OSHA 30 Construction Final Test Answer Key
OSHA 30 Construction Final Test Answer Key
OSHA 30 Construction Final Test Answer Key
FINAL EXAM
1. OSHA requires training to be provided within one year of when a safety and health program is first
established
A. True
B. False (correct answer)
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 (correct answer)
D. 50 feet
The __________ GFCI fits into the standard electrical outlet box to protect ground faults.
A. Disposable
B. Receptacle (correct answer)
C. Plastic
D. None-conductive
Some states may have more stringent requirements than Federal OSHA for working over or near water
A. color
B. cons
C. degree
D. geo (correct answer)
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 (correct answer)
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 (correct answer)
Gloves used for electrical work must be inspected and tested prior to use, and be certified every:
A. 30 days
B. 6 months (correct answer)
C. 12 months
D. Never
A. Easy to identify
B. Difficult to locate exactly, and may pose a serious risk to laborers and backhoe operators (correct answer)
C. Always marked exactly where they are located
D. Always buried in red concrete
In an effective program, management regards worker safety and health as which the following?
A. OSHA requires that all employers have “written” safety and health programs
B. OSHA encourages employers to clearly document their safety and health programs. (correct answer)
C. Written safety and health programs are always required
D. Safety and health training
E. None of the above.
Back disorders, strains and sprains, carpal tunnel syndrome are examples of what type injury
A. Chemical exposures
B. Musculo-skeletal disorders (MSD's) (correct answer)
C. Biological hazards
D. None of the above
An incident investigation:
Training topics for employees who are exposed to fall hazards should include
A. Is required by OSHA
B. Must be documented
C. Is typically kept with the crane
D. All of the above (correct answer)
A. Management commitment
B. Employee involvement (correct answer)
C. Worksite analysis
D. None of the above
OSHA has long recognized that the implementation of a safety and health program is a way of ____________
A. Ladder
B. Stair tower
C. Ramp and walkway
D. All the above (correct answer)
A. Hierarchy of controls
B. Being in charge
C. Communication and coaching (correct answer)
D. Taking and receiving
A __________________ must be available to direct workers who are constructing or moving scaffolds.
A. Qualified Inspector
B. OSHA Inspector
C. Supervisor
D. Competent Person (correct answer)
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 (correct answer)
Once completely erected, the jacking mast tower crane must be retested
A. Be used by itself
B. Not be used by itself (correct answer)
C. Never be used at all
D. None of the above
When a circular saw is withdrawn from the work material, the lower guard must automatically return to the
covering position
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 (correct answer)
A. Repeat
B. Serious
C. Willful
D. All of the above (correct answer)
What are two US government agencies that are good resources for safety and health information?
What section of the OSH Act does the Whistleblower Program reference?
A. Section 7(a)
B. Section 8
C. Section 11(c) (correct answer)
D. Section 21
When you've been assigned a new job or task, be sure to ask about the:
You can request to remain anonymous when OSHA presents a complaint to your employer.
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 (correct answer)
D. General Industry Standard
What type of OSHA inspection is conducted when immediate death or serious harm is likely?
A. Complaint
B. Imminent danger (correct answer)
C. Programmed
D. Referral
A. Lockout/tagout
B. Fall hazards
C. Bloodborne pathogens
D. All of the above (correct answer)
A. Email
B. In person at a local office
C. Phone
D. All of the above (correct answer)
The OSHA standards for Construction and General Industry are found in:
Employers covered by OSHA's standards must display an "It's the Law" poster. What does this poster
address?
OSHA requires that employers pay for which of the following personal protective equipment (PPE)?
Among the rights related to OSHA recordkeeping, workers have the right to review:
A. To prevent injuries
B. To protect the health of America's workers
C. To save lives
D. All of the above (correct answer)
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. OSHA
B. The local police department
C. Your employer (correct answer)
D. Your lawyer
A worker or worker representative can file a complaint about a safety or health hazard in the workplace.
One of the main responsibilities employers have, as required by OSHA standards, is to:
What are two US government agencies that are good resources for safety and health information?
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 (correct answer)
D. 60 days
OSHA standards fall into four categories (or Parts): General Industry, Construction, Maritime, and
Agriculture.
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
An organization’s training should be specific to the organization, the workforce, and the workplace
hazards.
While safety training can change behavior, attitudes, and work habits, it will typically reduce productivity
and efficiency.
A. True
B. False (correct answer)
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
C. Members of the OSHA Committee on Safety and Health
D. Safety and health subject matter expert (correct answer)
OSHA requires training to be provided within one year of when a safety and health program is first
established
A. True
B. False (correct answer)
OSHA recognizes that the implementation of a safety and health program as a way of demonstrating
____________ in promoting workplace safety and health.
The order of precedence and effectiveness of hazard control is which of the following?
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 (correct answer)
An effective occupational safety and health program will include which of the following elements?
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 (correct answer)
A. Acceptance by workers
B. Acceptance by managers
C. Actions effective in mitigating/controlling the hazard
D. All of the above (correct answer)
A. Employees
B. Supervisors
C. Managers
D. All of the above (correct answer)
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 (correct answer)
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 (correct answer)
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
Guidance for safety and health program development is available thru _________________.
In general, accidents and incidents are caused by unsafe or hazardous conditions and:
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 (correct answer)
OSHA now recommends that effective safety and health programs include _____________ major elements.
A. 3
B. 7 (correct answer)
C. 20
D. 25
E. All of the above
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 (correct answer)
A. Communication of commitment
B. Allocating appropriate safety and health resources
C. Defining safety and health goals and objectives
D. All the above (correct answer)
Which of following is an executive management role with regard to an organization's safety and health
program?
Which of the following is important with regard to a labor/management safety and health committee?
The three general phases of a JHA are 1) Identify the job steps;2) Identify the hazards for each step; and 3)
___________________
When an imminent hazard exist that cannot be controlled without endangering employees or property:
The OSHA Outreach Training Program is an excellent source for employee safety training
A. Being in charge
B. Communication and coaching (correct answer)
C. Hierarchy of controls
D. Taking and receiving
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 (correct answer)
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 (correct answer)
What is the ideal time for conducting witness interviews during an incident investigation?
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 (correct answer)
B. Scaffold planking was not OSHA compliant
C. Worker did not follow safety procedures
D. Worker was careless
Which of the following is an across-the-board corrective action that might be implemented as part of an
incident investigation?
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.
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. Insurance company
B. Local fire department
C. Consultants with safety and health expertise.
D. All of the above (correct answer)
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 (correct answer)
C. Managers
D. Consultants
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 (correct answer)
B. Conduct interview in, a public place
C. Ride the purpose of the investigation
D. Try to get interviewees emotional reactions to the incident
Which of the following is a line management role with regard to an organization's safety and health program?
Although some state OSHA programs have specified ________ for maintaining records, many OSHA
attorneys recommend records be maintained longer
As a rule of thumb, a safety and health program should be evaluated ________, at a minimum
A. Daily
B. Monthly
C. Semiannually
D. Annually (correct answer)
Three major components of a Personal Fall Arrest System (PFAS) include; anchor and the anchorage
connector; full body harness; and:
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 (correct answer)
D. 6 times
Examples of fall hazards that have resulted in deaths on the jobsite include:
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. 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 (correct answer)
D. None of the above
More than 33% of fatalities in construction are from a combination of falls from:
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 (correct answer)
A. It is determined to have strength and structural integrity to support intended loads (correct answer)
B. OSHA has visited the site and inspected the scaffold
C. The surface is completely dry
D. All of the above
From your choices below, what would you consider to be a "major" fall hazard in construction?
A. 4 feet
B. 6 feet (correct answer)
C. 10 feet
D. 20 feet
E. None of the above.
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 (correct answer)
D. Any of the above
A. 500 pounds
B. 1500 pounds
C. 5,000 pounds (correct answer)
D. 25,000 pounds
A. Refinery Incidents
B. Falls (correct answer)
C. Nutrition in the Workplace
D. None of the above
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 (correct answer)
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 (correct answer)
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 (correct answer)
C. 10 seconds
D. None of the Above
A fall hazard is anything that could cause you to ______________________ and that has the potential to
result in a fall.
A. 4 ft.
B. 5 ft.
C. 6 ft. (correct answer)
D. 7 ft.
OSHA's Focus Four training topics include caught-In or-between, struck-by electrocution, and:
A. Fall protection must be provided when working over dangerous equipment or machinery (correct answer)
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
A. Repetition of work
B. Unsafe acts and conditions going uncorrected
C. Management not evaluating and enforcing safe work procedures
D. All the above (correct answer)
Which of the following can be used to prevent complacency from happening to you or to those around you?
According to statistics year after year, which of the following would be considered a significant fall hazard in
construction?
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 (correct answer)
D. Certified OSHA safety expert
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 (correct answer)
D. 10 feet
Which of the following is a frequently cited OSHA violation of safe ladder use?
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 (correct answer)
D. All the above
A. 4 feet
B. 6 feet (correct answer)
C. 20 feet
D. Actually, fall protection is always required, regardless of the depth
Three major components of a personal fall arrest system: anchor and the anchorage connector, full body
harness, and __________________
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 (correct answer)
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 (correct answer)
A. Forged copper
B. Stamped "OSHA-Approved"
C. Designed to prevent opening and slipping off the connector (correct answer)
D. All the above
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 (correct answer)
D. None of the above
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 (correct answer)
D. 25,000 pounds
OSHA and ladder manufacturers require which of the following when ascending or descending?
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 (correct answer)
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
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 (correct answer)
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 (correct answer)
D. 6 times
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.
Planks that are 12 feet long on a supported scaffold must extend beyond supports:
A. The surfaces are determined to have the strength and structural integrity to support their intended loads
(correct answer)
B. OSHA has visited the site and inspected the scaffold
C. All surfaces are completely dry
D. All the above
A. Qualified person
B. Supervisory person
C. Competent person (correct answer)
D. Compliance officer
A. 1 (correct answer)
B. 2
C. 3
D. 4
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 (correct answer)
C. Both A and B
D. None of the above
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 (correct answer)
C. Grabber
D. None of the above
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 (correct answer)
D. 100 feet
A. Security guard
B. Interlocked electronic gate
C. Roof permit (correct answer)
D. Certified OSHA safety expert
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 (correct answer)
C. A local OSHA compliance officer
D. The general contractor
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 (correct answer)
D. Fall protection for steel erection
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 (correct answer)
D. All the above
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 (correct answer)
D. 7 ft
A. 1B second
B. 2 seconds (correct answer)
C. 10 seconds
D. 60 seconds
A. Their Supervisor
B. Their Foreman
C. Their Safety representative
D. Himself/herself (correct answer)
A. Injury by electricity
B. A severe electrical shock that requires hospitalization
C. Death caused by exposure to electricity (correct answer)
D. None of the above
A. Easy to identify
B. Hard to find & pose a serious risk to laborers & equipment operators (correct answer)
C. Always marked exactly where they are located
D. Always buried in red concrete
A properly installed and used standard GFCI receptacle can prevent _____.
A. Partial Electrocution
B. Electrical Shock (correct answer)
C. Circuit overload
Hazards are created when flexible (extension) cords, cord connectors, receptacles, and cord and plug
connected equipment are:
For protection from electrical hazards and arc flash, always use the proper rubber insulating gloves and
ensure they are classified by __________:
A. Arc Burst
B. Energized Air Blast
C. Arc Flash (correct answer)
D. Energized Air Flash
The best type of ladder to use when working around any electrical systems is ________?
A. Injury by electricity
B. Severe electrical shock that requires hospitalization
C. Death caused by exposure to electricity (correct answer)
D. None of the above
A. OSHA eTools
B. OSHA Publications
C. OSHA Quick Cards
D. OSHA Safety & Health Topic Page
E. All of the above (correct answer)
The "B" in the acronym "Besafe" stands for Burns. What are the 3 types of burns that are caused by
exposure to electricity.
An electrical hazard can be defined as a serious workplace hazard that exposes workers to which of the
following:
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 (correct answer)
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 (correct answer)
D. 50 feet
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 (correct answer)
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. Cuts or abrasions
B. Damaged insulation
C. Strain Relief
D. All the above (correct answer)
Before using a crane and other high reaching equipment near power lines, it is important to first ____.
To verify that a system has been de-energized after you have effectively locked and tagged out the
equipment, you can:
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 (correct answer)
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 (correct answer)
OSHA requires all power cords to be protected from mechanical damage and environmental deterioration,
which includes protection from ________:
Cords that are 2-wire type, not designed for hard-usage, or that have been modified:
A. SAFE
B. GFCI
C. EH (correct answer)
D. Z87
A. A&C
B. B & E (correct answer)
C. X
D. None of the above
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 (correct answer)
C. Blown fuses or breakers
D. None of the above
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 (correct answer)
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:
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 (correct answer)
D. Z87
A. Extreme conditions
B. Chemical exposure
C. Extra gauge
D. Hard or extra-hard usage (correct answer)
E. All the above
A. Non-conductive tools
B. Non-conductive backhoe buckets
C. Ground penetrating radar
D. Underground 3-D imaging
E. All the above (correct answer)
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 (correct answer)
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 (correct answer)
An employer's training program must include which of the following topics for working around electricity?
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 (correct answer)
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 (correct answer)
What type of ladder is best to use when working around an electrical system?
A. Competent persons
B. Safety trained supervisors
C. Qualified persons (correct answer)
D. Electricians
A properly installed and properly used standard GFCI receptacle can prevent:
A. Electrocution
B. Electrical shock
C. Circuit overload
D. Both A and B (correct answer)
E. None of the above
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. Arc Flash
B. Thermal contact
C. Electrical shock
D. All the above (correct answer)
When working around electricity, which class of helmets is designed to reduce the danger of contact with
conductors at higher voltage levels?
1. When the injury is created more as a result of crushing between objects, the event should be recorded
as ___________.
A. Have signs
B. Are guarded (correct answer)
C. Are lubricated
D. Working
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 (correct answer)
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 (correct answer)
C. Struck by falling object
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 (correct answer)
C. Bad start switch
D. None the above
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 (correct answer)
C. Not kept clean
A. Operating equipment
B. Objects
C. Materials
D. All of the above. (correct answer)
Working between the frame and dump box of a dump truck is an example of exposure to a:
A. Struck by hazard
B. Caught in or between hazard (correct answer)
C. Caught off guard hazard
What actions and/or safety equipment can protect equipment operators from being thrown from their
equipment and crushed during a tip over?
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 (correct answer)
A. Scaffold erection
B. Inspections of excavations, adjacent areas, & protective systems
C. Engineering survey before demolition & continuing inspections during demolition
D. All the Above (correct answer)
Typical demolition work is very hazardous. Which of the following may be the cause of a demolition hazard?
When an injury is caused by impact alone, it's generally recorded as a ___________ incident
A. Caught- In
B. Struck-By (correct answer)
C. Felled-By
D. Any of the above
A. Equipment
B. Objects
C. Materials
D. All the above (correct answer)
A. Planning
B. Hazard identification
C. Hazard mitigations
D. All the above (correct answer)
What hazard category includes incidents where a person is injured when squeezed crushed, pinched, or
compressed between two or more objects?
A. Struck-by hazards
B. Caught-in or -between hazards (correct answer)
C. Struck by falling object hazards
D. None of the above
A. Struck-by hazard
B. Caught-in or between hazard
C. Caught-off-guard hazard
D. Potential unsafe condition
E. Both B and D (correct answer)
When a trench is 4 feet or more in depth, a means of egress from the trench must be within ________ in of
employees in the trench
A. 5 feet
B. 15 feet
C. 25 feet (correct answer)
D. 75 feet
A. Ladder
B. Stairway
C. Ramp
D. All the above (correct answer)
A. Repetitive trauma
B. Overexertion injuries
C. Multiple lacerations broken bones, amputation, asphyxiation, or death (correct answer)
D. None of the above
The majority of incidents involving contact with running equipment and machinery are due to:
A. Mechanical failure
B. Lack of OSHA inspections
C. Unguarded equipment
D. Inadequately guarded equipment
E. Both C and D (correct answer)
A. Worn improperly
B. Caught in moving parts
C. Not kept clean
D. Both A and B (correct answer)
Research has shown that ____________ construction workers are the most at risk for "Caught in Running
Equipment or Machinery" hazards.
A. Trained
B. Young and inexperienced (correct answer)
C. Older
D. Fast
When used properly, what safety equipment can protect operators from being thrown from their equipment
and from being crushed during a tip over?
What can be done to prevent caught-in or -between incidents involving rolling equipment?
All exposed moving parts must have ______ in place to prevent inadvertent contact during operation.
A. Worn improperly
B. Caught in moving parts
C. Not kept clean
D. Both A and B (correct answer)
What should not be used to support a scaffold because they could collapse, sending the structure to the
ground?
A. Scaffold erections
B. Inspections of excavations, adjacent areas, and protective systems
C. Engineering surveys prior to structure demolitions
D. Continuing inspections continuing inspections during demolition
E. All the above (correct answer)
To prevent injury while maintaining equipment, make sure the equipment is _________________ before
starting.
A. Tuned
B. Locked-out/tagged-out (de-energized) (correct answer)
C. Unguarded
D. None of the above
Which of the following is a good work practice when working in or around a trench or excavation?
To prevent a load from slipping, all loads raised by cranes and other hoisting devices must _______.
The following are examples of struck-by hazards. Which one is an example of a struck-by flying object
hazard?
Common safety measures that can help you avoid being involved in a struck by incident are:
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 (correct answer)
C. The force behind the fastener doesn't matter
A. Crush a worker.
B. Pin a worker (e.g. to the ground).
C. All the above (correct answer)
Safe work practices to avoid being struck by heavy equipment include which of the following
To safely transport cargo, you should use ________ to prevent the load from shifting, slipping, rolling or
falling.
Struck-by injuries are produced by forcible contact or impact between the injured person and:
A. An object
B. A piece of equipment
C. Either A or B (correct answer)
D. None of the above
Of all the struck-by incidents, being _________ results in the most severe and disabling injuries and
accounts for the highest number of fatalities.
A. May strike workers if the load swings, twists, or turns (correct answer)
B. Will not be affected by windy conditions or bad weather
C. Can weigh any amount without causing a problem with the equipment
D. All the above
A hazard is any situation or condition that has the potential to cause harm to:
A. Life
B. Health
C. Property
D. The environment
E. All the above (correct answer)
The key difference between a caught-in or -between event and a struck-by event is whether the ______ alone
caused the injury
Additional precautions, such as ______ must be taken to protect visitors and the public from struck-by
hazards.
What can greatly increase the probability of a struck-by vehicle incident requiring the use of spotters and/or
parabolic mirrors and/or cameras?
A. Distracting billboards
B. Blind corners and severe grade changes (correct answer)
C. Slip and fall hazards
D. None of the above
To safely transport cargo, use ______ to prevent the load from shifting, slipping, rolling or falling
A. Twine
B. Straps, chains, webbing, or wire rope (correct answer)
C. Duct tape
D. Both A and C
Common safety measures that can help to avoid a struck-by incident are:
A. Overhead hazards
B. Falling objects
C. Flying objects
D. Many other construction hazards
E. All the above (correct answer)
What can be done to minimize struck-by incident injuries when operating heavy equipment?
A. As dangerous as a firearm
B. During use, flying particles of dirt, debris, scale, or particles can enter the eye
C. Hazards include ricocheting studs or nails
D. All the above (correct answer)
To prevent a load from slipping, all loads raised by cranes and other hoisting devices must be:
When materials are mechanically lifted, they have the potential to strike workers. As the load is lifted, the
materials frequently can:
A. Swing
B. Twist or turn
C. Fly upward
D. A or B (correct answer)
When lifting materials, there is always a high potential for the load to ________.
A. Certified inspector
B. Competent person (correct answer)
C. Qualified person
D. Project Manager
A. Crush a worker
B. Pin a worker (e.g. to the ground)
C. Impale a worker
D. All the above (correct answer)
Using fall protection is preferred to the use of physical barriers (e.g., temporary floors guardrails, toe boards,
or other physical barriers) to prevent falls.
A. True
B. False (correct answer)
A. Clean outer shell in hot water, scrub and rinse in clear warm water; inspect.
B. Do not store helmets in direct sunlight and extreme heat (rear deck of an auto).
C. Helmets should be stored in a clean and dry location away from heat, etc.
D. All are true (correct answer)
According to the BLS survey, most of the workers in selected occupations who suffered foot injuries were
affected by the fact that:
OSHA requires approved head protection. Currently OSHA regulations reference as Compliance ANSI Z-89.2-
1971 standard.
Which statement below is true regarding eye wash stations be provided on a job site?
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?
To protect eyes and face against flying particles, metal sparks or chemical /biological splashes employees
must wear a ______in addition to safety glasses or chemical goggles?
What do we know about the inspection of hard hat components, the shell, suspension, headband,
sweatband, and any accessories?
A. They should be visually inspected daily to include signs of dents, cracks, etc. (correct answer)
B. If damage is observed or suspected, helmets should be patched
C. All of the above
A. PPE is often referred to as the 3rd line of defense or the last line of defense (correct answer)
B. PPE can be used as a substitute for engineering controls
C. PPE should never be used in conjunction with engineering or work practice controls
D. All of the above
Head injuries are caused by falling or flying objects, or by bumping the head against a fixed object. Hard hats
must do two things
High Visibility Clothing is now required when working in traffic zones and around heavy equipment. There
are 3 classes of clothing, class 1, 2 and 3. Please identify the correct statement below regarding high
visibility clothing.
When more than one type of PPE is effective in controlling a hazard, it is good to give employees a choice.
A. Referred to as PPE
B. Designed to create a barrier against workplace hazards
C. Less preferred than engineering controls as a hazard control
D. All the above (correct answer)
Engineering controls (e.g., isolation, ventilation, enclosures) are more preferred than PPE for controlling
exposure to hazards
A. Manufacturer's name
B. ANSI type and class
C. Date of manufacture
D. All the above (correct answer)
Which class of protective hard hat offers protection from high voltage (up to 20,000 volts)?
A. Class A
B. Class C
C. Class E (correct answer)
D. Class G
Hard hat manufacturers should be consulted with regard to cleaning a helmet because some cleaning a
helmet, because some cleaning materials may damage a hard hat's shell, reducing its protection.
A Bureau of Labor Statistics survey found that most workers who suffered impact head injuries were:
It is important to inspect head protection for signs of dents, cracks, penetration, or any other damage. If
damage is found:
A. Report the damage and get the hard hat replaced (correct answer)
B. Place stickers on the damaged area
C. Paint the damaged area
D. All the above
A. Flying particles
B. Chemical exposure
C. Injurious light rays
D. All the above (correct answer)
Eye and face protection must be stamped _________ indicate that the PPE meets this specification for the
design, construction, test, and use of eye and face protection
These are worn to protect the entire face from flying particles, metal sparks, or chemical/biological splashes.
A. At least annually
B. Following repairs of the equipment
C. Activated weekly to verify correct operation
D. Follow manufacturer's requirements
E. B, C, and D (correct answer)
The water temperature for an emergency eyewash should be tepid, in the range of 60 degrees to 100 degrees
Fahrenheit (16 degrees to 38 degrees Celsius)
When the eyes or the bodies of workers may be exposed to corrosive materials OSHA requires a facility that
will provide emergency flushing or drenching
Safe footwear worn to protect against live electrical current are made with:
These are worn where there are sparks and molten metal splashes; they have elastic ides or quick release
buckles for speedy removal
A. Rubber boots
B. Foundry boots (correct answer)
C. Ro no Ro boots
D. None of the above
Electricians should wear ________ hand and arm protection meeting ANSI specifications
For hot work, a leather apron is generally recommended. What hand and arm PPE are generally
recommended?
A. Leather
B. Neoprene (correct answer)
C. Felt
D. Hard plastic
The typical foot injury is caused by objects falling fewer than 4 feet, with a median weight of about 65 pounds
Which of the following is NOT one of the four basic types of hearing protection?
A. Molded earplugs
B. Custom-molded earplugs
C. Rolled cotton balls (correct answer)
D. Self-molded earplugs
E. Ear muffs
A. Quarter mask
B. Half mask
C. Full face (correct answer)
D. None of the above
The main purpose of a travel or fall restraint system is to prevent workers from getting too close to an
unprotected edge
This apparel is worn in inclement weather, under heavy traffic conditions, or when complex backgrounds
impair visibility
When working over or near water, employees should be protected by railings, nets fall protection system, or
some other means.
A. U.S.Coast Guard-approved
B. Able to support an unconscious person's head above water
C. Made of rubber
D. Both A and B (correct answer)
What does OSHA require when working over or near water and there is a potential for drowning?
Individual states may enforce standards that are not identical to federal requirements
High visibility clothing will generally use one or more of the following colors EXCEPT
A. OSHA/NIOSH
B. ANSI/ISEA (correct answer)
C. U.S. Coast Guard/EPA
D. MSHA/DOT
E. None of the above
The water temperature for an emergency eyewash should be tepid, in the range 60 degrees to 100 degrees
Fahrenheit (16 degrees to 38 degrees Celsius)
High visibility clothing will generally use one or more of the following colors EXCEPT:
When a personal flotation device (PFD) is wom around water, it should be equipped with a:
These types of respirators cleanse contaminated atmosphere as ambient air passes through an air purifying
element.
A. Supplied air.
B. Self contained breathing apparatus (SCBA).
C. Air purifying. (correct answer)
D. All of the above.
Which of the following must be made available when railings, nets, safety belts, or other means of protection
will not be effective in controlling exposure to a drowning hazard?
A. Respirator selection
B. Medical evaluations
C. Fit testing and training
D. Respirator use, maintenance, inspection
E. Respirator inspection by OSHA before use (correct answer)
Someone whose body is exposed to injurious chemicals should flush the exposed part for __________
A. 15 seconds
B. 1 minute
C. 15 minutes (correct answer)
D. Flushing is not necessary
OSHA, EPA, and other agencies have established four levels of chemical hazard body protection. Which of
the following statements is NOT correct?