OSHA 30 CONSTRUCTION FINAL EXAM TEST ANSWER KEY 4. Examples of fall hazards that have resulted in deaths on the jobsite include: ‘A. Falls to the ground or lower levels Falls through existing floor or roof openings Falls through the floor or roof surface Falls on the same level Al the above (correct answer) moos Incident investigation should focus on: A. Assigning blame B. Understanding why the accident or near miss occurred ©. What actions can be taken to preclude recurrence. D. Both Band C above (correct answer) 3. When you've been assigned a new job or task, be sure to ask about the: > ‘Additional pay and benefits B. Time ittakes to drive to the nearest OSHA office . Medical expenses that all you co-workers may nave D. Written procedures and any additional traning that may be required (correct answer) 4, Underground electrical hazards are Easy to identity Hard to ind & pose a serious risk to laborers & equipment operators (correct answer) Always marked exactly wnere they are located ‘Always buried in fed concrete poae 5. Underground electrical hazards are A. Easy toidentily B. Hard to ind & pose a serious risk to laborers & equipment operators (correct answer) ©. Always marked exactly where they are located D. Always buried In red concrete 6. Although mechanical failures do occur, most accidents while working on with machinery can be attributed to: A. Bad luck B. Failure to properly lock and tag out equipment (correct answer) ©. Bad start switen D. None the above10, " 12. 13. Flying object hazards are especially dangerous when using powder-actuated tools becaus ‘A. The force behind the fastener is ow and can fool you B. The force behind the fastener is high and could go through a worker (correct answer) ©. The force behing the fastener doesnt matter Which statement below Is true regarding eye wash stations be provided on a job site? ‘A. OSHA has no requirement for eyewashes on construction job sites B. Emergency eyewash or shower faciities must meet ANSI requirements. (correct answer) ©. Emergency eye wash and shower stations must be reachable within 10 minutes, D. There should be enough cold water to flush exposed surfaces for 46 minutes, Respiratory Protection is required for employees exposed to hazardous materials above the permissible ‘exposure limit for particular hazardous materials and engineering controls cannot effectively control hazards. What are the two general types of respirators? A. Air expelling and Air demanding B. Cool laminar flow and pressure demand laminar flow ©. Air purifying and Atmosphere supplying (correct answer) D. PAPR and UAPR What do we know about the Hazard Communication Standard label requirements? ‘A, There is no standard format, just required elements (correct answer) B. There are 19 required elements ©. There are only 3 required elements ‘A ladder with the following rating should NOT be used on the construction site? A. Type IAB B. Type la ©. Typell D. Type Ill (correct answer) What do we know about the Hazard Communication Standard label requirements? ‘A. There Is no standard format, just required elements (correct answer) B. There are 19 required elements G. There are only 3 required elements, A ladder with the following rating should NOT be used on the construction site? A. Type lAA B Type la, ©. Typell D. Type ll (correct answer)14, Minimum clearance distances from power lines includ 18. 16, 7. 18. 19, 20. mooe Up to SOKV AC = 10 feet (Over 50KV AC to 200 kV = 16 feet All other voltages = 76 feet Both A and B above (correct answer) Allof the above Soils may be classified as type: poe There are many reasons and causes that can result in a back injury. One of the most common, moo A, Band C (correct answer) 4,2and3 Allof the above None of the above Lifting improperty or too much weight Materials piaced on fat concrete Turing upper body while titing or carying Both A and C (correct answer) None of the above What is true about Safeguards? pope The Safeguard must be Secure and tamper-resistant Guards and safety devices should be made of durable material ‘Safeguards should Create no new hazards or interference Al ofthe above (correct answer) Leading causes of jobsite fires include: mooge Please select the best answer Easly ignitable flammable materials (¢.g. paint) Easily ignitable combustible materials (¢.9. paper and cardboard) ‘Tne use of a hot work permit Both a and b above (correct answer) Training associated with steel erection activities must include procedures for systems, Please select the best answer A moos ‘The minimum clearance between power lines and any part of a crane or load is A B c. D. E Identifying, protecting and reporting Erecting, maintaining, disassembling and inspecting (correct answer) Icentitying, buying and seling Allof the above None of the above 10 feet for lines rated 0 KV or below 5 feet for lines rated 50 KV or below 10 feet plus 0.4 inches for each 1 kV over 50 kV Both A and C (correct answer) Allof the above fall protection2 22. 23, 24. 25. 26. 27. OSHA requires training to be provided within one year of when a safety and health program Is first established A. Tre B. False (correct answer) The minimum safe distance for equipment operating in proximity to energized power lines that contain Up to 50,000 volts is 26 feet Steet 10 feet (correct answer) 50 feet pop The GFCI fits into the standard electrical outlet box to protect ground faults. Disposable Receptacle (correct answer) Plastic poor None-conductlve ‘Some states may have more stringent requirements than Federal OSHA for working over or near water A. True (correct answer) B. False Load chart ratings will differ when: Outriggers are fully.extended Outriggers are hattextended No outriggers (picking from rubber) Allof the above (correct answer) pope The most important A. color B. cons ©. aegree D. geo (correct answer) Complexity of training depends on which of the following? Size and complexity of the worksite Characteristics of the hazards and potential hazards at The training budget Al ofthe above Both A and B (correct answer) moop>28, 29. 30, 3 32, 33, 34, Federal OSHA requires the employer to initiate and maintain such safety and health programs to ensure safe and healthful place of employment Never Sometimes Only for governmental agency's True, forall places of employment (correct answer) gom> Itit can not fix a serious hazard immediately, you should ‘A. Complain to management B. Hide it ©. Prevent employee exposure D. Communicate the hazard to the crew and subs, use signs and bar E, Both C and 0 (correct answer) Gloves used for electrical work must be inspected and tested prior to use, and be certified every: A. 30 days B. 6 months (correct answer) ©. 12 months D. Never Underground electrical hazards are: A. Easy to identity B. Difficult to locate exactly, and may pose a serious risk to laborers and backhoe operators (correct answer) ©. Always marked exactly where they are located D. Always buried in red concrete In an effective program, management regards worker safety and health as which the following? ‘A. Anovernead expense that Is a wasteful part of doing business B. A fundamental value of the organization C. An important business goal D. Both B and C (correct answer) E. None of the above Which of the following is necessary training topics for employees? ‘A. The workplace plan in case of a fre or other emergency, B. General site hazards and hazards unique to a workers activity, ©. When and where PPE is required D. All of the above (correct answer) Which statement below would be most correct? (OSHA requires that all employers have “written’ safety and health programs OSHA encourages employers to clearly document their safety and health programs. (correct answer) Whitten safety an health programs are always required Safety and health traning moog, None of the above.35, Back disorders, strains and sprains, carpal tunnel syndrome are examples of what type injury ‘A. Good people and communication skis Work to gain trust and respect with others Vision and passion ‘Anways setting the example as a safety role model Allof the above (correct answer) 37. An incident investigation: ‘A. Is good for finding who to blame when an incident occurs Should focus primarily on the behaviors of those who were closest to an incident . Should focus primarily on the immediate cause of an injury D. Will help an empioyer reduce factors that create unsafe conditions (correct answer) 38, Training topics for employees who are exposed to fall hazards should include ‘Al roof fall hazards that may be encountered Fall protection standards and requirements A B ©. Procedures for erecting, maintaining, disassembling, inspecting, fal and using D. Processes for reporting problems or obtaining guidance on fall protection issues E. AAll ine above (correct answer) 39, Hand Arm Vibration (HAV) can ‘A. Result from using hand-held power tools B, Cause carpal tunnel syndrome in the fingers and hands ©. Result in the loss of sense of touch D. Allof the above (correct answer) 40. An annual inspection of each crane: A. Is required by OSHA B, Must be documented ©. Is typically kept with the crane D. Allof the above (correct answer) 41, The means by which workers develop andlor express their own commitment to safety and health protection is an exam Management commitment Employee involvement (correct answer) Worksite analysis None of the above pom 42, OSHA has long recognized that the implementation of a safety and health program is a way of ‘A. Saving on the need for additional compliance officers B. Not having to comply with OSHA's most rigorous requirements C. Demonstrating good faith by an employer with respect to safety and health (correct answer) D. Allofthe above45. 47. 49, An important feature of a hot work permit includes which of the following? ‘An inspection of the area and Isolation of combustibles and flammable materials Establishment of trained fire watches (correct answer) ‘Standby employee with portable fire extinguishing equipment Witten autnorizations to conduct the work moog, All ofthe above Which of the following is allowed for accessing a scaffold? Ladder Stair tower Ramp and walkway All the above (correct answer) poe, Hazard Prevention and Control includes which of the following? ‘A Elimination and control workplace hazards B._ Establishment of a preventive maintenance program . Training and information for employees D. Record and analyze occupational injuries and ilnesses. E. All the above (correct answer) ‘Spoll piles should be backed off from the side of a trench by a minimum distance of Not less than 1 foot Not less than 2 feet (correct answer) Not less than 6 feet SoeP None of the above A safaty and health program should be ‘A. Consistent with standard industry-wide programs B._ Personalized and taiored tothe specific ob hazards at a workplace (correct answer) ©. Written in a way so that it will never need to be changed D. Witten sothat it can be used by all facies of an single organization ‘Supervisors should receive specific training in leadership skills such a: Hierarchy of controls Being in charge ‘Communication and coaching (correct answer) Taking and receiving peg, > ‘must be available to direct workers who are constructing or moving scaffolds. Qualified Inspector OSHA Inspector ‘Supervisor ‘Competent Person (correct answer) pope50. 51. 52. 53. 55. A hazard Is defined as a situation or condition that has the potential to cause harm to: Lite Health Profits Schedule Both A and B (correct answer) moog, ‘Once completely erected, the jacking mast tower crane must be retested A. True (correct answer) B. False ‘The top section of an extension on a straight ladder should: Be used by itself Not be used by Itself (correct answer) Never be used at all pom> None of the above When a circular saw is withdrawn from the work material, the lower guard must automatically return to the covering position A. Tue (correct answer) B. False Lift slab operations Lift-slab operations must be designed and planned by A registered professional engineer experienced in lif-slab construction. (correct answer) Qualified Person. ‘Superintendent for the operation ‘OSHA inspector. pom> Conerete buckets equipped with hydraulic or pneumatic gates shall have Positive safety latches or similar safety devices. (correct answer) Plate to indicate date of design. Allof the above poor None of the above