Code of Federal Regulations (OSHA) 29 CFR 1926 Flashcards
- The minimum distance between side rails for all portable ladders shall not be less than ____________ inches.
A. 11 ½
B. 12
C. 14
D. 16
- A 1926.1053 (a)(4)(ii)
- A stairway, ladder, ramp or other safe means of egress shall be located in trench excavations
that are____________ feet or more in depth so as to require no more than_______________ feet of lateral travel for
employees.
A. 4; 30
B. 5; 30
C. 4; 25
D. 5; 25
- C 1926.651 (c)(2)
- Stairways that will not be a permanent part of the structure on which construction work is being
performed shall have landings of not less than inches in the direction of travel.
A. 22
B. 30
C. 36
D. 24
- B 1926.1052 (a)(1)
- Toeboards, when used as falling object protection, shall be a minimum of inches in vertical
height.
A. 3 ½
B. 4
C. 6
D. 8
- A 1926.502 (j)(3)
- Scaffold fabricated planks and platforms shall be designed for a working load of pounds
per square foot (psf), if considered light duty.
A. 15
B. 20
C. 25
D. 50
- C Subpart L, Appendix A 1(c)
- A scaffold designed for 75 pounds per square foot (psf) is classified as .
A. Light-duty
B. Medium-duty
C. Heavy-duty
D. One-person
- C Subpart L, Appendix A 1(c)
- An extra-heavy-duty type 1A metal or plastic ladder shall sustain at least times the
maximum intended load.
A. 2
B. 2.5
C. 4
D. 3.3
- D 1926.1053 (a)(1)(i)
- A bricklayer’s square scaffold load shall not exceed pounds per square feet.
A. 25
B. 50
C. 75
D. 100
- B Subpart L, Appendix A 2(e)
- OSHA requires an employer to provide a “training program” for each employee .
A. Using ladders and stairways
B. Working with toxic substances
C. Working in excavations
D. Using scaffolding
- A 1926.1060 (a)
- Cord sets and receptacles which are fixed and not exposed to damage shall be tested at
intervals not exceeding months.
A. 2
B. 3
C. 4
D. 6
- D 1926.404 (b)(1)(iii)(E)(4)
- When portable ladders are used for access to an upper landing surface, the ladder side rails
shall extend at least feet above the upper landing surface to which the ladder is used to gain access.
A. 3
B. 4
C. 5
D. 6
- A 1926.1053 (b)(1)
- Personnel hoist way doors or gates shall be not less than high.
A. 4 feet 6 inches
B. 6 feet 6 inches
C. 8 feet 6 inches
D. None of the above
- B 1926.552 (c)(4)
- The minimum illumination for indoor corridors during construction shall be foot-candles.
A. 3
B. 5
C. 10
D. 30
- B 1926.56, Table D-3
- The span between hangers for plank-type platforms shall not exceed feet.
A. 6
B. 8
C. 10
D. 12
- C Subpart L, Appendix A 2(p)(4)
- Bricklayers square scaffolds shall not exceed tiers in height.
A. 2
B. 3
C. 4
D. 5
- B 1926.452 (e)(4)
- Where toeboards are used for falling object protection, the toeboard shall be capable of
withstanding, without failure, a force of at least pounds applied in any downward or horizontal direction.
A. 15
B. 25
C. 50
D. 100
- C 1926.451(h)(4)(i)
- Fixed ladders without cages or wells shall have a clear width to the nearest permanent object
of at least _____________inches on each side of the centerline of the ladder.
A. 7
B. 12
C. 15
D. 18
- C 1926.1053 (a)(17)
- Rungs, cleats and steps of portable ladders (except for special applications such as
stepstools) shall be spaced not less than inches apart, nor more than inches.
A. 8; 11
B. 9; 14
C. 10; 14
D. 12; 16
- C 1926.1053 (a)(3)(i)
- Wire rope shall not be used for material handling if in any length of diameter(s) the
total number of visible broken wires exceeds 10% of the total number of wires.
A. 12
B. 18
C. 10
D. 8
- D 1926.251 (c)(4)(iv)
- The minimum illumination of general construction area lighting is foot-candles.
A. 3
B. 5
C. 10
D. 30
- B 1926.56, Table D-3
- All new safety nets shall meet accepted performance standards of .
A. 17,500 foot-pounds minimum impact resistance
B. 24,000 foot-pounds minimum impact resistance
C. Withstand five 200-pound sacks dropped simultaneously from a height of 25 feet
D. 10,000-pound rope tensile strength
- A 1926.105 (d)
- The contents of the first aid kit shall be placed in a weatherproof container with individual
sealed packages for each type of item, and shall be checked by the employer before being sent out on each
job and at least on each job to ensure that the expended items are replaced.
A. Daily
B. Weekly
C. Monthly
D. Annually
- B 1926.50 (d)(2)
- If the personnel hoist wire rope speed is 300 feet per minute, the minimum rope safety factor
must be __________.
A. 9.20
B. 9.50
C. 9.75
D. 10.00
- A 1926.552 (c)(14)(iii)
- The use of non-self-supporting ladders shall be at such an angle that the horizontal distance
from the top support to the foot of the ladder is approximately of the working length of the ladder.
A. One-half
B. One-quarter
C. Three quarters
D. Seven eighths
- B 1926.1053 (b)(5)(i)
- Stairs shall be installed between and degrees horizontal.
A. 20; 40
B. 20; 50
C. 20; 30
D. 30; 50
- D 1926.1052 (a)(2)
- Each employee on walking/working surfaces shall be protected from falling through holes,
including\skylights, by covers capable of supporting, without failure that may be imposed on the cover
at any one time.
A. At least twice the weight of employees, equipment and materials
B. An 800-pound load
C. A force of at least 200 pounds
D. A force of at least 150 pounds
- A 1926.501 (b)(4)(ii) & 1926.502(i)(2)
- Class II hazardous locations are those that are hazardous because of the presence of .
A. Combustible dust
B. Ignitable fibers
C. Flammable liquids
D. Explosives
- A 1926.449
- Combustible materials shall be piled with regard to the stability of the piles and in no case
shall be higher than feet.
A. 12
B. 14
C. 16
D. 20
- D 1926.151 (c)(1)
- OSHA requires that for a structural steel assembly, at no time shall there be more than
feet or floors, whichever is less, of unfinished bolting or welding above the foundation.
A. 20; 2
B. 24; 2
C. 30; 3
D. 48; 4
- D 1926.754 (b)(2)
- The term “ROPS” means .
A. Regional Operating Standards
B. Required Operating Steps
C. Rollover Protective Structures
D. None of the above
- C 1926.1002
- The maximum allowable slope for Type A soil for a simple slope in an excavation of 20 feet or
less is depth is .
A. 1: 1
B. 2: 1
C. ½: 1
D. ¾: 1
- D Subpart P, Appendix B, Table B-1 Maximum Allowable Slopes
- When employees are required to be in trenches of feet or more, an adequate means of
egress such as a ladder, stairway or ramp shall be provided.
A. 3
B. 4
C. 5
D. 6
- B 1926.651 (c)(2)
- Openings are defined as a gap or void .
A. 12 inches or less in its least dimension in a floor
B. 30 inches or more high and 18 inches or more wide in a wall
C. Less than 12 inches but more than 1 inch in its least dimension in a floor
D. 12 inches or more in its greatest dimension in a floor
- B See “Opening” in Glossary or 1926.500(b)
- The top edge height of top rails, or equivalent guardrail system members, shall be
inches.
A. 30
B. 36
C. 42
D. 48
- C 1926.502 (b)(1)
- The use of spiral stairways that will not be a permanent part of the structure on which
construction work is being performed is .
A. Permitted
B. Prohibited
C. Prohibited except with the permission of the building official
D. Permitted if the stairway is at least 7 feet in diameter
- B 1926.1051 (a)(1)
- One toilet shall be provided at the construction jobsite for a maximum of employees.
A. 5
B. 10
C. 15
D. 20
- D 1926.51, Table D-1
- A Class C fire is a fire caused by .
A. Combustible metal
B. Flammable liquid
C. Trash
D. Electrical equipment
- D Subpart F, Table F-1 – Fire Extinguishers Data
- When materials are dropped more than feet outside the exterior walls of a building, an
enclosed chute shall be used.
A. 10
B. 15
C. 20
D. 25
- C 1926.252 (a)
- Material shall not be stored indoors within inches of a fire door opening.
A. 24
B. 30
C. 36
D. 48
- C 1926.151 (d)(7)
- Scaffold planking that is nominal two inches thick shall be used for a psf workload at a
maximum span of feet.
A. 25; 10
B. 50; 8
C. 75; 6
D. 25; 8
- D Subpart L, Appendix A, Scaffold Specifications, (1)(b)(i), Table
- OSHA requires that a safety factor based on load and speed be used in hoist cables. The safety
factor for a cable with a speed of 200 feet per minute is .
A. 7.00
B. 6.65
C. 7.65
D. 8.60
- D 1926.552 (c)(14)(iii)
- Safety belt lanyards used for employee safeguarding shall have a minimum breaking strength of
pounds.
A. 1,000
B. 4,000
C. 5,000
D. 5,400
- D 1926.104 (d)
- The proper maintenance for a carbon dioxide type fire extinguisher is to .
A. Discharge annually and recharge
B. Check pressure gauge monthly
C. Check pressure gauge annually
D. Weigh semi-annually
- D Subpart F, Table F-1 – Fire Extinguishers Data
- No more than gallons of flammable or combustible liquids shall be stored in a room
outside of an approved storage cabinet.
A. 10
B. 15
C. 20
D. 25
- D 1926.152 (b)(1)
- Exposure to impulsive or impact noise shall not exceed dBA peak sound pressure level.
A. 92
B. 110
C. 140
D. 188
- C 1926.52 (e)
- Simple slope-short-term excavations in Type A soil with a maximum depth of 12 feet shall have a
maximum allowable slope of .
A. 1: 1
B. 2: 1
C. ¾: 1
D. ½: 1
- D
Subpart P, Appendix B, Table B-1 Maximum Allowable Slopes
Figure B-1 Slope Configurations
Figure B-1.1 Excavations made in Type A Soil
- The ratio of the ultimate breaking strength of a piece of material or equipment to the actual
working stress when in use is known as the .
A. Occupational hazard
B. Unstructibility
C. Condition of protection
D. Safety factor
- D See “Safety Factor” in Glossary or 1926.32(n)
- Wire, synthetic or fiber rope used for scaffold suspension shall be capable of supporting at
least ____________times the rated load.
A. 6
B. 4
C. 3
D. 2
- A 1926.451 (a)(4)
- The proper maintenance for a multi-purpose ABC dry chemical stored pressure fire extinguisher
is to ________.
A. Check pressure gauge monthly
B. Discharge annually and recharge
C. Weigh semi-annually
D. Check pressure gauge and condition of dry chemical annually
- D Subpart F, Table F-1 – Fire Extinguishers Data
- Metal tubular frame scaffolds, including components such as braces, brackets, trusses, screws
legs, ladders, etc. shall be designed, constructed and erected to safely support its own weight and at
least _________times the maximum intended load applied.
A. 6
B. 2
C. 3
D. 4
- D 1926.451 (a)(1)
- The maximum span of 2” x 10” undressed lumber on a scaffold when loaded with 50 psf shall be _____ feet.
A. 5
B. 6
C. 10
D. 8
- D Subpart L, Appendix A (1)(b)(i), Table
- On construction sites, a fire extinguisher rated not less than 2A shall be provided for each __________ square feet of the protected building area, or major fraction thereof.
A. 1,000
B. 2,000
C. 3,000
D. 4,000
- C 1926.150 (c)(1)(i)
- Potable drinking water, per OSHA, requires that .
A. If a container is used it shall be equipped with a tap
B. A common drinking cup is allowed if washed
C. Single serving cups do not have to be provided
D. Open containers can be used if single serving cups are provided
- A 1926.51 (a)(2)
- A safety belt lanyard shall provide for a fall not greater than feet.
A. 3
B. 6
C. 12
D. 15
- B 1926.104 (d)
- The maximum allowable height of a horse scaffold shall be two tiers or feet.
A. 4
B. 8
C. 12
D. 10
- D 1926.452 (f)(1)
- When using carpenters’ bracket scaffolds, the .
A. Brackets shall be spaced a maximum of 8 feet
B. Bolts used to attach shall be not less than 5/8 inches in diameter
C. Tools and materials shall not exceed 75 pounds
D. All of the above
- D Subpart L, Appendix A, Scaffold Specifications, Paragraph (2)(g)(2), (2)(g)(3), and
(2)(g)(4)
- When a material hoist tower is not enclosed, the hoist platform shall .
A. Be caged on all sides
B. Have ½-inch mesh number 16 U.S. gage wire covering
C. Have a five-foot enclosure at ground level
D. All of the above
- A 1926.552 (b)(5)(ii)
- Employees cannot be subjected to noise levels higher than dBA for more than four hours
per day.
A. 95
B. 97
C. 102
D. 105
- A 1926.52, Table D-2
- The range of maximum intended working loads for light to heavy-duty Independent Wood Pole
Scaffolds shall be pounds per square foot (psf).
A. 20 – 75
B. 25 – 70
C. 25 – 75
D. 25 – 50
- C Subpart L, Appendix A, Scaffold Specifications, 2. Specifications and Tables, (a)
Pole
Scaffolds, Table: Independent Wood Pole Scaffolds
- Safety nets shall be provided when workplaces are more than feet above the ground or
water surface.
A. 6
B. 8
C. 10
D. 25
- D 1926.105 (a)
- No more than employee(s) shall occupy any given eight feet of a form scaffold at any one
time.
A. 1
B. 2
C. 3
D. 4
- B Subpart L, Appendix A, Scaffold Specifications, 2.Specific Guidelines and Tables
(g)(4)
- Given the following: 1 ½ hours noise exposure at 90 dBA
½ hour noise exposure at 100 dBA
¼ hour noise exposure at 110 dBA
If your employees are exposed to all of the above noise levels each workday, the “Equivalent Noise
Exposure Factor .
A. Exceeds unity, therefore the noise exposure is within permissible levels
B. Exceeds unity, therefore the noise exposure is not within permissible levels
C. Does not exceed unity, therefore the noise exposure is within permissible limits
D. Does not exceed unity, therefore the noise exposure is not within permissible limits
- C 1926.52 (d)(2)(iii)
Fe = (T1 ÷ L1) + (T2 ÷ L2) + (Tn ÷ Ln) Fe = (1/4 ÷ ½) + (1/2 ÷ 2) + (1 ½ ÷ 8) Fe = 0.500 + 0.25 +
0.188
Fe = 0.938
- A fire breaks out in a main electrical junction box at a construction site, an electrician is
close by and asks you to get a fire extinguisher. According to OSHA, you should bring back a extinguisher.
A. Soda acid
B. Foam
C. Stored pressure (water type)
D. CO2
- D Subpart F, Table F-1 – Fire Extinguishers Data
- Oxygen cylinders, regulators and hoses shall be .
A. Stored only in approved containers
B. Prohibited in areas where fuel gasses other than acetylene are used
C. Unpainted
D. Kept away from oil or grease
- D 1926.350 (i)
- A female employee complains that there are not separate toilets for the 20 women working on the
sit. She further states that all 160 employees use the same toilet. She said that the contractor is not
complying with OSHA. According to the text, the employee .
A. Does not have a valid complaint since OSHA has no specific instructions as to male and female
toilets. The project is only required to have four toilets and four urinals
B. Does not have a valid complaint since OSHA has no specific instructions as to male and female
toilets. The project is only required to have five toilets and five urinals
C. Has a valid complaint since OSHA specifies that five toilets and five urinals for men and a
separate toilet for women are required on a project of that size
D. Has a valid complaint since OSHA specifics four toilets and four urinals for men and a separate
toilet for women are required on a project of that size
- A 1926.51, Table D-1
- Employees shall not be exposed to noise levels exceeding dBA for more than eight hours a
day.
A. 90
B. 95
C. 102
D. 105
- A 1926.52 (d)(1), Table D-2
- A Class A fire consists of burning .
A. Wood
B. Oil
C. Electrical equipment
D. Metals
- A Subpart F, Table F-1 – Fire Extinguishers Data
- Portable electric lighting used in wet and/or other conductive locations shall be operated at ____________ volts or less.
A. 12
B. 32
C. 110
D. 220
- A 1926.405 (a)(2)(ii)(G)
- shall not be used if the rope shows other signs of excessive wear, corrosion, or defect.
A. Alloy steel chains
B. Synthetic fiber rope
C. Natural rope
D. Wire rope
- D 1926.251 (c)(4)(iv)
- According to OSHA, a sign lettered in legible red letters, not less than 6 inches high on a
white field is used only as a/an sign.
A. Danger
B. Exit
C. Caution
D. Safety Instructional
- B 1926.200 (d)
- Material stored inside building under construction shall not be placed within feet of
any hoistway opening or inside floor openings.
A. 4
B. 5
C. 6
D. 10
- C 1926.250 (b)(1)
- Scaffold planks shall extend over the centerline of its supports at least inches and not
more than inches.
A. 6; 12
B. 8; 12
C. 9; 12
D. 10; 16
- A 1926.451 (b)(4) & (5)
- A gap or void 2 inches or more in its least dimension in a floor, roof, or other
walking/working surface is a .
A. Toeboard
B. Hole
C. Breech
D. Opening
- B See “Hole” in Glossary or 1926.500(b)
- Safety and health regulation for construction, the minimum diameter wire ropes used in
personnel hoist shall be inch.
A. ½
B. 5/8
C. ¾
D. 7/8
- A 1926.552 (c)(14)(ii)
- An electric power circular saw shall be .
A. Equipped with constant pressure switch
B. Equipped with a momentary on/off switch that may have a lock on control
C. Equipped with a positive on/off control
D. None of the above
- A 1926.300 (d)(3)
- For general cleaning operations, the compressed air shall be reduced to less than psi.
A. 100
B. 20
C. 25
D. 30
- D 1926.302 (b)(4)
- For powder-actuated tools, fasteners shall be allowed to be driven into .
A. Face brick
B. Surface-hardened steel
C. Cast iron
D. None of the above
- D 1926.302 (e)(7)
- Sloping or benching for excavation more than feet deep shall be designed by a registered
professional engineer.
A. 10
B. 15
C. 20
D. 25
- C Subpart P, Appendix B, Table B-1 Maximum Allowable Slopes (Note 3)
- Stairway railings shall be capable of withstanding a minimum force of pounds applied in
any downward or outward direction at any point along the top edge.
A. 100
B. 150
C. 200
D. 250
- C 1926.1052 (c)(5)
- Forms and shores in concrete shall not be removed until .
A. Directed by the architect or engineer
B. The removal time stated in the specifications has elapsed
C. The concrete has attained the specified compressive strength
D. The concrete has gained sufficient strength to support its weight and superimposed loads
- D 1926.703 (e)(2)
- When ropes are used to define controlled access zones, the rope shall have a minimum breaking
strength of pounds.
A. 75
B. 100
C. 200
D. 300
- C 1926.502 (g)(3)(iii)
- Excavations 8’ or less in depth in Type A soil that have unsupported, vertically sided lower
portions, shall have a maximum vertical side of feet.
A. 3
B. 3.5
C. 4
D. 5
- B 1926.652, Subpart P Appendix B, Figure B-1 Slope Configurations
B-1.1 Excavations made in Type A soil
- All the following are true concerning OSHA regulations about employees working over or near
water except .
A. Ring buoys with at least 90 feet of line shall be provided and readily available
B. At least one lifesaving skiff shall be immediately available
C. Where the danger of drowning exists, provide employees with life jackets or buoyant work vests
D. At least one person certified in lifesaving swimming courses shall be employed at all times
- D 1926.106
- shall be located and determined prior to opening an excavation.
A. Dump site
B. Site entrances
C. Underground installations
D. Adjacent property elevations
- C 1926.651(b)(1)
- The maximum intended load for a frame scaffold including its components is 1,000 pounds. The
scaffold as described shall be designed to support a minimum of ton(s).
A. 1.0
B. 1.5
C. 2.0
D. 4.0
- C 1926.451(a)(1)
1,000 x 4 = 4,000
4,000 ÷ 2,000 = 2 tons
- Storing masonry blocks in stacks higher than 6 feet shall be permissible provided that .
A. Bracing is installed at the 6-foot level
B. Containment is provided every 4-foot
C. The stack is tapered back one-half block per tier above the 6-foot level
D. The stack is on a concrete floor
- C 1926.250(b)(7)
- When hazardous waste cleanup and removal operations at any site take longer than months
to complete, the employer shall provide showers and changing rooms for employees exposed to such
conditions.
A. 3
B. 6
C. 9
D. 12
- B 1926.65 (n)(7)
- No employee shall be exposed to lead at concentrations greater than micrograms per cubic
meter of air in an 8-hour period.
A. 30
B. 40
C. 50
D. 60
- C 1926.62 (c)(1)
- Training for Class II asbestos removal work requires hands-on training and shall take at least
hours.
A. 2
B. 8
C. 12
D. 16
- B 1926.1101 (k)(9)(iv)(A)
- Where oxygen deficiency (atmospheres containing less than 19.5 percent oxygen) or a hazardous
atmosphere exists or could reasonably be expected to exist, such as in excavations in landfill
areas or excavations in areas where hazardous substances are stored nearby, excavations deeper than
feet shall be tested before employees are allowed enter the excavation site.
A. 3
B. 4
C. 5
D. 6
- B 1926.651(g)(1)(i)
- Whenever a masonry wall is being constructed, a limited access zone shall be established. The
access zone shall run the entire length of the wall, on the side of the wall that is not scaffolded and
extend to the height of the wall to be .
A. Reconstructed
B. Reconstructed plus two feet
C. Reconstructed plus four feet
D. Reconstructed plus six feet
- C 1926.706(a)(2)
- An employer shall ensure that no employee is exposed to an airborne concentration of asbestos
in excess of fiber(s) per cubic centimeter of air as averaged over a 30-minute sampling period.
A. 1.0
B. 2.0
C. 10.0
D. 20.0
- A 1926.1101(c)(2)
- A wire core manila rope is used as a lifeline where it may be subjected to cutting or abrasion.
The required minimum size of the rope shall be inch.
A. 1/2
B. 3/4
C. 7/8
D. 1
- C 1926.104(c)
- Routine inspection of open excavations shall be conducted by a competent person .
A. Daily
B. Weekly
C. Every two days
D. Every three days
- A 1926.651(k)(1)
- Haulage vehicles, whose payload is loaded by means of cranes, power shovels, loaders, or
similar equipment, shall have .
A. Pneumatic tires capable of supporting 1-1/2 times the payload capacity
B. Automatic dumping mechanisms capable of payload leveling
C. An automatic transmission and a cab shield on the load side of the operator station
D. A cab shield and/or canopy adequate to protect the operator from shifting or falling materials
- D 1926.601(b)(6)
- When removing hazardous waste materials, personal protection equipment is divided into four
categories based upon protection required. has the highest level of respiratory protection
but a lesser level of skin protection.
A. Level A
B. Level B
C. Level C
D. Level D
- B 1926.65 Appendix B, Part A, II
- Fuel gas and oxygen manifolds shall NOT be placed .
A. Indirect sunlight
B. No closer than 15’ of main electric
C. Elevated at least 6’ off of a dirt floor
D. They shall not be located within enclosed areas
- D 1926.350(e)(2)
- The term “point of operation” refers to the .
A. Starting point of a project
B. Specific operation of a project being performed
C. Area of a project where work is underway
D. Area on a machine where work is actually performed\
- D 1926.300(b)(4)(i)
- For excavation made in Type C soil, the minimum, above the top of the vertical side, that the
support shield systems at the vertically sided lower portion of an excavation be shielded or supported
shall be _____inches.
A. 20
B. 18
C. 16
D. 14
- B 1926.652 Subpart P Appendix B, Figure B-1 Slope Configurations
Figure B-1.3 Excavations Made in Type C Soil
- The highest stack allowed when bricks are being stored shall be feet.
A. 5
B. 7
C. 9
D. 10
- B 1926.250(b)(6)
101.Employees shall be provided with anti-laser eye protection devices when working in areas in
which a potential exposure to reflected laser light is greater than milliwatts.
A. 5
B. 4
C. 3
D. 2
- A 1926.54(c)
- The minimum illumination required for first aid stations shall be foot-candles.
A. 30
B. 20
C. 5
D. 3
- A 1926.56, Table D-3 Minimum Illumination Intensities in Foot-Candles
- A job site having 90 employees with temporary restrooms shall have a minimum of toilets
and urinals.
A. One toilet and one urinal
B. Two toilets and two urinals
C. Three toilets and three urinals
D. Four toilets and four urinals
- C 1926.51, Table D-1
- Employees shall be protected from excavated or other materials or equipment that could pose a
hazard by falling or rolling into excavations. The minimum distance required from the edge of excavations
for placing and keeping such materials or equipment is feet.
A. 2
B. 3
C. 4
D. 5
- A 1926.651(j)(2)
- Not more than gallons of Category 4 flammable liquids shall be stored in any one
storage cabinet.
A. 25
B. 60
C. 80
D. 120
- D 1926.152(b)(3)
- A hand-held grinder with a 2-1/8” diameter wheel shall be equipped with only a .
A. Constant pressure switch
B. Momentary contact on/off switch
C. Positive percussion switch
D. Positive on/off switch
- B 1926.300(d)(2)
- Each end of a scaffold platform, unless cleated or otherwise restrained, shall extend over the
centerline of its support at least inches.
A. 2
B. 4
C. 6
D. 12
- C 1926.451(b)(4)
- Where scaffold platforms are overlapped to create a long platform, platforms shall be secured
from movement or overlapped at least inches unless the platforms are nailed together or otherwise
restrained to prevent movement.
A. 2
B. 4
C. 6
D. 12
- D 1926.451(b)(7)
- When lifting concrete slabs, operation of jacks shall be synchronized in such a manner as to
insure even and uniform lifting of the slab. All points of the slab support shall be kept level within
inches.
A. 1/2
B. 1
C. 1-1/2
D. 2
- A 1926.705(g)
- A “Controlled Access Zone” is implemented to protect employees from access to an area where
the erection of precast concrete members is being performed. The control lines in a “Controlled Access
Zone” shall be erected not more than feet from the unprotected or leading edge or half of
the length of the member being erected, whichever is less.
A. 6
B. 15
C. 25
D. 60
- D 1926.502(g)(1)(ii)
- Shoring for concrete shall be designed by a .
A. Contractor
B. Carpenter
C. Qualified designer
D. Lumber supplier
- C 1926.703 (b)(8)(i)
- All masonry walls over feet in height shall be adequately braced to prevent overturning
and to prevent collapse unless the wall is adequately supported so that it will not overturn or
collapse.
A. 8
B. 12
C. 16
D. 20
- A 1926.706(b)
- Self-supporting portable ladders shall be capable of supporting without failure at least
times the maximum intended load.
A. 3
B. 4
C. 5
D. 6
- B 1926.1053(a)(1)(i)
- A non-self-supporting ladder has a working length of 20’. According to OSHA, the horizontal
distance from the top support to the foot of the ladder is approximately foot/feet.
A. 1/4 of a
B. 4
C. 5
D. 6
- C 1926.1053(b)(5)(i)
20 feet ÷ 4 feet = 5 feet
- During asbestos removal, the asbestos disposal contractor shall erect rooms in the
decontamination area.
A. 2
B. 3
C. 4
D. 5
- B 1926.1101(j)(1)(i)
- All pneumatic nailers, staplers and other similar equipment provided with automatic fastener
feed shall have a safety device to prevent the tool from ejecting fasteners when operation pressures exceed
psi.
A. 75
B. 100
C. 125
D. 150
- B 1926.302(b)(3)
- A portable ladder that is NOT self-supporting must be capable of supports at least
times the maximum intended load.
A. 2
B. 4
C. 6
D. 8
- B 1926.1053(a)(1)(ii)
- The common drinking cup is .
A. Prohibited
B. Not prohibited
C. Prohibited in areas where more than 3 workmen will use the cup
D. Prohibited in hazardous areas
- A 1926.51(a)(4)
- Eye protection near dangerous working conditions .
A. Is required at the employee’s cost
B. Is required at the employer’s cost
C. Can only be required by union regulations
D. Is not required
- B 1926.102(a)(1)
- During construction, the minimum illumination required for an indoor warehouse shall be
foot- candles.
A. 3
B. 5
C. 10
D. 30
- B 1926.56, Table D-3 Minimum Illumination Intensities in Foot-Candles
- When safety nets are required to be provided, such nets shall extend feet beyond the
edge of the work’s surface.
A. 4
B. 6
C. 8
D. 10
- C 1926.105(c)(1)
- The mesh size of safety nets shall not exceed .
A. 12” x 12”
B. 10” x 10”
C. 8” x 8”
D. 6” x 6”
- D 1926.105(d)
- When masonry blocks are stacked higher than feet, the stack shall be tapered back
one-half block per tier above the six-foot level.
A. 4
B. 6
C. 8
D. 10
- B 1926.250(b)(7)
- Lumber that is handled manually shall not be stacked more than feet high.
A. 14
B. 16
C. 18
D. 20
- B 1926.250(b)(8)(iv)
- The components of a scaffold loaded with 500 pounds shall be capable of supporting its own
weight and a load of at least ton(s) without failure.
A. 1
B. 2
C. 2.5
D. 4
- A 1926.451(a)(1)
500 x 4 = 2,000 = 1 ton
- All site clearing equipment shall be equipped with an overhead and rear canopy guard of at
least 1/8” steel plate or inch woven wire mesh with openings no greater than one inch, or equivalent.
A. 1/8
B. 1/4
C. 3/8
D. 1/2
- B 1926.604(a)(2)(i)
- Where doors or gates open directly on a stairway, a platform shall be provided, and the swing
of the door shall not reduce the effective width of the platform to less than inches.
A. 16
B. 18
C. 20
D. 24
- C 1926.1052(a)(4)
- Cohesive soil packed with an unconfined compressive strength of less than 1.5 tons per square
foot but greater than .5 tons per square foot is defined as .
A. Type A
B. Type B
C. Type C
D. Type D
- B 1926.652, Subpart P Appendix A (b)
- A six-foot deep trench excavated in Type C soil shall have the sides sloped at a maximum of _________.
A. ¾:1
B. 1:1
C. 1 ½ : 1
D. 1 ½: 1 ½
- C 1926.652, Subpart P Appendix B, Table B-1 Maximum Allowable Slopes
- A simple slope excavation with a depth of 10 feet and which will be open for 20 hours shall
have a maximum allowable slope of in Type A soil.
A. 1: ¾
B. ¾ : 1
C. 1: ½
D. ½ : 1
- D 1926.652, Subpart P Appendix B, Figure B-1.1 Excavations made in Type A soil
- When Type C soil is excavated over Type A soil, Type A soil shall be excavated to a maximum
slope of ______________ in layered soils.
A. 1: ¾
B. 1:1
C. ¾ : 1
D. 1 ½ : 1
- C 1926.652, Subpart P Appendix B, Figure B-1.4 Excavations Made in Layered Soils
- Lifting inserts that are embedded, or otherwise attached to precast concrete members, other
than the tilt-up members, shall be capable of supporting at least times the intended maximum load.
A. 2
B. 3
C. 4
D. 5
- C 1926.704(c)
- The maximum number of manually controlled jacks allowed for lift-slab construction operations
shall be limited to on one slab.
A. 8
B. 10
C. 12
D. 14
- D 1926.705(j)
- The approximate angle of repose for sloping the sides of an excavation, less than 20’ deep, in
sand shall be .
A. 90°
B. 53°
C. 45°
D. 34°
- D 1926.652 Subpart P Appendix A (b)
Note: “Sand” is classified as Type C soil
1926.652 Subpart P Appendix B, Table B-1 Maximum Allowable Slopes
- When excavating in the proximity of adjoining buildings, a general contractor shall for
the safety and protection of workers.
A. Remove all loose soils and rocks
B. Compact adjacent soils and slope walls
C. Provide adequate shoring and bracing systems
D. Request a variance to move excavation farther away
- C 1926.651(i)(1)
- When single post shores are tiered, they shall .
A. Never be spliced
B. Be vertically aligned
C. Be designed by a licensed engineer
D. Be adequately braced at top and bottom
- B 1926.703(b)(8)(ii)
- When erecting systems-engineered metal buildings, during placing of rigid frame members, the
load is not to be released from the hoisting equipment until .
A. The crane operator signals that is safe to proceed
B. All bolts have been installed and tightened to the specified torque
C. The members are secured with not less than 50% of the required bolts at each connection
D. Drift pins have driven into at least two bolt holes at each connection for the member
- C 1926.758(c)
- Prior to site layout, the contractor shall .
A. Obtain a certificate of occupancy and provide proof of occupancy
B. Alert subcontractors to the requirements of their scope
C. Start erecting structural steel and roof support members
D. Locate surface encumbrances that may pose a hazard to employees
- D 1926.651(a)
- Drawings or plans, including all revisions, for concrete formwork (including shoring
equipment) shall be available at the .
A. Jobsite
B. Owner’s office
C. Contractor’s main office
D. Building department’s office
- A 1926.703(a)(2)
- Shoring for supported concrete slabs shall be removed only when the contractor .
A. Has had it inspected by the building inspector
B. Makes sure the concrete is dry to the touch
C. Determines that the concrete has gained sufficient strength to support its weight and
superimposed loads
D. Has been told by the concrete supervisor that it is safe to strip the shoring
- C 1926.703(e)(1)
- Where electrical transmission lines are energized and rated at least 50 kV or less, a minimum
clearance distance of feet shall be maintained.
A. 5
B. 8
C. 10
D. 12
- C 1926.1408, Table A
- When debris is dropped through a hole in the floor without the use of chute, the drop area
shall be enclosed with barricades measuring a minimum of inches.
A. 30
B. 36
C. 42
D. 48
- C 1926.252 (b)
- require “point of operation guarding.”
A. Hand chisels
B. Guillotine cutters
C. Powder-actuated tools
D. 1 ½ inch abrasive wheel grinder
- B 1926.300(b)(4)(iv)(a)
- A scaffold has an adjustable platform mounted on an independent support frame and is
equipped with a means to permit platform raising or lowering.
A. Multi-point adjustable suspension
B. Single-point adjustable suspension
C. Two-point adjustable suspension
D. Masons’ adjustable supported
- D 1926.450(b), See “Self-contained Adjustable Scaffold”
- At more than feet above a lower level, the tubular welded frame scaffolding shall have
approved guardrails and toe boards at all open sides and ends.
A. 4
B. 6
C. 10
D. 12
- C 1926.451(g)(1)
- A minimum of bolts shall be in place at each structural steel beam connection during
final placing of solid web members before the load is released.
A. One
B. Two
C. Three
D. Four
- B 1926.756(a)(1)
- The maximum allowable height, without being retrained from tipping, for a free-standing mobile
scaffold tower that has a base width of 4 feet is feet.
A. 12
B. 16
C. 20
D. 24
- B 1926.451(c)(1)
Note: Not more than 4:1
4 x 4 feet = 16 feet
- The minimum plywood thickness required for an overhead protective covering above a material or
personnel hoist cage is inch(es).
A. 5/8
B. ¾
C. 7/8
D. ½
- B 1926.552(b)(3), 1926.552(c)(7)
- The maximum permissible span for a 2” x 9” full thickness undressed lumber scaffold plank,
when used for a light duty rated load is feet.
A. 6
B. 8
C. 9
D. 10
- D
1926.454, Subpart L Appendix A, Scaffold Specifications, General Guidelines and
Tables, 1.(b)(i) – Table
1926.454, Subpart L Appendix A, Scaffold Specifications, General Guidelines and
Tables, 1.(c) – Table
- The maximum intended load on a float or ship scaffold shall be lbs.
A. 250
B. 500
C. 750
D. 1,000
- C 1926.454, Subpart L Appendix A, Scaffold Specifications, 2. General Guidelines and
Tables (s)(1)
- Which of the following is true about electric power-operated tools furnished by the
contractor,
A. Each tool shall be cleaned daily after use
B. Each tool shall be checked daily before use
C. Each tool shall be tested daily before use
D. Each tool shall be double insulated or grounded
- D 1926.302(a)(1)
- A is an accidental failure of a cross brace in an excavation.
A. Kickout
B. Slip-in
C. Workout
D. Cave-in
- A See “Kickout” in Glossary
- The maximum permissible span for 1 ¼ x 9-inch full thickness wood plank having a maximum
intended load of 50 pounds per square foot is feet.
A. 4
B. 6
C. 8
D. 10
- A 1926.454, Subpart L Appendix A, 1.(b)(ii)
- The minimum breaking strength for vertical lifelines used for fall protection shall be
pounds.
A. 3,000
B. 4,000
C. 5,000
D. 5,400
- C 1926.502(d)(9)
- gauge U.S. standard wire is used for the screen between the toe boards and top rails of
an approved guardrail system.
A. No. 12
B. No. 14
C. No. 16
D. No. 18
- D 1926.454, Subpart L Appendix A, 1.(f)
- A ground fault circuit interrupter, GFCI, which is not a part of the permanent wiring of the
building on a construction site, protects the .
A. Cord sets
B. Power tools
C. Personnel
D. Wiring
- C 1926.404(b)(1)(ii)
- The maximum opening size permitted in the ¼” woven wire mesh, used as a rear canopy guard on
rider-operated equipment, when used for site clearing shall be inch.
A. 1
B. ¾
C. ½
D. ¼
- A 1926.604(2)(ii)
- When a contractor discovers a piece of machinery on site which is not in compliance with OSHA
requirements the contractor should .
A. Physically remove the machinery from the site
B. Identify the problem and inform anyone who operates it
C. Only operate the machinery on weekend or holidays
D. Schedule service to remedy the problem within 48 hours
- A 1926.20(b)(3)
- A general contractor is building an apartment building with two exterior balconies. The
general contractor and the carpentry subcontractor sign an agreement where the carpentry subcontractors
will provide all temporary railings. There are 3 other subcontractors and their employees working
on the site, using the balconies, when an OSHA inspector arrived and found the railing to be
inadequate and unsafe. Which of the following represents the most likely outcome of this inspection
visit?
A. The general contractor and all subcontractors on site will be fined the full amount
B. Only the carpentry subcontractor will be fined the full amount
C. Only the general contractor can be fined on the project
D. Only the general and the carpentry subcontractor will be fined
- A 1926.16(a) – (d)
- Of the following, which is not a true statement per OSHA regulations?
A. Jobsite first-aid kits shall be checked by the employer daily
B. Common drinking cups are prohibited for potable water
C. A jobsite with 50 employees must have 2 toilets and 2 urinals
D. The maximum duration of exposure to a sound level of 92 dba is 6 hours
- A 1926.50(d)(2), 1926.51(a)(4), 1926.51(c)(1), 1926.52, Table D-2
- According to OSHA, a hazardous atmosphere containing less than percent oxygen may
exist in deep excavations.
A. 100
B. 75
C. 50
D. 19.5
- D 1926.651(g)(1)(i)
- Which of the following is a true statement concerning OSHA regulations?
A. Manually stacked lumber piles shall not be more than 16 feet in height
B. Material stored inside building may not be placed within 2 feet of doors
C. Brick stacks shall not be more than 6 feet in height
D. Masonry blocks shall not be stacked more than 7 feet in height
- A 1926.250(b)(1), 1926.250(b)(6), 1926.250(b)(7), 1926.250(b)(8)(iv)
- Employers shall not issue or permit the use of unsafe hand tools. Which of the following tools
is considered unsafe?
A. A drift pin with a mushroomed head
B. A splintered wooden handled shovel
C. A pipe wrench with a sprung jaw
D. All of the above are unsafe tools
- D 1926.301(b) – (d)
- Powder-actuated tools shall be tested to insure proper working condition.
A. Every hour of each day in use
B. Each day before loading
C. One per week
D. After a malfunction occurs
- B 1926.302(e)(2)
- “Asbestos containing material” is any material that contains asbestos.
A. Up to one percent
B. More than one percent
C. Two percent or less
D. Between five and seven percent
- B 1926.1101(b), See “Asbestos-containing material” (ACM)
- Guarding for use with belts, gears, shafts, pulleys, drums, fly wheels or other power operated
tools with reciprocating, rotating or moving parts should meet the requirements of .
A. OSHA Regulations
B. American National Standards Institute
C. Florida Building Code
D. U.S. Department of Labor
- B 1926.300(b)(2)
- In excavations where a trench shield system is installed, the maximum depth of earth material
that can be excavated below the bottom of the shield is inches.
A. Zero
B. Not more than 6
C. Not more than 12
D. Not more than 24
- D 1926.652(e)(2) or 1926.652(g)(2)
- In accordance with OSHA, the has the responsibility of being safe, conducting
activities safely and in accordance with all applicable laws and rules.
A. Individual
B. Employer
C. Building official
D. Foreman
- B 1926.21(b)(1)
- The minimum number of sanitation facilities (chemical toilets) required for a 10-person mobile
crew having transportation readily available to nearby toilet facilities is .
A. Not less than 1 toilet
B. 2
C. 3
D. Zero
- D 1926.51(c)(4)
- soil, which looks and feels damp, can easily be shaped into a ball and rolled into
small diameter threads before crumbling.
A. Cohesive
B. Fissured
C. Moist
D. Granular
- C 1926.652, Subpart P Appendix A, (b), See “Moist Soil”
- Inspections of alloy steel chains when used for rigging equipment for material handling shall
occur
.
A. Daily
B. Weekly
C. Monthly
D. Annually
- D 1926.251(b)(6)(i)(D)
- Concrete mixers with or larger loading skips shall be equipped with guardrails
installed on each side of the skip.
A. One cubic foot
B. Ten cubic feet
C. One cubic yard
D. Ten cubic yards
- C 1926.702(b)
- A dry chemical, sodium or potassium bicarbonate-based fire extinguisher operated by cartridge
is ranked as a type extinguisher.
A. A
B. B
C. C
D. B and C only
- D 1926.150, Table F-1 – Fire Extinguishers Data
- When using control lines to demarcate controlled decking zones, non-mandatory guidelines
require that each line be rigged and supported in such a way that its highest point is not more than __________ inches
from the working surface.
A. 39
B. 40
C. 42
D. 45
- D 1926.761, Subpart R Appendix D, (2)(i)
- A powder-operated tool shall be tested .
A. Each day before loading
B. Once a week
C. Once a month
D. At least semi-annually
- A 1926.302(e)(2)
- A room used for storage of more than 60 gallons of flammable or combustible liquids shall have
at least one portable fire extinguisher, having a rating of not less than 20-B units, shall be located
outside of, but nor more than feet from the door opening into the room.
A. 5
B. 7
C. 10
D. 12
- C 1926.152(d)(1)
- The maximum number of people that can use a ladder jack scaffold at the same time is .
A. 1
B. 2
C. 3
D. 4
- B 1926.454, Subpart L Appendix A, 2.(k)
- Guardrail systems shall be designed capable of withstanding a force of at least pounds.
A. 100
B. 150
C. 200
D. 250
- C 1926.502(b)(3)
- Toeboards are required on scaffolding more than feet in height.
A. 6
B. 8
C. 10
D. 3
- C 1926.451(h)(2)(ii)
- All pneumatically driven nailers provided with automatic fastener feed, which operate at more
than 100 psi pressure at the tool shall have a .
A. Slight angle to the decking
B. Safety device installed at the muzzle
C. Regulated pressure to not exceed 110 psi
D. Regulated pressure not to have less than 90 psi
- B 1926.302(b)(3)
- When using a hand-tool that is not grounded, the user should make sure the tool is .
A. Double insulated
B. Dust free
C. Newly painted
D. Serviced by a three-prong adapter
- A 1926.302(a)
- Each employee on a scaffold more than feet above a lower level must be protected from
falling to that lower level.
A. 6
B. 8
C. 10
D. 12
- C 1926.451(g)
- Scaffolding cannot be moved with employees still on it unless the surface on which it is
moving is within degrees of level.
A. 2
B. 3
C. 4
D. 5
- B 1926.452(w)(6)(i)
- Material chutes at an angle of more than 45° from the horizontal shall have openings not to
exceed __________ inches in height.
A. 24
B. 48
C. 60
D. 72
- B 1926.852(b)
- When it is not practical to use nails to secure roof bracket scaffolds, brackets shall be
secured in place with first-grade manila rope of at least inch(es).
A. ½
B. ¾
C. 1
D. 1 ½
- B 1926.452(h)(2)
- The warning line erected around all sides of the roof work area shall not be less than
feet from the roof edge when mechanical equipment is not being used.
A. 3
B. 4
C. 5
D. 6
- D 1926.502(f)(1)(i)
- On low-sloped roofs of feet or less in width, the use of a safety monitoring system
alone as a means of providing fall protection during roofing operation is permitted.
A. 40
B. 45
C. 50
D. 60
- C 1926.503, Subpart M Appendix A, (1)
