees that all employees will be safe
D. Sometimes, there's no other option

Q277. 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

Q278. In general, accidents and incidents are caused by unsafe or hazardous conditions and:

A. Employees who have received safety training


B. Unsafe employers
C. Unsafe or unhealthy actions and behaviors
D. Workers with over 10 years experience
E. All of the above

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Q279. Injury and illness prevention is the responsibility of

A. Employers and employees


B. Executive management
C. Managers and supervisors
D. OSHA and other safety organizations

Q280. A company's safety and health program should cover

A. All employees who have left the organization within the last 30 days
B. State and federal employees
C. Some employees, but not all
D. All workers that the employer directs, supervises, or controls

Q281. OSHA now recommends that effective safety and health programs include
_____________ major elements.

A. 7
B. 10
C. 20
D. 25
E. All of the above

Q282. Which of the following is a core element of a safety and health program, as
recommended by OSHA?

A. Benefits program
B. Cost control
C. Time management
D. Worker participation

Q283. A safety and health program should:

A. Begin with a message from the organization's highest ranking executive


B. Be formally documented
C. Be signed by all supervisors at a facility
D. Be signed by all workers at a facility

Q284. An accounting of safety and health responsibilities should be

A. Included an organization's return on investment (RO) strategy


B. Part of the annual report that each organization must send to OSHA Posted on
OSHA's website for each organization
C. Included in performance reviews
D. All the above

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Q285. An accounting of safety and health responsibilities should be

A. Included an organization's return on investment (RO) strategy


B. Part of the annual report that each organization must send to OSHA Posted on
OSHA's website for each organization
C. Included in performance reviews
D. All the above

Q286. Which of following is an executive management role with regard to an organization's


safety and health program?

A. Creating a safety mission or policy statement


B. Assessing all monetary fines for safety violations
C. signature approval for all hospitalizations
D. Yearly meeting with OSHA representatives

Q287. afety and health directors should be:

A. Given the power to veto executive management decisions


B. At the facility, not the executive table
C. Involved with executive management decisions that in any way affect workplace
safety
D. Provided with all business reports, including cost and spending reports

Q288. Which of the following is important with regard to a labor/management safety and
health committee?

A. At least 30 hours of safety and health training to be a member of the committee


B. Documented guidance on how employee safety suggestions are evaluated
C. Off-site location for meetings
D. U.S. Department of Labor consultation prior to the first committee meeting

Q289. A safety incentive program:

A. Might compromise an employee's decision to report a safety incident


B. At the facility, not the executive table
C. Documented guidance on how employee safety suggestions are evaluated
D. Off-site location for meetings

Q290. Which of the following is critical to the success of a safety and health program?

A. Employee safety financial incentive program


B. Supervisor notification process for eminently dangerous conditions
C. Top-down approach to program development
D. Top-down approach to program development
E. All of the above

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Q291. A program that recognizes an employee for safe work practices

A. Is a good idea, so long as there is a financial reward


B. Is a good practice that many organizations use to help with safety compliance
C. Is not as good as having a financial incentives safety program
D. Should never be implemented

Q292. When should a formal hazard assessment or inspection be performed?

A. When a new hazard is uncovered


B. Each and every day
C. Once a week
D. Once a month
E. All of the above

Q293. The three general phases of a JHA are 1) Identify the job steps;2) Identify the hazards
for each step; and 3) ___________________

A. Create a safety and health program


B. Identify ways to control the hazards
C. Reconfigure the job steps into a safer process
D. Start back at 1) for the next job

Q294. What Is a JHA used for?

A. Creating the most efficient process for performing a task


B. Figuring the financial cost for performing each step of a process
C. Identifying needed safety and health training programs
D. Tracking labor hours;

Q295. Three factors impact hazard inspections:

A. Frequency, documentation, and the inspection areas


B. Frequency, JHA, and inspection areas
C. JHA, documentation, and recordkeeping
D. DA JHA, recordkeeping, and housekeeping

Q296. An employer must notify OSHA within _________________ of a fatality.

A. 8 hours
B. 24 hours
C. 5 days
D. 30 days

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Q297. What does the term "training mode" refer to?

A. How students are assessed after they are trained


B. How students react to a training session
C. The contents of the training
D. The way training is delivered (e.g., classroom or online)

Q298. Supervisors should receive specific training in leadership skills such as:

A. Being in charge
B. Communication and coaching
C. Hierarchy of controls
D. Taking and receiving

Q299. Prevention of musculoskeletal disorders is an important training topic.

A. True
B. False

Q300. Who should be involved in communication and coordination of safety and health
programs?

A. Host employers
B. Contractors
C. Staffing agencies
D. All of the above

Q301. Two good measures of safety and health program effectiveness are:

A. Policies and procedures


B. Tools and equipment Injuries and illnesses
C. Lagging and leading indicators

Q302. Who should be on the team that evaluates a safety and health program?

A. Employees
B. Supervisors
C. Safety & Health personnel
D. Human Resources
E. All of the above

Q303. A safety and health program is called a living document. Why?

A. A safety and health program changes as an organization changes


B. A safety and health program is a written document versus something that is kept
electronically

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C. A safety and health program never changes, even when an organization changes
D. A safety and health program will provide the health and safety an organization needs
E. All of the above

Q304. A near miss is an event that

A. Causes an injury, but (fortunately) NOT a death


B. Could have caused a serious incident, but did not
C. Does NOT need to be investigated
D. Must be reported OSHA

Q305. Which of the following is an incident that should be investigated?

A. Incident that results in the loss of an eye


B. Illness caused by exposure to a toxic substance
C. Near miss, where an incident was close but avoided
D. All the above

Q306. Which of the following statements are true about incidents?

A. Incidents (accidents) are harmful events that "just happen"


B. Incident investigations are not for accidents (OSHA must investigate accidents)
C. Nearly all workplace incidents are wholly preventable
D. All the above

Q307. Which of the following fits the definition of "root cause"?

A. An event that causes a serious injury


B. An event that causes a fatality
C. Term used by US Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) to mean "mishap"
D. Underlying reason why an unsafe condition exists

Q308. Who should be part of a worksite incident investigation team?

A. At least 2 OSHA representatives


B. Management supervisors, and employees working together
C. Representative from the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI)
D. All the above

Q309. What should an incident investigation program include?

A. Requirements for how and when management will be notified


B. List of those who will receive investigation recommendations and action items
C. Requirements for reporting incidents to OSHA
D. All the above

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Q310. On a multi-employer worksite, who is responsible for conducting an incident
investigation?

A. Each employer conducts an independent incident investigation


B. Host employer, who shares the incident investigation with each employer at the
site
C. Nobody, with multi-employer sites there is no standard for conducting an
investigation
D. OSHA will coordinate employers to create a single incident investigation

Q311. What is the ideal time for conducting witness interviews during an incident
investigation?

A. As promptly as possible, since memories fade over time


B. After management has approved each witness's participation
C. Toward the end of the investigation, to give witnesses time to discuss the incident
with their supervisors
D. Never; witnesses should never be relied upon in an incident investigation

Q312. 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?

A. Damaged guardrail was not repaired because of production goals


B. Scaffold planking was not OSHA compliant
C. Worker did not follow safety procedures
D. Worker was careless

Q313. Which of the following is an across-the-board corrective action that might be


implemented as part of an incident investigation?

A. Develop a written safety and health management program


B. Revise safety policies to clearly establish responsibility and accountability
C. Make sure the safety inspection process includes worker and management
representatives
D. All the above

Q314. Last step of the four-step systems approach to conducting on incident investigation:

A. Alert local news outlet


B. Determine the root causes
C. Implement corrective actions
D. Preserve and document the scene

Q315. Which of the following should be a goal of an incident investigation?

A. Create a report that can be used in defense of a lawsuit

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B. Find those responsible for the incident, so blame can be correctly assigned
C. Understand how and why safety protections failed or were insufficient
D. All the above

Q316. A job hazard analysis is an exercise in detective work. Your goal is to discover the
following

A. What can go wrong? What are the consequences?


B. What could go right?
C. How could it arise?
D. What are other contributing factors
E. How likely is it that the hazard will occur?
F. All except B

Q317. Rarely is a hazard 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.

A. True
B. False

Q318. 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

A. True
B. False

Q319.Sources of help in developing JHAs inside:

A. Insurance company
B. Local fire department
C. Consultants with safety and health expertise.
D. All of the above

Q320. Any time 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.

A. Inspectors
B. Employees
C. Managers
D. Consultants

Q321. Hazard or mitigation controls may be short and/or long term.

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A. True
B. False

Q322. Periodically reviewing your job hazard analysis ensures that it remains current and
continues to help reduce workplace accidents and injuries

A. True
B. False

Q323. There should be __________ process in place for JHAs.

A. A review and approval


B. An underlying cause
C. A related analysis

Q324. Which of the following is a good practice when conducting interview for an incident
investigation

A. Ask questions that avoid assigning blame for the incident


B. Conduct interview in, a public place
C. Ride the purpose of the investigation
D. Try to get interviewees emotional reactions to the incident

Q325. Which of the following is a line management role with regard to an organization's
safety and health program?

A. Creating a system of monetary fines for safety violations


B. Implementing and maintaining the safety and health program
C. Signature approval for all hospitalizations
D. Yearly meeting with OSHA representatives

Q326. Although some state OSHA programs have specified ________ for maintaining
records, many OSHA attorneys recommend records be maintained longer

A. 1 year
B. 7 years
C. 20 years
D. 50 years

Q327. What does JHA stand for?

A. Job Hazard Analysis


B. Job Hazard Assessment
C. Job Health Analysis
D. Job Health Assessment

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Q328. Who is responsible for investigating an incident involving a temporary worker?

A. Host employer only


B. OSHA is primarily responsible when a temporary worker is involved
C. staffing agency only
D. Staffing agency and host employer

Q329. As a rule of thumb, a safety and health program should be evaluated ________, at a
minimum

A. Daily
B. Monthly
C. Semiannually
D. Annually

Q330. Three major components of a Personal Fall Arrest System (PFAS) include; anchor and
the anchorage connector; full body harness; and:

A. Optional body belt


B. Connecting device (lanyard with shock absorber/retractable lifeline, snap hooks)
C. Anti-jerk cord
D. Any of the above

Q331. Every supported scaffold and its components must support, without failure, its own
weight and at least _______ the intended load.

A. 2 times
B. 3 times
C. 4 times
D. 6 times

Q332. Examples of fall hazards that have resulted in deaths on the jobsite include:

A. Falls to the ground or lower levels


B. Falls through existing floor or roof openings
C. Falls through the floor or roof surface
D. Falls on the same level
E. All the above

Q333. OSHA requires fall protection at different heights for construction and general
industry however, regardless of the fall distance, which of the following is most correct?

A. Fall protection must be provided when working over dangerous equipment


B. Fall protection must be provided when working over dangerous machinery
C. Both A and B are correct
D. None of the above

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Q334. If there are defects found during the inspection of personal fall protection
equipment, or if the equipment has been used in an arrest, it must be:

A. Fixed on the spot and tested by twisting the fabric or rope and looking for stress
B. Turned in at the end of the shift
C. Removed immediately from service
D. None of the above

Q335. How can YOU prevent a fall from a ladder?

A. Choose the right ladder for the job


B. Tie the top and bottom of the ladder to fixed points when necessary
C. Don't carry tools or other materials in-hand while climbing the ladder
D. All the above

Q336. More than 33% of fatalities in construction are from a combination of falls from:

A. Slips and slides


B. Tripping over electrical wires and electrical installations
C. Roofs
D. None of the above

Q337. Preventing fall hazards is a critical part of the construction planning process. Controls
to mitigate fall hazards include installing which of the following?

A. Guardrails
B. Walls
C. Protective covers
D. Parapets
E. All of the above

Q338. Employees must not work on scaffold surfaces until:

A. It is determined to have strength and structural integrity to support intended loads


B. OSHA has visited the site and inspected the scaffold
C. The surface is completely dry
D. All of the above

Q339. From your choices below, what would you consider to be a "major" fall hazard in
construction?

A. Roof edges and floor openings


B. Steel erection
C. Improper scaffold construction
D. Unsafe use of portable ladders
E. All the above

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Q340. OSHA requires fall protection when working near the edge of a trench or excavation
that is _________or more in depth.

A. 4 feet
B. 6 feet
C. 10 feet
D. 20 feet
E. None of the above.

Q341. Horizontal lifelines shall be designed, installed, and used under the supervision of a
_______ as part of a complete personal fall arrest system, which maintains a safety factor of
at least two.

A. Registered Engineer
B. OSHA expert
C. Qualified Person
D. Any of the above

Q342. When using scaffolds, make sure there is which of the following?

A. Safe and compliant access and egress


B. Full planking
C. Stable footing
D. Guard railing
E. All of the above

Q343. D-rings and snap-hooks must have a minimum tensile strength of:

A. 500 pounds
B. 1500 pounds
C. 5,000 pounds
D. 25,000 pounds

Q344. NIOSH is an acronym for which of the following?

A. The Occupational Safety and Health Administration


B. The National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health
C. The National Insurance of Offices and Services
D. None of the above

Q345. OSHA's "Focus Four" training topics include Caught-In or - Between, Struck-By,
Electrocution and ______.

A. Refinery Incidents
B. Falls
C. Nutrition in the Workplace

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D. None of the above

Q346. A hazard is any situation or condition that has the potential to cause harm to which of
the following?

A. Life
B. Health
C. Property
D. Environment
E. All of the Above

Q347. Examples of falls that have resulted in deaths on the jobsite include:

A. Falls to the ground or lower levels


B. Falls through existing floor or roof openings
C. Falls through the floor or roof surface
D. Falls on the same level
E. All of the above

Q348. A hazard is a situation or condition that has the potential to cause harm to which of
the following?

A. Life
B. Health
C. Property
D. Environment
E. All of the Above

Q349. A theoretical or "What if" hazard is a ______.

A. Hazard that is not obvious


B. Hazard that may take an event or series of events to occur
C. Highly unlikely event and not to be considered
D. Both A & B

Q350. 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

Q351. When an imminent hazard exist that cannot be controlled without endangering
employees or property

A. Identify and assess the hazard

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B. Immediately provide all personnel with specialized personal protective equipment
C. Proceed with a previously prepared hazard control checklist
D. Quickly remove all exposed personnel from the area

Q352. Hazard prevention and control should contain both:

A. Hard work and good luck


B. Tools and equipment
C. Good thinking and quick reflexes
D. Human and administrative resources
E. All of the above

Q353. The OSHA Outreach Training Program is an excellent source for employee safety
training

A. True
B. False

Q354. What does the term "training mode" refer to?

A. How students are assessed after they are trained


B. How students react to a training session
C. The contents of the training
D. The way training is delivered (e.g., classroom or online)

Q355. Supervisors should receive specific training in leadership skills such as:

A. Being in charge
B. Communication and coaching
C. Hierarchy of controls
D. Taking and receiving

Q356. Prevention of musculoskeletal disorders is an important training topic.

A. True
B. False

Q357. Who should be involved in communication and coordination of safety and health
programs?

A. Host employers
B. Contractors
C. Staffing agencies
D. All of the above

Q358. Two good measures of safety and health program effectiveness are:

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A. Policies and procedures
B. Tools and equipment Injuries and illnesses
C. Lagging and leading indicators

Q359. Who should be on the team that evaluates a safety and health program?

A. Employees
B. Supervisors
C. Safety & Health personnel
D. Human Resources
E. All of the above

Q360. A safety and health program is called a living document. Why?

A. A safety and health program changes as an organization changes


B. A safety and health program is a written document versus something that is kept
electronically
C. A safety and health program never changes, even when an organization changes
D. A safety and health program will provide the health and safety an organization needs
E. All of the above

Q361. A near miss is an event that

A. Causes an injury, but (fortunately) NOT a death


B. Could have caused a serious incident, but did not
C. Does NOT need to be investigated
D. Must be reported OSHA

Q362. Which of the following is an incident that should be investigated?

A. Incident that results in the loss of an eye


B. Illness caused by exposure to a toxic substance
C. Near miss, where an incident was close but avoided
D. All the above

Q363. Which of the following statements are true about incidents?

A. Incidents (accidents) are harmful events that "just happen"


B. Incident investigations are not for accidents (OSHA must investigate accidents)
C. Nearly all workplace incidents are wholly preventable
D. All the above

Q364. Which of the following fits the definition of "root cause"?

A. An event that causes a serious injury


B. An event that causes a fatality

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C. Term used by US Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) to mean "mishap"
D. Underlying reason why an unsafe condition exists

Q365. Who should be part of a worksite incident investigation team?

A. At least 2 OSHA representatives


B. Management supervisors, and employees working togethe
C. Representative from the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI)
D. All the above

Q366. What should an incident investigation program include?

A. Requirements for how and when management will be notified


B. List of those who will receive investigation recommendations and action items
C. Requirements for reporting incidents to OSHA
D. All the above

Q367. On a multi-employer worksite, who is responsible for conducting an incident


investigation?

A. Each employer conducts an independent incident investigation


B. Host employer, who shares the incident investigation with each employer at the site
C. Nobody, with multi-employer sites there is no standard for conducting an
investigation
D. OSHA will coordinate employers to create a single incident investigation

Q368. What is the ideal time for conducting witness interviews during an incident
investigation?

A. As promptly as possible, since memories fade over time


B. After management has approved each witness's participation
C. Toward the end of the investigation, to give witnesses time to discuss the incident
with their supervisors
D. Never; witnesses should never be relied upon in an incident investigation

Q369. 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?

A. Damaged guardrail was not repaired because of production goals


B. Scaffold planking was not OSHA compliant
C. Worker did not follow safety procedures
D. Worker was careless

Q370. Which of the following is an across-the-board corrective action that might be


implemented as part of an incident investigation?

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A. Develop a written safety and health management program
B. Revise safety policies to clearly establish responsibility and accountability
C. Make sure the safety inspection process includes worker and management
representatives
D. All the above

Q371. Last step of the four-step systems approach to conducting on incident investigation:

A. Alert local news outlet


B. Determine the root causes
C. Implement corrective actions
D. Preserve and document the scene

Q372. Which of the following should be a goal of an incident investigation?

A. Create a report that can be used in defense of a lawsuit


B. Find those responsible for the incident, so blame can be correctly assigned
C. Understand how and why safety protections failed or were insufficient
D. All the above

Q373. A job hazard analysis is an exercise in detective work. Your goal is to discover the
following

A. What can go wrong? What are the consequences?


B. What could go right?
C. How could it arise?
D. What are other contributing factors
E. How likely is it that the hazard will occur?
F. All except B

Q374. Rarely is a hazard 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.

A. True
B. False

Q375. 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

A. True
B. False

Q376. Sources of help in developing JHAs inside:

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A. Insurance company
B. Local fire department
C. Consultants with safety and health expertise.
D. All of the above

Q377. Any time 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.

A. Inspectors
B. Employees
C. Managers
D. Consultants

Q378. Hazard or mitigation controls may be short and/or long term.

A. True
B. False

Q379. Periodically reviewing your job hazard analysis ensures that it remains current and
continues to help reduce workplace accidents and injuries

A. True
B. False

Q380. There should be __________ process in place for JHAs.

A. A review and approval


B. An underlying cause
C. A related analysis

Q381. Which of the following is a good practice when conducting interview for an incident
investigation

A. Ask questions that avoid assigning blame for the incident


B. Conduct interview in, a public place
C. Ride the purpose of the investigation
D. Try to get interviewees emotional reactions to the incident

Q382. Which of the following is a line management role with regard to an organization's
safety and health program?

A. Creating a system of monetary fines for safety violations


B. Implementing and maintaining the safety and health program
C. Signature approval for all hospitalizations
D. Yearly meeting with OSHA representatives

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Q383. Although some state OSHA programs have specified ________ for maintaining
records, many OSHA attorneys recommend records be maintained longer

A. 1 year
B. 7 years
C. 20 years
D. 50 years

Q384. What does JHA stand for?

A. Job Hazard Analysis


B. Job Hazard Assessment
C. Job Health Analysis
D. Job Health Assessment

Q385. Who is responsible for investigating an incident involving a temporary worker?

A. Host employer only


B. OSHA is primarily responsible when a temporary worker is involved
C. staffing agency only
D. Staffing agency and host employer

Q386. As a rule of thumb, a safety and health program should be evaluated ________, at a
minimum

A. Daily
B. Monthly
C. Semiannually
D. Annually

Q387. When the employer receives an OSHA citation, it must be:

A. Contested and filed with the courts


B. Copied and mailed to each worker
C. Posted for 3 days or until the violation is fixed
D. Signed and returned to OSHA

Q388. The CFR Parts, such as Part 1926 for Construction, are further broken down into
___________, which group together specific and detailed standards.

A. Bullets
B. Pieces
C. Slices
D. Subparts

Q389. Which of the following is a type of OSHA violation?

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A. Repeat
B. Serious
C. Willful
D. All of the above

Q390. What are two US government agencies that are good resources for safety and health
information?

A. DEA and DOJ


B. FBI and CIA
C. IRS and SCOTUS
D. OSHA and NIOSH

Q391. What section of the OSH Act does the Whistleblower Program reference?

A. Section 7(a)
B. Section 8
C. Section 11(c)
D. Section 21

Q392. To be acceptable for use, cables must be free of repairs and splices for at least _____
feet from cable end to electrode holders.

A. 10
B. 20
C. 30
D. 40

Q393. Damaged hoses must be tested to twice their normal pressure, which cannot be
below _____ p.s.i.

A. 400
B. 500
C. 300
D. 200

Q394. Gas mixing may only be carried out by the:

A. Gas supplier
B. FBI and CIA
C. Serious
D. Willful

Q.395 When working with stainless steel, workers must protect themselves from

A. Nitrogen dioxide

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B. Section 8
C. Section 11
D. Gas supplier

Q396. When a cylinder is being transported, the valve MUST be:

A. Capped
B. Nitrogen dioxide
C. Gas supplier

Q397. What is the recommended opening for valves?

A. One and half turns


B. Nitrogen dioxide
C. Gas supplier

Q398. A frozen cylinder can be thawed using:

A. Warm water
B. Nitrogen dioxide
C. Gas supplier
D. One and half turns

Q399. Cylinders may be stored inside buildings if the storage meets all these conditions
EXCEPT:

A. Well-lit

Q400. If general mechanical or local exhaust ventilation cannot be provided, air line
respirators are required when working with _____.

A. Metals containing lead

Q401. When manifolds and headers are not in use, they should be _____.

A. Capped

Q402. What is the ergonomically optimum body posture for performing all physical jobs?

A. Midrange
B. Capped
C. Well-lit

Q403. Job rotation, modified work pace, and frequent breaks are all examples of _____
controls.

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A. Administrative
B. modified
C. frequent
D. Capped

Q404. Higher workers' compensation premiums, increased employee turnover,


absenteeism, and decreased efficiency are common results of:

A. Musculoskeletal disorders

Q405. Employees returning from extended periods away from work should:

A. Regain their normal work pace over time

Q406. When the employer receives an OSHA citation, it must be:

A. Contested and filed with the courts


B. Copied and mailed to each worker
C. Posted for 3 days or until the violation is fixed
D. Signed and returned to OSHA

Q407. Which of the following is a type of OSHA violation?

A. Repeat
B. Serious
C. Willful
D. All of the above

Q408. Lock Out / Tag Out refers to _______.

A. A process for locking tools and equipment to deter theft


B. A process that eliminates the chance of unauthorized access to critical areas
C. A process that is designed to protect workers by controlling hazardous energies

Q409. For effective Lock Out / Tag Out to occur, at a minimum, all energy sources must be
isolated in the off position, zero energy verified, and each worker must apply his/her
individual lock on the locking device and keep the keywith ___________.

A. Their Supervisor
B. Their Foreman
C. Their Safety representative
D. Himself/herself

Q410. The term electrocution means?

A. Injury by electricity
B. A severe electrical shock that requires hospitalization

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C. Death caused by exposure to electricity
D. None of the above

Q411. The three most common types of GFCIs used today are:

A. Circuit Breaker, Circuit Fixer, Circuit Finder


B. Receptacle, Power Unit, Fuses
C. Receptacle, Portable, Circuit Breaker
D. Wet, Dry, Damp

Q412. Fuses and circuit breakers are intended primarily for the:

A. Protection of conductors and equipment


B. Prevention of electric shock
C. Protection of the public

Q413. Underground electrical hazards are _______.

A. Easy to identify
B. Hard to find & pose a serious risk to laborers & equipment operators
C. Always marked exactly where they are located
D. Always buried in red concrete

Q414. GFCI is an acronym that stands for ____?

A. Good For Circuit Installations


B. Grand Fuse Circuitry Impulse
C. Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter

Q415. Flexible cords must not _______

A. Be run through holes in walls, ceilings, or floors


B. Be run through doorways, windows, or similar openings
C. Be left unprotected in traffic ways
D. Be hidden in walls, ceilings, floors, conduit or other raceways
E. All the above

Q416. Some examples of the most common causes of electrocution include

A. Contact with underground and above ground energized power lines.


B. Failure to properly Lock Out and & Tag Out energized power sources
C. Failure to use a Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter (GFCI) in wet conditions.
D. Failure to maintain a safe distance from energized power sources.
E. All the above

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Q417. A properly installed and used standard GFCI receptacle can prevent _____.

A. Partial Electrocution
B. Electrical Shock
C. Circuit overload

Q418. Hazards are created when flexible (extension) cords, cord connectors, receptacles,
and cord and plug connected equipment are:

A. Improperly used and maintained.


B. Made in foreign countries.
C. Rolled into a retractable system.

Q419. For protection from electrical hazards and arc flash, always use the proper rubber
insulating gloves and ensure they are classified by __________:

A. The size and shape of the glove


B. The particular kind of rubber material used
C. The level of voltage and protection they provide
D. The weather conditions

Q420. Electrical burns occur principally because of:

A. The high energy of electrons


B. Radiation pulses of the electricity
C. The heat generated by the flow of electrical current through the body

Q421. The sudden release of electrical energy through the air when a high-voltage gap exists
and there is a breakdown between conductors is referred to as an _______________.

A. Arc Burst
B. Energized Air Blast
C. Arc Flash
D. Energized Air Flash

Q422. The best type of ladder to use when working around any electrical systems is
________?

A. A ladder made of conductive materia


B. A ladder made from non-conductive material
C. Any ladder, just be careful not to get shocked

Q423. Which of the following is a primary topic of discussion in this course?

A. Installing Solar Panels Safely

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B. What are the major types of electrocution hazards in construction?
C. Introduction to Power Generation
D. Electrical Safety for Dummies

Q424. According to OSHA, what does the term "electrocution" mean?

A. Injury by electricity
B. Severe electrical shock that requires hospitalization
C. Death caused by exposure to electricity
D. None of the above

Q425. On-line Resources available to you include which of the following:

A. OSHA eTools
B. OSHA Publications
C. OSHA Quick Cards
D. OSHA Safety & Health Topic Page
E. All of the above

Q426. The "B" in the acronym "Besafe" stands for Burns. What are the 3 types of burns that
are caused by exposure to electricity.

A. Heat, Thermal & Radiation


B. Sparks, Flash & Fire
C. Electrical, Arc Flash & Thermal Contact
D. None of the above

Q427. The "B" in the acronym "Besafe" stands for Burns. What are the 3 types of burns that
are caused by exposure to electricity.

A. Heat, Thermal & Radiation


B. Sparks, Flash & Fire
C. Electrical, Arc Flash & Thermal Contact
D. None of the above

Q428. Maintaining a safe distance from overhead power lines and utilizing effective Lock
Out / Tag Out procedures to de-energize equipment are effective

A. True
B. False

Q429. An electrical hazard can be defined as a serious workplace hazard that exposes
workers to which of the following:

A. Burns and Arc Flash / Blast


B. Electrocution and shock

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C. Fires and explosions
D. All of the above
E. A and B only

Q430. New and improved tools and technologies exist that help prevent inadvertent contact
with underground energized utilities and they include:

A. Non-conductive tools
B. Non-conductive backhoe buckets
C. Ground Penetrating Rada
D. Underground 3-D imaging
E. All of the above

Q431. 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:

A. 25 feet
B. 5 feet
C. 10 feet
D. 50 feet

Q432. A typical construction activity that is most at risk for contact with underground
energized electrical systems is?

A. Excavation activities
B. Earth drillers
C. Jack hammering
D. Fence installation
E. All of the above

Q433. We have learned that overhead power lines carry extremely high voltage. In addition,
which of the following statements is true about overhead power lines?

A. Physical contact does not need to be made to cause electrocution.


B. Burns and falls from elevations are also hazards.
C. Cranes are not the only equipment that are at risk.
D. All of the above

Q434. When using a utility locate service to identify underground utilities, which of the
following is true?

A. The latest technology doesn't make mistakes


B. Ground Penetrating Radar pinpoints exact location of utilities within inches
C. Backhoe operators can feel the underground lines and don't need exact locates
D. Locating underground utilities is NOT an exact science

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Q435. Extension cords should be inspected prior to their use for:

A. Cuts or abrasions
B. Damaged insulation
C. Strain Relief
D. All the above

Q436. Unsafe electrical equipment can be identified by which of the following?

A. Exposed electrical conductors


B. Wires with bad insulation
C. Ungrounded electrical systems and tools
D. All of the above

Q437. To verify that a system has been de-energized after you have effectively locked and
tagged out the equipment, you can:

A. Try to start the equipment to verify it won't start


B. Use test equipment to test the circuits and electrical parts for voltage and current
C. Just start work because locking and tagging out the equipment is sufficient
D. Both A & B

Q438. Controlling hazardous energies ______.

A. Is required by OSHA
B. Is the best way to prevent the release of energizing, starting or stored energy
C. Involves locking out & tagging equipment & verifying zero energy exists before
starting
D. All of the above

Q439. Which of the following are major causes of injuries due to the failure to follow Lock
Out / Tag Out procedures:

A. Accidental restarting of equipment


B. Failure to release residual energy
C. Failure to disconnect from power source
D. Failure to stop equipment
E. All the above

Q440. The purpose of a Lockout/Tagout checklist is to _______.

A. Help identify all sources of hazardous energy for the equipment or circuits in
question
B. Identify backup energy sources such as generators and batteries.
C. Identify all shut-offs for each energy source found
D. All of the above

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Q441. OSHA requires all power cords to be protected from mechanical damage and
environmental deterioration, which includes protection from ________:

A. All vehicle and equipment traffic


B. Dust & dirt
C. Sharp materials, edges, doorways
D. Both A & C

Q442. Cords that are 2-wire type, not designed for hard-usage, or that have been modified:

A. are preferred if they have been spliced by a qualified electrician.


B. must be yellow in color if used on a construction site.
C. Increase the risk of contacting electrical current.
D. None of the above

Q443. You can help protect yourself from electrocution by _______.

A. Using ground-fault circuit interrupters (GFCI)


B. Maintaining a safe distance from overhead power lines
C. Inspecting portable tools and extension cords prior to use
D. Following lockout/tagout procedures
E. All the above

Q444. When a power cord connector is wet ______.

A. Electric current can leak to equipment grounding conductor


B. It's not a big deal as it is usually only 110 volts
C. There is a high potential for electrocution
D. None of the above
E. Both A & C

Q445. Personal Protective Equipment for electrical workers is designed to provide


protection under certain circumstances and conditions. Typical footwear will be marked
_____ if it's approved for electrical work.

A. Safe
B. GFCI
C. EH
D. Z87

Q449. Electrical PPE with the following defects may not be used:

A. If holes, tears, punctures, or cuts are present


B. Texture changes: Swelling, softening, hardening, or becoming sticky or inelastic
C. Contains an embedded foreign object
D. Any other defect that damages the insulating properties

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E. All of the above

Q450. Hard hats should be insulated and nonconductive and be of Class:

A. A&C
B. B&E
C. X
D. None of the above

Q451. 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.

A. GFCI failure
B. Electric arcs or flashes
C. Blown fuses or breakers
D. None of the above

Q452. AEGCP refers to:

A. Assured equipment grounding conductor program


B. Employers electrical safety license
C. Accident and injury follow-up program
D. None of the above\

Q453. What is my employer required to do to protect workers from electrocutions?

A. Ensure overhead power line safety


B. Isolate electrical parts
C. Supply ground-fault circuit Interrupters (GFCI)
D. Provide training
E. All the above and more

Q454. Where can minimum clearance distances for working near power lines be found?

A. Local Building Code office


B. OSHA regulations
C. Health and Safety Code
D. None of the above

Q455. All pull boxes, junction boxes, and fittings must be:

A. Provided with covers


B. Metal covers shall be grounded
C. Plastic covers must be white
D. All of the above
E. Both A and B

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Q456. Electrical equipment noted in an AEGCP must be visually inspected for damage or
defects.

A. Quarterly
B. Monthly
C. Weekly
D. Before each day's use

Q457. Topics in an employer's training program must include which of the following:

A. De-energize electric equipment before inspecting or repairing


B. Use cords, cables, and electric tools that are in good repair
C. Lockout / Tagout recognition and procedures
D. Use appropriate protective equipment
E. All the above

Q458. 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:

A. The person's supervisor


B. The person's foreman
C. The person's safety representative
D. The person applying a lock
E. Any the above

Q459. Electrical cords that have been modified:

A. Are preferred once they have been spliced by a qualified electrician


B. Must be yellow in color it used on a construction
C. Increase the risk of coming in contect with sectroal current
D. None of the above

Q460. A flexible/extension cord may be damaged by ______.

A. Door or window edges


B. Staples and fasteners
C. Abrasion from adjacent materials
D. Simply by aging
E. All the above

Q461. Fuses and circuit breakers are intended primarily for the:

A. Protection of conductors and equipment

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B. Prevention of electrocution
C. Protection of the public
D. None of the above

Q462. Electrical PPE with the following defects must NOT be used:

A. Holes tears, punctures or cuts


B. Texture changes (e.g., swelling, softening, hardening, sticky, or inelastic)
C. Contains an embedded foreign object
D. Damage to insulating properties
E. All the above

Q463. Personal protective equipment for electrical workers is designed to provide


protection under certain circumstances and conditions. Typical footwear will be marked
____ if it's approved for electrical work.

A. SAFE
B. EH
C. GFCI
D. Z87

Q464. Topics in an employer's training program must indude which of the following:

A. De-energize electric equipment before inspecting or repairing


B. Use cords, cables, and electric tools that are in good repair
C. Lockout/Tagout recognition and procedures
D. Use appropriate protective equipment
E. All the above

Q465. The OSHA construction standard requires flexible cords to be rated for:

A. Extreme conditions
B. Chemical exposure
C. Extra gauge
D. Hard or extra-hard usage

Q466. New and improved tools and technologies exist that help prevent inadvertent shock
and electrocution hazards with underground energized utilities, including:

A. Non-conductive tools
B. Non-conductive backhoe buckets
C. Ground penetrating radar
D. Underground 3-D imaging
E. All the above

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Q467. Which of the following is true regarding electrical pull boxes, junction boxes, and
fittings?

A. All must be provided with covers approved for their intended use
B. All metal covers must be grounded
C. All plastic covers must be white
D. All the above
E. Both A and B above

Q468. Which of the following is an electrical hazard?

A. Combining a portable GFCI with an extension cord


B. From elecAttaching an ungrounded, two-pronged adapter to a three-pronged
(grounded) cord or tool
C. Using an extension cord that is too big O
D. Using a cord or tool with worn insulation or exposed wires
E. Both B and D

Q469. A construction activity that is at risk for contact with underground energized electrical
systems is:

A. Excavation activities
B. Earth drillers
C. Jack hammering
D. Fence Installation
E. All the above

Q470. What does GFCI stand for?

A. Good For Circuit Installations


B. Grand Fuse Circuitry Impulse
C. Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter
D. None of the above

Q471. The "A" in "BESAFE" safe stands for arc flash, which:

A. Is a sudden release of electrical energy


B. Can reach temperatures of 35,000 degrees Fahrenheit
C. Gives off thermal radiation and bright, intense light
D. Can produce pressure waves by rapidly heating air, causing a blast
E. All the above

Q472. If a person is experiencing electrical shock:

A. Do not touch the person


B. Try to safely turn off the source of electricity

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C. Using a non-conductive material, try to move the person away from the electrical
source
D. All the above

Q473. An employer's training program must include which of the following topics for
working around electricity?

A. De-energizing electric equipment before inspecting or repairing


B. Use of cords, cables, and electric tools
C. Lockout/tagout recognition and procedures
D. Use of appropriate protective equipment
E. All the above

Q474. How often must electrical equipment noted in an AEGCP must be visually inspected
for damage or defects.

A. Quarterly
B. Monthly
C. Weekly
D. Before each day's use

Q745. Any overhead power line should be considered energized unless the entity owning or
operating the electrical utility supplying the line certifies that it is:

A. Not energized
B. Visibly grounded
C. Tested for zero energy
D. All the above

Q476. What type of ladder is best to use when working around an electrical system?

A. A ladder made of conductive materials


B. A ladder made of non-conductive materials c
C. Any ladder just be careful not to get shocked
D. No ladder, use a metal scaffold instead

Q477. Only _____________ may work on electric circuit parts or equipment that has not
been de-energized

A. Competent persons
B. Safety trained supervisors
C. Qualified persons
D. Electricians

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Q478. A properly installed and properly used standard GFCI receptacle can prevent:

A. Electrocution
B. Electrical shock
C. Circuit overload
D. Both A and B
E. None of the above

Q479. When a power cord connector is wet ______.

A. Electric current can leak to equipment grounding conductor


B. It's not a big deal as it is usually only 110 volts
C. There is a high potential for electrocution
D. None of the above
E. Both A & C

Q480. Personal Protective Equipment for electrical workers is designed to provide


protection under certain circumstances and conditions. Typical footwear will be marked
_____ if it's approved for electrical work.

A. SAFE
B. GFCI
C. EH
D. Z87

Q481.. Electrical PPE with the following defects may not be used:

A. If holes, tears, punctures, or cuts are present


B. Texture changes: Swelling, softening, hardening, or becoming sticky or inelastic
C. Contains an embedded foreign object
D. Any other defect that damages the insulating properties
E. All of the above

Q482. Hard hats should be insulated and nonconductive and be of Class:

A. A&C
B. B&E
C. X
D. None of the above

Q483. 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.

A. GFCI failure
B. Electric arcs or flashes
C. Blown fuses or breakers

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D. None of the above

Q484. AEGCP refers to:

A. Assured equipment grounding conductor program


B. Employers electrical safety license
C. Accident and injury follow-up program
D. None of the above

Q485. What is my employer required to do to protect workers from electrocutions?

A. Ensure overhead power line safety


B. Isolate electrical parts
C. Supply ground-fault circuit Interrupters (GFCI)
D. Provide training
E. All the above and more

Q486. Where can minimum clearance distances for working near power lines be found?

A. Local Building Code office


B. OSHA regulations
C. Health and Safety Code
D. None of the above

Q487. All pull boxes, junction boxes, and fittings must be:

A. Provided with covers


B. Metal covers shall be grounded
C. Plastic covers must be white
D. All of the above
E. Both A and B

Q488. Electrical equipment noted in an AEGCP must be visually inspected for damage or
defects.

A. Quarterly
B. Monthly
C. Weekly
D. Before each day's use

Q489. Topics in an employer's training program must include which of the following:

A. De-energize electric equipment before inspecting or repairing


B. Use cords, cables, and electric tools that are in good repair
C. Lockout / Tagout recognition and procedures
D. Use appropriate protective equipment

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E. All the above

Q490. 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:

A. The person's supervisor


B. The person's foreman
C. The person's safety representative
D. The person applying a lock
E. Any the above

Q491. Electrical cords that have been modified:

A. Are preferred once they have been spliced by a qualified electrician


B. Must be yellow in color it used on a construction
C. Increase the risk of coming in contect with sectroal current
D. None of the above

Q492. A flexible/extension cord may be damaged by ______.

A. Door or window edges


B. Staples and fasteners
C. Abrasion from adjacent materials
D. Simply by aging
E. All the above

Q493. Fuses and circuit breakers are intended primarily for the:

A. Protection of conductors and equipment


B. Prevention of electrocution
C. Protection of the public
D. None of the above

Q494. Electrical PPE with the following defects must NOT be used:

A. Holes tears, punctures or cuts


B. Texture changes (e.g., swelling, softening, hardening, sticky, or inelastic)
C. Contains an embedded foreign object
D. Damage to insulating properties
E. All the above

Q495.Personal protective equipment for electrical workers is designed to provide protection


under certain circumstances and conditions. Typical footwear will be marked ____ if it's
approved for electrical work.

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A. SAFE
B. GFCI
C. EH
D. Z87

Q496. Topics in an employer's training program must include which of the following:

A. De-energize electric equipment before inspecting or repairing


B. Use cords, cables, and electric tools that are in good repair
C. Lockout/Tagout recognition and procedures
D. Use appropriate protective equipment
E. All the above

Q497. The OSHA construction standard requires flexible cords to be rated for:

A. Extreme conditions
B. Chemical exposure
C. Extra gauge
D. Hard or extra-hard usage
E. All the above

Q498. New and improved tools and technologies exist that help prevent inadvertent shock
and electrocution hazards with underground energized utilities, including:

A. Non-conductive tools
B. Non-conductive backhoe buckets
C. Ground penetrating radar
D. Underground 3-D imaging
E. All the above

Q499. Which of the following is true regarding electrical pull boxes, junction boxes, and
fittings?

A. All must be provided with covers approved for their intended use
B. All metal covers must be grounded
C. All plastic covers must be white
D. All the above
E. Both A and B above

Q500. Which of the following is an electrical hazard?

A. Combining a portable GFCI with an extension cord


B. From elecAttaching an ungrounded, two-pronged adapter to a three-pronged
(grounded) cord or tool
C. Using an extension cord that is too big O

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D. Using a cord or tool with worn insulation or exposed wires
E. Both B and D

Q501. A construction activity that is at risk for contact with underground energized electrical
systems is:

A. Excavation activities
B. Earth drillers
C. Jack hammering
D. Fence Installation
E. All the above

Q502. What does GFCI stand for?

A. Good For Circuit Installations


B. Grand Fuse Circuitry Impulse
C. Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter
D. None of the above

Q503. The "A" in "BESAFE" safe stands for arc flash, which:

A. Is a sudden release of electrical energy


B. Can reach temperatures of 35,000 degrees Fahrenheit
C. Gives off thermal radiation and bright, intense light
D. Can produce pressure waves by rapidly heating air, causing a blast
E. All the above

Q504. If a person is experiencing electrical shock:

A. Do not touch the person


B. Try to safely turn off the source of electricity
C. Using a non-conductive material, try to move the person away from the electrical
source
D. All the above

Q505. An employer's training program must include which of the following topics for
working around electricity?

A. De-energizing electric equipment before inspecting or repairing


B. Use of cords, cables, and electric tools
C. Lockout/tagout recognition and procedures
D. Use of appropriate protective equipment
E. All the above

Q506. How often must electrical equipment noted in an AEGCP must be visually inspected
for damage or defects.

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A. Quarterly
B. Monthly
C. Weekly
D. Before each day's use

Q507. Any overhead power line should be considered energized unless the entity owning or
operating the electrical utility supplying the line certifies that it is:

A. Not energized
B. Visibly grounded
C. Tested for zero energy
D. All the above

Q508. What type of ladder is best to use when working around an electrical system?

A. A ladder made of conductive materials


B. A ladder made of non-conductive materials c
C. Any ladder just be careful not to get shocked
D. No ladder, use a metal scaffold instead

Q509. Only _____________ may work on electric circuit parts or equipment that has not
been de-energized

A. Competent persons
B. Safety trained supervisors
C. Qualified persons
D. Electricians

Q510. A properly installed and properly used standard GFCI receptacle can prevent:

A. Electrocution
B. Electrical shock
C. Circuit overload
D. Both A and B
E. None of the above

Q511. Maintaining a safe distance from overhead power lines and utilizing effective
lockout/tagout procedures to de-energize equipment are effective methods for protecting
yourself from electrocution.

A. True
B. False

Q512. Electrical burns can be caused by

A. Arc Flash

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B. Thermal contact
C. Electrical shock
D. All the above

Q513. When working around electricity, which class of helmets is designed to reduce the
danger of contact with conductors at higher voltage levels?

A. Class E (electrical) helmets


B. Orange helmets
C. Blue helmets (when used with a nylon liner)
D. Both A and C

Q514.When the injury is created more as a result of crushing between objects, the event
should be recorded as ___________.

A. Caught
B. Draught
C. Struck
D. Rolling

Q515. Employers must ensure exposed moving parts of power tools, such as belts, gears,
shafts, and pulleys:

A. Have signs
B. Are guarded
C. Are lubricated
D. Working

Q516. The majority of the incidents involving contact with running equipment and
machinery are due to:

A. Mechanical failure
B. Lack of OSHA inspections
C. Unguarded equipment

Q517. What major hazard includes incidents where a person or part of a person was injured
by being squeezed, crushed, pinched or compressed between two or more objects, or
between parts of an object?

A. Struck by hazards
B. Caught in or between hazards
C. Struck by falling object

Q518. Although mechanical failures do occur, most accidents while working on with
machinery can be attributed to:

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A. Bad luck
B. Failure to properly lock and tag out equipment
C. Bad start switch
D. None the above

Q519. Trench protective systems include which of the following:

A. Curling, beaching, drilling


B. Sloping, Benching, Shoring, Trench box
C. Dirt jacks and whalers
D. All of the above

Q520. Improper gloves, loose fitting clothing, jackets, belts, jewelry, hair, or safety
equipment such as fall protection lanyards, can lead to horrible incidents if:

A. Worn improperly
B. Caught in moving parts
C. Not kept clean

Q521. Amputations can be caused by allowing your hands or limbs to be caught in or


between:

A. Operating equipment
B. Objects
C. Materials
D. All of the above.

Q522. Employers are required to do which of the following:

A. Provide protection for workers during trenching and excavation work.


B. Provide means to avoid the collapse of structures and scaffolds.
C. Provide effective safety training for workers.
D. All of the above

Q523. Protect yourself when working in excavations by _____________.

A. Not working in an unprotected trench that is 5 feet or more deep


B. Only entering a trench or excavation using a ladder, stairs or properly designed
ramp.
C. Never working outside the confines of the protection system
D. All the above

Q524. Working between the frame and dump box of a dump truck is an example of
exposure to a:

A. Struck by hazard

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B. Caught in or between hazard
C. Caught off guard hazard

Q525. What actions and/or safety equipment can protect equipment operators from being
thrown from their equipment and crushed during a tip over?

A. Rollover Protective Structures (ROPS)


B. Using approved seat belts
C. Keeping all body parts within the protected cab area
D. All of the above

Q526. To protect yourself from being pinned between equipment, materials, or other
objects, you should:

A. Be aware at all times of the equipment around you and stay a safe distance from it.
B. Never get between moving materials and a structure, vehicle, or stacked materials.
C. Stay out of the swing radius of cranes and other equipment
D. All are effective protective measures

Q527. What can be done to prevent caught between accidents involving equipment?

A. Shut down equipment before doing repairs or inspections


B. Chock the wheels on any equipment that can roll
C. Never work under equipment supported only by a hydraulic or mechanical jack
D. All of the above

Q528. When working around electricity, which class of helmets is designed to reduce the
danger of contact with conductors at higher voltage levels?

A. Class E (electrical) helmets


B. Orange helmets
C. Blue helmets (when used with a nylon liner)
D. Both A and C

Q529. Maintaining a safe distance from overhead power lines and utilizing effective
lockout/tagout procedures to de-energize equipment are effective methods for protecting
yourself from electrocution.

A. True
B. False

Q530. Electrical burns can be caused by

A. Arc Flash
B. Thermal contact
C. Electrical shock

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D. All the above

Q531. When working around electricity, which class of helmets is designed to reduce the
danger of contact with conductors at higher voltage levels?

A. Class E (electrical) helmets


B. Orange helmets
C. Blue helmets (when used with a nylon liner)
D. Both A and C

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Q1. Examples of fall hazards that have resulted in deaths on the jobsite include:

A. Falls to the ground or lower levels


B. Falls through existing floor or roof openings
C. Falls through the floor or roof surface
D. Falls on the same level
E. All the above

Q2. OSHA requires training to be provided within one year of when a safety and health
program is first established.

A. True
B. False

Q3. The minimum safe distance for equipment operating in proximity to energized power
lines that contain up to 50,000 volts is.

A. 25 feet
B. 5 feet
C. 10 feet
D. 50 feet

Q4. The __________ GFCI fits into the standard electrical outlet box to protect ground
faults.

A. Disposable
B. Receptacle
C. Plastic
D. None-conductive

Q5. Some states may have more stringent requirements than Federal OSHA for working
over or near water

A. True
B. False

Q6. Load chart ratings will differ when:

A. Outriggers are fully-extended


B. Outriggers are half-extended
C. No outriggers (picking from rubber)
D. All of the above

Q7. The most important

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A. color
B. cons
C. degree
D. geo

Q8. Complexity of training depends on which of the following?

A. Size and complexity of the worksite


B. Characteristics of the hazards and potential hazards at
C. The training budget
D. All of the above
E. Both A and B

Q9. Incident investigation should focus on:

A. Assigning blame
B. Understanding why the accident or near miss occurred
C. What actions can be taken to preclude recurrence.
D. Both B and C above

Q10. When you've been assigned a new job or task, be sure to ask about the:

A. Additional pay and benefits


B. Time it takes to drive to the nearest OSHA office
C. Medical expenses that all you co-workers may have
D. Written procedures and any additional training that may be required

Q11. Underground electrical hazards are _______.

A. Easy to identify
B. Hard to find & pose a serious risk to laborers & equipment operators (
C. Always marked exactly where they are located
D. Always buried in red concrete

Q12. Underground electrical hazards are _______.

A. Easy to identify
B. Hard to find & pose a serious risk to laborers & equipment operators
C. Always marked exactly where they are located
D. Always buried in red concrete

Q13. Although mechanical failures do occur, most accidents while working on with
machinery can be attributed to:

A. Bad luck
B. Failure to properly lock and tag out equipment

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C. Bad start switch
D. None the above

Q14. Flying object hazards are especially dangerous when using powder-actuated tools
because:

A. The force behind the fastener is low and can fool you
B. The force behind the fastener is high and could go through a worker
C. The force behind the fastener doesn't matter

Q15. Which statement below is true regarding eye wash stations be provided on a job site?

A. OSHA has no requirement for eyewashes on construction job sites


B. Emergency eyewash or shower facilities must meet ANSI requirements.
C. Emergency eye wash and shower stations must be reachable within 10 minutes.
D. There should be enough cold water to flush exposed surfaces for 45 minutes..

Q16. Respiratory Protection is required for employees exposed to hazardous materials


above the permissible exposure limit for particular hazardous materials and engineering
controls cannot effectively control hazards. What are the two general types of respirators?

A. Air expelling and Air demanding


B. Cool laminar flow and pressure demand laminar flow
C. Air purifying and Atmosphere supplying
D. PAPR and UAPR

Q17. What do we know about the Hazard Communication Standard label requirements?

A. There is no standard format, just required elements


B. There are 19 required elements
C. There are only 3 required elements1

Q18. A ladder with the following rating should NOT be used on the construction site?

A. Type IAA
B. Type IA
C. Type II
D. Type III

Q19. Minimum clearance distances from power lines include:

A. Up to 50kV AC = 10 feet
B. Over 50kV AC to 200 kV = 15 feet
C. All other voltages = 75 feet
D. BothA and B above
E. All of the above

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Q20. Federal OSHA requires the employer to initiate and maintain such safety and health
programs to ensure a safe and healthful place of employment

A. Never
B. Sometimes
C. Only for governmental agency’s
D. True, for all places of employment

Q21 . If it can not fix a serious hazard immediately, you should

A. Complain to management
B. Hide it
C. Prevent employee exposure
D. Communicate the hazard to the crew and subs, use signs and bar
E. Both C and D

Q22. Gloves used for electrical work must be inspected and tested prior to use, and be
certified every:

A. 30 days
B. 12 months
C. 6 months
D. Never

Q23. Underground electrical hazards are:

A. Easy to identify
B. Difficult to locate exactly, and may pose a serious risk to laborers and backhoe
operators
C. Always marked exactly where they are located
D. Always buried in red concrete

Q24. In an effective program, management regards worker safety and health as which the
following?

A. An overhead expense that is a wasteful part of doing business


B. A fundamental value of the organization
C. An important business goa
D. Both B and C
E. None of the above

Q25. Which of the following is necessary training topics for employees?

A. The workplace plan in case of a fire or other emergency


B. General site hazards and hazards unique to a workers activity.
C. When and where PPE is required

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D. All of the above

Q26. Which statement below would be most correct?

A. OSHA requires that all employers have “written” safety and health programs
B. OSHA encourages employers to clearly document their safety and health programs
C. Written safety and health programs are always required
D. Safety and health training
E. None of the above.

Q27. Back disorders, strains and sprains, carpal tunnel syndrome are examples of what type
injury

A. Chemical exposures
B. Musculo-skeletal disorders (MSD's)
C. Biological hazards
D. None of the above

Q28. Successful safety leaders generally posses which of the following

A. Good people and communication skills


B. Work to gain trust and respect with others
C. Vision and passion0
D. Always setting the example as a safety role model
E. All of the above

Q29.An incident investigation:

A. Is good for finding who to blame when an incident occurs


B. Should focus primarily on the behaviors of those who were closest to an incident
C. Should focus primarily on the immediate cause of an injury
D. Should focus primarily on the immediate cause of an injury

Q30. Training topics for employees who are exposed to fall hazards should include

A. All roof fall hazards that may be encountered


B. Fall protection standards and requirements
C. Procedures for erecting, maintaining, disassembling, inspecting, fail and using
D. Processes for reporting problems or obtaining guidance on fall protection issues
E. A All the above

Q31. Hand Arm Vibration (HAV) can

A. Result from using hand-held power tools

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B. Cause carpal tunnel syndrome in the fingers and hands
C. Result in the loss of sense of touch
D. All of the above

Q32. Minimum clearance distances from power lines include:

A. Up to 50kV AC = 10 feet
B. Over 50kV AC to 200 kV = 15 feet
C. All other voltages = 75 feet
D. BothA and B above
E. All of the above

Q33. Soils may be classified as type:

A. A, B and C
B. 1, 2 and 3
C. All of the above
D. None of the above

Q34. There are many reasons and causes that can result in a back injury. One of the
mostcommon is:

A. Lifting improperly or too much weight


B. Materials placed on flat concrete
C. Turning upper body while lifting or carrying
D. Both A and C
E. None of the above

Q35. What is true about Safeguards?

A. The Safeguard must be Secure and tamper-resistant


B. Guards and safety devices should be made of durable material
C. Safeguards should Create no new hazards or interference
D. All of the above

Q36. Leading causes of jobsite fires include:

A. Please select the best answer


B. Easily ignitable flammable materials (e.g. paint)
C. Easily ignitable combustible materials (e.g. paper and cardboard)
D. The use of a hot work permit
E. Both a and b above

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Q37. Training associated with steel erection activities must include procedures for ________
fall protection systems. Please select the best answer

A. Identifying, protecting and reporting


B. Erecting, maintaining, disassembling and inspecting
C. Identifying, buying and selling
D. All of the above
E. None of the above

Q38. The minimum clearance between power lines and any part of a crane or load is

A. 10 feet for lines rated 50 kV or below


B. 5 feet for lines rated 50 kV or below
C. 10 feet plus 0.4 inches for each 1 kV over 50 kV
D. Both A and C
E. All of the above

Q39. The minimum safe distance for equipment operating in proximity to energized power
lines that contain up to 50,000 volts is

A. 25 feet
B. 5 feet
C. 10 feet
D. 50 feet

Q40. OSHA requires training to be provided within one year of when a safety and health
program is first established

A. True
B. False

Q41. The __________ GFCI fits into the standard electrical outlet box to protect ground
faults.

A. Disposable
B. Receptacle
C. Plastic
D. None-conductive

Q42. Load chart ratings will differ when:

A. Outriggers are fully-extended


B. Outriggers are half-extended
C. No outriggers (picking from rubber)
D. All of the above

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Q43. Some states may have more stringent requirements than Federal OSHA for working
over or near water

A. True
B. False

Q44. The most important

A. color
B. cons
C. degree
D. geo

Q45. An annual inspection of each crane:

A. Is required by OSHA
B. Must be documented
C. Is typically kept with the crane
D. All of the above

Q46. The means by which workers develop and/or express their own commitment to safety
and health protection is an exam

A. Management commitment
B. Employee involvement
C. Worksite analysis
D. None of the above

Q47. OSHA has long recognized that the implementation of a safety and health program is a
way of ____________

A. Saving on the need for additional compliance officers


B. Not having to comply with OSHA's most rigorous requirements
C. Demonstrating good faith by an employer with respect to safety and health
D. All of the above

Q48. An important feature of a hot work permit includes which of the following?

A. An inspection of the area and isolation of combustibles and flammable materials


B. Estaained fire watchesblishment of tr
C. Standby employee with portable fire extinguishing equipment
D. Written authorizations to conduct the work
E. All of the above

Q49. Which of the following is allowed for accessing a scaffold?

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A. Ladder
B. Stair tower
C. Ramp and walkway
D. All the above

Q50. Hazard Prevention and Control includes which of the following?

A. Elimination and control workplace hazards


B. Establishment of a preventive maintenance program
C. Training and information for employees
D. Record and analyze occupational injuries and illnesses.
E. All the above

Q51. Spoil piles should be backed off from the side of a trench by a minimum distance of

A. Not less than 1 foot


B. Not less than 2 feet
C. Not less than 6 feet
D. None of the above

Q52. A safety and health program should be

A. Consistent with standard industry-wide programs


B. Personalized and tailored to the specific job hazards at a workplace
C. Written in a way so that it will never need to be changed
D. Written so that it can be used by all facilities of an single organization

Q53. Supervisors should receive specific training in leadership skills such as:

A. Hierarchy of controls
B. Being in charge
C. Communication and coaching
D. Taking and receiving

Q54. A __________________ must be available to direct workers who are constructing or


moving scaffolds.

A. Qualified Inspector
B. OSHA Inspector
C. Supervisor
D. Competent Person

Q55. A hazard is defined as a situation or condition that has the potential to cause harm to:

A. Life
B. Health

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C. Profits
D. Schedule
E. Both A and B

Q56. Once completely erected, the jacking mast tower crane must be retested

A. True
B. False

Q57. The top section of an extension on a straight ladder should:

A. Be used by itself
B. Not be used by itself
C. Never be used at all
D. None of the above

Q58. When a circular saw is withdrawn from the work material, the lower guard must
automatically return to the covering position

A. True
B. False

Q59. Complexity of training depends on which of the following?

A. Size and complexity of the worksite


B. Characteristics of the hazards and potential hazards at
C. The training budget
D. All of the above
E. Both A and B

Q60. Federal OSHA requires the employer to initiate and maintain such safety and health
programs to ensure a safe and healthful place of employment

A. Never
B. Sometimes
C. Only for governmental agency’s
D. True, for all places of employment

Q61. If it can not fix a serious hazard immediately, you should

A. Complain to management
B. Hide it
C. Prevent employee exposure
D. Communicate the hazard to the crew and subs, use signs and bar
E. Both C and D

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Q62. Gloves used for electrical work must be inspected and tested prior to use, and be
certified every:

A. 30 days
B. 6 months
C. 12 months
D. Never

Q63. Underground electrical hazards are:

A. Easy to identify
B. Difficult to locate exactly, and may pose a serious risk to laborers and backhoe
operators
C. Always marked exactly where they are located
D. Always buried in red concrete

Q64. In an effective program, management regards worker safety and health as which the
following?

A. An overhead expense that is a wasteful part of doing business


B. A fundamental value of the organization
C. An important business goal
D. Both B and C
E. None of the above

Q65. Which of the following is necessary training topics for employees?

A. The workplace plan in case of a fire or other emergency


B. General site hazards and hazards unique to a workers activity.
C. When and where PPE is required
D. All of the above

Q66. Which statement below would be mostcorrect?

A. OSHA requires that all employers have “written” safety and health programs
B. OSHA encourages employers to clearly document their safety and health programs.
C. Written safety and health programs are always required
D. Safety and health training
E. None of the above.

Q67. Back disorders, strains and sprains, carpal tunnel syndrome are examples of what type
injury

A. Chemical exposures
B. Musculo-skeletal disorders (MSD's)
C. Biological hazards

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D. None of the above

Q68. Successful safety leaders generally posses which of the following

A. Good people and communication skills


B. Work to gain trust and respect with others
C. Vision and passion
D. Always setting the example as a safety role model
E. All of the above

Q69. An incident investigation:

A. Is good for finding who to blame when an incident occurs


B. Should focus primarily on the behaviors of those who were closest to an incident
C. Should focus primarily on the immediate cause of an injury
D. Will help an employer reduce factors that create unsafe conditions

Q70. Training topics for employees who are exposed to fall hazards should include

A. All roof fall hazards that may be encountered


B. Fall protection standards and requirements
C. Procedures for erecting, maintaining, disassembling, inspecting, fail and using
D. Processes for reporting problems or obtaining guidance on fall protection issues
E. A All the above

Q71. Lift slab operations Lift-slab operations must be designed and planned by

A. A registered professional engineer experienced in lift-slab construction.


B. Qualified Person.
C. Superintendent for the operation.
D. OSHA inspector.

Q72. Concrete buckets equipped with hydraulic or pneumatic gates shall have

A. Positive safety latches or similar safety devices.


B. Plate to indicate date of design.
C. All of the above
D. None of the above

Q73. When the employer receives an OSHA citation, it must be:

A. Contested and filed with the courts


B. Copied and mailed to each worker
C. Posted for 3 days or until the violation is fixed
D. Signed and returned to OSH

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Q74. The CFR Parts, such as Part 1926 for Construction, are further broken down into
___________, which group together specific and detailed standards.

A. Bullets
B. Pieces
C. Slices
D. Subparts

Q75. Which of the following is a type of OSHA violation?

A. Repeat
B. Serious
C. Willful
D. All of the above

Q76. What are two US government agencies that are good resources for safety and health
information?

A. DEA and DOJ


B. FBI and CIA
C. IRS and SCOTUS
D. OSHA and NIOSH

Q77. What section of the OSH Act does the Whistleblower Program reference?

A. Section 7(a)
B. Section 8
C. Section 11(c)
D. Section 21

Q78. The creation of OSHA provided this important right to workers:

A. The right to equal employment opportunities


B. The right to pension benefits
C. The right to privacy
D. The right to a safe and healthful workplace

Q79. When you've been assigned a new job or task, be sure to ask about the:

A. Additional pay and benefits


B. Time it takes to drive to the nearest OSHA office
C. Medical expenses that all you co-workers may have
D. Written procedures and any additional training that may be required

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Q80. You can request to remain anonymous when OSHA presents a complaint to your
employer.

A. True
B. False

Q81. Where there is no specific OSHA standard, employers must comply with the OSH Act's:

A. Catch-All Standard
B. Final Notice
C. General Duty Clause
D. General Industry Standard

Q82. What does OSHA require employers to post for 3 days?

A. Employee of the month recognition


B. Grants received for studies
C. OSHA citations and abatement verification notices
D. VPP awards

Q83. What type of OSHA inspection is conducted when immediate death or serious harm is
likely?

A. Complaint
B. Imminent danger
C. Programmed
D. Referral

Q84. Workers must be trained in which of the following?

A. Lockout/tagout
B. Fall hazards
C. Bloodborne pathogens
D. All of the above

Q85. Which of the following is a way that an employee can contact OSHA?

A. Email
B. In person at a local office
C. Phone
D. All of the above

Q86. The OSHA standards for Construction and General Industry are found in:

A. Codes 501 through 1000


B. Construction and GI Registers

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C. Parts 1915 and 1917
D. Parts 1926 and 1910

Q87. Employers covered by OSHA's standards must display an "It's the Law" poster. What
does this poster address?

A. Employee dress code


B. Hourly wages
C. Hours of operation
D. Safety and health information

Q88. Which of following would be best to have when consulting a medical professional
about possible exposure to a harmful chemical?

A. Eye witness accounts of the exposure incident


B. Photographs of the chemical
C. Safety Data Sheet for the chemical
D. Sample of the chemical

Q89. OSHA requires that employers pay for which of the following personal protective
equipment (PPE)?

A. Hard hats
B. Logging boots
C. Uniforms
D. Weather-related gear

Q90.Among the rights related to OSHA recordkeeping, workers have the right to review:

A. All first aid treatment forms


B. All worker's compensation forms
C. Medical and exposure records for all workers
D. OSHA 300 Logs and OSHA 300A Summaries

Q91. What is OSHA's mission?

A. To prevent injuries
B. To protect the health of America's workers
C. To save lives
D. All of the above

Q92. Which groups do NOT come under OSHA's coverage?

A. Public workers who are employed by state agencies


B. Self-employed workers
C. Workers employed by construction companies

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D. Both A and B

Q93. OSHA requires employers to maintain certain records on and report work-related
injuries and illnesses. Which of the following is used for this process?

A. Injury and Illness Report (Form 301)


B. Log of Work-Related Injuries and Illnesses (commonly called the OSHA 300 Log)
C. Summary (OSHA Form 300A)
D. All of the above

Q94. Who does OSHA recommend you first bring a workplace safety or health concern to?

A. OSHA
B. The local police department
C. Your employer
D. Your lawyer

Q95. A worker or worker representative can file a complaint about a safety or health hazard
in the workplace.

A. True
B. False

Q96. One of the main responsibilities employers have, as required by OSHA standards, is to:

A. Conduct energy audits


B. Notify OSHA of any workplace injury or illness.
C. Provide training
D. Reduce air pollution in the environment

Q97. What are two US government agencies that are good resources for safety and health
information?

A. DEA and DOJ


B. FBI and CIA
C. IRS and SCOTUS
D. OSHA and NIOSH

Q98. 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?

A. 3 days
B. 10 days
C. 30 days
D. 60 days

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Q99. OSHA standards fall into four categories (or Parts): General Industry, Construction,
Maritime, and Agriculture.

A. True
B. False

Q100. The right of workers to be safe and healthy while on the job, without fear of
punishment is spelled out in:

A. OSHA standards
B. Section 11(c) of the OSH Act (correct answer)
C. State laws
D. The General Duty Clause

Q101. During an OSHA inspection:

A. Employers determine which workers are interviewed


B. You have the right to talk to the inspector privately
C. You may not describe safety and health concerns you have to the inspector
D. Worker representatives are not permitted to accompany the inspector

Q102. OSHA standards appear in the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR).

A. True
B. False

Q103. Which of the following is an OSHA cooperative program?

A. American National Standards Institute (ANSI)


B. Safety and Health Inspection Program (SHIP)
C. U.S. Department of Labor (DOL)
D. Voluntary Protection Program (VPP)

Q104. An organization’s training should be specific to the organization, the workforce, and
the workplace hazards.

A. True
B. False

Q105. Hand Arm Vibration (HAV) can

A. Result from using hand-held power tools


B. Cause carpal tunnel syndrome inthe fingers and hands
C. Result in the loss of sense of touch
D. All of the above

Q106. An annual inspection of each crane:

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A. Is required by OSHA
B. Must be documented
C. Is typically kept with the crane
D. All of the above

Q107. The means by which workers develop and/or express their own commitment to
safety and health protection is an exam

A. Management commitment
B. Employee involvement
C. Worksite analysis
D. None of the above

Q108. OSHA has long recognized that the implementation ofa safety and health program is a
way of ____________

A. Saving on the need for additional compliance officers


B. Not having to comply with OSHA's most rigorous requirements
C. Demonstrating good faith by an employer with respect to safety and health
D. All of the above

Q109. An important feature of a hot work permit includes which of the following?

A. An inspection of the area and isolation of combustibles and flammable materials


B. Establishment of trained fire watches
C. Standby employee with portable fire extinguishing equipment
D. Written authorizations to conduct the work
E. All of the above

Q110. Which of the following is allowed for accessing a scaffold?

A. Ladder
B. Stair tower
C. Ramp and walkway
D. All the above

Q111. Hazard Prevention and Control includes which of the following?

A. Elimination and control workplace hazards


B. Establishment of a preventive maintenance program
C. Training and information for employees
D. Record and analyze occupational injuries and illnesses.
E. All the above

Q112. Spoil piles should be backed off from the side of a trench by a minimum distance of

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A. Not less than 1 foot
B. Not less than 2 feet
C. Not less than 6 feet
D. None of the above

Q113. A safety and health program should be

A. Consistent with standard industry-wide programs


B. Personalized and tailored to the specific job hazards at a workplace
C. Written in a way so that it will never need to be changed
D. Written so that it can be used by all facilities of an single organization

Q114. Supervisors should receive specific training in leadership skills such as:

A. Hierarchy of controls
B. Being in charge
C. Communication and coaching
D. Taking and receiving

Q115. A __________________ must be available to direct workers who are constructing or


moving scaffolds.

A. Qualified Inspector
B. OSHA Inspector
C. Supervisor
D. Competent Person

Q116. A hazard is defined as a situation or condition that has the potential to cause harm to:

A. Life
B. Health
C. Profits
D. Schedule
E. Both A and B

Q117. Once completely erected, the jacking mast tower crane must be retested

A. True
B. False

Q118. The top section of an extension on a straight ladder should:

A. Be used by itself
B. Not be used by itself
C. Never be used at all
D. None of the above

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Q119. When a circular saw is withdrawn from the work material, the lower guard must
automatically return to the covering position

A. True
B. False

Q120. Lift slab operations Lift-slab operations must be designed and planned by

A. A registered professional engineer experienced in lift-slab construction.


B. Qualified Person.
C. Superintendent for the operation.
D. OSHA inspector.

Q121. Concrete buckets equipped with hydraulic or pneumatic gates shall have

A. Positive safety latches or similar safety devices.


B. Plate to indicate date of design.
C. All of the above
D. None of the above

Q122. When the employer receives an OSHA citation, it must be:

A. Contested and filed with the courts


B. Copied and mailed to each worker
C. Posted for 3 days or until the violation is fixed
D. Signed and returned to OSHA

Q123. The CFR Parts, such as Part 1926 for Construction, are further broken down into
___________, which group together specific and detailed standards.

A. Bullets
B. Pieces
C. Slices
D. Subparts

Q124. While safety training can change behavior, attitudes, and work habits, it will typically
reduce productivity and efficiency.

A. True
B. False

Q125.. Of the following? Who would be the best choice to write your organization’s safety
and health program?

A. CAL/OSHA representative
B. Company CEO

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C. Members of the OSHA Committee on Safety and Health
D. Safety and health subject matter expert

Q126. OSHA requires training to be provided within one year of when a safety and health
program is first established

A. True
B. False

Q127.. IIPP is an acronym for ______________________.

A. Incident Program Plan


B. Injury and Impairment Planning Program
C. Injury and Illness Prevention Program
D. None of the above

Q128. OSHA recognizes that the implementation of a safety and health program as a way of
demonstrating ____________ in promoting workplace safety and health.

A. Good faith by an employer


B. Avoidance of an OSHA citation
C. That money is being spent appropriately
D. None of the above

Q129. The order of precedence and effectiveness of hazard control is which of the
following?

A. Engineering Controls first, PPE, Administrative/Work Practice Controls


B. Use PPE first following by Administrative/Work Practice Controls
C. Engineering controls are not required on construction sites
D. Engineering controls, Administrative/Work Practice Controls, PPE
E. None of the above

Q130. The risk assessment code or RAC is used to evaluate:

A. The probability of a hazardous event


B. A degree of hazard severity
C. The same as hazard
D. Both A and B above

Q131. OSHA's IIPP Proposed Rule includes which of the elements below?

A. Management duties and employee participation


B. Hazard identification, assessment and hazard prevention / control
C. Education, training and program evaluation
D. All of the above

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Q132. A Job Hazard Analysis (JHA) is:

A. A technique that focuses on job tasks as a way to identify hazards


B. It focuses on the relationship between the worker, the task, tools and environment
C. Will always prevent injuries
D. Both A and B above

Q133. Incident investigation should focus on:

A. Assigning blame
B. Understanding why the accident or near miss occurred
C. What actions can be taken to preclude recurrence.
D. Both B and C above

Q134.. Which of the following incidents / accidents require investigation?

A. Serious injury incidents


B. Lost time injuries and illnesses
C. Near miss incidents
D. All of the above should be investigated.

Q135.. An effective occupational safety and health program will include which of the
following elements?

A. Management commitment and employee involvement


B. Worksite analysis
C. Hazard prevention and control
D. Safety and health training
E. All the above

Q136.. Regardless of the title (e.g. IIPP, Safety and Health Program, Accident Prevention
Program), the common goal of these approaches is to ________________________?

A. Save money
B. Appease the OSHA inspector
C. Help employers reduce workplace injuries and illnesses through a systematic process
D. Helps employers proactively address workplace safety and health hazards
E. Both C and D

Q137. The basic causes of accidents/incidents are:

A. Unsafe acts (personnel related)


B. Unsafe conditions (substances and the work environment)
C. Neither A nor B
D. Both A and B

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Q138. In order to be effective corrective/preventive actions must have:

A. Acceptance by workers
B. Acceptance by managers
C. Actions effective in mitigating/controlling the hazard
D. All of the above

Q139. Who should be held accountable for meeting safety and health program
responsibilities in the workplace?

A. Employees
B. Supervisors
C. Managers
D. All of the above

Q140. Which of the following should be part of an effective Safety and Health Program or
IIPP?

A. Should be in writing
B. Should identify the responsible person(s) for implementing the program
C. Should be reviewed periodically and updated
D. All of the above

Q141. Supervisors should receive specific training to ________________.

A. Familiarize themselves with the hazards in their areas of responsibility


B. Know the hazards his / her workers are exposed to
C. Know the complete set of OSHA regulations
D. Both A and B

Q142. Which of the following is a benefit for having a safety and health program?

A. A company may need to bid on a contract that requires safety and health
documentation
B. A company may need to prepare quickly for a NIOSH inspection
C. A safety and health program guarantees that all employees will be safe
D. Sometimes, there's no other option

Q143. 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

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Q144. In general, accidents and incidents are caused by unsafe or hazardous conditions and:

A. Employees who have received safety training


B. Unsafe employers
C. Unsafe or unhealthy actions and behaviors
D. Workers with over 10 years’ experience
E. All of the above

Q145. Injury and illness prevention is the responsibility of

A. Employers and employees


B. Executive management
C. Managers and supervisors
D. OSHA and other safety organizations

Q146. A company's safety and health program should cover

A. All employees who have left the organization within the last 30 days
B. State and federal employees
C. Some employees, but not all
D. All workers that the employer directs, supervises, or controls

Q147. OSHA now recommends that effective safety and health programs include
_____________ major elements.

A. 3
B. 7
C. 20
D. 25
E. All of the above

Q148. Which of the following is a core element of a safety and health program, as
recommended by OSHA?

A. Benefits program
B. Cost control
C. Time management
D. Worker participation

Q149. A safety and health program should:

A. Begin with a message from the organization's highest ranking executive


B. Be formally documented
C. Be signed by all supervisors at a facility
D. Be signed by all workers at a facility

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Q150. An accounting of safety and health responsibilities should be

A. Included an organization's return on investment (RO) strategy


B. Part of the annual report that each organization must send to OSHA Posted on
OSHA's website for each organization
C. Included in performance reviews

Q151. 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

Q152. Which of following is an executive management role with regard to an organization's


safety and health program?

A. Creating a safety mission or policy statement


B. Assessing all monetary fines for safety violations
C. signature approval for all hospitalizations
D. Yearly meeting with OSHA representatives

Q153. Safety and health directors should be:

A. Given the power to veto executive management decisions


B. At the facility, not the executive table
C. Involved with executive management decisions that in any way affect workplace
safety
D. Provided with all business reports, including cost and spending reports

Q154. Which of the following is important with regard to a labor/management safety and
health committee?

A. At least 30 hours of safety and health training to be a member of the committee


B. Documented guidance on how employee safety suggestions are evaluated
C. Off-site location for meetings
D. U.S. Department of Labor consultation prior to the first committee meeting

Q155. A safety incentive program:

A. Is a good idea, so long as there is a financial reward


B. Is one component of an effective safety and health program
C. Might compromise an employee's decision to report a safety incident
D. Will take time to develop, but is eventually worth the cost of any reward

Q156. Which of the following is critical to the success of a safety and health program?

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A. Employee safety financial incentive program
B. Supervisor notification process for eminently dangerous conditions
C. Top-down approach to program development
D. Worker participation in program development
E. All of the above

Q157. A program that recognizes an employee for safe work practices

A. Is a good idea, so long as there is a financial reward


B. Is a good practice that many organizations use to help with safety compliance
C. Is not as good as having a financial incentives safety program
D. Should never be implemented

Q158. When should a formal hazard assessment or inspection be performed?

A. When a new hazard is uncovered


B. Each and every day
C. Once a week
D. Once a month
E. All of the above

Q159. The three general phases of a JHA are 1) Identify the job steps;2) Identify the hazards
for each step; and 3) ___________________

A. Create a safety and health program


B. Identify ways to control the hazards
C. Reconfigure the job steps into a safer process
D. Start back at 1) for the next job

Q160. What Is a JHA used for?

A. Creating the most efficient process for performing a task


B. Figuring the financial cost for performing each step of a process
C. Identifying needed safety and health training programs
D. Tracking labor hours;

Q161. Three factors impact hazard inspections:

A. Frequency, documentation, and the inspection areas


B. Frequency, JHA, and inspection areas
C. JHA, documentation, and recordkeeping
D. DA JHA, recordkeeping, and housekeeping

Q162. An employer must notify OSHA within _________________ of a fatality.

A. 8 hours

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B. 24 hours
C. 5 days
D. 30 days

Q163. When an imminent hazard exist that cannot be controlled without endangering
employees or property:

A. Identify and assess the hazard


B. Immediately provide all personnel with specialized personal protective equipment
C. Proceed with a previously prepared hazard control checklist
D. Quickly remove all exposed personnel from the area

Q164. Hazard prevention and control should contain both:

A. Hard work and good luck


B. Tools and equipment
C. Good thinking and quick reflexes
D. Human and administrative resources
E. All of the above

Q165. The OSHA Outreach Training Program is an excellent source for employee safety
training

A. True
B. False

Q166. In the slide entitled "How long does it take a person to fall?", the example noted that
a person could fall 64 feet in approximately how many seconds?

A. 1/3 second
B. 2 seconds
C. 10 seconds
D. None of the Above

Q167. A fall hazard is anything that could cause you to ______________________ and that
has the potential to result in a fall.

A. Lose your balance


B. Lose bodily support
C. Both A and B
D. None of the above

Q168. Fed OSHA requires fall protection on construction sites be used at:

A. 4 ft.
B. 5 ft.

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C. 6 ft.
D. 7 ft

Q169. OSHA's Focus Four training topics include caught-In or-between, struck-by
electrocution, and:

A. Motor vehicle accidents


B. Refinery incidents
C. Falls
D. Nutrition in the workplace

Q170. Which of the following is an OSHA requirement, regardless of the fall distance?

A. Fall protection must be provided when working over dangerous equipment or


machinery
B. fall protection is optional only when safety experts are present at the job
C. None of the above are correct
D. Both A and B are correct

Q171. Studies have shown that complacency, a hazardous behavior, may be caused by
which of the following?

A. Repetition of work
B. Unsafe acts and conditions going uncorrected
C. Management not evaluating and enforcing safe work procedures
D. All the above

Q172. Which of the following can be used to prevent complacency from happening to you
or to those around you?

A. Hazard recognition planning before the start of a task


B. Safety audits of work procedures
C. Looking out for your fellow workers
D. Taking ownership of your personal safety
E. All the above

Q173. According to statistics year after year, which of the following would be considered a
significant fall hazard in construction?

A. Roof edges and floor openings


B. Steel erection
C. Improper scaffold construction
D. Unsafe use of portable ladders
E. All the above

Q174. Which of the following is a basic element of a roof fall protection program?

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A. Limiting worker access to the roof and its leading edges
B. OSHA certification
C. Training employees who access roots on the recognition, evaluation, and control of
fall hazards
D. Both A and C

Q175. A(n) ___________________ to only authorized is used in construction to restrict


access to a roof to only authorized employees

A. Security guard
B. Interlocked electronic gate
C. Roof permit
D. Certified OSHA safety expert

Q176. _________________ must be safely cleared from a scaffold as soon as possible to


eliminate slippery conditions.

A. Finely sanded scaffold planks


B. Paint spray mist
C. Ice and snow
D. Toeboards

Q177. Scaffold failures are often caused by which of the following?

A. Unsafe erection and excess weight


B. Lack of supervision/inspection
C. Incomplete (no handrails/mid-rails/toe-boards)
D. Use of incompatible parts
E. All the above

Q178. According to OSHA, a fall hazard exists whenever workers who load and unload trucks
must climb onto trailers, materials, or equipment and their feet are above ________ from
the lower level or ground

A. 2 feet
B. 4 feet
C. 6 feet
D. 10 feet

Q179. Which of the following is a frequently cited OSHA violation of safe ladder use?

A. Ladder not extended 3 feet above landing


B. No worker training
C. Failure to secure ladder against movement
D. Improper use of stepladder top step

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E. All the above

Q180. You are at a higher risk for falling if your portable ladder is:

A. Made of fiberglass
B. New
C. Not inspected for defects or safely positioned each time you use it
D. All the above

Q181. OSHA requires fall protection when working near the edge of a trench or an
excavation that is___________ or more in depth.

A. 4 feet
B. 6 feet
C. 20 feet
D. Actually, fall protection is always required, regardless of the depth

Q182. Three major components of a personal fall arrest system: anchor and the anchorage
connector, full body harness, and __________________

A. Optional body belt


B. Connecting device (e.g., lanyard or a retractable lifeline, with snap hooks)
C. Anti-jerk cord
D. Fall restraint bracket

Q183. Which of the following is an engineering control that is installed to mitigate fall
hazards?

A. Guardrails
B. Walls
C. Protective covers
D. Parapets
E. All the above

Q184. 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 lbs
C. Designed by qualified person for fall protection
D. All the above

Q185. Personal fall arrest snap-hooks must be locking and be:

A. Forged copper
B. Stamped "OSHA-Approved"
C. Designed to prevent opening and slipping off the connector

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D. All the above

Q186. If there are defects found during the inspection of personal fall protection equipment
or if the equipment has been used in an arrest, it must be ___________

A. Fixed on the spot and tested by twisting the fabric or rope and looking for stress
B. Turned in at the end of the shift
C. Removed immediately from service
D. None of the above

Q187. Personal fall arrest system connectors (e.g., D-rings and snap-hooks) must be
compatible and capable of supporting at least

A. 500 pounds
B. 1500 pounds
C. 5,000 pounds
D. 25,000 pounds

Q188. OSHA and ladder manufacturers require which of the following when ascending or
descending?

A. Substantial leather gloves


B. 3 points of contact
C. 6:1 ladder placement
D. All the above

Q189. The three main types of portable ladders are:

A. Bowed ladders, step ladders, and straight ladders


B. Composite, metal, and reinforced wood
C. Step, straight, and extension
D. Job-made, manufactured, and prefabricated

Q190. The 4:1 angle rule for extension ladders means which of the following?

A. For every 4 ft. high the ladder is, the base should be 1 ft. out from the wall
B. For every 4 ft. high the ladder is, the base should be 4 ft out from the wall
C. For every 1 ft. high the ladder is, the base should be 1 ft out from the wall
D. None of the above

Q191. Always select a ladder that

A. Prevents overreaching
B. Allows you to reach your work in a safe and controlled manner
C. Allows you to position yourself without your belt buckle extending past the side rails
D. All the above

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Q192.Protect yourself when working on a ladder by

A. Always selecting the correct ladder for the job


B. Always using ladders in a safe manner
C. Never getting lazy on a ladder... that's when the risks escalate
D. All the above

Q193. Supported scaffold systems must be inspected for:

A. Internal cracks, accomplished by X-raying all welded components


B. Visual bends, cracks, holes, rust, broken welds, non-compatible parts
C. Proper planking, toe-boards, walkways, stairways, and access points
D. Both B and C

Q194. Every supported scaffold and its components must support without failure, its own
weight and at least ____________ the intended load.

A. 2 times
B. 3 times
C. 4 times
D. 6 times

Q195. 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

Q196. Planks that are 12 feet long on a supported scaffold must extend beyond supports:

A. At least 3 inches, but not more than 6 inches


B. At least 6 inches, but not more than 18 inches
C. At least 15 inches, but not more than 18 inches
D. None of the above

Q197. When using scaffolds, make sure there is:

A. Safe and compliant access and egress


B. Full planking
C. Stable footing
D. Fall protection (e.g. guardrail or personal fall arrest)
E. All the above

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Q198. Employees must not work on scaffold surfaces until:

A. The surfaces are determined to have the strength and structural integrity to support
their intended loads
B. OSHA has visited the site and inspected the scaffold
C. All surfaces are completely dry
D. All the above

Q199. Last step of the four-step systems approach to conducting an incident investigation:

A. Alert local news outlet


B. Determine the root causes
C. Implement corrective actions
D. Preserve and document the scene

Q200. With respect to anchorage points, employers must

A. Identify and evaluate attachment points to ensure they are adequate


B. Ensure workers are using fall protection equipment and connecting properly
C. Ensure workers know how to properly don and inspect their equipment
D. All the above

Q201. Scaffold user training must include:

A. Cost and manufacturer of scaffold parts


B. Hazards of type scaffold being used, along with its maximum intended load and
capacity
C. Scaffold erector name and address
D. All the above

Q202. "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:

A. Qualified person
B. Supervisory person
C. Competent person
D. Compliance officer

Q203. How many workers can work off one lanyard?

A. 1
B. 2
C. 3
D. 4

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Q204. Horizontal lifelines shall be designed, installed, and used under the supervision of a
qualified person as part of a complete personal fall arrest system, which maintains a safety
factor of ____________.

A. 50 %
B. At least two times the maximum intended load
C. Both A and B
D. None of the above

Q205. 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 fall
arrest, or otherwise limits the energy imposed on an employee during fall arrest.

A. Hold-em buckle
B. Deceleration device
C. Grabber
D. None of the above

Q206. A guardrail system or a personal fall arrest system is required for scaffolds more than
________ above a lower level.

A. 20 feet
B. 30 feet
C. 10 feet
D. 100 feet

Q207. A(n) _________________ system is used in construction to restrict access to a roof to


only authorized employees

A. Security guard
B. Interlocked electronic gate
C. Roof permit
D. Certified OSHA safety expert

Q208. When is climbing on the cross braces of a scaffold allowed?

A. During the assembly of the scaffold


B. When conditions are dry, and the climbing can be done safely
C. Never
D. When authorized by a supervisor

Q209. It is important to secure your ladder, whenever feasible, to:

A. Fixed and secure points


B. Large bricks
C. A heavy object, such as a pick-up truck

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D. Any of the above so long as it is immovable under normal conditions

Q210. OSHA specifically requires ________ to assess the workplace to determine if the
walking/working surfaces on which you work have the strength and structural integrity to
safely support workers.

A. The employee
B. The employer
C. A local OSHA compliance officer
D. The general contractor

Q211. Body belts are allowed for

A. Fall protection, when working within 20 feet above the level below
B. Tying off when working in an aerial lift
C. Work positioning only
D. Fall protection for steel erection

Q212. According to statistics year after year, which of the following would be considered a
significant fall hazard in construction?

A. Roof edges and floor openings


B. Steel erection
C. Improper scaffold construction
D. Unsafe use of portable ladders
E. All the above

Q213. A job hazard analysis (JHA) of roofing activities should be conducted prior to starting
work to systematically identify, evaluate, and ___________ all hazards.

A. Work around
B. Report to OSHA
C. Control or mitigate all hazards
D. All the above

Q214. In most elevated work locations, at what height does OSHA generally require fall
protection on a construction site?

A. 4 ft
B. 5 ft
C. 6 ft
D. 7 ft

Q215. How long does it take a person to fall 64 feet?

A. 1B second

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B. 2 seconds
C. 10 seconds
D. 60 seconds

Q216. Lock Out/Tag Out refers to _______.

A. A process for locking tools and equipment to deter theft


B. A process that eliminates the chance of unauthorized access to critical areas
C. A process that is designed to protect workers by controlling hazardous energies

Q217. For effective Lock Out / Tag Out to occur, at a minimum, all energy sources must be
isolated in the off position, zero energy verified, and each worker must apply his/her
individual lock on the locking device and keep the key with ___________.

A. Their Supervisor
B. Their Foreman
C. Their Safety representative
D. Himself/herself

Q218. The term electrocution means?

A. Injury by electricity
B. A severe electrical shock that requires hospitalization
C. Death caused by exposure to electricity
D. None of the above

Q219. The three most common types of GFCIs used today are:

A. Circuit Breaker, Circuit Fixer, Circuit Finder


B. Receptacle, Power Unit, Fuses
C. Receptacle, Portable, Circuit Breaker
D. Wet, Dry, Damp

Q220. Fuses and circuit breakers are intended primarily for the:

A. Protection of conductors and equipment


B. Prevention of electric shock
C. Protection of the public

Q221. Underground electrical hazards are _______.

A. Easy to identify
B. Hard to find & pose a serious risk to laborers& equipment operators
C. Always marked exactly where they are located
D. Always buried in red concrete

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Q222. GFCI is an acronym that stands for ____?

A. Good For Circuit Installations


B. Grand Fuse Circuitry Impulse
C. Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter

Q223. Flexible cords must not _______.

A. Be run through holes in walls, ceilings, or floors


B. Be run through doorways, windows, or similar openings
C. Be left unprotected in traffic ways
D. Be hidden in walls, ceilings, floors, conduit or other raceways
E. All the above

Q224. Some examples of the most common causes of electrocution include:

A. Contact with underground and above ground energized power lines.


B. Failure to properly Lock Out and & Tag Out energized power sources.
C. Failure to use a Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter (GFCI) in wet conditions.
D. Failure to maintain a safe distance from energized power sources.
E. All the above

Q225. A properly installed and used standard GFCI receptacle can prevent _____.

A. Partial Electrocution
B. Electrical Shock
C. Circuit overload

Q226. Hazards are created when flexible (extension) cords, cord connectors, receptacles,
and cord and plug connected equipment are:

A. Improperly used and maintained.


B. Made in foreign countries.
C. Rolled into a retractable system.

Q227. For protection from electrical hazards and arc flash, always use the proper rubber
insulating gloves and ensure they are classified by __________:

A. The size and shape of the glove


B. The particular kind of rubber material used
C. The level of voltage and protection they provide
D. The weather conditions

Q228. Electrical burns occur principally because of:

A. The high energy of electrons

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B. Radiation pulses of the electricity
C. The heat generated by the flow of electrical current through the body

Q229. The sudden release of electrical energy through the air when a high-voltage gap exists
and there is a breakdown between conductors is referred to as an _______________.

A. Arc Burst
B. Energized Air Blast
C. Arc Flash
D. Energized Air Flash

Q230. The best type of ladder to use when working around any electrical systems is
________?

A. A ladder made of conductive material


B. A ladder made from non-conductive material
C. Any ladder, just be careful not to get shocked

Q231. Which of the following is a primary topic of discussion in this course?

A. Installing Solar Panels Safely


B. What are the major types of electrocution hazards in construction?
C. Introduction to Power Generation
D. Electrical Safety for Dummies

Q232. According to OSHA, what does the term “electrocution” mean?

A. Injury by electricity
B. Severe electrical shock that requires hospitalization
C. Death caused by exposure to electricity
D. None of the above

Q233. On-line Resources available to you include which of the following:

A. OSHA eTools
B. OSHA Publications
C. OSHA Quick Cards
D. OSHA Safety & Health Topic Page
E. All of the above

Q234. The "B" in the acronym "Besafe" stands for Burns. What are the 3 types of burns that
are caused by exposure to electricity.

A. Heat, Thermal & Radiation


B. Sparks, Flash & Fire
C. Electrical, Arc Flash & Thermal Contact

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D. None of the above

Q235. True or False: Maintaining a safe distance from overhead power lines and utilizing
effective Lock Out / Tag Out procedures to de-energize equipment are effective

A. True
B. False

Q236. An electrical hazard can be defined as a serious workplace hazard that exposes
workers to which of the following:

A. Burns and Arc Flash / Blast


B. Electrocution and shock
C. Fires and explosions
D. All of the above
E. A and B only

Q237. New and improved tools and technologies exist that help prevent inadvertent contact
with underground energized utilities and they include:

A. Non-conductive tools
B. Non-conductive backhoe buckets
C. Ground Penetrating Radar
D. Underground 3-D imaging
E. All of the above

Q238. 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:

A. 25 feet
B. 5 feet
C. 10 feet
D. 50 feet

Q239. A typical construction activity that is most at risk for contact with underground
energized electrical systems is?

A. Excavation activities
B. Earth drillers
C. Jack hammering
D. Fence installation
E. All of the above

Q240. We have learned that overhead power lines carry extremely high voltage. In addition,
which of the following statements is true about overhead power lines?

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A. Physical contact does not need to be made to cause electrocution.
B. Burns and falls from elevations are also hazards.
C. Cranes are not the only equipment that are at risk.
D. All of the above

Q241. When using a utility locate service to identify underground utilities, which of the
following is true?

A. The latest technology doesn't make mistakes


B. Ground Penetrating Radar pinpoints exact location of utilities within inches
C. Backhoe operators can feel the underground lines and don't need exact locates
D. Locating underground utilities is NOT an exact science

Q242. Extension cords should be inspected prior to their use for:

A. Cuts or abrasions
B. Damaged insulation
C. Strain Relief
D. All the above

Q243. Before using a crane and other high reaching equipment near power lines, it is
important to first ____.

A. Place a flag on the mast or top of high reach equipment


B. Ground all outriggers
C. Confirm power line voltages with the utility company to ensure safe working distance
D. Ensure the crane operator has electrical experience

Q244. Unsafe electrical equipment can be identified by which of the following?

A. Exposed electrical conductors


B. Wires with bad insulation
C. Ungrounded electrical systems and tools
D. All of the above

Q245. To verify that a system has been de-energized after you have effectively locked and
tagged out the equipment, you can:

A. Try to start the equipment to verify it won't start


B. Use test equipment to test the circuits and electrical parts for voltage and current
C. Just start work because locking and tagging out the equipment is sufficient
D. Both A & B

Q246. Controlling hazardous energies ______.

A. Is required by OSHA

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B. Is the best way to prevent the release of energizing, starting or stored energy
C. Involves locking out & tagging equipment & verifying zero energy exists before
starting
D. All of the above

Q247. Which of the following are major causes of injuries due to the failure to follow Lock
Out / Tag Out procedures:

A. Accidental restarting of equipment


B. Failure to release residual energy
C. Failure to disconnect from power source
D. Failure to stop equipment
E. All the above

Q248. The purpose of a Lockout/Tagout checklist is to _______.

A. Help identify all sources of hazardous energy for the equipment or circuits in
question
B. Identify backup energy sources such as generators and batteries.
C. Identify all shut-offs for each energy source found
D. All of the above

Q249. OSHA requires all power cords to be protected from mechanical damage and
environmental deterioration, which includes protection from ________:

A. All vehicle and equipment traffic


B. Dust & dirt
C. Sharp materials, edges, doorways
D. Both A & C

Q250. Cords that are 2-wire type, not designed for hard-usage, or that have been modified:

A. are preferred if they have been spliced by a qualified electrician.


B. must be yellow in color if used on a construction site.
C. increase the risk of contacting electrical current.
D. None of the above

Q251. You can help protect yourself from electrocution by _______.

A. Using ground-fault circuit interrupters (GFCI)


B. Maintaining a safe distance from overhead power lines
C. Inspecting portable tools and extension cords prior to use
D. Following lockout/tagout procedures
E. All the above

Q252. Which of the following is a type of OSHA violation?

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A. Repeat
B. Serious
C. Willful
D. All of the above

Q253. What are two US government agencies that are good resources for safety and health
information?

A. DEA and DOJ


B. FBI and CIA
C. IRS and SCOTUS
D. OSHA and NIOSH

Q254. What section of the OSH Act does the Whistleblower Program reference?

A. Section 7(a)
B. Section 8
C. Section 11(c)
D. Section 21

Q255. The creation of OSHA provided this important right to workers:

A. The right to equal employment opportunities


B. The right to pension benefits
C. The right to privacy
D. The right to a safe and healthful workplace

Q256. When you've been assigned a new job or task, be sure to ask about the:

A. Additional pay and benefits


B. Time it takes to drive to the nearest OSHA office
C. Medical expenses that all you co-workers may have
D. Written procedures and any additional training that may be required

Q257. You can request to remain anonymous when OSHA presents a complaint to your
employer.

A. True
B. False

Q258. Where there is no specific OSHA standard, employers must comply with the OSH
Act's:

A. Catch-All Standard
B. Final Notice
C. General Duty Clause

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D. General Industry Standard

Q259. What does OSHA require employers to post for 3 days?

A. Employee of the month recognition


B. Grants received for studies
C. OSHA citations and abatement verification notices
D. VPP awards

Q260. IIPP is an acronym for ______________________.

A. Incident Program Plan


B. Injury and Impairment Planning Program
C. Injury and Illness Prevention Program
D. None of the above

Q261. OSHA recognizes that the implementation of a safety and health program as a way of
demonstrating ____________ in promoting workplace safety and health.

A. Good faith by an employer


B. Avoidance of an OSHA citation
C. That money is being spent appropriately
D. None of the above

Q262. The order of precedence and effectiveness of hazard control is which of the
following?

A. Engineering Controls first, PPE, Administrative/Work Practice Controls


B. Use PPE first following by Administrative/Work Practice Controls
C. Engineering controls are not required on construction sites
D. Engineering controls, Administrative/Work Practice Controls, PPE
E. None of the above

Q263. The risk assessment code or RAC is used to evaluate:

A. The probability of a hazardous event


B. A degree of hazard severity
C. The same as hazard
D. Both A and B above

Q266. OSHA's IIPP Proposed Rule includes which of the elements below?

A. Management duties and employee participation


B. Hazard identification, assessment and hazard prevention / control
C. Education, training and program evaluation
D. All of the above

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Q267.Incident investigation should focus on:

A. Assigning blame
B. Understanding why the accident or near miss occurred
C. What actions can be taken to preclude recurrence.
D. Both B and C above

Q268. Which of the following incidents / accidents require investigation?

A. Serious injury incidents


B. Lost time injuries and illnesses
C. Near miss incidents
D. All of the above should be investigated.

Q269. An effective occupational safety and health program will include which of the
following elements?

A. Management commitment and employee involvement


B. Worksite analysis
C. Hazard prevention and control
D. Safety and health training
E. All the above

Q270. Regardless of the title (e.g. IIPP, Safety and Health Program, Accident Prevention
Program), the common goal of these approaches is to ________________________?

A. Save money
B. Appease the OSHA inspector
C. Help employers reduce workplace injuries and illnesses through a systematic process
D. Helps employers proactively address workplace safety and health hazards
E. Both C and D

Q271. The basic causes of accidents/incidents are:

A. Unsafe acts (personnel related)


B. Unsafe conditions (substances and the work environment)
C. Neither A nor B
D. Both A and B

Q272. In order to be effective corrective/preventive actions must have:

A. Acceptance by workers
B. Acceptance by managers
C. Actions effective in mitigating/controlling the hazard
D. All of the above

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Q273. Who should be held accountable for meeting safety and health program
responsibilities in the workplace?

A. Employees
B. Supervisors
C. Managers
D. All of the above

Q274. Which of the following should be part of an effective Safety and Health Program or
IIPP?

A. Should be in writing
B. Should identify the responsible person(s) for implementing the program
C. Should be reviewed periodically and updated
D. All of the above

Q275. Supervisors should receive specific training to ________________.

A. Familiarize themselves with the hazards in their areas of responsibility


B. Know the hazards his / her workers are exposed to
C. Know the complete set of OSHA regulations
D. Both A and B

Q276. 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
B. A company may need to prepare quickly for a NIOSH inspection
C. A safety and health program guarantees that all employees will be safe
D. Sometimes, there's no other option

Q277. 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

Q278. In general, accidents and incidents are caused by unsafe or hazardous conditions and:

A. Employees who have received safety training


B. Unsafe employers
C. Unsafe or unhealthy actions and behaviors
D. Workers with over 10 years experience
E. All of the above

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Q279. Injury and illness prevention is the responsibility of

A. Employers and employees


B. Executive management
C. Managers and supervisors
D. OSHA and other safety organizations

Q280. A company's safety and health program should cover

A. All employees who have left the organization within the last 30 days
B. State and federal employees
C. Some employees, but not all
D. All workers that the employer directs, supervises, or controls

Q281. OSHA now recommends that effective safety and health programs include
_____________ major elements.

A. 7
B. 10
C. 20
D. 25
E. All of the above

Q282. Which of the following is a core element of a safety and health program, as
recommended by OSHA?

A. Benefits program
B. Cost control
C. Time management
D. Worker participation

Q283. A safety and health program should:

A. Begin with a message from the organization's highest ranking executive


B. Be formally documented
C. Be signed by all supervisors at a facility
D. Be signed by all workers at a facility

Q284. An accounting of safety and health responsibilities should be

A. Included an organization's return on investment (RO) strategy


B. Part of the annual report that each organization must send to OSHA Posted on
OSHA's website for each organization
C. Included in performance reviews
D. All the above

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Q285. An accounting of safety and health responsibilities should be

A. Included an organization's return on investment (RO) strategy


B. Part of the annual report that each organization must send to OSHA Posted on
OSHA's website for each organization
C. Included in performance reviews
D. All the above

Q286. Which of following is an executive management role with regard to an organization's


safety and health program?

A. Creating a safety mission or policy statement


B. Assessing all monetary fines for safety violations
C. signature approval for all hospitalizations
D. Yearly meeting with OSHA representatives

Q287. afety and health directors should be:

A. Given the power to veto executive management decisions


B. At the facility, not the executive table
C. Involved with executive management decisions that in any way affect workplace
safety
D. Provided with all business reports, including cost and spending reports

Q288. Which of the following is important with regard to a labor/management safety and
health committee?

A. At least 30 hours of safety and health training to be a member of the committee


B. Documented guidance on how employee safety suggestions are evaluated
C. Off-site location for meetings
D. U.S. Department of Labor consultation prior to the first committee meeting

Q289. A safety incentive program:

A. Might compromise an employee's decision to report a safety incident


B. At the facility, not the executive table
C. Documented guidance on how employee safety suggestions are evaluated
D. Off-site location for meetings

Q290. Which of the following is critical to the success of a safety and health program?

A. Employee safety financial incentive program


B. Supervisor notification process for eminently dangerous conditions
C. Top-down approach to program development
D. Top-down approach to program development
E. All of the above

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Q291. A program that recognizes an employee for safe work practices

A. Is a good idea, so long as there is a financial reward


B. Is a good practice that many organizations use to help with safety compliance
C. Is not as good as having a financial incentives safety program
D. Should never be implemented

Q292. When should a formal hazard assessment or inspection be performed?

A. When a new hazard is uncovered


B. Each and every day
C. Once a week
D. Once a month
E. All of the above

Q293. The three general phases of a JHA are 1) Identify the job steps;2) Identify the hazards
for each step; and 3) ___________________

A. Create a safety and health program


B. Identify ways to control the hazards
C. Reconfigure the job steps into a safer process
D. Start back at 1) for the next job

Q294. What Is a JHA used for?

A. Creating the most efficient process for performing a task


B. Figuring the financial cost for performing each step of a process
C. Identifying needed safety and health training programs
D. Tracking labor hours;

Q295. Three factors impact hazard inspections:

A. Frequency, documentation, and the inspection areas


B. Frequency, JHA, and inspection areas
C. JHA, documentation, and recordkeeping
D. DA JHA, recordkeeping, and housekeeping

Q296. An employer must notify OSHA within _________________ of a fatality.

A. 8 hours
B. 24 hours
C. 5 days
D. 30 days

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Q297. What does the term "training mode" refer to?

A. How students are assessed after they are trained


B. How students react to a training session
C. The contents of the training
D. The way training is delivered (e.g., classroom or online)

Q298. Supervisors should receive specific training in leadership skills such as:

A. Being in charge
B. Communication and coaching
C. Hierarchy of controls
D. Taking and receiving

Q299. Prevention of musculoskeletal disorders is an important training topic.

A. True
B. False

Q300. Who should be involved in communication and coordination of safety and health
programs?

A. Host employers
B. Contractors
C. Staffing agencies
D. All of the above

Q301. Two good measures of safety and health program effectiveness are:

A. Policies and procedures


B. Tools and equipment Injuries and illnesses
C. Lagging and leading indicators

Q302. Who should be on the team that evaluates a safety and health program?

A. Employees
B. Supervisors
C. Safety & Health personnel
D. Human Resources
E. All of the above

Q303. A safety and health program is called a living document. Why?

A. A safety and health program changes as an organization changes


B. A safety and health program is a written document versus something that is kept
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C. A safety and health program never changes, even when an organization changes
D. A safety and health program will provide the health and safety an organization needs
E. All of the above

Q304. A near miss is an event that

A. Causes an injury, but (fortunately) NOT a death


B. Could have caused a serious incident, but did not
C. Does NOT need to be investigated
D. Must be reported OSHA

Q305. Which of the following is an incident that should be investigated?

A. Incident that results in the loss of an eye


B. Illness caused by exposure to a toxic substance
C. Near miss, where an incident was close but avoided
D. All the above

Q306. Which of the following statements are true about incidents?

A. Incidents (accidents) are harmful events that "just happen"


B. Incident investigations are not for accidents (OSHA must investigate accidents)
C. Nearly all workplace incidents are wholly preventable
D. All the above

Q307. Which of the following fits the definition of "root cause"?

A. An event that causes a serious injury


B. An event that causes a fatality
C. Term used by US Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) to mean "mishap"
D. Underlying reason why an unsafe condition exists

Q308. Who should be part of a worksite incident investigation team?

A. At least 2 OSHA representatives


B. Management supervisors, and employees working together
C. Representative from the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI)
D. All the above

Q309. What should an incident investigation program include?

A. Requirements for how and when management will be notified


B. List of those who will receive investigation recommendations and action items
C. Requirements for reporting incidents to OSHA
D. All the above

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Q310. On a multi-employer worksite, who is responsible for conducting an incident
investigation?

A. Each employer conducts an independent incident investigation


B. Host employer, who shares the incident investigation with each employer at the
site
C. Nobody, with multi-employer sites there is no standard for conducting an
investigation
D. OSHA will coordinate employers to create a single incident investigation

Q311. What is the ideal time for conducting witness interviews during an incident
investigation?

A. As promptly as possible, since memories fade over time


B. After management has approved each witness's participation
C. Toward the end of the investigation, to give witnesses time to discuss the incident
with their supervisors
D. Never; witnesses should never be relied upon in an incident investigation

Q312. 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?

A. Damaged guardrail was not repaired because of production goals


B. Scaffold planking was not OSHA compliant
C. Worker did not follow safety procedures
D. Worker was careless

Q313. Which of the following is an across-the-board corrective action that might be


implemented as part of an incident investigation?

A. Develop a written safety and health management program


B. Revise safety policies to clearly establish responsibility and accountability
C. Make sure the safety inspection process includes worker and management
representatives
D. All the above

Q314. Last step of the four-step systems approach to conducting on incident investigation:

A. Alert local news outlet


B. Determine the root causes
C. Implement corrective actions
D. Preserve and document the scene

Q315. Which of the following should be a goal of an incident investigation?

A. Create a report that can be used in defense of a lawsuit

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B. Find those responsible for the incident, so blame can be correctly assigned
C. Understand how and why safety protections failed or were insufficient
D. All the above

Q316. A job hazard analysis is an exercise in detective work. Your goal is to discover the
following

A. What can go wrong? What are the consequences?


B. What could go right?
C. How could it arise?
D. What are other contributing factors
E. How likely is it that the hazard will occur?
F. All except B

Q317. Rarely is a hazard 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.

A. True
B. False

Q318. 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

A. True
B. False

Q319.Sources of help in developing JHAs inside:

A. Insurance company
B. Local fire department
C. Consultants with safety and health expertise.
D. All of the above

Q320. Any time 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.

A. Inspectors
B. Employees
C. Managers
D. Consultants

Q321. Hazard or mitigation controls may be short and/or long term.

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A. True
B. False

Q322. Periodically reviewing your job hazard analysis ensures that it remains current and
continues to help reduce workplace accidents and injuries

A. True
B. False

Q323. There should be __________ process in place for JHAs.

A. A review and approval


B. An underlying cause
C. A related analysis

Q324. Which of the following is a good practice when conducting interview for an incident
investigation

A. Ask questions that avoid assigning blame for the incident


B. Conduct interview in, a public place
C. Ride the purpose of the investigation
D. Try to get interviewees emotional reactions to the incident

Q325. Which of the following is a line management role with regard to an organization's
safety and health program?

A. Creating a system of monetary fines for safety violations


B. Implementing and maintaining the safety and health program
C. Signature approval for all hospitalizations
D. Yearly meeting with OSHA representatives

Q326. Although some state OSHA programs have specified ________ for maintaining
records, many OSHA attorneys recommend records be maintained longer

A. 1 year
B. 7 years
C. 20 years
D. 50 years

Q327. What does JHA stand for?

A. Job Hazard Analysis


B. Job Hazard Assessment
C. Job Health Analysis
D. Job Health Assessment

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Q328. Who is responsible for investigating an incident involving a temporary worker?

A. Host employer only


B. OSHA is primarily responsible when a temporary worker is involved
C. staffing agency only
D. Staffing agency and host employer

Q329. As a rule of thumb, a safety and health program should be evaluated ________, at a
minimum

A. Daily
B. Monthly
C. Semiannually
D. Annually

Q330. Three major components of a Personal Fall Arrest System (PFAS) include; anchor and
the anchorage connector; full body harness; and:

A. Optional body belt


B. Connecting device (lanyard with shock absorber/retractable lifeline, snap hooks)
C. Anti-jerk cord
D. Any of the above

Q331. Every supported scaffold and its components must support, without failure, its own
weight and at least _______ the intended load.

A. 2 times
B. 3 times
C. 4 times
D. 6 times

Q332. Examples of fall hazards that have resulted in deaths on the jobsite include:

A. Falls to the ground or lower levels


B. Falls through existing floor or roof openings
C. Falls through the floor or roof surface
D. Falls on the same level
E. All the above

Q333. OSHA requires fall protection at different heights for construction and general
industry however, regardless of the fall distance, which of the following is most correct?

A. Fall protection must be provided when working over dangerous equipment


B. Fall protection must be provided when working over dangerous machinery
C. Both A and B are correct
D. None of the above

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Q334. If there are defects found during the inspection of personal fall protection
equipment, or if the equipment has been used in an arrest, it must be:

A. Fixed on the spot and tested by twisting the fabric or rope and looking for stress
B. Turned in at the end of the shift
C. Removed immediately from service
D. None of the above

Q335. How can YOU prevent a fall from a ladder?

A. Choose the right ladder for the job


B. Tie the top and bottom of the ladder to fixed points when necessary
C. Don't carry tools or other materials in-hand while climbing the ladder
D. All the above

Q336. More than 33% of fatalities in construction are from a combination of falls from:

A. Slips and slides


B. Tripping over electrical wires and electrical installations
C. Roofs
D. None of the above

Q337. Preventing fall hazards is a critical part of the construction planning process. Controls
to mitigate fall hazards include installing which of the following?

A. Guardrails
B. Walls
C. Protective covers
D. Parapets
E. All of the above

Q338. Employees must not work on scaffold surfaces until:

A. It is determined to have strength and structural integrity to support intended loads


B. OSHA has visited the site and inspected the scaffold
C. The surface is completely dry
D. All of the above

Q339. From your choices below, what would you consider to be a "major" fall hazard in
construction?

A. Roof edges and floor openings


B. Steel erection
C. Improper scaffold construction
D. Unsafe use of portable ladders
E. All the above

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Q340. OSHA requires fall protection when working near the edge of a trench or excavation
that is _________or more in depth.

A. 4 feet
B. 6 feet
C. 10 feet
D. 20 feet
E. None of the above.

Q341. Horizontal lifelines shall be designed, installed, and used under the supervision of a
_______ as part of a complete personal fall arrest system, which maintains a safety factor of
at least two.

A. Registered Engineer
B. OSHA expert
C. Qualified Person
D. Any of the above

Q342. When using scaffolds, make sure there is which of the following?

A. Safe and compliant access and egress


B. Full planking
C. Stable footing
D. Guard railing
E. All of the above

Q343. D-rings and snap-hooks must have a minimum tensile strength of:

A. 500 pounds
B. 1500 pounds
C. 5,000 pounds
D. 25,000 pounds

Q344. NIOSH is an acronym for which of the following?

A. The Occupational Safety and Health Administration


B. The National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health
C. The National Insurance of Offices and Services
D. None of the above

Q345. OSHA's "Focus Four" training topics include Caught-In or - Between, Struck-By,
Electrocution and ______.

A. Refinery Incidents
B. Falls
C. Nutrition in the Workplace

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D. None of the above

Q346. A hazard is any situation or condition that has the potential to cause harm to which of
the following?

A. Life
B. Health
C. Property
D. Environment
E. All of the Above

Q347. Examples of falls that have resulted in deaths on the jobsite include:

A. Falls to the ground or lower levels


B. Falls through existing floor or roof openings
C. Falls through the floor or roof surface
D. Falls on the same level
E. All of the above

Q348. A hazard is a situation or condition that has the potential to cause harm to which of
the following?

A. Life
B. Health
C. Property
D. Environment
E. All of the Above

Q349. A theoretical or "What if" hazard is a ______.

A. Hazard that is not obvious


B. Hazard that may take an event or series of events to occur
C. Highly unlikely event and not to be considered
D. Both A & B

Q350. 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

Q351. When an imminent hazard exist that cannot be controlled without endangering
employees or property

A. Identify and assess the hazard

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B. Immediately provide all personnel with specialized personal protective equipment
C. Proceed with a previously prepared hazard control checklist
D. Quickly remove all exposed personnel from the area

Q352. Hazard prevention and control should contain both:

A. Hard work and good luck


B. Tools and equipment
C. Good thinking and quick reflexes
D. Human and administrative resources
E. All of the above

Q353. The OSHA Outreach Training Program is an excellent source for employee safety
training

A. True
B. False

Q354. What does the term "training mode" refer to?

A. How students are assessed after they are trained


B. How students react to a training session
C. The contents of the training
D. The way training is delivered (e.g., classroom or online)

Q355. Supervisors should receive specific training in leadership skills such as:

A. Being in charge
B. Communication and coaching
C. Hierarchy of controls
D. Taking and receiving

Q356. Prevention of musculoskeletal disorders is an important training topic.

A. True
B. False

Q357. Who should be involved in communication and coordination of safety and health
programs?

A. Host employers
B. Contractors
C. Staffing agencies
D. All of the above

Q358. Two good measures of safety and health program effectiveness are:

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A. Policies and procedures
B. Tools and equipment Injuries and illnesses
C. Lagging and leading indicators

Q359. Who should be on the team that evaluates a safety and health program?

A. Employees
B. Supervisors
C. Safety & Health personnel
D. Human Resources
E. All of the above

Q360. A safety and health program is called a living document. Why?

A. A safety and health program changes as an organization changes


B. A safety and health program is a written document versus something that is kept
electronically
C. A safety and health program never changes, even when an organization changes
D. A safety and health program will provide the health and safety an organization needs
E. All of the above

Q361. A near miss is an event that

A. Causes an injury, but (fortunately) NOT a death


B. Could have caused a serious incident, but did not
C. Does NOT need to be investigated
D. Must be reported OSHA

Q362. Which of the following is an incident that should be investigated?

A. Incident that results in the loss of an eye


B. Illness caused by exposure to a toxic substance
C. Near miss, where an incident was close but avoided
D. All the above

Q363. Which of the following statements are true about incidents?

A. Incidents (accidents) are harmful events that "just happen"


B. Incident investigations are not for accidents (OSHA must investigate accidents)
C. Nearly all workplace incidents are wholly preventable
D. All the above

Q364. Which of the following fits the definition of "root cause"?

A. An event that causes a serious injury


B. An event that causes a fatality

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C. Term used by US Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) to mean "mishap"
D. Underlying reason why an unsafe condition exists

Q365. Who should be part of a worksite incident investigation team?

A. At least 2 OSHA representatives


B. Management supervisors, and employees working togethe
C. Representative from the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI)
D. All the above

Q366. What should an incident investigation program include?

A. Requirements for how and when management will be notified


B. List of those who will receive investigation recommendations and action items
C. Requirements for reporting incidents to OSHA
D. All the above

Q367. On a multi-employer worksite, who is responsible for conducting an incident


investigation?

A. Each employer conducts an independent incident investigation


B. Host employer, who shares the incident investigation with each employer at the site
C. Nobody, with multi-employer sites there is no standard for conducting an
investigation
D. OSHA will coordinate employers to create a single incident investigation

Q368. What is the ideal time for conducting witness interviews during an incident
investigation?

A. As promptly as possible, since memories fade over time


B. After management has approved each witness's participation
C. Toward the end of the investigation, to give witnesses time to discuss the incident
with their supervisors
D. Never; witnesses should never be relied upon in an incident investigation

Q369. 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?

A. Damaged guardrail was not repaired because of production goals


B. Scaffold planking was not OSHA compliant
C. Worker did not follow safety procedures
D. Worker was careless

Q370. Which of the following is an across-the-board corrective action that might be


implemented as part of an incident investigation?

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A. Develop a written safety and health management program
B. Revise safety policies to clearly establish responsibility and accountability
C. Make sure the safety inspection process includes worker and management
representatives
D. All the above

Q371. Last step of the four-step systems approach to conducting on incident investigation:

A. Alert local news outlet


B. Determine the root causes
C. Implement corrective actions
D. Preserve and document the scene

Q372. Which of the following should be a goal of an incident investigation?

A. Create a report that can be used in defense of a lawsuit


B. Find those responsible for the incident, so blame can be correctly assigned
C. Understand how and why safety protections failed or were insufficient
D. All the above

Q373. A job hazard analysis is an exercise in detective work. Your goal is to discover the
following

A. What can go wrong? What are the consequences?


B. What could go right?
C. How could it arise?
D. What are other contributing factors
E. How likely is it that the hazard will occur?
F. All except B

Q374. Rarely is a hazard 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.

A. True
B. False

Q375. 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

A. True
B. False

Q376. Sources of help in developing JHAs inside:

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A. Insurance company
B. Local fire department
C. Consultants with safety and health expertise.
D. All of the above

Q377. Any time 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.

A. Inspectors
B. Employees
C. Managers
D. Consultants

Q378. Hazard or mitigation controls may be short and/or long term.

A. True
B. False

Q379. Periodically reviewing your job hazard analysis ensures that it remains current and
continues to help reduce workplace accidents and injuries

A. True
B. False

Q380. There should be __________ process in place for JHAs.

A. A review and approval


B. An underlying cause
C. A related analysis

Q381. Which of the following is a good practice when conducting interview for an incident
investigation

A. Ask questions that avoid assigning blame for the incident


B. Conduct interview in, a public place
C. Ride the purpose of the investigation
D. Try to get interviewees emotional reactions to the incident

Q382. Which of the following is a line management role with regard to an organization's
safety and health program?

A. Creating a system of monetary fines for safety violations


B. Implementing and maintaining the safety and health program
C. Signature approval for all hospitalizations
D. Yearly meeting with OSHA representatives

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Q383. Although some state OSHA programs have specified ________ for maintaining
records, many OSHA attorneys recommend records be maintained longer

A. 1 year
B. 7 years
C. 20 years
D. 50 years

Q384. What does JHA stand for?

A. Job Hazard Analysis


B. Job Hazard Assessment
C. Job Health Analysis
D. Job Health Assessment

Q385. Who is responsible for investigating an incident involving a temporary worker?

A. Host employer only


B. OSHA is primarily responsible when a temporary worker is involved
C. staffing agency only
D. Staffing agency and host employer

Q386. As a rule of thumb, a safety and health program should be evaluated ________, at a
minimum

A. Daily
B. Monthly
C. Semiannually
D. Annually

Q387. When the employer receives an OSHA citation, it must be:

A. Contested and filed with the courts


B. Copied and mailed to each worker
C. Posted for 3 days or until the violation is fixed
D. Signed and returned to OSHA

Q388. The CFR Parts, such as Part 1926 for Construction, are further broken down into
___________, which group together specific and detailed standards.

A. Bullets
B. Pieces
C. Slices
D. Subparts

Q389. Which of the following is a type of OSHA violation?

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A. Repeat
B. Serious
C. Willful
D. All of the above

Q390. What are two US government agencies that are good resources for safety and health
information?

A. DEA and DOJ


B. FBI and CIA
C. IRS and SCOTUS
D. OSHA and NIOSH

Q391. What section of the OSH Act does the Whistleblower Program reference?

A. Section 7(a)
B. Section 8
C. Section 11(c)
D. Section 21

Q392. To be acceptable for use, cables must be free of repairs and splices for at least _____
feet from cable end to electrode holders.

A. 10
B. 20
C. 30
D. 40

Q393. Damaged hoses must be tested to twice their normal pressure, which cannot be
below _____ p.s.i.

A. 400
B. 500
C. 300
D. 200

Q394. Gas mixing may only be carried out by the:

A. Gas supplier
B. FBI and CIA
C. Serious
D. Willful

Q.395 When working with stainless steel, workers must protect themselves from

A. Nitrogen dioxide

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B. Section 8
C. Section 11
D. Gas supplier

Q396. When a cylinder is being transported, the valve MUST be:

A. Capped
B. Nitrogen dioxide
C. Gas supplier

Q397. What is the recommended opening for valves?

A. One and half turns


B. Nitrogen dioxide
C. Gas supplier

Q398. A frozen cylinder can be thawed using:

A. Warm water
B. Nitrogen dioxide
C. Gas supplier
D. One and half turns

Q399. Cylinders may be stored inside buildings if the storage meets all these conditions
EXCEPT:

A. Well-lit

Q400. If general mechanical or local exhaust ventilation cannot be provided, air line
respirators are required when working with _____.

A. Metals containing lead

Q401. When manifolds and headers are not in use, they should be _____.

A. Capped

Q402. What is the ergonomically optimum body posture for performing all physical jobs?

A. Midrange
B. Capped
C. Well-lit

Q403. Job rotation, modified work pace, and frequent breaks are all examples of _____
controls.

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A. Administrative
B. modified
C. frequent
D. Capped

Q404. Higher workers' compensation premiums, increased employee turnover,


absenteeism, and decreased efficiency are common results of:

A. Musculoskeletal disorders

Q405. Employees returning from extended periods away from work should:

A. Regain their normal work pace over time

Q406. When the employer receives an OSHA citation, it must be:

A. Contested and filed with the courts


B. Copied and mailed to each worker
C. Posted for 3 days or until the violation is fixed
D. Signed and returned to OSHA

Q407. Which of the following is a type of OSHA violation?

A. Repeat
B. Serious
C. Willful
D. All of the above

Q408. Lock Out / Tag Out refers to _______.

A. A process for locking tools and equipment to deter theft


B. A process that eliminates the chance of unauthorized access to critical areas
C. A process that is designed to protect workers by controlling hazardous energies

Q409. For effective Lock Out / Tag Out to occur, at a minimum, all energy sources must be
isolated in the off position, zero energy verified, and each worker must apply his/her
individual lock on the locking device and keep the keywith ___________.

A. Their Supervisor
B. Their Foreman
C. Their Safety representative
D. Himself/herself

Q410. The term electrocution means?

A. Injury by electricity
B. A severe electrical shock that requires hospitalization

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C. Death caused by exposure to electricity
D. None of the above

Q411. The three most common types of GFCIs used today are:

A. Circuit Breaker, Circuit Fixer, Circuit Finder


B. Receptacle, Power Unit, Fuses
C. Receptacle, Portable, Circuit Breaker
D. Wet, Dry, Damp

Q412. Fuses and circuit breakers are intended primarily for the:

A. Protection of conductors and equipment


B. Prevention of electric shock
C. Protection of the public

Q413. Underground electrical hazards are _______.

A. Easy to identify
B. Hard to find & pose a serious risk to laborers & equipment operators
C. Always marked exactly where they are located
D. Always buried in red concrete

Q414. GFCI is an acronym that stands for ____?

A. Good For Circuit Installations


B. Grand Fuse Circuitry Impulse
C. Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter

Q415. Flexible cords must not _______

A. Be run through holes in walls, ceilings, or floors


B. Be run through doorways, windows, or similar openings
C. Be left unprotected in traffic ways
D. Be hidden in walls, ceilings, floors, conduit or other raceways
E. All the above

Q416. Some examples of the most common causes of electrocution include

A. Contact with underground and above ground energized power lines.


B. Failure to properly Lock Out and & Tag Out energized power sources
C. Failure to use a Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter (GFCI) in wet conditions.
D. Failure to maintain a safe distance from energized power sources.
E. All the above

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Q417. A properly installed and used standard GFCI receptacle can prevent _____.

A. Partial Electrocution
B. Electrical Shock
C. Circuit overload

Q418. Hazards are created when flexible (extension) cords, cord connectors, receptacles,
and cord and plug connected equipment are:

A. Improperly used and maintained.


B. Made in foreign countries.
C. Rolled into a retractable system.

Q419. For protection from electrical hazards and arc flash, always use the proper rubber
insulating gloves and ensure they are classified by __________:

A. The size and shape of the glove


B. The particular kind of rubber material used
C. The level of voltage and protection they provide
D. The weather conditions

Q420. Electrical burns occur principally because of:

A. The high energy of electrons


B. Radiation pulses of the electricity
C. The heat generated by the flow of electrical current through the body

Q421. The sudden release of electrical energy through the air when a high-voltage gap exists
and there is a breakdown between conductors is referred to as an _______________.

A. Arc Burst
B. Energized Air Blast
C. Arc Flash
D. Energized Air Flash

Q422. The best type of ladder to use when working around any electrical systems is
________?

A. A ladder made of conductive materia


B. A ladder made from non-conductive material
C. Any ladder, just be careful not to get shocked

Q423. Which of the following is a primary topic of discussion in this course?

A. Installing Solar Panels Safely

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B. What are the major types of electrocution hazards in construction?
C. Introduction to Power Generation
D. Electrical Safety for Dummies

Q424. According to OSHA, what does the term "electrocution" mean?

A. Injury by electricity
B. Severe electrical shock that requires hospitalization
C. Death caused by exposure to electricity
D. None of the above

Q425. On-line Resources available to you include which of the following:

A. OSHA eTools
B. OSHA Publications
C. OSHA Quick Cards
D. OSHA Safety & Health Topic Page
E. All of the above

Q426. The "B" in the acronym "Besafe" stands for Burns. What are the 3 types of burns that
are caused by exposure to electricity.

A. Heat, Thermal & Radiation


B. Sparks, Flash & Fire
C. Electrical, Arc Flash & Thermal Contact
D. None of the above

Q427. The "B" in the acronym "Besafe" stands for Burns. What are the 3 types of burns that
are caused by exposure to electricity.

A. Heat, Thermal & Radiation


B. Sparks, Flash & Fire
C. Electrical, Arc Flash & Thermal Contact
D. None of the above

Q428. Maintaining a safe distance from overhead power lines and utilizing effective Lock
Out / Tag Out procedures to de-energize equipment are effective

A. True
B. False

Q429. An electrical hazard can be defined as a serious workplace hazard that exposes
workers to which of the following:

A. Burns and Arc Flash / Blast


B. Electrocution and shock

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C. Fires and explosions
D. All of the above
E. A and B only

Q430. New and improved tools and technologies exist that help prevent inadvertent contact
with underground energized utilities and they include:

A. Non-conductive tools
B. Non-conductive backhoe buckets
C. Ground Penetrating Rada
D. Underground 3-D imaging
E. All of the above

Q431. 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:

A. 25 feet
B. 5 feet
C. 10 feet
D. 50 feet

Q432. A typical construction activity that is most at risk for contact with underground
energized electrical systems is?

A. Excavation activities
B. Earth drillers
C. Jack hammering
D. Fence installation
E. All of the above

Q433. We have learned that overhead power lines carry extremely high voltage. In addition,
which of the following statements is true about overhead power lines?

A. Physical contact does not need to be made to cause electrocution.


B. Burns and falls from elevations are also hazards.
C. Cranes are not the only equipment that are at risk.
D. All of the above

Q434. When using a utility locate service to identify underground utilities, which of the
following is true?

A. The latest technology doesn't make mistakes


B. Ground Penetrating Radar pinpoints exact location of utilities within inches
C. Backhoe operators can feel the underground lines and don't need exact locates
D. Locating underground utilities is NOT an exact science

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Q435. Extension cords should be inspected prior to their use for:

A. Cuts or abrasions
B. Damaged insulation
C. Strain Relief
D. All the above

Q436. Unsafe electrical equipment can be identified by which of the following?

A. Exposed electrical conductors


B. Wires with bad insulation
C. Ungrounded electrical systems and tools
D. All of the above

Q437. To verify that a system has been de-energized after you have effectively locked and
tagged out the equipment, you can:

A. Try to start the equipment to verify it won't start


B. Use test equipment to test the circuits and electrical parts for voltage and current
C. Just start work because locking and tagging out the equipment is sufficient
D. Both A & B

Q438. Controlling hazardous energies ______.

A. Is required by OSHA
B. Is the best way to prevent the release of energizing, starting or stored energy
C. Involves locking out & tagging equipment & verifying zero energy exists before
starting
D. All of the above

Q439. Which of the following are major causes of injuries due to the failure to follow Lock
Out / Tag Out procedures:

A. Accidental restarting of equipment


B. Failure to release residual energy
C. Failure to disconnect from power source
D. Failure to stop equipment
E. All the above

Q440. The purpose of a Lockout/Tagout checklist is to _______.

A. Help identify all sources of hazardous energy for the equipment or circuits in
question
B. Identify backup energy sources such as generators and batteries.
C. Identify all shut-offs for each energy source found
D. All of the above

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Q441. OSHA requires all power cords to be protected from mechanical damage and
environmental deterioration, which includes protection from ________:

A. All vehicle and equipment traffic


B. Dust & dirt
C. Sharp materials, edges, doorways
D. Both A & C

Q442. Cords that are 2-wire type, not designed for hard-usage, or that have been modified:

A. are preferred if they have been spliced by a qualified electrician.


B. must be yellow in color if used on a construction site.
C. Increase the risk of contacting electrical current.
D. None of the above

Q443. You can help protect yourself from electrocution by _______.

A. Using ground-fault circuit interrupters (GFCI)


B. Maintaining a safe distance from overhead power lines
C. Inspecting portable tools and extension cords prior to use
D. Following lockout/tagout procedures
E. All the above

Q444. When a power cord connector is wet ______.

A. Electric current can leak to equipment grounding conductor


B. It's not a big deal as it is usually only 110 volts
C. There is a high potential for electrocution
D. None of the above
E. Both A & C

Q445. Personal Protective Equipment for electrical workers is designed to provide


protection under certain circumstances and conditions. Typical footwear will be marked
_____ if it's approved for electrical work.

A. Safe
B. GFCI
C. EH
D. Z87

Q449. Electrical PPE with the following defects may not be used:

A. If holes, tears, punctures, or cuts are present


B. Texture changes: Swelling, softening, hardening, or becoming sticky or inelastic
C. Contains an embedded foreign object
D. Any other defect that damages the insulating properties

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E. All of the above

Q450. Hard hats should be insulated and nonconductive and be of Class:

A. A&C
B. B&E
C. X
D. None of the above

Q451. 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.

A. GFCI failure
B. Electric arcs or flashes
C. Blown fuses or breakers
D. None of the above

Q452. AEGCP refers to:

A. Assured equipment grounding conductor program


B. Employers electrical safety license
C. Accident and injury follow-up program
D. None of the above\

Q453. What is my employer required to do to protect workers from electrocutions?

A. Ensure overhead power line safety


B. Isolate electrical parts
C. Supply ground-fault circuit Interrupters (GFCI)
D. Provide training
E. All the above and more

Q454. Where can minimum clearance distances for working near power lines be found?

A. Local Building Code office


B. OSHA regulations
C. Health and Safety Code
D. None of the above

Q455. All pull boxes, junction boxes, and fittings must be:

A. Provided with covers


B. Metal covers shall be grounded
C. Plastic covers must be white
D. All of the above
E. Both A and B

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Q456. Electrical equipment noted in an AEGCP must be visually inspected for damage or
defects.

A. Quarterly
B. Monthly
C. Weekly
D. Before each day's use

Q457. Topics in an employer's training program must include which of the following:

A. De-energize electric equipment before inspecting or repairing


B. Use cords, cables, and electric tools that are in good repair
C. Lockout / Tagout recognition and procedures
D. Use appropriate protective equipment
E. All the above

Q458. 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:

A. The person's supervisor


B. The person's foreman
C. The person's safety representative
D. The person applying a lock
E. Any the above

Q459. Electrical cords that have been modified:

A. Are preferred once they have been spliced by a qualified electrician


B. Must be yellow in color it used on a construction
C. Increase the risk of coming in contect with sectroal current
D. None of the above

Q460. A flexible/extension cord may be damaged by ______.

A. Door or window edges


B. Staples and fasteners
C. Abrasion from adjacent materials
D. Simply by aging
E. All the above

Q461. Fuses and circuit breakers are intended primarily for the:

A. Protection of conductors and equipment

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B. Prevention of electrocution
C. Protection of the public
D. None of the above

Q462. Electrical PPE with the following defects must NOT be used:

A. Holes tears, punctures or cuts


B. Texture changes (e.g., swelling, softening, hardening, sticky, or inelastic)
C. Contains an embedded foreign object
D. Damage to insulating properties
E. All the above

Q463. Personal protective equipment for electrical workers is designed to provide


protection under certain circumstances and conditions. Typical footwear will be marked
____ if it's approved for electrical work.

A. SAFE
B. EH
C. GFCI
D. Z87

Q464. Topics in an employer's training program must indude which of the following:

A. De-energize electric equipment before inspecting or repairing


B. Use cords, cables, and electric tools that are in good repair
C. Lockout/Tagout recognition and procedures
D. Use appropriate protective equipment
E. All the above

Q465. The OSHA construction standard requires flexible cords to be rated for:

A. Extreme conditions
B. Chemical exposure
C. Extra gauge
D. Hard or extra-hard usage

Q466. New and improved tools and technologies exist that help prevent inadvertent shock
and electrocution hazards with underground energized utilities, including:

A. Non-conductive tools
B. Non-conductive backhoe buckets
C. Ground penetrating radar
D. Underground 3-D imaging
E. All the above

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Q467. Which of the following is true regarding electrical pull boxes, junction boxes, and
fittings?

A. All must be provided with covers approved for their intended use
B. All metal covers must be grounded
C. All plastic covers must be white
D. All the above
E. Both A and B above

Q468. Which of the following is an electrical hazard?

A. Combining a portable GFCI with an extension cord


B. From elecAttaching an ungrounded, two-pronged adapter to a three-pronged
(grounded) cord or tool
C. Using an extension cord that is too big O
D. Using a cord or tool with worn insulation or exposed wires
E. Both B and D

Q469. A construction activity that is at risk for contact with underground energized electrical
systems is:

A. Excavation activities
B. Earth drillers
C. Jack hammering
D. Fence Installation
E. All the above

Q470. What does GFCI stand for?

A. Good For Circuit Installations


B. Grand Fuse Circuitry Impulse
C. Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter
D. None of the above

Q471. The "A" in "BESAFE" safe stands for arc flash, which:

A. Is a sudden release of electrical energy


B. Can reach temperatures of 35,000 degrees Fahrenheit
C. Gives off thermal radiation and bright, intense light
D. Can produce pressure waves by rapidly heating air, causing a blast
E. All the above

Q472. If a person is experiencing electrical shock:

A. Do not touch the person


B. Try to safely turn off the source of electricity

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C. Using a non-conductive material, try to move the person away from the electrical
source
D. All the above

Q473. An employer's training program must include which of the following topics for
working around electricity?

A. De-energizing electric equipment before inspecting or repairing


B. Use of cords, cables, and electric tools
C. Lockout/tagout recognition and procedures
D. Use of appropriate protective equipment
E. All the above

Q474. How often must electrical equipment noted in an AEGCP must be visually inspected
for damage or defects.

A. Quarterly
B. Monthly
C. Weekly
D. Before each day's use

Q745. Any overhead power line should be considered energized unless the entity owning or
operating the electrical utility supplying the line certifies that it is:

A. Not energized
B. Visibly grounded
C. Tested for zero energy
D. All the above

Q476. What type of ladder is best to use when working around an electrical system?

A. A ladder made of conductive materials


B. A ladder made of non-conductive materials c
C. Any ladder just be careful not to get shocked
D. No ladder, use a metal scaffold instead

Q477. Only _____________ may work on electric circuit parts or equipment that has not
been de-energized

A. Competent persons
B. Safety trained supervisors
C. Qualified persons
D. Electricians

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Q478. A properly installed and properly used standard GFCI receptacle can prevent:

A. Electrocution
B. Electrical shock
C. Circuit overload
D. Both A and B
E. None of the above

Q479. When a power cord connector is wet ______.

A. Electric current can leak to equipment grounding conductor


B. It's not a big deal as it is usually only 110 volts
C. There is a high potential for electrocution
D. None of the above
E. Both A & C

Q480. Personal Protective Equipment for electrical workers is designed to provide


protection under certain circumstances and conditions. Typical footwear will be marked
_____ if it's approved for electrical work.

A. SAFE
B. GFCI
C. EH
D. Z87

Q481.. Electrical PPE with the following defects may not be used:

A. If holes, tears, punctures, or cuts are present


B. Texture changes: Swelling, softening, hardening, or becoming sticky or inelastic
C. Contains an embedded foreign object
D. Any other defect that damages the insulating properties
E. All of the above

Q482. Hard hats should be insulated and nonconductive and be of Class:

A. A&C
B. B&E
C. X
D. None of the above

Q483. 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.

A. GFCI failure
B. Electric arcs or flashes
C. Blown fuses or breakers

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D. None of the above

Q484. AEGCP refers to:

A. Assured equipment grounding conductor program


B. Employers electrical safety license
C. Accident and injury follow-up program
D. None of the above

Q485. What is my employer required to do to protect workers from electrocutions?

A. Ensure overhead power line safety


B. Isolate electrical parts
C. Supply ground-fault circuit Interrupters (GFCI)
D. Provide training
E. All the above and more

Q486. Where can minimum clearance distances for working near power lines be found?

A. Local Building Code office


B. OSHA regulations
C. Health and Safety Code
D. None of the above

Q487. All pull boxes, junction boxes, and fittings must be:

A. Provided with covers


B. Metal covers shall be grounded
C. Plastic covers must be white
D. All of the above
E. Both A and B

Q488. Electrical equipment noted in an AEGCP must be visually inspected for damage or
defects.

A. Quarterly
B. Monthly
C. Weekly
D. Before each day's use

Q489. Topics in an employer's training program must include which of the following:

A. De-energize electric equipment before inspecting or repairing


B. Use cords, cables, and electric tools that are in good repair
C. Lockout / Tagout recognition and procedures
D. Use appropriate protective equipment

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E. All the above

Q490. 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:

A. The person's supervisor


B. The person's foreman
C. The person's safety representative
D. The person applying a lock
E. Any the above

Q491. Electrical cords that have been modified:

A. Are preferred once they have been spliced by a qualified electrician


B. Must be yellow in color it used on a construction
C. Increase the risk of coming in contect with sectroal current
D. None of the above

Q492. A flexible/extension cord may be damaged by ______.

A. Door or window edges


B. Staples and fasteners
C. Abrasion from adjacent materials
D. Simply by aging
E. All the above

Q493. Fuses and circuit breakers are intended primarily for the:

A. Protection of conductors and equipment


B. Prevention of electrocution
C. Protection of the public
D. None of the above

Q494. Electrical PPE with the following defects must NOT be used:

A. Holes tears, punctures or cuts


B. Texture changes (e.g., swelling, softening, hardening, sticky, or inelastic)
C. Contains an embedded foreign object
D. Damage to insulating properties
E. All the above

Q495.Personal protective equipment for electrical workers is designed to provide protection


under certain circumstances and conditions. Typical footwear will be marked ____ if it's
approved for electrical work.

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A. SAFE
B. GFCI
C. EH
D. Z87

Q496. Topics in an employer's training program must include which of the following:

A. De-energize electric equipment before inspecting or repairing


B. Use cords, cables, and electric tools that are in good repair
C. Lockout/Tagout recognition and procedures
D. Use appropriate protective equipment
E. All the above

Q497. The OSHA construction standard requires flexible cords to be rated for:

A. Extreme conditions
B. Chemical exposure
C. Extra gauge
D. Hard or extra-hard usage
E. All the above

Q498. New and improved tools and technologies exist that help prevent inadvertent shock
and electrocution hazards with underground energized utilities, including:

A. Non-conductive tools
B. Non-conductive backhoe buckets
C. Ground penetrating radar
D. Underground 3-D imaging
E. All the above

Q499. Which of the following is true regarding electrical pull boxes, junction boxes, and
fittings?

A. All must be provided with covers approved for their intended use
B. All metal covers must be grounded
C. All plastic covers must be white
D. All the above
E. Both A and B above

Q500. Which of the following is an electrical hazard?

A. Combining a portable GFCI with an extension cord


B. From elecAttaching an ungrounded, two-pronged adapter to a three-pronged
(grounded) cord or tool
C. Using an extension cord that is too big O

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D. Using a cord or tool with worn insulation or exposed wires
E. Both B and D

Q501. A construction activity that is at risk for contact with underground energized electrical
systems is:

A. Excavation activities
B. Earth drillers
C. Jack hammering
D. Fence Installation
E. All the above

Q502. What does GFCI stand for?

A. Good For Circuit Installations


B. Grand Fuse Circuitry Impulse
C. Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter
D. None of the above

Q503. The "A" in "BESAFE" safe stands for arc flash, which:

A. Is a sudden release of electrical energy


B. Can reach temperatures of 35,000 degrees Fahrenheit
C. Gives off thermal radiation and bright, intense light
D. Can produce pressure waves by rapidly heating air, causing a blast
E. All the above

Q504. If a person is experiencing electrical shock:

A. Do not touch the person


B. Try to safely turn off the source of electricity
C. Using a non-conductive material, try to move the person away from the electrical
source
D. All the above

Q505. An employer's training program must include which of the following topics for
working around electricity?

A. De-energizing electric equipment before inspecting or repairing


B. Use of cords, cables, and electric tools
C. Lockout/tagout recognition and procedures
D. Use of appropriate protective equipment
E. All the above

Q506. How often must electrical equipment noted in an AEGCP must be visually inspected
for damage or defects.

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A. Quarterly
B. Monthly
C. Weekly
D. Before each day's use

Q507. Any overhead power line should be considered energized unless the entity owning or
operating the electrical utility supplying the line certifies that it is:

A. Not energized
B. Visibly grounded
C. Tested for zero energy
D. All the above

Q508. What type of ladder is best to use when working around an electrical system?

A. A ladder made of conductive materials


B. A ladder made of non-conductive materials c
C. Any ladder just be careful not to get shocked
D. No ladder, use a metal scaffold instead

Q509. Only _____________ may work on electric circuit parts or equipment that has not
been de-energized

A. Competent persons
B. Safety trained supervisors
C. Qualified persons
D. Electricians

Q510. A properly installed and properly used standard GFCI receptacle can prevent:

A. Electrocution
B. Electrical shock
C. Circuit overload
D. Both A and B
E. None of the above

Q511. Maintaining a safe distance from overhead power lines and utilizing effective
lockout/tagout procedures to de-energize equipment are effective methods for protecting
yourself from electrocution.

A. True
B. False

Q512. Electrical burns can be caused by

A. Arc Flash

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B. Thermal contact
C. Electrical shock
D. All the above

Q513. When working around electricity, which class of helmets is designed to reduce the
danger of contact with conductors at higher voltage levels?

A. Class E (electrical) helmets


B. Orange helmets
C. Blue helmets (when used with a nylon liner)
D. Both A and C

Q514.When the injury is created more as a result of crushing between objects, the event
should be recorded as ___________.

A. Caught
B. Draught
C. Struck
D. Rolling

Q515. Employers must ensure exposed moving parts of power tools, such as belts, gears,
shafts, and pulleys:

A. Have signs
B. Are guarded
C. Are lubricated
D. Working

Q516. The majority of the incidents involving contact with running equipment and
machinery are due to:

A. Mechanical failure
B. Lack of OSHA inspections
C. Unguarded equipment

Q517. What major hazard includes incidents where a person or part of a person was injured
by being squeezed, crushed, pinched or compressed between two or more objects, or
between parts of an object?

A. Struck by hazards
B. Caught in or between hazards
C. Struck by falling object

Q518. Although mechanical failures do occur, most accidents while working on with
machinery can be attributed to:

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A. Bad luck
B. Failure to properly lock and tag out equipment
C. Bad start switch
D. None the above

Q519. Trench protective systems include which of the following:

A. Curling, beaching, drilling


B. Sloping, Benching, Shoring, Trench box
C. Dirt jacks and whalers
D. All of the above

Q520. Improper gloves, loose fitting clothing, jackets, belts, jewelry, hair, or safety
equipment such as fall protection lanyards, can lead to horrible incidents if:

A. Worn improperly
B. Caught in moving parts
C. Not kept clean

Q521. Amputations can be caused by allowing your hands or limbs to be caught in or


between:

A. Operating equipment
B. Objects
C. Materials
D. All of the above.

Q522. Employers are required to do which of the following:

A. Provide protection for workers during trenching and excavation work.


B. Provide means to avoid the collapse of structures and scaffolds.
C. Provide effective safety training for workers.
D. All of the above

Q523. Protect yourself when working in excavations by _____________.

A. Not working in an unprotected trench that is 5 feet or more deep


B. Only entering a trench or excavation using a ladder, stairs or properly designed
ramp.
C. Never working outside the confines of the protection system
D. All the above

Q524. Working between the frame and dump box of a dump truck is an example of
exposure to a:

A. Struck by hazard

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B. Caught in or between hazard
C. Caught off guard hazard

Q525. What actions and/or safety equipment can protect equipment operators from being
thrown from their equipment and crushed during a tip over?

A. Rollover Protective Structures (ROPS)


B. Using approved seat belts
C. Keeping all body parts within the protected cab area
D. All of the above

Q526. To protect yourself from being pinned between equipment, materials, or other
objects, you should:

A. Be aware at all times of the equipment around you and stay a safe distance from it.
B. Never get between moving materials and a structure, vehicle, or stacked materials.
C. Stay out of the swing radius of cranes and other equipment
D. All are effective protective measures

Q527. What can be done to prevent caught between accidents involving equipment?

A. Shut down equipment before doing repairs or inspections


B. Chock the wheels on any equipment that can roll
C. Never work under equipment supported only by a hydraulic or mechanical jack
D. All of the above

Q528. When working around electricity, which class of helmets is designed to reduce the
danger of contact with conductors at higher voltage levels?

A. Class E (electrical) helmets


B. Orange helmets
C. Blue helmets (when used with a nylon liner)
D. Both A and C

Q529. Maintaining a safe distance from overhead power lines and utilizing effective
lockout/tagout procedures to de-energize equipment are effective methods for protecting
yourself from electrocution.

A. True
B. False

Q530. Electrical burns can be caused by

A. Arc Flash
B. Thermal contact
C. Electrical shock

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D. All the above

Q531. When working around electricity, which class of helmets is designed to reduce the
danger of contact with conductors at higher voltage levels?

A. Class E (electrical) helmets


B. Orange helmets
C. Blue helmets (when used with a nylon liner)
D. Both A and C

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