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Otherwise known as the Labor Code of the Philippines. This policy issuance institutes consolidates labor and social laws to afford protection to labor, promote employment and human resources development and insure industrial peace based on social justice.

a. Presidential Decree no. 344
b. Presidential Decree no. 442
c. Republic Act no. 11058
d. Republic Act no. 11508

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Presidential Decree no. 442

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An act strengthening compliance with occupational safety and health (OSH) standards and providing penalties for violations
thereof.

a. DOLE Department Order no. 198, s. 2018
b. DOLE Department Order no. 13, s. 1998
c. Republic Act no. 11058
d. Republic Act no. 11508

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Republic Act no. 11058

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This entity shall set and enforce mandatory occupational safety and health standards to eliminate or reduce occupational safety and health hazards in all workplaces.

a. DOLE Department Order no. 198, s. 2018
b. DOLE Department Order no. 13, s. 1998
c. Republic Act no. 11058
d. Republic Act no. 11508

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DOLE Secretary

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This entity is responsible for the conduct of continuing
studies and research to develop innovative methods,
techniques, and approaches for dealing with occupational
safety and health problems.

a. Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE)
b. DOLE Secretary
c. Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH)
d. DPWH Secretary

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Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE)

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This entity shall be solely responsible for the
administration and enforcement of OSH laws,
regulations and standards in all establishments and workplaces.

a. Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE)
b. DOLE Secretary
c. Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH)
d. DPWH Secretary

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Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE)

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This entity may collect reasonable fees for the inspection of steam boilers, pressure vessels and pipings and electrical installations, the test and approval for safe use
of materials, equipment and other safety devices and the
approval of plans for such materials, equipment, and
devices.

a. Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE)
b. DOLE Secretary
c. Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH)
d. DPWH Secretary

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DOLE Secretary

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Any person trained and duly certified to administer first
aid by the Philippine Red Cross or any organization
authorized by DOLE Secretary.

a. OSH consultant
b. OSH practitioner
c. OSH personnel
d. First-Aider

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First-Aider

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A qualified first-aider, nurse, dentist, or physician
engaged by the employer to provide occupational health
services in the establishment, project, site, or workplace.

a. OSH consultant
b. OSH practitioner
c. OSH personnel
d. First-Aider

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OSH personnel

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A qualified Safety Officer 4 or its equivalent, duly certified by DOLE to perform and/or render consultative services on Occupational Safety and health in at least two (2)
fields of specialization ask determined by DOLE.

a. OSH consultant
b. OSH practitioner
c. OSH personnel
d. First-Aider

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OSH consultant

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A qualified Safety Officer 3 or its equivalent, duly certified by DOLE to render Occupational Safety and health services in a defined and specific scope or core competency.

a. OSH consultant
b. OSH practitioner
c. OSH personnel
d. First-Aider

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OSH practitioner

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A set of rules issued by DOLE which mandates the
adoption and use of appropriate practices, means, methods operations or processes, and working conditions reasonably
necessary to ensure safe and healthful employment.

a. OSH consultant
b. OSH practitioner
c. OSH personnel
d. First-Aider

A

OSH standards

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A regular and critical examination of project sites,
safety programs, records, and management performance
on program standards on safety and health conducted by the safety officer.

a. Safety and health program
b. Safety and health committee
c. Safety and health audit
d. OSH standards

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Safety and health audit

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A body created within the workplace tasked with the
authority to plan, develop and implement OSH policies and
programs, monitor, and evaluate the OSH program, and
inspect and investigate all aspects of the work pertaining to thesafety and health of workers.

a. Safety and health program
b. Safety and health committee
c. Safety and health audit
d. OSH standards

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Safety and health committee

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A set of detailed rules to govern company policies, processes, and practices in all economic activities to conform with OSH standards, including the personnel responsible, and
penalties for any violation thereof.

a. Safety and health program
b. Safety and health committee
c. Safety and health audit
d. OSH standards

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Safety and health program

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Establishments, projects sites, and all other places where work is being undertaken wherein the number of employees, nature of operations, and the risks or hazards involved in the business required compliance with the provisions of RA 11058.

a. Covered workplace
b. High-risk establishment
c. Medium-risk establishment
d. Low-risk establishment

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Covered workplace

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A workplace where there is low level of danger or exposure to safety and health hazards and not likely or with low probability to result in accident, harm or injury, or illness.

a. Covered workplace
b. High-risk establishment
c. Medium-risk establishment
d. Low-risk establishment

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Low-risk establishment

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A workplace where there is moderate exposure to safety
and health hazards and with probability of an accident,
injury or illness, if no preventive or control measures are in
place.

a. Covered workplace
b. High-risk establishment
c. Medium-risk establishment
d. Low-risk establishment

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Medium-risk establishment

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A workplace, like construction sites, wherein the presence
of hazard or potential hazard within the company may affect
the safety and/or health of workers not only within but also
persons outside the premises of the workplace. There is a high level of exposure to safety and health hazards, and
probability of a major accident resulting to disability or death,
or major illness is likely to occur if no preventive or control
measures are in place.

a. Covered workplace
b. High-risk establishment
c. Medium-risk establishment
d. Low-risk establishment

A

High-risk establishment

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Specialized clothing or equipment designed to protect workers against safety and health hazards that may cause serious workplace injuries and illness, i.e., protection for the body, eyes, head, face, hands, feet, ears, etc.

a. Personnel protective equipment
b. Personal protective equipment
c. Personnel protective gear
d. Personal protective gear

A

Personal protective equipment

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According to OSH standards, there are specific color of signages for every purpose and that the size of signages
should be calculated based on the distance where it should be visible or observable. What color should be used for safety signs relating to fire
protection and combustion warning?

a. Red
b. Green
c. White
d. Orange

A

Red

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According to OSH standards, there are specific color of signages for every purpose and that the size of signages
should be calculated based on the distance where it should be visible or observable. What color should be used to direct traffic in the workplace?

a. Red
b. Green
c. White
d. Orange

A

White

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According to OSH standards, there are specific color of signages for every purpose and that the size of signages
should be calculated based on the distance where it should be visible or observable. What color should be used for alert to designate dangerous
parts of machines or energized equipment which may cause
injury/hazard?

a. Red
b. Green
c. White
d. Orange

A

Orange

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What do the 5S’s mean in 5S of good housekeeping?
a. Seiri, Seiton, Seiso, Seiketsu, Shitsuke
b. Seiri, Seiton, Seiso, Sensei, Senpai
c. Siri, Seiton, Seesaw, Seiketsu, Shitsuke
d. Seiri, Seiton, Seiso, Tonkatsu, Shitsuke

A

a. Seiri, Seiton, Seiso, Seiketsu, Shitsuke

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Primary cause of accident that is characterized by the human action that departs from a standard or written job procedure or common practice, safety rules, regulations, or instructions.

a. Safety hazard
b. Health hazard
c. Unsafe act
d. Unsafe condition

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Unsafe act

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The physical or chemical property of a material, machine or the environment which could result in injury to a person, damage or destruction to property or other forms of losses.

a. Safety hazard
b. Health hazard
c. Unsafe act
d. Unsafe condition

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Unsafe condition

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A risk associated with poorly guarded or dangerous equipment and machinery that may cause injury.

a. Safety hazard
b. Health hazard
c. Unsafe act
d. Unsafe condition

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Safety hazard

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A risk associated with exposure to dangerous substance or conditions that may cause illness/ disease.

a. Safety hazard
b. Health hazard
c. Unsafe act
d. Unsafe condition

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Health hazard

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In demolition safety, this control is characterized by ensuring separation
between the public and the demolition activities.

a. Elimination
b. Substitution
c. Isolation
d. Engineering control

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Elimination

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Which control is demonstrated by the use of power shears, in place of grinding or oxy-acetylene cutting, where there is a risk of fire?

a. Elimination
b. Substitution
c. Isolation
d. Engineering control

A

Substitution

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Installation of scaffolds, platforms, guardrails, shoring and bracing to support loads are examples of this type of risk control

a. Elimination
b. Substitution
c. Isolation
d. Engineering control

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Engineering control

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This type of risk control includes limiting the amount of time a person is exposed to a particular hazard, implementing safe working procedures for
all hazardous tasks, and training all personnel.

a. Elimination
b. Substitution
c. Isolation
d. Engineering control

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Administrative control

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An engineering control or set of PPEs prevents you from falling like guardrails, covers, restraints, etc.

a. Fall protection system
b. Fall arrest system
c. Fall-proof system
d. Fall alert system

A

Fall protection system

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An engineering control or PPE set that protect you after you fall which is characterized by stopping the fall before you hit the surface like net/mesh
and/or body harness.

a. Fall protection system
b. Fall arrest system
c. Fall-proof system
d. Fall alert system

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Fall arrest system

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A formal process to identify potential hazards related to an activity or operation, analyze the level of risk associated with those hazards, and propose controls to reduce the level of risks

a. Job hazard analysis
b. HIRAC
c. Risk management
d. OSH

A

HIRAC

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A formal process to identify the dangers of specific job tasks in order to reduce the risk of injury to workers. It involves breaking down the steps of
performing a job, identifying hazards at each step, and creating controls to keep workers safe while performing that task.

a. Job hazard analysis
b. HIRAC
c. Risk management
d. OSH

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Job hazard analysis

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36
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Which of the following are not included in HIRAC process?
I. Classify work activities
II. Identify hazard
III. Conduct risk assessment
IV. Decide if risk is tolerable and apply control measures

a. I only
b. II only
c. IV only
d. None of the above

A

d. None of the above

37
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Which of the process includes calculation of likelihood of occurrence
and severity of the hazard?
I. Classify work activities
II. Identify hazard
III. Conduct risk assessment
IV. Decide if risk is tolerable and apply control measures

a. I
b. II
c. III
d. IV

A

c. III

38
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In the OSH standard, workrooms shall be at least how many meters in height from the floor to the ceiling?

a. 2.4
b. 2.7
c. 3.0
d. 3.2

A

2.7

39
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Where the rooms are air-conditioned, and the process allows free movement; existing heights of not less than how many meters may be allowed?

a. 2.4
b. 2.7
c. 3.0
d. 3.2

A

2.4

40
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The maximum number of persons employed in a workroom area shall not exceed one person per how many cubic meters?

a. 10.5
b. 11.5
c. 12.5
d. 13.5

A

11.5

41
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What is the maximum number of persons should be allowed to work in a 4.6 m by 7.5 m workroom with a 4 m clear height?

a. 9
b. 10
c. 11
d. 12

A

a.9

42
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The minimum width of passageways between machinery or equipment
should not be less than how many meters?

a. 0.60
b. 0.70
c. 0.90
d. 1.00

A

0.60

43
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According to the OSH standard, standard railings shall be at least how many meters from the floor level to the upper surface of the top rail?

a. 1.00
b. 1.10
c. 1.20
d. 1.25

A

1.00

44
Q

What is the maximum spacing of posts in a standard railing?

a. 6.00 m
b. 4.00 m
c. 3.00 m
d. 2.00 m

A

. 2.00 m

45
Q

For pipe railings, the top rails and posts of metal pipes of should be at least how many millimeters in diameter?

a. 25 mm
b. 30 mm
c. 35 mm
d. 50 mm

A

30 mm

46
Q

All stairs, platform, and landings shall be of sufficient strength to sustain safely a live load of not less than 490 kg/m2 with what factor of safety?

a. 2
b. 3
c. 4
d. 5

A

4

47
Q

According to OSH standards, this shall be the minimum width of stairs (including handrails).

a. 0.90 m
b. 1.00 m
c. 1.10 m
d. 1.20 m

A

1.10 m

48
Q

This is the minimum width of stairs without the handrails.

a. 0.90 m
b. 1.00 m
c. 1.10 m
d. 1.20 m

A

0.90 m

49
Q

Which of the following stairway slope (H:V) fits the criteria defined in the OSH standards for stair pitch?

a. 4:1
b. 3:1
c. 1.5:1
d. 1:1

A

1.5:1

50
Q

Which of the following pitch qualifies for ramp installation?

a. 3:1
b. 2:1
c. 1.5:1
d. 1:1

A

3:1

51
Q

) In a pitch of more than 45°, what should be provided instead of stairs?

a. Steep ramp
b. Fixed ladder
c. elevator
d. portalift

A

Fixed ladder

52
Q

What is the maximum clear height between stairway landings?

a. 3.0 m
b. 3.3 m
c. 3.6 m
d. 3.9 m

A

3.6 m

53
Q

According to OSH standard, headroom shall be provided at all points in the stairwell, what is the minimum vertical clearance from the top of the
tread in line with the face of the riser?

a. 4.0 m
b. 3.0 m
c. 2.0 m
d. 1.0 m

A

2.0 m

54
Q

This is the minimum dimension of treads (exclusive of nosing and projections)

a. 20 cm
b. 25 cm
c. 30 cm
d. 35 cm

A

25 cm

55
Q

The riser should have a maximum height of how many meters?

a. 20 cm
b. 25 cm
c. 30 cm
d. 35 cm

A

20 cm

56
Q

What is the maximum pitch (slope) for a fixed ladder?

a. 60°
b. 75°
c. 80°
d. 90°

A

. 90°

57
Q

For a fixed ladder used to ascend height of more than 20 meters, at what height should landing be provided?

a. 6th, 12th, and 18th meter
b. 5th, 10th, and 15th meter
c. 8th and 16th meter
d. 3rd, 6th, 9th, 12th, 15th, and 18th meter

A

6th, 12th, and 18th meter

58
Q

This is the vertical member of shoring and timbering which directly resists pressure from side of an excavation

a. Sheathing
b. Strut
c. Wale
d. Toeboard

A

Sheathing

59
Q

It is the longitudinal member of shoring and timbering which directly resists pressure from sheathing.

a. Sheathing
b. Strut
c. Wale
d. Toeboard

A

Wale

60
Q

It is the transverse member of shoring and timbering which directly resists pressure from sheathing or wales.

a. Sheathing
b. Strut
c. Wale
d. Toeboard

A

Strut

61
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A general term used to describe a temporary structure of timber or metal work with a platform used in the construction, alteration, or demolition
of a building, or other maintenance work used to support workers or to allow
the hoisting and lowering of workers, their tools, and materials.

a. Scaffolds
b. Single scaffold
c. Double scaffold
d. Suspended scaffold

A

Scaffolds

62
Q

A scaffold hanging by means of ropes or chains capable of being lowered or raised by winch, pulley, block, or such other means.

a. Scaffolds
b. Single scaffold
c. Double scaffold
d. Suspended scaffold

A

Suspended scaffold

63
Q

A platform supported by a single row of uprights or standards tied along the wall, connected horizontally by a ledger, and supporting putlogs
which rests on ledger on one side and in holes left in walls on the other

a. Scaffolds
b. Single scaffold
c. Double scaffold
d. Suspended scaffold

A

Single scaffold

64
Q

A platform supported on two rows of uprights or standards parallel to the wall of a building connected by horizontal ledgers and is independent from the building wall.

a. Scaffolds
b. Single scaffold
c. Double scaffold
d. Suspended scaffold

A

Double scaffold

65
Q

It is the vertical member of scaffold transmitting the load to the ground or to a base plate.

a. Ledger/Stringer
b. Putlogs/Bearer
c. Brace
d. Standard/Upright

A

Standard/Upright

66
Q

A scaffold bracing, which extends horizontally from standard to standard forming right angles with the putlogs and forms a tie between the
standards.

a. Ledger/Stringer
b. Putlogs/Bearer
c. Brace
d. Standard/Upright

A

Ledger/Stringer

67
Q

A scaffold member spanning between a ledger and a building wall or between two ledgers upon which the platform rests.

a. Ledger/Stringer
b. Putlogs/Bearer
c. Brace
d. Standard/Upright

A

Putlogs/Bearer

68
Q

A scaffold member that holds standards or uprights in a fixed position to prevent any lateral movement.

a. Ledger/Stringer
b. Putlogs/Bearer
c. Brace
d. Standard/Upright

A

Brace

69
Q

In excavation safety, adequate shoring and timbering to prevent collapse shall be provided for excavation of depth more than how many
meters?

a. 0.75
b. 0.80
c. 1.00
d. 0.90

A

1.00

70
Q

Adequate shoring and timbering to prevent collapse shall be provided for excavation depth of over 1.0 meter except:

a. excavation in which workers are not required to enter
b. excavation cut in solid rock
c. excavation with walls sloped to 45° or at angle of repose.
d. all of the above

A

d. all of the above

71
Q

At what excavation depth should the services of a Structural engineer for the design of the excavation be required?

a. Over 5.0 meters deep
b. Over 5.6 meters deep
c. Over 6.0 meters deep
d. Over 6.6 meters deep

A

Over 6.6 meters deep

72
Q

Tools or materials shall be kept a minimum of how many meters away from the edge of the excavation to prevent their being knocked down into
the excavation?

a. 1.0
b. 2.0
c. 2.5
d. 3.0

A

a. 1.0

73
Q

At what minimum distance from a 9-meter-deep excavation should a vehicle or other machinery be driven, operated, or located (measured from the edge of the excavation)?

a. 1.0 m
b. 2.0 m
c. 3.0 m
d. 4.5 m

A

c. 3.0 m

74
Q

Open excavation of over 1 m.
deep shall be provided with what, in case of flooding or collapse of the excavation work.

a. Ingress and egress
b. Ventilation
c. Water supply
d. Drain

A

a. Ingress and egress

75
Q

How many ladders shall be
provided for a 60 – meter - length excavation as means of access and/or exit?

a. 1
b. 2
c. 3
d. 4

A

d. 4

Solution
No. = L / 16.6
No. = 60 / 16.6 = 3.6 ladders
No. = 4 ladders

76
Q

The ladder provided as ingress/egress in an excavation shall extend at least how many meters above the top of the excavation to provide a firm
handhold when stepping on or off the ladder?

a. 0.50 m
b. 0.75 m
c. 0.83 m
d. 1.00 m

A

c. 0.83 m

77
Q

Timber/bamboo scaffoldings shall be limited to a height of how many meters from the ground or base?

a. 10 m
b. 15 m
c. 20 m
d. 25 m

A

c. 20 m

78
Q

What scaffolding materials shall be used at heights over 20 meters?

a. Structural timber
b. Advanced treated timber
c. Structural metal
d. Huge logs

A

c. Structural metal

79
Q

In the construction of timber scaffolds, the size of the standard shall not be
less than 8.9 cm. (3 in.) in diameter or its equivalent and when it is necessary to
extend a standard, the overlaps shall not be less than how many meters?

a. 0.50
b. 0.60
c. 0.75
d. 0.90

A

b. 0.60

80
Q

In scaffolds platform for painters, decorators, and similar types of
workers, when the platform is not more than 2 m. (6 ft.) above the ground
floor, what is the minimum width of the plat form?

a. 30 cm
b. 45 cm
c. 50 cm
d. 60 cm

A

a. 30 cm

81
Q

For platforms used by men, tools, and materials that is more than two 2
m. (6 ft.) above the ground or floor, the minimum platform width is:

a. 1.0 m
b. 1.2 m
c. 1.5 m
d. 2.0 m

A

a. 1.0 m

82
Q

Fall protection equipment shall be required when working at what minimum height?

a. 2.0 m
b. 3.0 m
c. 5.0 m
d. 6.0 m

A

a. 2.0 m

83
Q

At what height shall workers be required to use fall arrest equipment?

a. Over 10 m
b. Over 12 m
c. Over 15 m
d. Over 20 m

A

a. Over 10 m

84
Q

Every scaffold shall be capable of supporting how many times the maximum load to which it may be subjected without exceeding the allowable
stress?

a. Twice
b. Thrice
c. Four times
d. Five times

A

a. Twice

85
Q

In bamboo scaffolds, material and construction shall be sufficient to carry at least how many times the imposed load?

a. Four times
b. Thrice
c. Twice
d. Once

A

a. Four times

86
Q

It is the daily meeting among workers and their respective supervisors for the purpose of instruction, discussion, and proper briefing on the planned
work the assessment of past work the possibility or actual occurrence of accidents at the site tips and suggestions on how to prevent possible accidents and other related matters.

a. Safety and Health Meeting
b. Toolbox Meeting
c. Safety and Health Inspection
d. Safety and Health Audit

A

b. Toolbox Meeting

87
Q

This refers to any working surface above water or ground, temporary or permanent floor platform scaffold construction or wherever workers are
exposed to the possibility of false hazardous to life or limb.

a. Guarded Surface
b. Unguarded Surface
c. Working Surface
d. Treatment Room

A

b. Unguarded Surface

88
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This is a condition or practice that could reasonably be expected to cause death or serious physical harm before abatement under normal enforcement procedures can be accomplished.

a. Unsafe act
b. Unsafe condition
c. Hazard
d. Imminent danger

A

d. Imminent danger

89
Q
A

Construction Engineering (2 decks)

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