Trenching & Excavation
The minimum distance excavated material must be kept from the edge of a trench.
2 feet
This equipment is used to bring fresh air into a manhole or a pipe
ventilation fan
During CPR, you push on this part of the body.
The chest
What is the first thing you should do if you see an OSHA inspector onsite?
Ask for their credentials
New employees can’t use slings or rigging until they take this training.
(SSTOP) Slings & Rigging Awareness (SLIRIG) training
This visionary started Garney Construction in 1961 after leaving his father’s plumbing business.
Charles Garney
The person on site responsible for identifying trench hazards and taking corrective action.
competent person
What is the written document required before you can access a permit required confined space?
Entry Permit
To know your rescue breaths are working, look for this.
The chest rising
Who is the first person you should contact if you see an OSHA inspector onsite
supervisor
What should a rigger do before lifting anything with slings?
Check all rigging for damage and remove anything that is damaged or broken
Garney Construction was founded in this U.S. city and state in 1961
Kansas City, Missouri
The soil type that is the least stable under OSHA classification.
Type C soil
What must EO’s do when while working in a confined space and the atmosphere monitor alarms
Leave the confined space immediately
If someone is bitten by a snake, the first step you should take is this.
What is call 911 immediately
When an OSHA inspector is onsite, do you have a right to meet with them one on one
yes
This is the safe limit of weight a sling can lift, and it’s listed on the manufacturer’s tag
the Working Load Limit
In 1986, Garney began transferring ownership to employees using this plan, which stands for Employee Stock Ownership Plan.
an ESOP
The maximum distance a worker can travel to reach a ladder in a trench
25 feet
What has the characteristics of a confined space but does not require a permit to enter?
Non – Permit confined space
What’s the most important reason for early CPR and defibrillation
To increase survival chances
If an OSHA Inspector wants to talk to you about a particular incident, do you have a right to refuse
Yes, but OSHA or another regulatory agency can subpoena the employee if they feel its necessary.
What must every sling or rigging device have in order to be considered acceptable for use on a Garney jobsite?
A legible manufacturer’s tag
Scott Parrish was the former president of pipe operations at Garney Construction. What was his starting position at Garney
Laborer
every employee has the authority to do this if something isn’t safe.
Stop Work Authority
This activity can change air quality while working inside a pipe.
When treating heat exhaustion, move the person to a cooler place and do this
give fluids
Does an OSHA Inspector have to inform you of your rights?
No,
an OSHA Inspector is not required by law to inform of any rights or to make you aware of self-incriminating statements
Where is the most dangerous place to be while preforming a task involving a suspended load.
Under
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excavations less than this depth in stable soil may not require a trench box or other protective system
4 feet
This group accounts for the majority of confined-space deaths after the first victim
Untrained people
Minor cuts should be cleaned and then covered to prevent this.
Infections
If an OSHA Inspector asks for your personal information like your address or phone number, are you required by law to reveal that info?
No, you have the right to refuse.
This type of hitch wraps the sling around the load and back onto itself.
What is a choker hitch
Garney’s transition to 100% employee ownership was completed in this year
1995
This protective system uses vertical uprights and horizontal cross members to prevent trench wall collapse without sloping
Shoring
In a permit required confined space? Who is responsible for determining if it is safe to enter
Entry Supervisor
If someone is having a seizure, clear the area and protect this part of their body
The head
During an interview with an OSHA Inspector, when can you end the interview?
Anytime
What is strictly prohibited when suspending a load from a machine with forks?
Rigging over the forks without an approved swivel‑hook attachment rated for the load.
who is the current CEO of Garney
David Burkhart
This field assessment involves manual inspection, texture, and moisture testing to classify soil type for protective system design.
What is soil classification
What is the minimum safe oxygen concentration allowed for entry.
19.5 percent
If you suspect a broken bone, your best action is to do this
keep it still and wait for help
Do you have a right to request a translator or a member of the project team to be present with you during an OSHA interview?
Yes
This minimum sling angle is required to ensure tension does not dangerously increase on the sling legs.
45 Degrees
Who is the current president of pipe operations
Matt Foster
The OSHA standard that governs trenching and excavation safety
29 CFR 1926 Subpart P
What 3 factors have to present for an area to defined as a confined space
must be large enough to enter
has limited means of entry and exit
Not designed for human occupancy
symptoms such as a hot, red, dry skin, confusion, and rapid heartbeat—can indicate this life-threatening condition caused by extreme heat.
Heat stroke
If an inspector shows up without PPE, are you required to give them the proper PPE?
No
at what height is a tagline required when lifting a load
Above shoulder height
Garneys purpose statement is:
“Building sustainable futures with the world’s most precious resources — water and people.”
The steepest allowable slope for Type C soil without a protective system.
1.5H to 1V 34 degrees
What 4 gases do you test for when testing the atmosphere?
Oxygen
Hydrogen Sulfide
Carbon Monoxide
Combustible Gases
The correct rate for adult chest compressions is about this many per minute
100–120 per minute
What is the most frequently cited hazard in pipeline construction
Improper trench protection
A load weighs 1,200 lbs and is lifted using 3 equal slings. How much weight does each sling carry?
400 lbs per sling
What are Garney Construction’s goals and philosophies?(10)
Safety
Quality
Allowing all employee‑owners to achieve their full potential
Job security & ESOP perpetuation
Profitability
Service to customers and the community
Integrity is the shortest path to success
Excellence is the standard
100% employee owned
Win-Win