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Other 1
Other 2
100
What type of OSHA inspection is conducted when immediate death or serious harm is likely? a. Complaint. b. Programmed. c. Referral. d. Imminent danger.
d. Imminent danger.
100
To protect yourself from being electrocuted by contact with overhead power lines, you should always assume overhead lines are energized and keep yourself and equipment at least ____ away from power lines up to 50kV. a. 5 feet b. 8 feet c. 10 feet
c. 10 feet
100
For workers on scaffolds, fall protection must be provided if they are working _____ above a lower level. a. 4 feet b. 6 feet c. 10 feet
b. 6 feet
100
Among the list of ways workers can protect themselves when working on or near any construction zone, is to _________________. a. Direct traffic in and out of the work zone b. Work behind moving vehicles c. Wear high-visibility reflective clothing
c. Wear high-visibility reflective clothing
100
What is the maximum height for storing lumber if it is handled manually ______ and with a forklift ________? a. 17’ and 21’ b. 10’ and 20’ c. 16’ and 25’ d. 16’ and 20’
d. 16’ and 20’
200
The right of workers to seek safety and health on the job without fear of punishment is spelled out in: a. State laws. b. The OSHA standards. c. Section 11(c) of the OSH Act. d. The General Duty Clause.
c. Section 11(c) of the OSH Act.
200
A ground fault circuit interrupter (GFCI): a. Detects ground faults and increasing the flow of electric current, and is designed to protect tools from malfunctioning. b. Detects ground faults and interrupts the electric source thus, it disables the equipment that is attached; however, the worker is still exposed to electrocution. c. A tool used to determine if a power system is properly grounded.
b. Detects ground faults and interrupts the electric source thus, it disables the equipment that is attached; however, the worker is still exposed to electrocution
200
One who is capable of identifying existing and predictable hazards in the surroundings, or working conditions which are unsanitary, hazardous, or dangerous to employees, and who has authorization to take prompt corrective measures to eliminate them is a/n ______________: a. Competent person b. OSHA Compliance Officer c. Qualified person
a. Competent person
200
In an excavation 4 ft deep or more, a ladder or ramp must be provided for every ____feet that the trench is lateral (horizontal). a. 25 feet b. 30 feet c. 50 feet d. 10 feet
a. 25 feet
200
Which of the following is not a hazard posed by materials handling and storage operations specifically? a. Worker being crushed by a machine b. Falling loads c. Carrying loads that are too heavy d. Not using a GFCI
d. Not using a GFCI
300
When the employer receives an OSHA citation, it must be: a. Copied and mailed to each worker. b. Posted for 3 days or until the violation is fixed. c. Contested and filed with the courts. d. Signed and returned to OSHA.
b. Posted for 3 days or until the violation is fixed.
300
“BE SAFE” reminds workers that burns, electrocution, shock, arc flash/arc blast, fire and explosions are all: a. Electrical hazards workers are exposed to only when working around cranes and power lines. b. Serious workplace hazards that workers are exposed to when working in and/or around electrical power sources. c. Electrical hazards workers are exposed to when working with flammables.
b. Serious workplace hazards that workers are exposed to when working in and/or around electrical power sources.
300
To prevent being pinned between equipment or other objects, workers should avoid _____. a. Using a trench box or shield during excavation work b. Placing themselves between moving vehicles and an immovable structure, vehicle, or staked materials c. Replacing a safety guard when a tool such as, a circular saw or power drill, is being used.
b. Placing themselves between moving vehicles and an immovable structure, vehicle, or staked materials
300
Employers must do all of the following in a PPE program except: a. Suspend or fire an employee who does not wear PPE correctly b. Inform employees why the PPE is necessary and when it must be worn c. Train employees how to use and care for their PPE d. Assess the workplace for hazards
d. Adopt other companies workplace protocols
300
What dangers do tool guards protect you from? a. Point of operation, electrical shock, human error, falling hazards b. Point of operation, nip points, rotating parts, flying chips and sparks c. Nip points, flying metal, sharp edges, caught-in-between hazards d. Nip Points, electrical shock, loud noises, head injuries
b. Point of operation, nip points, rotating parts, flying chips and sparks
400
Among the rights related to OSHA recordkeeping, workers have the right to review: a. All first aid treatment forms. b. All Workers Compensation forms. c. The OSHA 300 Log and the OSHA 300A Summary. d. Medical and exposure records for all workers.
c. The OSHA 300 Log and the OSHA 300A Summary.
400
When a power system is properly grounded workers need to be aware that: a. It is a safe system and cannot change from safe to hazardous; therefore working with electrical equipment is always safe. b. Electrical equipment can instantly change from safe to hazardous because of extreme conditions and rough treatment. c. The system will remain safe and will not be impacted by changing worksite conditions or electrical equipment.
b. Electrical equipment can instantly change from safe to hazardous because of extreme conditions and rough treatment.
400
Which of the following is OSHA's preferred hierarchy of control methods, ranked from most preferred to least preferred? a. PPE, Engineering Controls, Administrative Controls, Work Practice Controls b. Engineering Controls, PPE ,Work Practice Controls, Administrative Controls c. Engineering Controls, Administrative Controls, PPE, Work Practice Controls d. Administrative Controls, Work Practice Controls, Engineering Controls, PPE
d. Administrative Controls, Work Practice Controls, Engineering Controls, PPE
400
There must be a ladder or stairway at points of access where there is an elevation break of _______ inches or more. a. 20 b. 6 c. 15 d. 19
d. 19
400
A stairway with four or more risers must be equipped with which of the following? a. at least one handrail b. a ladder to be used in emergencies c. two handrails d. a guardrail at least 6 feet tall
a. at least one handrail
500
. If you feel that an OSHA inspection is needed to get hazards corrected at your workplace, which is your best option? a. File a complaint through your email b. Submit a written, signed complaint with specific hazard information. c. Request a Health Hazard Evaluation from NIOSH. d. Submit an unsigned complaint form to OSHA.
b. Submit a written, signed complaint with specific hazard information.
500
Guardrails are often used by employers to protect workers from falls. How high must the top guardrail (the toprail) be above the working surface? a. 24 inches, plus or minus 3 inches b. 42 inches, plus or minus 3 inches c. 60 inches, plus or minus 3 inches
b. 42 inches, plus or minus 3 inches
500
Workers should not work in an unprotected trench that is 5 feet deep or more. The type of protection installed may be sloping or benching; trench box or shield; and _____________. a. Stabilizing b. Steadying c. Shoring
c. Shoring
500
A ladder must be placed at a horizontal angle at least _____ the working length (height) of the ladder. a. 1/5 b. 1/3 c. 1/8 d. 1/4
d. 1/4
500
How much force do railings need to be able to withstand? a. 100 lbs b. 200 lbs c. 300 lbs d. 400 lbs
c. 300 lbs