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For Texas TCEQ Wastewater Licensed Operators Information

Wastewater/Collections Rule Changes

Rule Changes and Updates for Domestic Wastewater Systems
On Nov. 4, 2014, TCEQ commissioners adopted revisions to 30 Texas Administrative Code
(TAC), Chapter 217, Design Criteria for Domestic Wastewater Systems, and “re-adopted”
previously repealed rules in 30 TAC, Chapter 317, Design Criteria Prior to 2008.

Some of the changes to Chapter 217 include:

 Adding new definitions and clarifying existing definitions;
 Adding design criteria and approval requirements for rehabilitation of existing
infrastructure;
 Adding design criteria for new technologies, including cloth filters and air lift pumps;
 Making changes to reflect modern practices, standards and trends;
 Modifying rule language to improve readability and enforceability; and
 Modifying the design organic loadings and flows for a new wastewater treatment
facility.

SUBCHAPTER A: ADMINISTRATIVE REQUIREMENTS §§217.1 - 217.18

Effective December 4, 2015 §217.1. Applicability. (a) Applicability. (1) This chapter applies to
the design, operation, and maintenance of: (A) domestic wastewater treatment facilities that
are constructed with plans and specifications received and approved by the executive
director after the effective date of the amendments to this chapter; (B) treatment units that
are altered, constructed, or re-rated with plans and specifications received and approved by
the executive director after the effective date of the amendments to this chapter; (C)
collection systems that are constructed with plans and specifications received and approved
by the executive director after the effective date of the amendments to this chapter; (D)
collection system units that are altered, constructed, or re-rated with plans and specifications
received and approved by the executive director after the effective date of the amendments
to this chapter; (E) existing domestic wastewater treatment facilities that do not have a
current Texas Pollutant Discharge Elimination System permit or a Texas Land Application
Permit and are required to have an active wastewater permit; (F) existing wastewater
treatment facilities and collection systems that never received approval for plans and
specifications from the executive director; and (G) collection system rehabilitation projects
covered in §217.56(c) and §217.69 of this title (relating to Trenchless Pipe Installation; and
Maintenance, Inspection, and Rehabilitation of the Collection System). (2) Domestic
wastewater treatment facilities, treatment units, collection systems, and collection system
units with plans and specifications approved by the executive director that were received on
or after August 28, 2008 and before the effective date of this chapter must comply with the
rules in this chapter, as they existed immediately before the effective date of the
amendments to this chapter.

The rules in Texas Commission on Environmental Quality Page 2 Chapter 217 - Design
Criteria for Domestic Wastewater Systems effect immediately before the effective date of the
amendments to this chapter are continued in effect for that purpose. (3) This chapter does
not apply to: (A) the design, installation, operation, or maintenance of domestic wastewater
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treatment facilities, treatment units, collection systems, or collection system units with plans
and specifications that were approved by the executive director on or before August 27,
2008, which are governed by Chapter 317 of this title (relating to Design Criteria Prior to
2008) or design criteria that preceded Chapter 317 of this title; and (B) systems regulated by
Chapter 285 of this title (relating to On-Site Sewage Facilities); or collection systems or
wastewater treatment facilities that collect, transport, treat, or dispose of wastewater that
does not have the characteristics of domestic wastewater, although the wastewater may
contain domestic wastewater.
(b) The executive director may grant variances from new requirements added by the
amendments of this chapter to a person who proposes to construct, alter, or re-rate a
collection system or wastewater treatment facility if the plans and specifications for the
project are submitted within 180 days after the date the amendments to this chapter are
effective, provided the plans and specifications comply with the rules in effect immediately
prior to the amendment. Adopted November 4, 2015 Effective December 4, 2015

The link to the rules is available on the TCEQ website at

https://www.tceq.texas.gov/rules/indxpdf.html

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By signing this form, I acknowledge that Technical Learning College notified me of the following:
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completion of the educational program;
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describes the process by which the TCEQ’s Executive Director determines whether a criminal
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Code Section 53.102; and
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purpose of denying, suspending or revoking a license under circumstances described in Title 30
Texas Administrative Code Section 30.33.

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 COMPETENT PERSON CEU TRAINING COURSE
Excavation & Trenching CEU Training Course
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Rush Grading Service
If you need this assignment graded and the results mailed to you within a 48-hour
period, prepare to pay an additional rush service handling fee of $50.00. This fee may
not cover postage costs. If you need this service, simply write RUSH on the top of your
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This course is not good for confined space or Competent person certification;
this course is only for continuing education purposes. You need a hands-on
course for confined space certification. Confined space work/Trenching is very
dangerous and this course is not a substitute for classroom training, it is for
professional development only.

Make extra sure that your State will accept this course for credit.

California Water Resource Board (Dept. of Public Health) generally

does not accept safety courses for credit or assigns ¼ credit.

Please fax or e-mail the answer key to TLC

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Competent Person CEU Course Answer Key

Name_________________________________

Telephone # ________________________

You are solely responsible in ensuring this course is accepted for credit by your
State. No refunds. Did you check with your State agency to ensure this course is
accepted for credit?

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COMPETANT PERSON CEU TRAINING COURSE ASSIGNMENT
The Assignment (Exam) is also available in Word on the Internet for your
Convenience, please visit www.ABCTLC.com and download the assignment and
e- mail it back to TLC.

You’ll have 90 days from the start of this course to complete in order to receive your
Professional Development Hours (PDHs) or Continuing Education Unit (CEU). A score
of 70 % is necessary to pass this course. We prefer if this exam is proctored. No
intentional trick questions. If you should need any assistance, please email all concerns
and the completed manual to [email protected].

We would prefer that you utilize the enclosed answer sheet in the front, but if you are
unable to do so, type out your own answer key. Please include your name and address
on your manual and make copy for yourself. You can e-mail or fax your Answer Key
along with the Registration Form to TLC. (S) Means answer may be plural or
singular. Multiple Choice Section, One answer per question and please use the
answer key.

Excavation Glossary
1. Fine-grained natural soil that is plastic when moist and hard and brittle when dry.
Clay is made up of particles smaller than .0002 millimeters.
A. Clay D. Cohesive
B. Clumps E. Barricades
C. Cohesion F. None of the Above

2. Which of the following terms are empty spaces between particles of rocks?
A. Uprights D. Wales
B. Vibration E. Wall Stability
C. Voids F. None of the Above

3. An outward swelling in the soil of a trench which may be a warning sign of trench
failure.
A. Loamy Sand D. Competent Person
B. Bulge E. Confined Space
C. Buried Structures F. None of the Above

4. Manholes, junction boxes or catch basins beneath the ground, or any other
installations that may be encountered during trenching.
A. Loamy Sand D. Competent Person
B. Bulge E. Confined Space
C. Buried Structures F. None of the Above

5. Which of the following terms are parts of a shoring system. They are positioned
horizontally and help to brace vertical beams and supports. A. Uprights D. Wales
B. Vibration E. Wall Stability
C. Voids F. None of the Above

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6. The relative strength and capacity of walls of a trench.
A. Uprights D. Wales
B. Vibration E. Wall Stability
C. Voids F. None of the Above

7. Heavy lumps or thick groupings of soil.

A. Clay D. Cohesive
B. Clumps E. Barricades
C. Cohesion F. None of the Above

8. The relative ability to clump together, the force holding two like substances together.
A. Clay D. Cohesive
B. Clumps E. Barricades
C. Cohesion F. None of the Above

9. Devices that hold or fasten two or more parts together or in place. Braces are
diagonal or horizontal. They may be made of wood or metal.
A. Heaving D. Benching
B. Braces E. Hardpan
C. Bracing System F. None of the Above

10. A system of braces which applies pressure against trench walls to stabilize them.
A. Heaving D. Benching
B. Braces E. Hardpan
C. Bracing System F. None of the Above

11. A method of cutting back the sides of a trench into horizontal steps to prevent cave-
ins.
A. Heaving D. Benching
B. Braces E. Hardpan
C. Bracing System F. None of the Above

12. When a soil has grains that hold together and clump well.
A. Clay D. Cohesive
B. Clumps E. Barricades
C. Cohesion F. None of the Above

13. Visible warning barriers that keep vehicles and pedestrians from entering a
construction site.
A. Clay D. Cohesive
B. Clumps E. Barricades
C. Cohesion F. None of the Above

14. A layer of hard subsoil or clay that does not allow water in. Hardpan is classified as
a Type A soil.
A. Heaving D. Benching
B. Braces E. Hardpan
C. Bracing System F. None of the Above

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15. The swelling of a soil.
A. Heaving D. Benching
B. Braces E. Hardpan
C. Bracing System F. None of the Above

16. Which of the following terms are braces or supports within a shoring system. They
are placed against beams to resist the pressure of the earth.
A. Heaving D. Benching
B. Braces E. Jacks
C. Bracing System F. None of the Above

17. Soil composed of a mixture of sand, clay and silt, with more sand grains than clay or
silt. It is classified as a Type C soil.
A. Loamy Sand D. Competent Person
B. Bulge E. Confined Space
C. Buried Structures F. None of the Above

18. One who is capable of identifying existing and predictable hazards in the
surroundings, or working conditions which are unsanitary, hazardous or dangerous to
employees.
A. Loamy Sand D. Competent Person
B. Bulge E. Confined Space
C. Buried Structures F. None of the Above

19. Has authorization to take prompt corrective measures to eliminate hazards.

A. Loamy Sand D. Competent Person
B. Bulge E. Confined Space
C. Buried Structures F. None of the Above

20. The ___________________ is trained and knowledgeable about soil analysis and
the use of protective systems.
A. Loamy Sand D. Competent Person
B. Bulge E. Confined Space
C. Buried Structures F. None of the Above

21. Has limited or restricted means of entry or exit, is large enough for an employee to
enter and perform assigned work, and is not designed for continuous occupancy by the
employee.
A. Loamy Sand D. Competent Person
B. Bulge E. Confined Space
C. Buried Structures F. None of the Above

22. These spaces may include, but are not limited to, underground vaults, tanks,
storage bins, pits, and diked areas, vessels, and silos.
A. Loamy Sand D. Competent Person
B. Bulge E. Confined Space
C. Buried Structures F. None of the Above

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23. A ditch cut around the work site to keep water from entering the trench.
A. Diversion Ditches D. Drainage System
B. Fissure E. Excavation
C. Gravel F. None of the Above

24. Pumps, pipe or channel used to drain off rain or groundwater from inside the trench.
A. Diversion Ditches D. Drainage System
B. Fissure E. Excavation
C. Gravel F. None of the Above

25. Any man-made cut, cavity, trench or depression in an earth surface, formed by earth
removal.
A. Diversion Ditches D. Drainage System
B. Fissure E. Excavation
C. Gravel F. None of the Above

26. A long narrow opening or crack in the rock or soil. Fissures are often a sign of
trench wall failure.
A. Diversion Ditches D. Drainage System
B. Fissure E. Excavation
C. Gravel F. None of the Above

27. Particles that once were large rocks, but have been broken down over time and by
the effects of weathering.
A. Diversion Ditches D. Drainage System
B. Fissure E. Excavation
C. Grain F. None of the Above

28. The size of the grain of a soil determines the stability and cohesiveness of a soil.
The larger the grain, the more unstable the soil.
A. Diversion Ditches D. Drainage System
B. Fissure E. Excavation
C. Grain F. None of the Above

29. A loose mixture of pebbles and rock fragments, larger particles than sand.
A. Diversion Ditches D. Drainage System
B. Fissure E. Excavation
C. Gravel F. None of the Above

30. Tables and charts approved by a registered professional engineer and used to
design and construct a protective system.
A. Shielding D. Manufacturer's Tabulated Data
B. Registered Professional Engineer E. Permit Required Confined Space
C. Personal Protective Equipment F. None of the Above

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31. Contains or has potential to contain a hazardous atmosphere.
A. Shielding D. Manufacturer's Tabulated Data
B. Registered Professional Engineer E. Permit Required Confined Space
C. Personal Protective Equipment F. None of the Above

32. Contains a material that has the potential for engulfing an entrant.
A. Shielding D. Manufacturer's Tabulated Data
B. Registered Professional Engineer E. Permit Required Confined Space
C. Personal Protective Equipment F. None of the Above

33. Has an internal configuration that might cause an entrant to be trapped or

asphyxiated by inwardly converging walls or by a floor that slopes downward and tapers
to a smaller cross section.
A. Shielding D. Manufacturer's Tabulated Data
B. Registered Professional Engineer E. Permit Required Confined Space
C. Personal Protective Equipment F. None of the Above

34. Contains any other recognized serious safety or health hazards.

A. Shielding D. Manufacturer's Tabulated Data
B. Registered Professional Engineer E. Permit Required Confined Space
C. Personal Protective Equipment F. None of the Above

35. Includes: safety goggles and glasses, reflective clothing, work gloves, hard hat,
safety shoes, rubber boots, earplugs or protectors, face shield and face mask or
respirator.
A. Shielding D. Manufacturer's Tabulated Data
B. Registered Professional Engineer E. Permit Required Confined Space
C. Personal Protective Equipment F. None of the Above

36. A person who is registered as a professional engineer in the state where the work is
to be performed.
A. Shielding D. Manufacturer's Tabulated Data
B. Registered Professional Engineer E. Permit Required Confined Space
C. Personal Protective Equipment F. None of the Above

37. A type C soil with small, loose grains of disintegrated rock.

A. Sand D. Shear
B. Sandy Loam E. Sheeting
C. Saturation F. None of the Above

38. Granular soil with enough silt and clay to make it slightly cohesive.
A. Sand D. Shear
B. Sandy Loam E. Sheeting
C. Saturation F. None of the Above

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9. The process of a soil being filled to capacity with moisture.
A. Sand D. Shear
B. Sandy Loam E. Sheeting
C. Saturation F. None of the Above

40. A phenomenon which happens when a trench wall is subjected to stress. Fissured
cracks widen until a portion of the trench wall breaks off and slides into the trench.
A. Sand D. Shear
B. Sandy Loam E. Sheeting
C. Saturation F. None of the Above

41. Durable sheets of metal or wood, which are held firmly against a trench wall to
prevent it from caving-in. Sheeting is a component of a trench shoring system.
A. Sand D. Shear
B. Sandy Loam E. Sheeting
C. Saturation F. None of the Above

42. A device which provides adequate protection from falling or collapsing earth loads.
The trench box is a common form of shielding.
A. Sand D. Shear
B. Shielding E. Sheeting
C. Saturation F. None of the Above

43. Which of the following terms the main method of stabilizing and supporting a trench
wall to prevent cave-ins. It consists of uprights, stingers and braces.
A. Shoring D. Silty Clay
B. Shielding E. Sloping
C. Silt F. None of the Above

44. A soil which contains fine particles and is very smooth.

A. Shoring D. Silty Clay
B. Shielding E. Sloping
C. Silt F. None of the Above

45. A plastic soil that will appear rough or broken when rubbed over the thumb and
finger.
A. Shoring D. Silty Clay
B. Shielding E. Sloping
C. Silt F. None of the Above

46. The process of cutting back the sides of a trench to avoid a cave-in.
A. Shoring D. Silty Clay
B. Shielding E. Sloping
C. Silt F. None of the Above

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47. When loose soil begins to run in from the lower part of the wall into the excavation.
It is the first step to a wall collapse.
A. Spoil Pile/Spoilage D. Sloughing
B. Supports E. Soil Type
C. Trench Box F. None of the Above

48. A system of classifying soils and rock deposits. Soil must be classified by a
qualified person as: Stable rock, Type-A, Type-B, Type-C.
A. Spoil Pile/Spoilage D. Sloughing
B. Supports E. Soil Type
C. Trench Box F. None of the Above

49. When a soil begins to crack or flake due to pressure, or from moisture from within
the trench.
A. Spoil Pile/Spoilage D. Sloughing
B. Supports E. Spall
C. Trench Box F. None of the Above

50. The material that is removed from the excavation.

A. Spoil Pile/Spoilage D. Sloughing
B. Supports E. Soil Type
C. Trench Box F. None of the Above

51. Part of a shoring system which helps to bear the weight of braces and other parts of
the shoring system.
A. Spoil Pile/Spoilage D. Sloughing
B. Supports E. Soil Type
C. Trench Box F. None of the Above

52. A prefabricated moveable box usually constructed of metal plates welded to a heavy
steel frame. The box is moved along as work progresses. It is able to withstand the
forces imposed on it by a cave-in and thereby protects trench workers.
A. Spoil Pile/Spoilage D. Sloughing
B. Supports E. Soil Type
C. Trench Box F. None of the Above

53. The most stable and cohesive type of soil while working at a trench site. Examples
are clay, silty clay and hardpan.
A. Type-A Soil D. Unconfined Compressive Strength
B. Type-B Soil E. Soil Type
C. Type-C Soil F. None of the Above

54. Which of the following terms is next to the most stable soil? Silt, silt loam, sandy
loam, medium clay and unstable rock would be good examples of Type-B soils.
A. Type-A Soil D. Unconfined Compressive Strength
B. Type-B Soil E. Soil Type
C. Type-C Soil F. None of the Above

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55. The least stable type of soil.
A. Type-A Soil D. Unconfined Compressive Strength
B. Type-B Soil E. Soil Type
C. Type-C Soil F. None of the Above

56. Which of the following terms are gravel, loamy sand, soft clay, submerged silt and
heavy unstable rock?
A. Type-A Soil D. Unconfined Compressive Strength
B. Type-B Soil E. Soil Type
C. Type-C Soil F. None of the Above

57. Through a variety of tests, a soil’s strength is found. The unconfined compressive
strength is the soil’s measure of bearing capacity and shearing resistance.
A. Type-A Soil D. Unconfined Compressive Strength
B. Type-B Soil E. Soil Type
C. Type-C Soil F. None of the Above

58. Measured as the amount of weight per square foot needed to collapse a soil
sample.
A. Type-A Soil D. Unconfined Compressive Strength
B. Type-B Soil E. Soil Type
C. Type-C Soil F. None of the Above

59. Vertical members of a trench shoring system placed in context with the earth.
These members usually are not placed in direct contact with one another.
A. Uprights D. Wales
B. Vibration E. Wall Stability
C. Voids F. None of the Above

60. When a soil or excavation site trembles and shakes rapidly due to forces such as
loud noises or heavy equipment or traffic.
A. Uprights D. Wales
B. Vibration E. Wall Stability
C. Voids F. None of the Above

Competent Person
61. A competent person is one who is capable of __________________existing
hazards in the surroundings or working conditions which are unsanitary, hazardous, or
dangerous to employees.
A. Determine D. Identifying
B. Specific training E. Unsanitary, hazardous, or dangerous
C. Knowledge F. None of the Above

62. In order to be a "Competent Person" for the purpose of this standard, one must
have specific training in and be _____________about soils analysis.
A. Determine D. Inspection(s) or Inspect
B. Specific training E. Unsanitary, hazardous, or dangerous
C. Knowledgeable F. None of the Above

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Competent Person Duties (S) means plural or singular
63. Which of the following terms - daily inspections of the protective equipment, trench
conditions, safety equipment and adjacent areas?
A. Determine(s) D. Inspection(s) or Inspect
B. Categorize(s) E. Performs
C. Knowledge F. None of the Above

64. Which of the following terms shall be made prior to the start of work and as needed
throughout the shift?
A. Determine(s) D. Inspection(s) or Inspect
B. Categorize(s) E. Remove(s)
C. Knowledge F. None of the Above

65. Which of the following terms shall be made after every rainstorm or other hazard
occurrence?
A. Determine(s) D. Inspection(s) or Inspect
B. Categorize(s) E. Remove(s)
C. Knowledge F. None of the Above

66. Which of the following terms of emergency contact methods, telephone or radio
dispatch?
A. Determine(s) D. Inspection(s) or Inspect
B. Categorize(s) E. Remove(s)
C. Knowledge F. None of the Above

67. Which of the following terms employees and all other personnel from hazardous
conditions and makes all changes necessary to ensure their safety?
A. Determine(s) D. Inspection(s) or Inspect
B. Categorize(s) E. Remove(s)
C. Knowledge F. None of the Above

68. Which of the following terms all employees have proper protective equipment, hard-
hats, reflective vests, steel-toed boots, harnesses, eye protection, hearing protection and
drinking water?
A. Determine(s) D. Inspection(s) or Inspect
B. Categorize(s) E. Remove(s)
C. Insures F. None of the Above

69. Which of the following terms soil conditions and conduct visual and manual tests?
A. Determine(s) D. Inspection(s) or Inspect
B. Categorize(s) E. Maintain(s)
C. Knowledge F. None of the Above

70. Which of the following terms the appropriate protection system to be used?
A. Determine(s) D. Inspection(s) or Inspect
B. Categorize(s) E. Maintain(s)
C. Knowledge F. None of the Above

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71. Which of the following terms on-site records of inspections and protective systems
used?
A. Determine(s) D. Inspection(s) or Inspect
B. Categorize(s) E. Maintain(s)
C. Knowledge F. None of the Above

72. Which of the following terms on site a hazard communication program, Material
Safety Data Sheets and a Risk Management Plan if necessary?
A. Determine(s) D. Inspection(s) or Inspect
B. Categorize(s) E. Maintain(s)
C. Knowledge F. None of the Above

73. Which of the following terms current First Aid and CPR certifications. Maintain
current confined space certification training?
A. Determine(s) D. Inspection(s) or Inspect
B. Categorize(s) E. Maintain(s)
C. Knowledge F. None of the Above

Scope of Work (S) means plural or singular

74. During excavation work, a competent person shall be on the job site at all times
when personnel are working within or around the excavation. This is necessary in order
to _____________soil conditions, equipment and protection systems employed.
A. Excavation(s) D. Inspection(s) or Inspect
B. Determine(d) E. Monitor
C. Protection(s) F. None of the Above

75. The estimated locations of utility installations, such as sewer, telephone, fuel,
electric, water lines, or any other underground installation that reasonably may be
expected to be encountered during excavation work, shall be _____________ prior to
opening an excavation.
A. Excavation(s) D. Inspection(s) or Inspect
B. Determine(d) E. Means of egress
C. Protection(s) F. None of the Above

76. Adequate _______________shall be taken to protect employees working in

excavations, against the hazards posed by water accumulation.
A. Excavation(s) D. Inspection(s) or Inspect
B. Precautions E. Means of egress
C. Protection(s) F. None of the Above

77. Which of the following terms shall be protected from excavated or other materials, or
equipment, that could pose a hazard by falling or rolling into excavations?
A. Excavation(s) D. Employees
B. Determine(d) E. Means of egress
C. Protection(s) F. None of the Above

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78. Protection shall be provided by placing and keeping such material or equipment at
least two (2') feet from the edge of?
A. Excavation(s) D. Inspection(s) or Inspect
B. Determine(d) E. Means of egress
C. Protection(s) F. None of the Above

79. A stairway, ladder, or ramp shall be used as a means of _________________in

trench excavations that are four (4') feet or more in depth.
A. Excavation(s) D. Inspection(s) or Inspect
B. Determine(d) E. Access or egress
C. Protection(s) F. None of the Above

80. The ladder(s), stairway(s), or ramp shall be spaced so that no employee in the
trench excavation is more than twenty (25') feet from a?
A. Excavation(s) D. Properly secured
B. All personnel E. Means of egress
C. Employees F. None of the Above

81. When ladder(s) are employed, the top of the ladder shall extend a minimum of three
(3') feet above the ground and shall be?
A. Excavation(s) D. Properly secured
B. All personnel E. Means of egress
C. Employees F. None of the Above

82. Which of the following terms are exposed to vehicular traffic, each employee shall
wear a warning vest made with reflective material or high visibility material?
A. Excavation(s) D. Properly secured
B. All personnel E. Means of egress
C. Employees F. None of the Above

83. Which of the following terms within the construction area shall wear a hard-hat at all
times?
A. Excavation(s) D. Properly secured
B. All personnel E. Means of egress
C. Employees F. None of the Above

84. Which of the following terms shall not be permitted underneath loads handled by
lifting or digging equipment?
A. Excavation(s) D. Properly secured
B. All personnel E. Means of egress
C. Employees F. None of the Above

85. Which of the following terms shall be required to stand away from any vehicle being
loaded or unloaded to avoid being struck by any spillage or falling materials?
A. Excavation(s) D. Properly secured
B. All personnel E. Means of egress
C. Employees F. None of the Above

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86. In excavations where ____________________ or gaseous conditions exist, or could
be reasonably expected to exist, air in the excavation shall be tested.
A. Excavation(s) D. Oxygen deficiencies
B. Structures E. Gaseous condition exists
C. Employees F. None of the Above

87. Where __________________ (atmospheres containing less than 19.5 percent

oxygen) exist, the area must be continuously ventilated until the oxygen levels are above
19.5 percent.
A. Excavation(s) D. Oxygen deficiencies
B. Structures E. Gaseous condition exists
C. Employees F. None of the Above

88. Where a _______________, the area shall be ventilated until the flammable gas
concentration is below 20 percent of the lower flammable limit.
A. Excavation(s) D. Oxygen deficiencies
B. Structures E. Gaseous condition exists
C. Employees F. None of the Above

89. Whenever oxygen deficiencies or gaseous conditions exist or could reasonably

exist, the area shall be monitored continuously to assure that __________________are
protected.
A. Excavation(s) D. Oxygen deficiencies
B. Structures E. Gaseous condition exists
C. Employees F. None of the Above

90. Where the stability of adjoining buildings, walls or other structures are endangered
by excavation operations, support systems such as shoring, bracing, or underpinning
shall be provided to ensure the stability of such structures for the protection of?
A. Excavation(s) D. Oxygen deficiencies
B. Structures E. Gaseous condition exists
C. Employees F. None of the Above

91. Sidewalks, pavement and appurtenant structures shall not be undermined unless a
support system, such as shoring, is provided to protect ________________ from the
possible collapse of such structures.
A. Excavation(s) D. Oxygen deficiencies
B. Appurtenant structures E. Gaseous condition exists
C. Employees F. None of the Above

Water Accumulation
92. Employees shall not work in excavations in which there is accumulated water, or in
excavations in which water is accumulating, unless adequate precautions have been
taken to protect ________________ against the hazards posed by water accumulation.
A. Excavation(s) D. Oxygen deficiencies
B. Structures E. Gaseous condition exists
C. Employees F. None of the Above

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93. The precautions necessary to protect _________________ adequately vary with
each situation, but could include special support or shield systems to protect from cave-
ins, water removal to control the level of accumulating water, or use of a safety harness
and lifeline.
A. Excavation(s) D. Oxygen deficiencies
B. Structures E. Gaseous condition exists
C. Employees F. None of the Above

Personnel Protection Systems

94. Employees in excavations shall be protected from cave-ins by an adequate
____________, which shall be inspected by a competent person.
A. Shield system(s) D. Stable rock
B. Sloping or benching E. Protective system(s)
C. Requirement(s) F. None of the Above

95. The use of __________________ is required for all excavations in excess of five (5')
feet, except when the excavation is within stable rock.
A. Shield system(s) D. Stable rock
B. Sloping or benching E. Protective system(s)
C. Requirement(s) F. None of the Above

96. Trench excavation less than five (5') feet in depth may not require the use of
protective systems, unless there is evidence of a potential cave-in. The competent
person shall determine the need for the use of ____________ when such conditions
exist.
A. Shield system(s) D. Stable rock
B. Sloping or benching E. Protective system(s)
C. Requirement(s) F. None of the Above

97. When ___________, benching or protective systems are required, refer to

requirements in CFR 1926.652 (OSHA Construction Standards).
A. Shield system(s) D. Stable rock
B. Sloping E. Protective system(s)
C. Requirement(s) F. None of the Above

98. Whenever support systems, ___________, or other protective systems are being
used, a copy of the manufacturer's specifications, recommendations, and limitations
sheet shall be in written form and maintained at the job site.
A. Shield system(s) D. Stable rock
B. Sloping or benching E. Protective system(s)
C. Requirement(s) F. None of the Above

Excavation Protection Systems

99. The three basic protective systems for excavations and trenches are sloping and
benching systems,_____________.
A. Shield system(s) D. Shoring, and shields
B. Sloping or benching E. Protective system(s)
C. Requirement(s) F. None of the Above

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100. The protective systems shall have the capacity to resist without ____________
that are intended or could reasonably be expected to be applied to or transmitted to the
system.
A. Shield system(s) D. Stable rock
B. Sloping or benching E. Protective system(s)
C. Requirement(s) F. None of the Above

Exceptions to using protective system:

101. Excavations that are made entirely in?
A. Shield system(s) D. Stable rock
B. Sloping or benching E. Protective system(s)
C. Excavations(s) F. None of the Above

102. Which of the following terms that are less than 5 feet deep and declared safe by a
competent person?
A. Shield system(s) D. Stable rock
B. Sloping or benching E. Protective system(s)
C. Excavations(s) F. None of the Above

Sloping and Benching Systems There are four options for sloping:
103. Slope to the angle required by the standard for Type C, which is the most?
A. Shield system(s) D. Unstable soil type
B. Sloping or benching E. Protective system(s)
C. Excavations(s) F. None of the Above

104. Which of the following terms prepared by a registered professional engineer can be
utilized?
A. Shield system(s) D. Stable rock
B. Sloping or benching E. Protective system(s)
C. Excavations(s) F. None of the Above

105. A registered professional engineer can design a _______________ plan for a

specific job.
A. Shield system(s) D. Stable rock
B. Sloping E. Protective system(s)
C. Excavations(s) F. None of the Above

106. Which of the following terms - systems for excavations five (5) to twenty (20) feet in
depth must be constructed under the instruction of a designated competent person?
A. Shield system(s) D. Stable rock
B. Sloping and benching E. Protective system(s)
C. Excavations(s) F. None of the Above

107. Which of the following terms - systems for excavations greater than twenty (20)
feet must be designed and stamped by a registered professional engineer?
A. Shield system(s) D. Stable rock
B. Sloping and benching E. Protective system(s)
C. Excavations(s) F. None of the Above

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Shoring Systems
108. Shoring is another __________________ or support system.
A. Shield system(s) D. Shoring
B. Sloping or benching E. Protective system(s)
C. Excavations(s) F. None of the Above

109. Which of the following terms - utilizes a framework of vertical members, horizontal
members, and cross braces to support the sides of the excavation to prevent a cave-in.
A. Shield system(s) D. Shoring
B. Sloping or benching E. Protective system(s)
C. Excavations(s) F. None of the Above

Shield Systems (Trench Boxes)

110. Which of the following terms - is the third method of providing a safe workplace.
Unlike sloping and shoring, shielding does not prevent a cave-in?
A. Shield system(s) D. Shoring
B. Sloping or benching E. Shielding
C. Shields F. None of the Above

111. Which of the following terms - are designed to withstand the soil forces caused by
a cave-in and protect the employees inside the structure?
A. Shield system(s) D. Shoring
B. Sloping or benching E. Shielding
C. Shields F. None of the Above

112. Which of the following terms - consist of two flat, parallel metal walls that are held
apart by metal cross braces.
A. Shield system(s) D. Shoring
B. Sloping or benching E. Shielding
C. Shields F. None of the Above

113. Which of the following terms - design and construction is not covered in the OSHA
Standards.
A. Shield system(s) D. Shoring
B. Sloping or benching E. Shielding
C. Shields F. None of the Above

114. Which of the following terms - must be certified in design by a registered

professional engineer and must have either a registration plate on the shield or
registration papers from the manufacturer on file at the jobsite office.
A. Shield system(s) D. Shoring
B. Sloping or benching E. Shielding
C. Shields F. None of the Above

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Safety Precautions for Shield Systems
115. Which of the following terms - must not have any lateral movement when installed.
A. Shield system(s) D. Shoring
B. Sloping or benching E. Shielding
C. Shields F. None of the Above

116. Employees will be protected from cave-ins when entering and exiting the shield
(examples - ladder within the shield or a properly ________________ at the end).
A. Shield system(s) D. Shoring
B. Sloping or benching E. Shielding
C. Shields F. None of the Above

117. Employees are not allowed in the ________________ during installation, removal,
or during any vertical movement.
A. Shield system(s) D. Shoring
B. Sloping or benching E. Shielding
C. Shield F. None of the Above

118. Shields can be 2 ft. above the bottom of an excavation if they are designed to
resist loads and if there are no indications of caving under or behind the?
A. Shield system(s) D. Shoring
B. Sloping or benching E. Shielding
C. Shield F. None of the Above

119. The shield must extend at least 18 inches above the point where proper
______________ begins (the height of the shield must be greater than the depth of the
excavation).
A. Shield system(s) D. Shoring
B. Sloping E. Shielding
C. Shields F. None of the Above

120. The open end of the shield must be protected from the exposed excavation wall.
The wall must be sloped, shored, or shielded. _______________ can be mounted on the
ends of the shield to prevent cave-ins.
A. Shield system(s) D. Shoring
B. Sloping or benching E. Shielding
C. Shields F. None of the Above

Personal Protective Equipment

121. It is ___________________ for you to wear a hard hat, safety glasses, and work
boots on the jobsite.
A. OSHA policy D. Safety compliance
B. Hazards E. Hazard Communication
C. Adequate F. None of the Above

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122. Because of the ________________ involved with excavations, other personal
protective equipment may be necessary, depending on the potential hazards present
(examples-goggles, gloves, and respiratory equipment).
A. OSHA policy D. Safety compliance
B. Hazards E. Hazard Communication
C. Adequate F. None of the Above

Excavation & Trenching Guidelines

123. Which of the following terms - is mandatory to ensure employee protection when
working in or around excavations?
A. OSHA policy D. Safety compliance
B. Hazards E. Hazard Communication
C. Adequate F. None of the Above

124. The competent person(s) must be trained in accordance with the OSHA
Excavation Standard, and all other programs that may apply (examples
______________, Confined Space, and Respiratory Protection), and must demonstrate
a thorough understanding and knowledge of the programs and the hazards associated.
A. OSHA policy D. Safety compliance
B. Hazards E. Hazard Communication
C. Adequate F. None of the Above

125. All other employees working in and around the excavation must be trained in the
recognition of _____________associated with trenching and excavating.
A. OSHA policy D. Safety compliance
B. Hazards E. Hazard Communication
C. Adequate F. None of the Above

Before any work is performed and before any employees enter the excavation, a number
of items must be checked and insured:
126. Before any excavation, underground installations must be determined. This can be
accomplished by either contacting the local utility companies or the local "one-call'
center for the area. All underground utility locations ___________ be documented on the
proper forms.
A. Must D. Deemed
B. Will E. May
C. Adequate F. None of the Above

127. All overhead hazards (surface encumbrances) that create a hazard to employees
________ be removed or supported to eliminate the hazard.
A. Must D. Deemed
B. Will E. May
C. Adequate F. None of the Above

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128. If the excavation is to be over 20 feet deep, it must be designed by a registered
professional engineer who is registered in the state where work ____________be
performed.
A. Must D. Deemed
B. Will E. May
C. Adequate F. None of the Above

129. Adequate protective systems _______________be utilized to protect employees.

This can be accomplished through sloping, shoring, or shielding.
A. Must D. Deemed
B. Will E. May
C. Adequate F. None of the Above

130. The worksite ______________be analyzed in order to design adequate protection

systems and prevent cave-ins.
A. Must D. Deemed
B. Will E. May
C. Adequate F. None of the Above

131. There ______________ also be an excavation safety plan developed to protect

employees.
A. Must D. Deemed
B. Will E. May
C. Adequate F. None of the Above

132. Workers ________________ be supplied with and wear any personal protective
equipment deemed necessary to assure their protection.
A. Must D. Deemed
B. Will E. May
C. Adequate F. None of the Above

133. All spoil piles _____________be stored a minimum of two feet from the sides of
the excavation. The spoil pile must not block the safe means of egress.
A. Must D. Deemed
B. Will E. May
C. Adequate F. None of the Above

134. If a trench or excavation is 4 feet or deeper, stairways, ramps, or ladders will be

used as a safe means of access and egress. For trenches, the employee __________
not have to travel any more than 25 feet of lateral travel to reach the stairway, ramp, or
ladder.
A. Must D. Deemed
B. Will E. May
C. Adequate F. None of the Above

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135. No employee ____________ work in an excavation where water is accumulating
unless adequate measures are used to protect the employees.
A. Must D. Deemed
B. Will E. May
C. Adequate F. None of the Above

136. A competent person ____________ inspect all excavations and trenches daily,
prior to employee exposure or entry, and after any rainfall, soil change, or any other time
needed during the shift. The competent person must take prompt measures to eliminate
any and all hazards.
A. Must D. Deemed
B. Will E. May
C. Adequate F. None of the Above

137. Excavations and trenches 4 feet or deeper that have the potential for toxic
substances or hazardous atmospheres ____________ be tested at least daily.
A. Must D. Deemed
B. Will E. May
C. Adequate F. None of the Above

138. If the atmosphere is inadequate, protective systems ____________ be utilized.

A. Must D. Deemed
B. Will E. May
C. Adequate F. None of the Above

139. If work is in or around traffic, employees ___________be supplied with and wear
orange reflective vests.
A. Must D. Deemed
B. Will E. May
C. Adequate F. None of the Above

140. Signs and barricades ___________ be utilized to ensure the safety of employees,
vehicular traffic, and pedestrians.
A. Must D. Deemed
B. Will E. May
C. Adequate F. None of the Above

Excavation Safety Plan

141. An excavation safety plan is required in written form. This plan is to be developed
to the level necessary to _______________ with the OSHA Excavation Safety Standard
and state and local safety standards.
A. Stable rock D. Type C
B. Type A E. Cohesive soils
C. Type B F. None of the Above

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Soil Classification and Identification
142. The OSHA Standards define _______________within the Simplified Soil
Classification Systems, which consist of four categories: Stable rock, Type A, Type B,
and Type C.
A. Stable rock D. Soil classifications
B. Type A E. Cohesive soils
C. Type B F. None of the Above

143. Stability is greatest in stable rock and decreases through Type A and B to Type C,
which is the least?
A. Stable D. Type C
B. Type A E. Cohesive soils
C. Type B F. None of the Above

144. Which of the following terms - is defined as natural solid mineral matter that can be
excavated with vertical sides and remain intact while exposed?
A. Stable rock D. Type C
B. Type A E. Cohesive soils
C. Type B F. None of the Above

Type A soil is defined as:

145. Which of the following terms - with an unconfined compressive strength of 1.5 tons
per square foot (TSF) or greater?
A. Stable rock D. Type C
B. Type A E. Cohesive soils
C. Type B F. None of the Above

146. Cemented soils like caliche and hardpan are considered?

A. Stable rock D. Cemented soils
B. Type A E. Cohesive soils
C. Type B F. None of the Above

147. Soil is NOT _____________ if: It is fissured.

A. Stable rock D. Cemented soils
B. Type A E. Cohesive soils
C. Type B F. None of the Above

148. The soil is subject to vibration from _____________, pile driving or similar effects.
A. Stable rock D. Cemented soils
B. Type A E. Cohesive soils
C. Type B F. None of the Above

149. The soil has been?

A. Stable rock D. Cemented soils
B. Type A E. Previously disturbed
C. Type B F. None of the Above

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150. The _______________is subject to other factors that would require it to be
classified as a less stable material.
A. Material D. Cemented soils
B. Type A E. Cohesive soils
C. Type B F. None of the Above

151. The exclusions for _____________ most generally eliminate it from most
construction situations.
A. Stable rock D. Cemented soils
B. Type A E. Cohesive soils
C. Type B F. None of the Above

Type B soil is defined as:

152. Which of the following terms - with an unconfined compressive strength greater
than .5 TSF, but less than 1.5 TSF?
A. Stable rock D. Cemented soils
B. Type A E. Cohesive soils
C. Type B F. None of the Above

153. Which of the following terms - including angular gravel, silt, silt loam, and sandy
loam?
A. Dry rock D. Previously disturbed
B. Type A E. Granular cohesion-less soil
C. Type B F. None of the Above

154. The soil has been previously disturbed, except soil classified as?
A. Dry rock D. Previously disturbed
B. Type A E. Granular cohesion-less soil
C. Type C F. None of the Above

155. Soil that meets the unconfined compressive strength requirements of

______________soil, but is fissured or subject to vibration.
A. Dry rock D. Previously disturbed
B. Type A E. Granular cohesion-less soil
C. Type B F. None of the Above

156. Which of the following terms - that is unstable?

A. Dry rock D. Previously disturbed
B. Type A E. Granular cohesion-less soil
C. Type B F. None of the Above

Type C soil is defined as:

157. Which of the following terms - with an unconfined compressive strength of .5 TSF
or less?
A. Dry rock D. Previously disturbed
B. Type A E. Cohesive soil
C. Type B F. None of the Above

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158. Which of the following terms - including gravel, sand and loamy sand?
A. Dry rock D. Granular soils
B. Type A E. Granular cohesion-less soil
C. Type B F. None of the Above

159. Which of the following terms - or soil from which water is freely seeping?
A. Dry rock D. Submerged soil
B. Type A E. Granular cohesion-less soil
C. Type B F. None of the Above

Soil Test & Identification

160. The competent person will classify the soil type in accordance with the definitions
in Appendix A based on at least one visual and?
A. Supporting data D. Unconfined compressive strength
B. One manual analysis E. Cohesiveness and plasticity
C. Changing conditions F. None of the Above

161. These tests should be run on freshly excavated samples from the excavation and
are designed to determine stability based on a number of criteria: the
______________________, the presence of fissures, the presence and amount of
water, the unconfined compressive strength, and the duration of exposure, undermining,
and the presence of layering, prior excavation and vibration.
A. Supporting data D. Unconfined compressive strength
B. One manual analysis E. Cohesiveness
C. Changing conditions F. None of the Above

162. The ______________are based on methods to determine the presence of clay.

Clay, silt, and sand are size classifications, with clay being the smallest sized particles,
silt intermediate and sand the largest.
A. Supporting data D. Unconfined compressive strength
B. One manual analysis E. Cohesion tests
C. Changing conditions F. None of the Above

163. Clay minerals exhibit good ______________ (can be molded). Sand exhibits no
elasticity and virtually no cohesion unless surface wetting is present.
A. Supporting data D. Unconfined compressive strength
B. One manual analysis E. Cohesion and plasticity
C. Changing conditions F. None of the Above

164. The degree of _________________ depend on the amounts of all three types and
water.
A. Supporting data D. Unconfined compressive strength
B. One manual analysis E. Cohesiveness and plasticity
C. Changing conditions F. None of the Above

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165. The competent person will __________________of the excavation to obtain
consistent, supporting data along its depth and length.
A. Perform several tests D. Unconfined compressive strength
B. One manual analysis E. Cohesiveness and plasticity
C. Changing conditions F. None of the Above

166. The soil is subject to __________________within the scope of an excavation and

the moisture content will vary with weather and job conditions.
A. Supporting data D. Unconfined compressive strength
B. One manual analysis E. Cohesiveness and plasticity
C. Change several times F. None of the Above

167. The competent person must also determine the level of protection based on what
conditions exist at the time of the test, and allow for?
A. Supporting data D. Unconfined compressive strength
B. One manual analysis E. Cohesiveness and plasticity
C. Changing conditions F. None of the Above

Inspections
168. Daily inspection of excavations, the adjacent areas and protective systems shall be
made by the competent person for evidence of a situation that could result in a cave-in,
indications of failure of protective systems, ______________or other hazardous
conditions.
A. Combustion D. Inspections
B. Knowledge E. Flammable atmosphere
C. Hazardous atmospheres F. None of the Above

169. All ____________shall be conducted by the competent person prior to the start of
work and as needed throughout the shift.
A. Combustion D. Inspections
B. Knowledge E. Flammable atmosphere
C. Heavier than air F. None of the Above

170. Which of the following terms - will be made after every rainstorm or any other
increasing hazard?
A. Combustion D. Inspections
B. Knowledge E. Flammable atmosphere
C. Heavier than air F. None of the Above

171. All documented ____________will be kept on file in the jobsite safety files and
forwarded to the Safety Director weekly.
A. Combustion D. Inspections
B. Knowledge E. Flammable atmosphere
C. Heavier than air F. None of the Above

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172. The competent person(s) must be trained in accordance with the OSHA
Excavation Standard, and all other programs that may apply, and must demonstrate a
thorough understanding and _________ of the programs and the hazards associated.
A. Combustion D. Inspections
B. Knowledge E. Flammable atmosphere
C. Heavier than air F. None of the Above

173. All other employees working in and around the excavation must be trained in the
recognition of hazards associated with?
A. Combustion D. Inspections
B. Knowledge E. Trenching and excavating
C. Heavier than air F. None of the Above

Excavation and Confined Space Hazards

Flammable Atmospheres
174. A ___________ generally arises from enriched oxygen atmospheres, vaporization
of flammable liquids, byproducts of work, chemical reactions, concentrations of
combustible dusts, and desorption of chemicals from inner surfaces of the confined
space.
A. Combustion D. Combustible dusts
B. Knowledge E. Flammable atmosphere
C. Heavier than air F. None of the Above

175. An atmosphere becomes flammable when the ratio of oxygen to ____________in

the air is either too rich or too lean for combustion to occur.
A. Combustion D. Combustible gases
B. Liquid hydrocarbons E. Combustible material
C. Heavier than air F. None of the Above

176. Which of the following terms - or vapors will accumulate when there is inadequate
ventilation in areas such as a confined space?
A. Combustion D. Combustible gases
B. Liquid hydrocarbons E. Flammable atmosphere
C. Heavier than air F. None of the Above

177. Which of the following terms - such as acetylene, butane, propane, hydrogen,
methane, natural or manufactured gases or vapors from liquid hydrocarbons can be
trapped in confined spaces, and since many gases are heavier than air, they will seek
lower levels as in pits, sewers, and various types of storage tanks and vessels.
A. Combustion D. Combustible gases
B. Liquid hydrocarbons E. Flammable gases
C. Confined space F. None of the Above

178. In a closed top tank, it should also be noted that lighter than air gases may rise and
develop a _____________________if trapped above the opening.
A. Combustion D. Flammable concentration
B. Air gases E. Flammable atmosphere
C. Heavier than air F. None of the Above

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179. The byproducts of work procedures can generate flammable or _________ within
a confined space.
A. Explosive conditions D. Combustible gases
B. Liquid hydrocarbons E. Flammable atmosphere
C. Confined space F. None of the Above

180. Specific kinds of work, such as spray painting, can result in the release of
________ or vapors.
A. Combustion D. Explosive gases
B. Liquid hydrocarbons E. Flammable atmosphere
C. Confined space F. None of the Above

181. Welding in a confined space is a major cause of _____________in areas that

contain combustible gas.
A. Combustion D. Combustible gases
B. Explosions E. Flammable atmosphere
C. Confined space F. None of the Above

182. Chemical reactions forming flammable atmospheres occur when surfaces are
initially exposed to the atmosphere, or when chemicals combine to form?
A. Combustion D. Combustible gases
B. Liquid hydrocarbons E. Flammable atmosphere
C. Flammable gases F. None of the Above

183. This condition arises when dilute sulfuric acid reacts with iron to form hydrogen or
when calcium carbide makes contact with water to form?
A. Condition D. Combustible gases
B. Liquid hydrocarbons E. Flammable atmosphere
C. Acetylene F. None of the Above

184. Other examples of _______________that may produce explosions from small

amounts of unstable compounds are acetylene-metal compounds, peroxides, and
nitrates.
A. Condition D. Spontaneous chemical reactions
B. Flammable deposits E. Flammable atmosphere(s)
C. Electrostatic charges F. None of the Above

185. In a dry state, these compounds have the potential to explode upon __________ to
increased temperature.
A. Condition D. Combustible gases
B. Flammable deposits E. Flammable atmosphere(s)
C. Electrostatic charges F. None of the Above

186. Another class of ______________that form flammable atmospheres arises from

deposits of pyrophoric substances.
A. Condition D. Chemical reactions
B. Flammable deposits E. Flammable atmosphere(s)
C. Electrostatic charges F. None of the Above

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187. These tanks containing ________________ will spontaneously ignite upon
exposure to air.
A. Condition D. Combustible gases
B. Flammable deposits E. Flammable atmosphere(s)
C. Electrostatic charges F. None of the Above

188. Which of the following terms - concentrations are usually found during the process
of loading, unloading, and conveying grain products, nitrated fertilizers, finely ground
chemical products, and any other combustible material?
A. Condition D. Combustible dust
B. Flammable deposits E. Flammable atmosphere(s)
C. Electrostatic charges F. None of the Above

189. High charges of_______________, which rapidly accumulate during periods of

relatively low humidity can cause certain substances to accumulate electrostatic charges
of sufficient energy to produce sparks and ignite a flammable atmosphere.
A. Condition D. Combustible gases
B. Static electricity E. Flammable atmosphere(s)
C. Electrostatic charges F. None of the Above

190. These sparks may also cause explosions when the right air or _____________to
dust or gas mixture is present.
A. Oxygen D. Combustible gases
B. Flammable deposits E. Flammable atmosphere(s)
C. Electrostatic charges F. None of the Above

Toxic Atmospheres
The sources of toxic atmospheres encountered may arise from the following:
191. The manufacturing process (for example, in producing polyvinyl chloride,
_________________ is used as well as vinyl chloride monomer, which is carcinogenic).
A. Toxic gases D. Hydrogen sulfide (H2S)
B. Carbon monoxide (CO) E. Flammable atmosphere(s)
C. Hydrogen chloride F. None of the Above

192. The product stored removing decomposed organic material from a tank can
liberate toxic substances, such as?
A. Toxic gases D. Hydrogen sulfide (H2S)
B. Carbon monoxide (CO) E. Flammable atmosphere(s)
C. Hydrogen chloride F. None of the Above

193. The operation performed in the confined space for example, welding or brazing
with metals capable of producing?
A. Toxic fumes D. Hydrogen sulfide (H2S)
B. Carbon monoxide (CO) E. Flammable atmosphere(s)
C. Hydrogen chloride F. None of the Above

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194. During loading, unloading, formulation, and production, mechanical and/or human
error may also produce ___________ which are not part of the planned operation.
A. Toxic gases D. Hydrogen sulfide (H2S)
B. Carbon monoxide (CO) E. Flammable atmosphere(s)
C. Hydrogen chloride F. None of the Above

195. Which of the following terms - is a hazardous gas that may build up in a confined
space?
A. Toxic gases D. Hydrogen sulfide (H2S)
B. Carbon monoxide (CO) E. Flammable atmosphere(s)
C. Hydrogen chloride F. None of the Above

196. This odorless, colorless gas that has approximately the same density as air is
formed from incomplete combustion of organic materials such as wood, coal, gas, oil,
and gasoline; it can be formed from microbial decomposition of organic matter in sewers,
silos, and fermentation tanks. ______________ is an insidious toxic gas because of its
poor warning properties.
A. Toxic gases D. Hydrogen sulfide (H2S)
B. Carbon monoxide or (CO) E. Combustible gas indicator
C. Sewage treatment plants F. None of the Above

197. Early stages of _______________ intoxication are nausea and headache.

A. Toxic gases D. Hydrogen sulfide (H2S)
B. Carbon monoxide or (CO) E. Combustible gas indicator
C. Sewage treatment plants F. None of the Above

198. Which of the following terms - may be fatal at 1000 ppm or 10% in air, and is
considered dangerous at 200 ppm or 2%, because it forms Carboxyhemoglobin in the
blood which prevents the distribution of oxygen in the body?
A. Toxic gases D. Hydrogen sulfide (H2S)
B. Carbon monoxide or (CO) E. Combustible gas indicator
C. Sewage treatment plants F. None of the Above

199. CO is a relatively abundant colorless, odorless gas, therefore, any untested

atmosphere must be suspect. It must also be noted that a safe reading on a combustible
gas indicator does not ensure that ___________ is not present.
A. Toxic gases D. Hydrogen sulfide (H2S)
B. Carbon monoxide or (CO) E. Combustible gas indicator
C. Sewage treatment plants F. None of the Above

200. Which of the following terms - must be tested for specifically?

A. Toxic gases D. Hydrogen sulfide (H2S)
B. Carbon monoxide or (CO) E. Combustible gas indicator
C. Sewage treatment plants F. None of the Above

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