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Which of the following is a typical administrative control?
Who is responsible for inspecting loads for sharp edges that could cut slings?
Each of the following is true of underground installations EXCEPT:
A safety and health program should:
The height range 15-30 feet applies to which PPE requirement for connectors?
Which soil type is considered the least stable?
To prevent caught-in or -between incidents involving rolling equipment, which actions are appropriate?
Which action helps demonstrate commitment to safety leadership?
What is the final step in the accident investigation process described in standard safety practice?
Which of the following is a required hazard recognition step?
Which statement about hot work in a confined space is true?
Glove permeation: true or false: some chemicals can permeate glove materials.
Which crane type typically has the highest combined capacity for reach and weight?
At a minimum, how often must the written exposure control plan be reviewed and evaluated?
Which statement about fans is NOT true?
Which statement best summarizes the goal of a job hazard analysis?
Who must be designated for demolition or excavation safety?
Ice and snow must be safely cleared from a scaffold as soon as possible to eliminate slippery conditions.
Common Type A soils are typically described as including all of the following EXCEPT:
Typically, how many days does an employee have to file a complaint with OSHA if discriminated for reporting a safety or health hazard?
What is the overall goal of safe work practices around heavy equipment?
The three limits of approach boundaries are
Which statement is true about PPE material compatibility?
Safety data sheets typically provide information about hazards, safe handling practices, and
Which statement about OSHA recordkeeping rights is true?
After repairs of emergency eyewash equipment, how often should it be activated to verify correct operation?
Which statement about workplace incidents is true?
Improper gloves, loose fitting clothing, jackets, belts, jewelry, hair, or safety equipment, such as fall protection lanyards, can lead to safety incidents if:
Being dangerously close to a falling load is:
Construction loads should not be placed on a concrete structure or portion of a concrete structure unless it has been determined safe to do so by a
OSHA-identified components of a site-specific erection plan include which of the following?
Which item is best to reflect safety responsibilities in performance reviews?
Which of the following are steps in effective inspections?
To transport or lift materials with a crane, slings, chains, grabs, shackles, and/or ropes are considered part of which system?
Who must design and plan lift-slab operations?
Shoring is a method.
Which of the following is true about securing a ladder?
A guardrail system or a personal fall arrest system is required for scaffolds more than how many feet above a lower level?
With respect to safety, your primary goal must be which of the following?
The accident investigation process generally follows which sequence?
What is the purpose of the limited approach boundary?
When is hazard assessment performed?
When using hand trucks, dollies, or carts, which practice is recommended?
Shoring is used to prevent cave-ins during excavation.
The safety feature provided on ramps for barges, ensuring edge protection during loading and unloading, is best described as:
Bleeding, ventilation, and flushing are all examples of:
Electrical cords and power lines on job sites must be protected by overcurrent protection such as GFCIs.
An employee who is not part of the confined space emergency team may enter a confined space only under which condition?
What is hazard control?
To be safe, you should avoid welding, cutting, or performing hot work when which condition exists?
Light trade scaffolds must be built to support loads not exceeding
Which of the following is a specific element included in a confined space permit?
Cross bracing may be used as a midrails or top rail depending upon the height at which the rail center sits in relation to the platform.
Which of the following can occur due to unbalanced stress in an unsupported excavation?
Which of the following is a core element of a safety and health program, as recommended by OSHA?
Unconfined Compressive Strength is the load at which a soil will fail.
Sand is NOT a Type B soil.
When working on or near a construction zone, which precautions apply?
Prevention of musculoskeletal disorders is an important training topic.
Load chart ratings will differ when
Managing risk effectively is dependent on following a simple, five-step process. Which of the following is one of the steps?
MSDS information must be readily accessible to workers. Which statement is correct?
Arc welding cables in need of repair must what?
A Hot Work Permit is used to authorize hot work and may include elements such as ensuring a fire watch and establishing a safe area. Which of the following best describes it?
In incident investigations, what is the typical purpose of corrective actions?
Body movement where energy is exerted to cause movement describes which term?
Which practice helps protect workers from arc flash hazards?
A powder-actuated tool must not operate until it is pressed against a work surface with a force of at least ______ pounds greater than the total weight of the tool.
During steel assembly, what is the maximum total weight allowed for a bundle of decking?
Goggles can be worn in combination with spectacles or corrective lenses.
Subpart O applies to site clearing activities. Which option describes the focus of this subpart?
Which of the following is an OSHA cooperative program?
OSHA site safety requirements typically include which of the following?
Although mechanical failures do occur, most incidents with machinery that result in injury can be attributed to:
Employers ensure qualified person compliance with safety-related work practices through which of the following?
Which of the following describes an appropriate step in incident investigation?
Which statement about scaffold erection is true?
What is the definition of root cause in safety investigations?
SDS stands for which of the following?
Can you request to remain anonymous when OSHA presents a complaint to your employer?
Kickout devices in trench shoring are used during which phases?
Which of the following is true about confined spaces?
The selection of size and spacing of Shoring members is based on the height and width of the trench.
Powered and rotating type concrete troweling machines that are manually guided shall be equipped with a control switch that will automatically shut off power whenever hands of the operator are removed from the equipment handles.
Multiple lift rigging, or Christmas treeing:
A permit does each of the following except which?
What term describes a thorough look around the job site for unsafe conditions?
The statement 'taking the time to educate your family in safety will pay huge dividends down the road' means?
Toeboards should be installed around floor openings, landings, and stairwells to prevent materials and tools from falling to lower levels.
Which statement is included in effective ergonomics programs?
Amputations are caused by allowing hands or limbs to be caught in or between which of the following?
A crane lift must never exceed a maximum of how many members per lift?
A rolling scaffold can exceed ____ times its narrowest dimension unless it is secured to a structure.
Which statement is incorrect regarding damaged PPE?
When using scaffolds, make sure there is
If cracked, fissured, vibrated, or otherwise disturbed, soil is not:
Which of the following can be a negative motivator that leads to unsafe decisions?
Before using a forklift, what should you do?
In the context of site-specific erection planning, which document is used to guide crane placement and selection decisions?
Which of the following may require testing and metering to better understand hazard or potential hazard?
What signs should prompt replacement of head protection?
For jackhammers and chipping guns, which practices should be used?
Which of the following is a common visual test for soil classification?
A critical lift is one exceeding ________% on the load chart value
What is the name for a multiple lift rigging assembly manufactured by wire rope rigging suppliers?
Which term describes a particular rigging arrangement associated with a sequence of lifting operations and named in the material?
When materials are mechanically lifted and have the potential to strike workers, as the load is lifted the materials frequently can:
What should a properly certified safety boot label indicate?
A clean organized job site is a key component of a safe job site. Which statement is most accurate?
Which factor can contribute to complacency and hazardous behavior?
Which of the following best describes lead poisoning symptoms?
Roles on an emergency response team may include medical, communications, hazard assessment.
Which equipment must columns be equipped with?
For hot work, which hand and arm PPE is generally recommended?
Anchorage points in a fall protection system must be evaluated to ensure they are adequate. Which phrasing best conveys this requirement?
Load charts are used to determine what?
Workers must be trained in which of the following topics?
Dump trucks must have a positive means of support that is permanently attached and can be locked in position.
What is a core element of OSHA's safety and health program?
What method is commonly used to purge flammable or explosive vapors from a confined space?
Prior to masonry wall construction, which zone must be established?
MSDS stands for Materials Safety Data Sheet and is used to provide which information?
Scaffold frames must be pinned or secured together whenever in use.
Which of the following is an executive management role with regard to an organization's safety and health program?
What is a primary purpose of Safety Data Sheets (SDS) for chemicals used in welding?
Which statement best describes scaffold user training requirements?
What is one reason construction workers die every year?
Being dangerously close to a falling load is:
When should a formal hazard assessment or inspection be performed?
If skin is exposed to injurious chemicals, how long should the exposed area be flushed?
Eye or face protection is required whenever there is danger of injury from ______ or from flying objects resulting from an electrical explosion.
Who should demonstrate the commitment to safety to improve culture?
Safe work practices to avoid being struck by heavy equipment include which of the following?
Which of the following is NOT a way to contact OSHA?
Trench protective systems include which of the following?
Which statement best describes the purpose of high-visibility apparel classifications?
What is the permissible exposure limit (PEL) for respirable crystalline silica, averaged over an 8-hour shift?
Which hazard control step is prioritized in NFPA 70E?
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.
Which practice best promotes overhead powerline safety?
Even though the employer is responsible for providing confined space training, the cost of the training is paid by the employee.
A change in safety culture requires:
Scaffolds must be erected:
Which response to risk behaviors can result in a poor safety culture?
Which of the following is NOT a type of OSHA violation?
An incident investigation will help an employer accomplish what outcome?
Powder-actuated tool use creates eye hazards similar to firearms; which statements are true about eye protection?
Where can minimum clearance distances for working near power lines be found?
A short lattice boom: all of the above.
Welders' helmets and respirators are examples of which type of control?
For solid web members, how many bolts per connection are required before releasing the load?
A safety incentive program:
Which organization develops and maintains NFPA 70E?
Guardrail systems are intended to prevent falls by providing protection at open edges. Which statement best describes their role?
What is the main method to establish an electrically safe work condition?
You must move a heavy compressed gas cylinder about 50 feet with no cart or dolly or lifting equipment. What should you do?
Which of the following is an OSHA requirement, regardless of the fall distance?
NFPA 70E addresses electrical safety in the workplace; the standard is primarily intended to protect which group?
Which term describes any increase in weight in the adjacent areas next to the cut?
Retroreflective trim on high-visibility clothing is designed to improve visibility in which conditions?
If the hazard cannot be eliminated, which type of control is used next according to NFPA 70E?
Which soil is described as not moldable when moist and crumbly when dry?
A confined space entry permit includes:
Training is required when permit space entry procedures change.
The definition of Type C-60 soil is provided.
For earthmoving/compacting equipment with an obstructed view, reversing is allowed only with which arrangement?
Which of the following is an electrical hazard?
Who is responsible for performing a pre-erection inspection of tower cranes?
The minimum distance allowed between a spoils pile and trench's edge is 2 feet.
Which of the following is important to change a stagnant or poor construction safety culture?
According to Table 1, for which activity should a wet method of dust control be used?
In layered soil, inferior bottom layer controls the slope of excavation.
Back disorders are frequently caused by the cumulative effects of faulty body mechanics such as which of the following?
For connectors between 15-30 feet high, PPE must be worn.
Rolling scaffolds designed by a registered professional engineer can be built as high as 125 feet.
Excavation safety standards were introduced in 1989.
Who is responsible for ensuring electrical installations are performed safely?
Which statement best describes the general duty to protect employees?
For evidence of surface water or seepage from the sides of a cut, examine the sides of an opened excavation and areas adjacent to it.
Regarding head block safety components, which statement is correct?
Flammable/combustible hazards should be:
Using non-conductive backhoe buckets around underground energized utilities helps reduce risk.
Using a conventional hand tool repeatedly can lead to which health outcomes?
Fall restraint systems must meet which of the following criteria?
Which of the following might be found in a permit space?
Ice and snow on scaffolds should be removed as soon as possible to maintain safe working conditions.
Which practice helps prevent injuries when using hand trucks or carts?
Who should be involved in communication and coordination of safety and health programs?
The NFPA 70E standard focuses on electrical safety in the workplace. Which option best describes its focus?
The type of weld used is normally determined by which factors?
After safety-related modifications, the crane equipment must be inspected by:
What is the process by which two pieces of metal are joined?
Safety Data Sheets (SDSs) provide safety information about chemicals. Which option correctly identifies their purpose?
Which soil cannot be molded when moist and crumbles easily when dry
Tension cracks are rarely a sign of imminent trench failure.
Additional training is required whenever there is evidence that permit space entry procedures have changed.
When an imminent hazard exists that cannot be controlled without endangering employees or property, the immediate action is to:
In general, accidents and incidents are caused by unsafe or hazardous conditions and:
In lockout/tagout procedures, the tag should read which of the following?
For demolition, OSHA requires water for which purposes?
What is the purpose of a guard on power tools?
Which statement about shoring systems is correct?
Personal fall arrest system connectors must be capable of supporting at least how many pounds?
Which control type seeks to redesign the work process to reduce exposure, including scheduling and job design?
An unsupported excavation can create an unbalanced stress, causing:
Where must OSHA citations be posted?
The three general phases of a JHA 1) identify the job steps; 2) identify the hazards for each step; and 3) ?
Which of the following is an incident that should be investigated?
Permit-required confined space work is potentially hazardous. How often is it hazardous?
Load chart values can pinpoint failures of:
Who may supervise scaffolding work such as erection, moving, dismantling, or alteration?
OSHA specifies that when accessing a ship, obstructions laid on or across the gangway are:
Develop standards and procedures for which areas?
All exposed moving parts must have which of the following in place to prevent inadvertent contact during operation?
Which of the following would be considered a significant fall hazard in construction?
Breathing in too much crystalline silica or quartz can lead to which condition?
A common visual test for soil classification can include which of the following?
On-site motor vehicles must have at least two headlights and taillights in operable condition.
Guardrails, midrails and toe boards are required on all scaffolds at what height?
Which answer below is incorrect? If water will be used as an extinguishing agent, the water supply must have sufficient
The hazards associated with power tools are reduced most effectively when equipment is:
Scaffold Grade Planks are nominally 2x10 lumber and bear a lumber grading stamp.
Toeboards serve what purpose?
Unsafe conditions are most effectively addressed through
Which document outlines requirements for electrical safety in a workplace?
Which statement best reflects elements of a roof fall protection program?
When updating a job hazard analysis, the best approach is to update and train all affected employees on the new methods or protective measures adopted.
When may the attendant enter a confined space?
Which feature prevents a powder-actuated tool from firing unless the shield is depressed?
GFCIs are required for receptacles in damp or wet locations.
Managers are considered ________ within an organization when it comes to safety and health?
To lift loads safely, you should bend your body at the:
Which factor can cause load chart ratings to differ?
What term describes the loading, unloading, moving, or handling of construction materials, equipment, and supplies into, in, on, or out of any vessel?
Which topic is typically included in an employer's electrical safety training program?
Type B soils afford how many options of protection?
Personal protective equipment is:
Which statement about bending strength of mixed oak timbers versus Douglas fir is true?
First step of the four-step systems approach to incident investigation is:
Who bears primary responsibility for electrical safety compliance in the workplace?
Modified electrical cords
The water temperature for an emergency eyewash should be tepid, in the range of 60 degrees Fahrenheit.
The OSHA soil standard applies to all of the following except:
What important right to workers did OSHA establish?
It is recommended that a fire watch be employed to keep an eye on the area of welding for at least _____ after welding to check for resulting fires or smoldering materials.
Which hazard is the leading cause of death in construction?
A constant pressure switch is required for all hand-held power drills, fasteners, and grinders. True or false?
One advantage of using shoring tables is not having to determine the soil type.
Which type of control includes designing workstations, tools, and equipment?
Which statement about safety training is true?
An unsupported excavation can create an unbalanced stress, causing:
Which statement aligns with ladder safety regarding angle and setup?
Which illness or injury occurs due to repeated exposure to vibration for long periods in the hand?
What conditions greatly increase the probability of a struck-by vehicle incident, requiring the use of spotters and/or parabolic mirrors and/or cameras?
In addition to posting danger signs on a permit space, an employer must inform employee representatives and the controlling contractor of the locations of any permit space.
OSHA's General Duty Clause requires employers to
The timber shoring tables rely on the height and width of the trench to determine shore size.
For trenches deeper than 20 feet, which professional must be involved?
According to OSHA, what does the term electrocution mean?
When should an explanation of the project safety requirements and 'zero tolerance' details be provided?
A person can ride on a rolling scaffold while it is being moved as long as the scaffold is more than four times higher than the narrowest base dimension.
Alerting techniques include the use of which of the following?
Which components are part of trench protective systems?
Monitoring equipment in confined spaces must measure which hazards?
Each of the following is true of temporary stairs EXCEPT
What is the required action if crane deficiencies are identified during inspection?
OSHA requires employers to provide which of the following?
Before employees work on scaffold surfaces, what determination must be made?
Who should inspect loads for sharp edges which will require padding to prevent cutting of slings?
Which statement is incorrect with respect to PPE?
Which of the following is a valid element of a permit space program?
In line blanking, blanking means?
Which order describes the stability ranking for Soil Types A, B, and C?
Which documents must be available at the job site for jack layout, formwork, shoring equipment, and working decks?
Which group of disorders is typically included under MSDs?
Do states have authority to enforce standards different from federal requirements?
Under the respirable crystalline silica standard, the recordkeeping must be conducted in accordance with which OSHA standard?
OSHA Form 300A is used to summarize which type of information?
The Anti-Two Block device
Which of the following reflects OSHA’s emphasis on employee involvement?
Why do some protective boots feature elastic sides with quick-release buckles?
Which statement about Type B soils is most accurate regarding protection options?
Which of the following is a correct scaffold base foundation?
Which statement about OSHA's respirable crystalline silica standard is true?
What type of OSHA inspection is conducted when immediate death or serious harm is likely?
Which statement best describes management's role in safety?
Establishing eye contact with your equipment operator is a general safety principle when working outside the operator's working radius.
Legally responsible for the safety and health of employees on a work team
Which option best reflects changing a stagnant safety culture on a construction site?
Which of the following are common causes of material handling injuries?
OSHA requires employers to maintain records on work-related injuries and illnesses. Which of the following forms is used for this process?
Reeving cable through the sheaves on a main block increases:
In lifting operations, which person is responsible for inspecting rigging and ensuring it is in safe condition?
OSHA requires that a ladder be present in the vicinity of waterfront areas for safe access. True or False?
Safety footwear should have which features?
A Bureau of Labor Statistics survey found that most workers with impact head injuries were:
Which ladder system allows for two-way traffic up and down?
Personal protective equipment for electrical work is designed for specific conditions. Typical footwear will be marked which of the following if it's approved for electrical work?
Which statement about permissible exposure levels is true?
Who is responsible for investigating an incident involving a temporary worker?
To safely transport cargo, use which of the following to prevent the load from shifting, slipping, rolling or falling?
Is Type A soil more stable than Type C?
Which statement best describes permit-space monitoring observation rights?
Which condition should cause you to avoid welding or hot work?
An employer must ensure the following for entry into a permit space
Which statement best describes the relationship between wet methods and dust collection methods in Table 1?
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.
Hoists should be inspected:
Warning systems for mobile equipment include barricades, hand signals, and stop logs.
Which health issue is associated with inhaling crystalline silica?
Which of the following would commonly be included in a permit for a permit-required confined space?
What is the purpose of the load chart in crane operations?
Which of the following statements is NOT true about OSHA regulations?
When there are multiple employers on a job site, the incident investigation findings should be shared with:
Scaffolds must be erected plumb, level, and square; secure to the structure when height exceeds how many times the narrowest base dimension?
What is the most critical element in the prevention of injuries according to safety professionals?
What test is commonly conducted to initially identify and evaluate potential worker safety and health risks?
Which statement best describes how PPE category is determined under NFPA 70E?
Machine guards protect workers from hazards such as which of the following?
Arc welding cables in need of repair must _____________.
Which statement best describes glove selection for chemical protection?
Which term describes the weight that a ladder can safely support, including people and equipment?
Which soil type is the most common among Type A, Type B, and Type C?
It is important to secure your ladder, whenever feasible, to:
Changing conditions in a permit-required space may require
When vertical shores are used, there must be a minimum of ______ shores spaced equally, horizontally, in a group.
Which statement describes the employer's duties to protect workers from electrocutions?
What does SDS stand for in safety documentation?
Which of the following is a typical element included in an energized electrical work permit?
If conditions inside a permit-required space change, what action is commonly required?
NIOSH stands for which of the following?
When inflating, mounting, or dismounting tires installed on split rims or rims equipped with locking rings, which statement is consistent with the safety guidance?
What safety approach is described as best established by teams to help avoid missing hazards?
What PPE is most appropriate for protecting the lungs in a poorly ventilated welding area?
Before performing maintenance on conveyors, what must be done to ensure safety?
Which of the following is NOT an engineering control used to mitigate fall hazards?
Which component is attached to the whip line by a wedge socket?
True or False: Any overhead wire must be considered to be an energized line UNLESS and UNTIL the person owning the line or electrical utility has de-energized it.
In Type C soil, the angle of repose is typically around how many degrees?
Which statement best describes the third phase of JHA?
If soil is cracked or fissured, it cannot be classified as Type A. True or False?
How must fuel gas and oxygen hoses be distinguished in welding setups?
In fall protection, a positioning device system must limit free fall distance to no more than how many feet?
Who should be designated to oversee trenching and excavation safety on a job site?
Which statement about witness interviews during an incident investigation is most accurate?
If oxygen cylinders are stored near fuel gas cylinders, what distance is recommended to maintain between them?
Which of the following is a good work practice when working in or around a trench or excavation?
An overhead power line should be treated as energized unless the utility certifies that it is de-energized.
Conveyor systems shut down for maintenance require which safety step?
Which of the following is also considered a Focus Four topic along with the others?
Which items are included in scaffold user training?
What is a primary purpose of near-miss reporting?
What types of incidents should be investigated?
Which conditions are associated with vibration-induced vascular changes in the hands?
On site motor vehicles must be equipped with at least two headlights in to tail lights in operable condition.
In hazard analysis, exposure refers to who or what is affected by the hazard.
If the vertical face of a trench shear along a tension crack line, this is called:
The employer must report any worker fatality to the nearest OSHA office within how many hours?
The combined weight of people and equipment on a ladder is called the 'maximum intended load'.
The layered system means two or more distinctly different soil or rock types arranged in layers.
Which communication methods may be used for confined space entry operations?
A confined space rescue team may consist of which of the following?
The statement about bulldozer and scraper blades, end-loader buckets, dump bodies, and similar equipment, must be fully lowered and never blocked when being repaired or when not in use is true or false?
True or False: When using a handheld portable grinder with the wheel in operation, the guard must be in place.
Forms and shores (except those used for slabs on grade and slip forms) must not be removed until which condition(s) are satisfied?
Which of the following statements best reflects who must be informed of the locations of permit spaces?
OSHA's respirable crystalline silica standard is predicted to prevent how many new cases of silicosis per year?
Which of the following uses enclosures, isolation techniques, ventilation, equipment modification etc. to mitigate a hazard
When fire prevention may not be sufficient, OSHA requires the assignment of what?
For trenching and excavation work, which of the following are employer requirements?
What minimum safety factor must a complete personal fall arrest system maintain?
OSHA states that marine operations involving material handling must be performed in accordance with safety practices. True or False?
Walkways must have handrails when they are at 6 feet or more above the lower level.
Fixed ladders 24 feet or higher must be equipped with:
Within the 2018 NFPA 70E standard, revisions to text from previous versions are indicated by
The climbing side of a fixed ladder must be at least ____ inches from any other object.
A permit space may contain hazards such as what?
Always select a ladder that:
Which term refers to the area along the waterfront edge of a pier or wharf?
Which statement about permit space hazards is true?
If an air hose is greater than 1/2 inch in diameter, what must be installed?
For concrete pump hoses, which type of connectors are required to prevent separation under pressure?
Which of the following is an indicator of effective risk management?
What are the two types of respirators described in the control methods of OSHA's respirable crystalline silica standard?
Which below would be a way to protect you from liability?
If damage is found in head protection, what should you do?
Which practice best facilitates an effective safety and health committee?
Aluminum hydraulic shoring permits both installation and removal without entering the trench.
True or False: When a circular saw is withdrawn from the work material, the lower guard automatically returns to the covering position.
Outriggers should do which of the following?
For best effect, where should an exhaust fan be positioned?
The term used to describe the study of work is
Which of the following is not a valid type of hazard control?
What term encompasses back injuries, repetitive motion injuries, and other work-related musculoskeletal issues?
In welding, ultraviolet radiation is generated primarily by the ______.
Common soil classification tests include visual inspection and manual tests.
In steam hammer operations, securing the steam hose aims to prevent which hazard?
Which of the following best describes the relationship between competent and qualified for crane inspections?
Exemptions to the Steel Erection Standard include water towers and tanks.
On spur railroad tracks where a rolling car could contact other cars being worked, enter a building, work, or traffic area, what safety measure must be provided?
What is the typical goal of using wet dust control?
3-D underground imaging helps map underground utilities to avoid contact.
Improper gloves, loose fitting clothing, jackets, belts, jewelry, hair, or safety equipment such as fall protection lanyards can lead to safety incidents if:
What does NFPA 70E consider as the first priority for electrical hazards?
Which statement about chemical storage on a job site is incorrect?
Ever supported scaffold and its components must support, without failure, its own weight and at least how many times the intended load?
When developing a safety and health program, which statement is most accurate?
Which factor has contributed to greater safety in the construction industry over the last 30 years?
Cylinders may be used as rollers or supports when?
What is the purpose of a fire watch after welding?
Tools used for working on electrical equipment should be
Type C Soils are rated at below 0.5 tsf (tons per square foot).
Regulatory liability can take which forms?
A key purpose of a Job Hazard Analysis (JHA)?
Which of the following is an example of improper storage hazard?
Emergency rescue personnel for confined spaces may:
Which welding method is described as the most common and simplest today?
Which of the following requirements is true for guardrail systems?
When a motor vehicle has an obstructed view to the rear, which of the following is required?
Which statement best describes engineering controls in fall protection?
Which devices are sometimes required on fixed ladders to prevent falls in tall installations?
What is the primary cause of unsafe and unhealthy incidents?
Each year, how many confined space deaths and injuries occur?
Which activity does NOT have additional control requirements beyond wet and dust collection methods?
What is the term for evaluating electrical hazards to determine risks and required controls?
What does JHA stand for?
Guardrail system requirements include which of the following?
Which of the following describes a safe practice when performing repairs or inspections on powered equipment?
Which of the following is not a typical component of an Emergency Response Plan?
When inspecting a wire rope sling and you find seven wires in one strand broken, what should you do?
Vapors from solvents can decompose under arc heat to form phosgene gas when working with which class of solvents?
Dos and don'ts of gas welding and cutting include which of the following?
A guardrail system must be installed on all open sides of floor openings.
In arc welding, which equipment primarily shields the eyes from the intense light?
An employer must comply with local and state operator licensing requirements for crane safety.
What is the recommended action if PPE shows damage such as cracks or dents?
Which statement about PPE is true?
When you cannot avoid lifting or carrying, which action should you take?
Which of the following is a common OSHA ladder-use violation?
When more than one type of PPE is effective in controlling a hazard, it is good to give employees a choice.
Underground electrical hazards are best described as
Which statement best describes electrical safety around energized equipment?
Those who work on a crane or near crane operations must be trained. Which of the following is true for this training?
Which of the following statements best describes a fall protection system component?
Do OSHA standards appear in the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR)?
What is a common goal of incident investigations?
What does proper ladder positioning prevent and allow?
What should be included in an effective safety program evaluation?
Even with a 'no live work' policy, there remains danger of coming into contact with live electricity because:
For the best effect, where should an exhaust fan be positioned?
A lattice boom crane is best described as what?
Which practice is essential to ensure fall protection equipment remains effective for workers?
Which item is specifically referenced as fall protection equipment that may be used when working near trench edges?
The standard ladder configuration is called 'single cleat'.
Earth excavation to a depth of ___ ft below the shield is permitted.
Gloves used for electrical work must be inspected and tested prior to use and certified every how long?
PPE should be considered for use before using engineering or work practice controls.
What is the purpose of arc flash boundaries?
If defects are found during the inspection of personal fall protection equipment or if the equipment has been used in an arrest, it must be
Steam hose leading to a steam hammer or jet pipe must be secured to prevent whipping with chain or cable of at least what diameter?
What is the general purpose of Table 1 in the respirable crystalline silica standard?
Training must be each of the following EXCEPT:
Which acronym stands for a process to identify job-related hazards and develop controls?
Each of the following is true for lattice booms EXCEPT:
Which statement about using a JHA for roofing activities is incorrect?
What is the maximum number of members permitted per crane lift as stated?
Which process fuses metals together by heating them with electricity generated between an electrode and the surface of the base metal?
Shoring is used to protect workers by supporting trench walls.
According to Table 1, for which activity should a dust collection method of dust control be used?
OSHA now recommends that effective safety and health programs include _____________ major elements.
Who's best to rely on for your safety?
Water is the best extinguishing agent to put out a Class C fire.
While safety training can change behavior, attitudes, and work habits, it will typically reduce productivity and efficiency.
Which statement is the most complete safety requirement before entering a trench?
First aid treatment and planning is only necessary if emergency medical care is more than 30 minutes from the site.
What is a recommended approach when performing work on energized electrical equipment?
Which type of hand and arm protection should electricians wear that meets ANSI specifications?
The written exposure control plan should be reviewed on what schedule?
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:
Who is the person responsible for inspections of excavations and protective systems?
When the employer receives an OSHA citation, it must be:
Approximately how many construction workers are exposed to respirable crystalline silica?
Inspections of hoists should include:
Which of the following is a basic element of a roof fall protection program?
Which of the following is a way that an employee can contact OSHA?
Common soil classification tests include visual inspection and manual tests.
Guardrail systems components include which:
The Anti-Two Block
What is the best source of information for chemical protective gloves?
Arc flash hazards include which of the following?
Routes of exposure include which of the following?
Who is required to provide an entry permit for a permit-required confined space?
Which of the following might be considered a root cause of a fall from a scaffold?
The guard on a portable grinder should be in place to protect against contact with the rotating wheel. Which statement is true?
What is the recommended approach to PPE and other controls as part of hazard mitigation?
Appendix C contains timber shoring tables.
Unsafe electrical equipment can be identified by which of the following?
A defining feature of Stable Rock is that it will remain intact while exposed.
When used properly, which safety equipment can protect operators from being thrown from their equipment and from being crushed during a rollover?
A surface encumbrance is anything that could create a ___________ in or around a trench.
OSHA requires fall protection when working near the edge of a trench or excavation that is _________ or more in depth.
What is the purpose of outriggers and their pads?
What must be provided across the top of the head block to prevent the cable from jumping out of the sleeves?
Hard hat cleaning: consult manufacturers because some cleaning materials may damage a hard hat's shell, reducing its protection.
When welding near combustibles, which permit is recommended to obtain?
A positive safety culture typically leads to which of the following outcomes?
Which of the following is an example of an engineering control in welding operations?
Prior to disposal of waste material, always consult which document?
Which statement best describes trench cave-ins?
Scheduling operations with the highest exposure potential during periods when the fewest employees are present is an example of what type of control?
In aluminum hydraulic shoring with sheeting, the shores or walers are installed horizontally.
Which statements about forklift rules of the road are true?
Which term describes disconnecting or capping lines that may drain into the permit space?
Energized electrical work permits have how many critical elements?
Lime in cement is often the cause of which health issue?
Which factor differentiates Type C soil from stable rock types A&B?
Shoring is covered under OSHA Subpart P.
An accounting of safety and health responsibilities should be:
Which statement best describes the obligation for fire prevention on the job site?
To prevent a load from slipping, all loads raised by cranes and other hoisting devices must be:
Which soil type is the most common?
Why should you keep your fingers off the switch or buttons on power tools?
If it can not fix a serious hazard immediately, you should.
A safety and health program should be:
For protection from electrical hazards and arc flash, the classification of rubber insulating gloves is based on:
When is climbing on the cross braces of a scaffold allowed?
Which term describes a person who can identify existing and predictable hazards and has authorization to take prompt corrective measures?
Hazards of pneumatic tools include which of the following?
Which statement best supports protecting yourself from electrocution?
Which factors are commonly cited as primary causes of musculoskeletal disorders in ergonomic discussions?
Aside from chemical, oxygen, and entrapment hazards, confined spaces may be hazardous due to which of the following?
What two inert gases are often used to purge flammable or explosive vapors from a confined space?
A tubular welded frame scaffold frame must be installed with feet or jacks.
Retro reflective trim on high-visibility clothing is recommended.
Which statement about cylinder storage is correct?
Which of the following is NEVER true of rough terrain cranes?
What does the term "training mode" refer to?
In Type A soil, aluminum hydraulic shores are usually installed _________.
The 4:1 angle rule for extension ladders means which of the following?
Which of the following represents a route of exposure?
Type B soil includes sand.
Heavy duty, industrial rated type 1A ladders have a ________ pound weight limitation.
In lockout/tagout, the key for each person’s lock is kept by:
Which device is specifically designed to prevent two-block crane operation?
When consulting a medical professional about possible exposure to a harmful chemical, which document is best to have?
Which statement best reflects the required inspection schedule for excavations and protective systems?
When workers may be exposed to corrosive materials, OSHA requires a facility that will provide what?
Which of the following is a frequently cited OSHA violation of safe ladder use?
During demolition operations, which action helps reduce dust exposure?
Hazards in material handling can be found in which stages?
Which statement best describes the role of a labor/management safety and health committee?
Which variable is not considered in timber shoring tables found in Appendix C?
Under federal OSHA, surfing (self-propelling) on a rolling scaffold is allowed on construction job sites.
Which of the following statements is true about fans?
Bleeding, ventilation, and flushing illustrate which concept in confined space safety?
OSHA's respirable crystalline silica standard is predicted to save how many lives per year?
Prior to energized electrical work: a qualified person must perform
Straight ladders must support ____ times the maximum intended load.
Which statement best describes the purpose of an ID tag on a synthetic sling?
A competent person must be available to direct workers who are constructing or moving scaffolds.
Which of the following is important with regard to a labor/management safety and health committee?
Which of the following items are components of the hazard communication standard's requirements for chemical safety?
Who must supervise the design, installation, and use of horizontal lifelines as part of a complete personal fall arrest system, which maintains a safety factor of at least two?
Which of the following is a work practice control that is repeated throughout Table 1?
What should be done with damaged arc welding cables?
Which gas is colorless, tasteless, and cannot be readily detected by the senses?
A confined space entry permit is:
What safety device should be provided on concrete buckets with hydraulic or pneumatic gates?
Which of the following is a good example of employer and employee communication?
Which person is typically authorized to issue a hot work permit?
What is a highly active form of oxygen that can irritate mucous membranes?
Being a leader, assertive, decisive participating in safety events, being supportive and enthusiastic, being a coach are examples of a
Which of the following is an example of an engineering control?
Subpart O specifically requires that employees engaged in site clearing must be protected from hazards of irritant and toxic plants and suitably instructed in the first aid treatment available.
OSHA regulations are ______
A key element in recognizing and preventing unsafe behaviors is understanding which of the following?
Under NFPA 70E, the appropriate PPE for arc flash can be determined by
Are most confined space accidents preventable?
When using high-velocity tools, do not drive fasteners closer than how many inches from an unsupported edge or corner?
Where can minimum clearance distances for working near power lines be found?
Training should include which of the following?
When working over or near water, which protective measures can be employed to prevent drowning hazards?
What is the maximum weight rating for heavy duty Type 1A ladders?
In BESAFE, what are the three types of burns caused by exposure to electricity?
Monitoring hazards in a confined space involve which of the following?
What is the primary purpose of safety guards at each nip point on belting sanding machines?
Under OSHA recordkeeping rights, workers have the right to review which records?
All exposed moving parts must have which of the following in place to prevent inadvertent contact?
Which of the following is an across-the-board corrective action that might be implemented as part of an incident investigation?
The OSHA construction standard requires flexible cords to be rated for which usage?
Who is allowed to work on energized electrical equipment?
OSHA's Focus Four training topics include caught-in or between, struck-by, electrocution, and which other hazard?
Perimeter safety cables must be 1/2 inch in diameter.
Soil Types A, B, and C, are ranked in ________ order of stability:
Who must inspect excavations, adjacent areas, and protective systems, and how often must these inspections occur?
Site safety and health walk-thru inspections should be done by the supervisor how often?
Which document must be made available to employees or their representatives prior to entry into a permit space?
Minimum distance from power lines is 10 feet.
What is the required approach to inspecting or repairing electrical equipment?
All surface encumbrances must be removed or supported within which area?
Which statement best completes this idea: A permit space program is designed to ensure safe entry and exit, but may also include additional measures such as testing and training.
Which statement best describes the relative stability of Type C soil compared with Type A?
Which section of the OSH Act does the whistleblower program reference?
Soils are usually clays and cemented soils such as caliche and hardpan.
What is a best practice when working around a trench to reduce risk?
Which statement reflects a requirement for changing safety culture?
Why must load charts be visible to the operator?
Mid-rails on suspended scaffolds manufactured after 2000 must be installed approximately halfway between which two components?
What topic is mainly covered in Chapter 2 of NFPA 70E?
Which process involves heating metals with electricity generated between an electrode and base metal surface to fuse them?
The 'It's the Law' poster is intended to communicate to workers which type of information?
Connectors between 15 and 30 feet high must wear fall arrest or restraint equipment.
AEGCP refers to:
Baseline survey is used to:
Free-seeping soil is considered submerged soil.
Which statement best describes the typical focus of an effective safety program?
Which statement best describes safe forklift load handling?
Electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic, or mechanical energy hazards may require which hazard control procedures?
Which of the following worker activities does Not produce respirable size particles of crystalline silica?
Is reading the nameplate or label on PPE before use required?
Fall protection training must include: Erecting, Maintaining, Disassembling, and Inspecting fall protection systems.
In scaffold safety, the 'competent person' is the individual who must select and direct employees who erect, dismantle, move, or alter scaffolds and inspect scaffolding to ensure compliance.
Which of the following is an employer requirement regarding crane safety?
Which statement accurately reflects communication devices in confined space operations?
Above the heavy line crossing the load chart are values for failure in:
Where can information on human factors and performance, such as human error, be found in NFPA 70E?
Electrical burns occur principally because of
Which tools help prevent inadvertent shock when working near underground energized utilities?
The NFPA 70E standard covers electrical safety in the workplace as it pertains to which type of safety?
After safety-related modifications have been made to crane equipment, the equipment must be inspected by __________ prior to use.
Which option best explains why a safety factor is maintained for horizontal lifelines?
The right of workers to be safe and healthy while on the job, without fear of punishment, is spelled out in which section of the OSH Act?
Scaffolds frames may be used as a means of access only if they:
Scaffold user training must include hazards of the type of scaffold being used, along with its maximum intended load and capacity.
Which of the following is NOT an example of an engineering control?
Head protection must be resistant to penetration and able to absorb the shock of a blow.
Fall protection is required when working near the edge of a trench or excavation of what depth?
Electrical equipment noted in an AEGCP must be visually inspected for damage or defects before what?
Which of the following should be avoided on the job site?
Develop standards and procedures for which of the following?
What term describes a system designed to stop a fall after it has occurred, using a harness, anchor, and lanyard?
For overhead powerlines rated 50 kV or below, minimum clearance between the lines and any part of the crane or load must be:
Which is the correct objective of ergonomic design in the workplace?
You are at a higher risk for falling if your portable ladder is:
Who is responsible for providing confined space training?
Which of the following may be a cause of a demolition hazard?
In a job hazard analysis, the goal is to identify hazards and contributing factors; it is detective work.
Two-way traffic on ladders is enabled by which ladder configuration?
Head protection must meet _____ specifications and be so labeled.
Managing risk effectively is dependent on following a simple, 5 step process. These 5 steps include which of the following?
Light trade scaffolds load capacity is not exceeding
Hazard prevention and control should include which resources?
Who should you initially bring a safety concern to?
Body belts are allowed for:
Head protection must meet which specifications and be labeled?
When debris cannot be handled by chutes and must be dropped into a designated area, what is needed?
For occupancy of a confined space, hazard evaluation tests must be conducted when?
Fissures are defined as:
What is required to prevent the hammer from being raised against the head block in pile driving operations?
A surface encumbrance is defined as anything that could create what in or around a trench?
Frame Scaffolds exceed 125 feet shall be
If powder actuated tools misfire, hold it in operating position for at least how many seconds before re-firing?
Generally the first and best strategy to control the hazard at its source
Scheduling operations with the highest exposure potential during periods when the fewest employees are present is an example of what type of control?
A horizontal lifeline is part of which safety system?
What year represents the current edition of NFPA 70E?
When a structure or pipeline is employed as a ground return circuit, it must be determined that which condition exists?
Stable Rock: Which of the following best describes stable rock?
Rolling scaffolds must be inspected by a competent person daily before use.
Which statement is NOT true about lattice booms?
Which article in Chapter 1 of NFPA 70E contains common definitions?
What is typically the easiest and most effective dust control method?
If synthetic slings show abnormal wear or damage, what must be done before reuse?
Which actions are required regarding anchorage points for fall protection?
When using pneumatic tools, which PPE combination is appropriate to protect against flying debris and noise?
Periodically reviewing your job hazard analysis ensures that it remains current.
If you are using sheeting with aluminum hydraulic shoring, what do we know about the shores, or wales?
A properly installed and used standard GFCI receptacle can prevent which of the following?
Work areas shall be inspected _______ for adequate housekeeping.
Which organizations have developed specifications for high visibility apparel?
Which statement best describes the goal of a job hazard analysis?
When using trench boxes, why is the space between the box and trench wall backfilled?
Which option best describes an ergonomic-related disorder category?
Which type of crane is known as a 'conventional crane'?
Which two cranes typically use a lattice boom?
Guardrails on suspended scaffolds manufactured after the year 2000 must be installed at what height, with mid-rails installed approximately halfway between the top-rail and the platform surface?
When welding or cutting in locations with combustibles and flammable materials it is recommended to have a ____________.
What is the recommended eyewash water temperature for emergency use?
The general duty clause imposes requirements on:
What is the purpose of a Job Hazard Analysis (JHA) for roofing activities?
APF stands for what term?
Tubular welded frame scaffold frames may be installed without feet or jacks.
Lockout and tagout is used primarily to:
A guardrail system or a personal fall arrest system is required for scaffolds more than _____ above a lower level
When a trench is 4 feet or more in depth, a means of egress from the trench must be within how many feet of employees in the trench?
Which protective equipment is designed to protect feet against puncture wounds from sharp objects on the floor?
Which of the following is a basic element of a roof fall protection program?
When setting up a step ladder, at least three legs must be level.
Which option correctly describes the zone of influence?
A fall hazard is defined as something that could cause you to ______, which may result in a fall.
Which statement about the muzzle end shield on a powder-actuated tool is true?
Most workers in the construction industry have sustained some type of injury on the job.
Under certain conditions, water hoses can substitute for a 2A fire extinguisher.
Safety guards used on portable grinders are allowed a maximum exposure angle of ______ degrees.
What is the minimum distance that spoil piles must be backed off from the side of a trench?
Which of the following statements about gas welding and cutting safety best reflects a recommended practice?
Welding, grinding, soldering, flame cutting and similar work is called:
Which statement describes wet methods as a dust control?
During pile driving operations, steam line controls must consist of two shutoff valves. Which choice best represents this requirement?
An evaluation of each powered industrial truck operator's performance must be conducted: Which option correctly completes this requirement?
Daily inspections need to include
What is a good practice during interviews conducted to investigate an incident?
Which statement best describes permit-required confined spaces?
Who does OSHA recommend you first bring a workplace safety or health concern to?
OSHA requires that what type of device be available in the vicinity of waterfront operations to provide access?
When using a ladder in a trench, which statement is correct?
NIOSH studies indicate injuries and deaths could be prevented through wider use of all of the following except which?
Employers must provide respiratory protection in accordance with what other OSHA standard?
Which statement about heaving or squeezing is true?
Which activities are considered hot work?
Which of the following is a visual test for soil classification?
A worker or worker representative can file a complaint about a safety or health hazard in the workplace
A common visual test is to:
An employer must notify OSHA within ____ of a fatality.
Which term describes anything that could create a hazard in or around a trench?
Do not perform maintenance on a conveyor until:
Who should be on the team that evaluates a safety and health program?
The type of weld used is normally determined by both A and B; which options could A and B include?
For suspended scaffolds manufactured after 2000, guardrails must be installed at what heights, with mid-rails approximately halfway between the top rail and the platform surface?
What is the general expectation about incident preventability in workplace safety?
Before welding and hot work, coatings along the weld line such as paints and galvanizing should be removed to prevent the release of toxins.
Three factors impact hazard inspections:
Who should be on the team evaluating a safety and health program?
Regarding monitoring in a permit-space entry, which statement is true?
Which of the following best describes the supervisor's role during safety walk-through inspections?
The top rail height for guardrail systems must be within plus or minus 3 inches of how many inches?
What must OSHA require employers to post for 3 days?
There is potential for uplift and eccentric loading when installing scaffolds.
Under OSHA construction requirements for cranes and derricks, when a crane operator is employed by a company, who must pay for the crane operator's certification fees?
A ______ system means two or more distinctly different soil or rock types arranged in layers.
For cranes and derrick selection and placement, what should be consulted?
Which of the following is true about crane worker training?
Unsafe conditions are:
Which statement is true about ladder safety?
Fumes and gases inhaled in welding enter the body through which body system and affect the lungs directly?
If a powder actuated tool misfires, you must hold it in the operating position for at least how many seconds before re-firing?
Which of the following is identified as the primary cause of unsafe and unhealthy incidents?
Which of the following is an example of an engineering control?
Employers should work with their ____ to develop a disciplinary program.
Table A and Table B in sub part R indicate which of the following?
What is the leading cause of death in construction?
Safe work practices to avoid being struck by heavy equipment include which of the following?
Daily inspection by a competent person is required for rolling scaffolds.
Bleeding, ventilation, and flushing are examples of which type of measures in confined space safety?
Unstable objects may be used to support scaffold legs:
A safety and health program should be:
What injuries are common results of handling materials?
What safety feature is required on manually guided concrete troweling machines?
What devices help prevent struck-by incidents from hoisted loads?
Employers covered by OSHA must display an 'It's the Law' poster. What type of information does this poster address?
Awkward postures are most accurately described as creating what impact on the body?
Last step of the four-step systems approach to incident investigation is:
Personal protective equipment is often donned when?
Extension cords should be inspected prior to use for which of the following?
Caught-in or between hazards can result in:
Potential response contacts may include all of the following except?
Which is an example of effective fire prevention practice in welding areas?
An acute exposure is best described as an exposure that is immediate or has immediate effects.
Which of the following is a line management role with regard to an organization's safety and health program?
Lattice sections cannot be added or removed on truck mounted boom cranes.
Incident investigations should always be:
Concrete buckets equipped with hydraulic or pneumatic gates shall have which of the following safety devices?
Which of the following statements best describes the role of training in a safety and health program?
Which of the following is a fall hazard control measure?
Before moving a forklift, which surface condition is essential?
Ramps used for vehicle access to or between barges must be adequate in strength, well maintained, properly secured, and provided with which feature?
According to OSHA standards in subpart AA, 1926.1204, when must a written permit space program be made available to employees or their representatives?
Which inert gases are commonly used to purge flammable or explosive vapors from a confined space?
Which statement best describes arc flash hazard?
Ergonomics aims to design systems and tasks so as to
A truck mounted crane with a hydraulic boom: which setup condition is required?
Which scenario creates an electrical hazard?
Who must de-energize overhead lines before work can proceed?
Crane operators must be in ________ communication with the rigger.
During an OSHA inspection, which right may a worker exercise?
The right to be safe and healthy on the job without fear of punishment is protected by Section 11(c) of the OSH Act.
Quartz is a mineral form of crystalline silica.
Shore pressure guidelines state that shore systems must be pumped to a minimum of 750 pounds of pressure, and more is recommended.
Breaking up the work schedule to minimize repetitive tasks is an example of which control?
In a good hazard scenario, which elements are described?
Under the respirable crystalline silica standard, recordkeeping must align with which OSHA standard?
Rolling scaffolds designed by a registered professional engineer can be built as high as 125 feet.
To ensure safe confined space work, which combination of measures is typically required?
The determination to remove forms and shores is based on which factors?
An increase or a decrease in moisture can both damage trench stability.
Which of the following are basic elements of a roof fall protection program?
Which of the following is a type of OSHA Violation?
Extra pads for outriggers EXCEPT
For pneumatic-tired earth moving equipment with speeds greater than 15 mph, which feature is required?
Most safety professionals agree the most critical element in the prevention of injuries and incidents is?
Job site fire prevention is the principal responsibility of:
Who should inspect loads for sharp edges that require padding to prevent cutting slings?
Under the hazard communication standard, which components are included?
What safety factor must horizontal lifelines maintain as part of a complete personal fall arrest system?
The CSE attendant remains outside the space until:
For scaffolds more than 10 feet above a lower level, which of the following is true?
When debris must be dropped into a designated area due to chute limitations, which of the following is required?
Which soil classification is generally the most stable for trench work?
Subpart O focuses on hazards of which of the following in site clearing?
Which of the following is a requirement prior to entry into a permit space?
Load charts must indicate lifting capacity and be visible to operator.
Effective ergonomics programs include which element?
In the context of incident investigations at a multi-employer site, who bears responsibility for sharing findings with every employer on the site?
Trench protective systems include which of the following?
Roles of Emergency Response Team members may include:
Hot electrode holders must not be dipped in water by the welder or cutter because doing so may expose the worker to what hazard?
The guardrail top rail height should be within plus or minus 3 inches of 42 inches.
Scaffolds and scaffold components must be inspected for visible defects by a competent person.
PPE controls are typically considered appropriate after which step?
When applying cement, sand, and water through pneumatic hoses, what PPE is required?
Scaffolds must bear on adequate firm foundations such as
A 'slippery sheet' is a potential characteristic of which soil condition?
Which disease is not associated with respirable crystalline silica exposure?
Which boundary is the most restricted for unqualified personnel around energized parts?
Oxygen cylinders in storage must be separated from fuel-gas cylinders or combustible materials by a minimum distance of how many feet?
During lift-slab operations, is it permissible for non-essential workers to stand directly beneath the slab while it's being lifted?
Which statement about retractable lanyards is true?
Padding is used to prevent damage when loads have sharp edges.
A highly reactive form of oxygen that can irritate mucous membranes is ______.
Who is responsible for determining that it is safe to place construction loads on a concrete structure?
Which statement is true regarding hazards of pneumatic tools?
Oxygen deficiency in a confined space is defined as atmosphere with less than what percentage of oxygen?
Which measures are used to protect visitors from struck-by hazards in work zones?
Belting sanding machines require ____ at each nip point where the belt runs onto a pulley.
What type of controls is described by breaking up the work schedule to minimize repetitive tasks?
Which activities place workers at greatest risk for work-related musculoskeletal disorders?
Ergonomic-related disorders principally include which of the following?
Which precaution helps reduce the risk when near heavy equipment?
Hazard or mitigation controls may be short and/or long term.
Is it true that individual states may enforce standards not identical to federal requirements?
The minimum distance between a spoils pile and trench edge is 2 feet.
Common Type A soils are all of the following EXCEPT:
Which of the following is a common characteristic of a well-run safety and health program?
Rigging components must have a safety factor of what to 1?
Which factor is most closely linked to reducing injuries in construction according to safety professionals?
Which Subpart addresses site clearing safety?
During steel assembly, what is the maximum total weight allowed for a bundle of joist bridging?
Sand is NOT a Type B soil.
Lumber must not be stacked higher than what height when using mechanical equipment?
Which of the following is NOT a Type B soil?
Which statement best summarizes the training requirements related to fall protection systems?
NFPA 70E states that equipment should be de-energized unless which conditions are met?
Heat from an electric arc, a stream of ionized gas called plasma, or burning gas is used for which operation?
The headache ball and hook are attached to the whip line by a wedge socket.
Electrical installations and repairs on job sites are required to be performed by:
What is the most important distinction between stable rock types A&B and Type C in excavation classifications?
Emergency Response Plan contents should include all of the following Except?
The maximum length of a double section ladder is
A pre-work shift visual of cranes must be performed by which professional?
The most important distinction between Stable Rock/Types A&B and Type C is:
Hazards are rarely caused by a single factor; more often several contributing factors align.
A well-prepared Emergency Response Plan should include which type of contact information?
Which statement about using scaffold frames as access is correct?
Why is a safety and health program called a living document?
Even with a no live work policy, workers may still be exposed to live electrical hazards because:
Pneumatic-tired earth moving equipment whose maximum speed exceeds 15 mph must
Who is responsible for employee safety in electrical work?
Pipe, unless racked, shall not be stacked higher than how many feet?
What is the most common form of crystalline silica?
Flammable liquids have flash points below:
Safety data sheets lists all of the following except:
CDZ: Which statement about a CDZ is true?
On a multi-employer worksite, who is responsible for conducting an incident investigation?
As a rule of thumb, a safety and health program should be evaluated __, at a minimum.
Why do some construction workers take risks?
Stairs should be installed between 30 degrees and what degrees?
Shore and protective system guidelines require which of the following when working in trenches?
Which of the following best describes the core philosophy of a safety and health program?
Does a licensed electrician automatically meet the definition of a qualified person?
Which of the following statements is true?
When the vertical face of a trench shears along a tension crack line, it is known as:
Which of the following best describes the primary use of the load chart?
Heavy duty, industrial rated Type 1A ladders have a 300-pound weight limitation.
Flexible cords restrictions include the following statements. Which statement is correct?
Which statement about excavation cave-ins is true?
The confined space entry team typically includes which roles?
Which chart is consulted to assess structure and stability during planning?
When you are assigned a new task, what should you ask about?
A colorless and tasteless gas that cannot be readily detected by the senses.
NFPA 70E states that PPE must meet one of the three levels.
Pre-work shift checks of cranes must be performed by which professional?
Damaged arc welding cables should
All hoisting operations must be pre-planned to ensure that loads are not hoisted over workers.
During steel assembly, shear connectors will be installed after metal decking is in place.
MSD stands for what?
Which statement about PPE labels is true?
Which statement best describes the role of administrative resources in hazard prevention and control?
If a ladder is 24 feet high, how far out should the base be from the wall?
Which factor(s) should be considered when determining to remove forms and shores?
Which of the following is a benefit for having a safety and health program?
Fall protection training must include procedures for erecting, maintaining, disassembling, and inspecting fall protection systems.
Which statement is true regarding the availability of drawings and plans at the job site?
Which option best describes the harm a hazard can cause?
The CSE attendant remains outside the space until:
When using jackhammers and chiseling tools, what is recommended?
Which organization is typically responsible for enforcing workplace safety standards in the United States?
Successful safety leaders generally possess which of the following skills?
How often must each member of the confined space emergency rescue team practice emergency skills?
Approximately how many confined space deaths and injuries occur each year?
During assembly and disassembly of tower cranes, rigging operations must be performed by a
In accumulating water hazards, which practice is prohibited?
The area along the waterfront edge of the pier or wharf is known as the:
What is the purpose of a job hazard analysis (JHA)?
Which of the following is a safe lifting posture?
Which statement best defines ergonomics?
What piece of safety equipment is required to prevent a hammer from being raised against the head block?
What action best enhances safety when working around moving equipment and trench edges?
Cold stress, heat stress, vibration, ionizing radiation, noise and laser hazards are examples of what category of hazard?
Fall restraint systems must meet which of the following criteria?
For Type C soil, the angle of repose is described as which of the following?
Who may work on electric circuit parts or equipment that has not been de-energized?
What should an incident investigation program include?
Cross bracing may be used as a midrail or top rail depending on the height of the rail center relative to the platform.
Moving all flammables and combustibles away from the welding area is an example of what?
Which statement best describes the scope of a safety and health program in terms of the groups it should cover?
Which agency enforces the respirable crystalline silica standard for construction under 29 CFR 1926?
After identifying a possible cave-in, protective system failure, or hazardous atmosphere, the competent person should:
Studies have shown that complacency, a hazardous behavior, may be caused by which of the following?
Heaving or squeezing can occur even when shoring or shielding has been properly installed.
Never allow materials, supplies, or obstructions to block which routes?
What is the definition of a near miss?
All scaffold users must be trained in the following areas:
The minimum safe distance from an unsupported edge when using high-velocity tools to drive fasteners is three inches.
Which document should you consult for detailed information about a chemical's hazards before exposure?
Which scenario describes a permit-required confined space that would require an entry permit?
Protect yourself when working on a ladder by:
Which statement about hot work is true?
The point of preventive maintenance is to
Which of the following is an acceptable means of egress from a trench?
What is a key feature of the general duty clause?
Which term describes an object or condition that could create a hazard around a trench?
Which technologies are used to identify underground utilities and prevent accidental contact?
How should overhead lines be treated during crane operations unless the line owner or electrical utility confirms de-energization?
How often must periodic medical exams be made available to employees entitled to free medical examinations under the respirable crystalline silica standard?
OSHA standards appear in the CFR.
A Job Hazard Analysis (JHA) of roofing activities should be conducted prior to starting work to systematically identify, evaluate, and _____ all hazards.
Which soil classification is typically the least stable among the options?
If standard protective measures near drowning hazards are insufficient, what additional safety option is commonly provided?
Which control technique is used to prevent hazardous substances or energy from entering a confined space?
If self-evacuation of an entrant is not possible, the attendant should:
Who must supervise scaffold erection, moving, dismantling, or alteration?
________ loads are any increase in weight in the adjacent areas next to the cut.
Without overhead protection, who must ensure that personnel are not working below steel erection?
Which component is specified to be used on columns to maintain stability?
Topics in an employer's electrical safety training program must include which of the following?
A positive safety culture is the result of which of the following?
A hazard is defined as a situation or condition that has the potential to cause harm to:
Which statement best describes the purpose of securing loads during transport?
Which statement best describes benchmarking safety information from external organizations?
Exemptions to the Steel Erection Standard are:
29 CFR 1926.1153 covers which hazard?
Head protection labeling should indicate ANSI compliance.
In safety leadership, which combination best describes the competencies of successful leaders?
Employees must not work on scaffold surfaces until:
Safety guards on portable grinders are allowed to have a maximum exposure angle of how many degrees?
Which class of high-visibility apparel is designed for use in inclement weather, under heavy traffic, or when complex backgrounds impair visibility?
An acute exposure is an exposure that is immediate or has immediate effects.
For lockout/tagout to be effective, which steps are required?
You can get valuable information from benchmarking with which of the following organizations?
When exposed to vehicular traffic, your excavation site must have:
Excavation safety standards were introduced in 1989.
Being dangerously close to a falling load is:
An unqualified person may cross which boundary if continually escorted by a qualified person?
Rated load capacity refers to the total weight the ladder can sustain.
Which statement aligns with best practice regarding PPE and engineering controls?
According to Table 1, for which activity can a worker choose between a wet method and a dust collection method of dust control?
A company's safety and health program should cover:
Which action best reduces exposure to safety hazards when performing welding operations?
Which statement best describes the role of a horizontal lifeline within a complete personal fall arrest system?
Indentation in soil is made only with great difficulty, it is probably Type A soil (Thumb penetration test).
Lift-slab operations must be designed and planned by which professional?
To protect visitors and the public from struck-by hazards, which precautions are required?
What should be permanently affixed to a synthetic sling to identify its specifications?
Overhead power lines are considered energized unless the utility certifies that they are de-energized.
Which statement about phosgene gas formed during welding is true?
Work from water towers and tanks is exempt from the Steel Erection Standard.
In the BESAFE safety acronym, what does the A stand for?
Hazard evaluation tests for occupancy of a permit-required confined space must be conducted:
A positioning device system must limit free-fall distance to no more than:
Boiling is an upward water flow into the bottom of the cut.
During steel assembly, where should shear connectors NOT be attached?
Regarding jack layout and formwork documentation, which statement is true?
What percent completion is referenced for footing concrete?
Perimeter safety cables of 1/2 inch wire rope must be installed. Which statements are true?
What is the most important distinction between Stable Rock/Types A&B and Type C?
What diameter must perimeter safety cables be?
Which protective footwear is designed for foundry work and often uses elastic sides and quick-release buckles?
What does OSHA require employers to post for 3 days?
To prevent injury while maintaining equipment, make sure the equipment is ______ before starting.
Which of the following is a reason why a confined space permit is required?
What is the primary purpose of a limited access zone in construction sites?
All vehicles in use must be checked ______ to assure that all parts, equipment, and accessories are in safe operating condition.
If using a trench box in combination with sloping or benching the box should extend at least ______ above the adjacent slope.
Which of the following statements is true regarding powder-actuated tools?
Water is the best extinguishing agent to put out a Class C fire.
OSHA requires training to be provided within one year of when a safety and health program is first established.
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.
If any deficiency on a crane inspection is identified, who must determine whether the crane must be shut down until repairs are made?
Which of the following best describes an administrative control?
The permissible exposure limit for respirable crystalline silica is measured in which unit?
Head protection must meet ANSI specifications and be labeled.
Injuries to arms and hands include:
A rolling scaffold must be secured to a structure if its height exceeds four times its base dimension.
When securing cargo for transport, which of the following is essential to prevent movement?
Table A and Table B indicate which of the following?
Connectors working at heights over 15 and up to 30 feet must tie off with which option?
Which two US government agencies are good resources for safety and health information?
Which of the following is an example of a storage structure in which someone can become trapped or suffocate?
Hoists shall be:
A short lattice boom: which of the following is true?
Exemptions to the Steel Erection Standard are:
Which of the following is NOT an employer responsibility under OSHA's respirable crystalline silica standard?
Which activity is explicitly listed as requiring a wet method of dust control?
What is the most common and simplest type of welding practiced today?
A qualified person designation is both task-specific and ____ specific.
What does PPE stand for?
Trucks with dump bodies must be equipped with positive means of support, permanently attached, and capable of being locked in position.
What should be checked during inspection of head protection?
True statement about foot injuries: Most injuries come from objects falling from less than 4 feet with a median weight around 65 pounds.
Padding used on loads with sharp edges primarily serves to prevent what?
Confined spaces are dangerous because:
Which statement is true about joist bridging and decking weights in steel assembly?
Which of the following is not a stated crane safety responsibility?
In hazard analysis, a contributing factor is any factor that increases the likelihood of a hazard.
Standards for crane safety can be found in
The primary focus of ergonomics is to improve safety, health, comfort, and performance. Which option states this?
Regarding solid web member connections, which is true?
LOTO stands for
Hazard prevention and control should contain both:
When removing forms and shores (excluding those used for slabs on grade and slip forms), which statement best describes the required approach?
Which statement best completes the definition of a fall hazard?
Generally the organization that establishes workplace exposure levels to chemical hazards in the air?
Do not perform maintenance on a conveyor until:
Compressed oxygen gas cylinder use requires which of the following?
In a confined space, hot work may be performed, but what is required?
The requirement that each employee comply with occupational safety and health standards comes from what?
Information about ingredients, hazards, and safe work practices of cement and concrete products can be found in which of the following?
Stable Rock remains intact when exposed.
Which practice helps prevent damage to slings from sharp edges on loads?
Which of the following is a factor in trench safety that should be addressed by a competent person?

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