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General Safety - MCQ Docsity Flashcards

1
Q

How many workers were killed on the job in 2012?

A. 46
B. 462
C. 4,628
D. 46,280

A

C. 4,628

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What violations are most commonly cited by OSHA?

A. Hazard communications
B. Scaffolding
C. Fall protection
D. Respiratory protection

A

C. Fall protection

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3
Q

What is the leading cause of death on construction sites?

A. Struck by object
B. Falls
C. Caught-in or -between
D. Electrocutions

A

B. Falls

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4
Q

Which of the following is not a chemical-related health hazard?

A. Carcinogenicity
B. Reactivity
C. Corrosivity
D. Toxicity

A

B. Reactivity

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5
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A container holding a hazardous material must include which of the following as of June 15, 2014:

A. Identity of the hazardous chemical only
B. Identity of the hazardous chemical, instructions on how to use
C. Identify of the hazardous chemical, names of employees authorized to use
D. None of the above

A

D. None of the above

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6
Q

If you wanted to convey the most severe type of hazard, which word would you use?

A. Warning
B. Notice
C. Danger
D. Caution

A

C. Danger

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7
Q

If you transfer chemicals from a labeled container to a portable container, you don’t need to comply with standard hazardous material labeling requirements when:

A. You hand the container off to someone else
B. You leave the work area before using the materials
C. You don’t use the materials before the end of your work shift
D. None of the above

A

D. None of the above

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8
Q

Ammonia becomes an immediate danger to your life and health when it is present at the following level or greater:

A. 10 ppm
B. 30 ppm
C. 300 ppm
D. 1000 ppm

A

C. 300 ppm

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9
Q

You should wear eye, head, and face protection if you are working with which of the following tools?

A. Portable abrasive wheel tools
B. Electric tools
C. Pneumatic tools
D. Liquid fuel tools

A

C. Pneumatic tools

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10
Q

Which of these is not a power tool safety precaution?

A. Never carry a tool by the cord or hose.
B. Never yank the cord or the hose to disconnect it from the receptacle.
C. Keep tools plugged in when not in use, before servicing, and when changing accessories such as blades, bits and cutters.
D. Keep cords and hoses away from heat, oil, and sharp edges.

A

C. Keep tools plugged in when not in use, before servicing, and when changing accessories such as blades, bits and cutters.

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11
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Which of the following is not true about powder-actuated tools?

A. If a powder-actuated tool misfires, you should try to fire it again immediately.
B. They are so dangerous they can only be powered by specially trained employees.
C. They should never be loaded unless they are being used immediately.
D. They require two separate motions for firing – one to bring to tool into position and another to pull the trigger.

A

A. If a powder-actuated tool misfires, you should try to fire it again immediately.

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12
Q

Hydraulic jacks exposed to freezing temperatures must:

A. Be filled with adequate antifreeze liquid
B. Be warmed up before use
C. Be tagged and immediately removed from service
D. None of the above

A

A. Be filled with adequate antifreeze liquid

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13
Q

If you are working near a flammable substance, you should always use iron or steel hand tools.

True
False

A

False

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14
Q

OSHA requires that electric tools:

A. Have a three wire cord with ground and be grounded
B. Be double insulated
C. Be powered by a low-voltage transformer
D. Any of the above

A

D. Any of the above

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15
Q

You should not use a wedge if it has:

A. Pointed head
B. Triangular head
C. Mushroomed head
D. Flat head

A

C. Mushroomed head

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16
Q

The Occupational Safety & Health Administration requires employers to have Hearing Conservation Plans if the average 8-hour noise exposure is more than:

A. 1000 decibels
B. 500 deceibles
C. 105 decibels
D. 85 decibels

A

D. 85 decibels

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17
Q

A normal conversation registers at about:

A. 0 to 10 decibels
B. 10 to 20 decibels
C. 30 to 40 decibels
D. 50 to 60 decibels

A

D. 50 to 60 decibels

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18
Q

Exposure to high levels of noise can lead to which of the following:

A. High blood pressure
B. Gastrointestinal problems
C. Chronic fatigue.
D. All of the above

A

D. All of the above

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19
Q

The most effective way to prevent hearing loss at work is to:

A. Monitor your hearing loss over time with a routine hearing test
B. Always wear ear protection everywhere you go
C. Monitor noise levels through engineering and administrative controls to minimize overexposure
D. None of the above

A

C. Monitor noise levels through engineering and administrative controls to minimize overexposure

20
Q

How many points of contact should you maintain with a ladder at all times?

A. At least two
B. At least three
C. One
D. Four

A

B. At least three

21
Q

How often should ladders be inspected?

A. Before each use
B. Once a week
C. Once a month
D. Every 6 months

A

A. Before each use

22
Q

OSHA prohibits working on a scaffold in the presence of winds above:

A. 10 mph
B. 20 mph
C. 30 mph
D. 40 mph

A

D. 40 mph

23
Q

Ladders should be angled so that the its base is one foot out from the wall for each _______ feet of a ladder’s height.

A. 2
B. 4
C. 8
D. 10

A

B. 4

24
Q

If you fall, you should always try and break your fall with your hands.

True
False

A

False

25
Q

OSHA restricts ladders from being higher than:

A. 20 feet
B. 15 feet
C. 12 feet
D. 10 feet

A

A. 20 feet

26
Q

If you are driving a forklift and it begins to tip over, you should:

A. Jump out immediately
B. Stay in the vehicle with your seatbelt unfastened
C. Stay in the vehicle with your seatbelt fastened
D. Stand up with a tight grip on the steering wheel

A

C. Stay in the vehicle with your seatbelt fastened

27
Q

A forklift or industrial truck is unattended if the operator is:

A. More than 25 feet away from the vehicle
B. More than 18 feet away from the vehicle
C. More than 8 feet away from the vehicle
D. More than 3 feet away from the vehicle

A

A. More than 25 feet away from the vehicle

28
Q

Which of the following information is not found on a forklift nameplate?

A. Fuel type
B. Load capacity
C. Names of licensed operators
D. Weight of the forklift

A

C. Names of licensed operators

29
Q

While carrying a load downhill on a forklift, you should:

A. Zig-zag down the hill slowly
B. Drive forward with the fork pointing downhill
C. Drive in reverse with the fork pointing uphill
D. None of the above

A

B. Drive forward with the fork pointing downhill

30
Q

While lowering a load with a forklift, you should not do which of the following?

A. Tilt the mast backward to stabilize the load
B. Stop the truck and put the mast to vertical position
C. Move the truck 8 to 12 feet away from the stack
D. Lower the load so that its lowest point is 6 to 8 inches from the ground

A

C. Move the truck 8 to 12 feet away from the stack

31
Q

What is OSHA’s maximum capacity for a manlift?

A. 500 lbs, 2 people
B. 500 lbs, 3 people
C. 400 lbs, 2 people
D. 200 lbs, 1 person

A

A. 500 lbs, 2 people

32
Q

On which of the following types of surfaces should a Class B fire extinguisher not be used?

A. Paint
B. Grease
C. Oil
D. Plastic

A

D. Plastic

33
Q

On which of the following types of surfaces should a Class A fire extinguisher not be used?

A. Cloth
B. Wood
C. Paper
D. Electrical equipment

A

D. Electrical equipment

34
Q

Which type of fire extinguishing system is most commonly used to protect areas containing valuable equipment such as data processing rooms, telecommunications switches, and process control rooms?

A. Fixed extinguishing systems
B. Portable extinguishing systems
C. Hose extinguishing systems
D. It’s up to the discretion the employer

A

A. Fixed extinguishing systems

35
Q

Which class of fire extinguishers should you use on electrically energized fires?

A. Class A
B. Class B
C. Class C
D. Class D

A

C. Class C

36
Q

The acronym “PASS” used for fire extinguisher operation stands for:

A. Pick up, Aim, Squeeze, Squirt
B. Push, Alarm, Swirl, Sweep
C. Pull, Aim, Squeeze, Sweep
D. Pull, Aim, Swirl, Swat

A

C. Pull, Aim, Squeeze, Sweep

37
Q

If you need to wear glasses with your eye or face protection, which of the following options is acceptable:

A. Wearing prescription spectacles with side shields and protective lenses that meet safety requirements and also correct your vision
B. Wearing goggles that fit comfortably over your glasses
C. Wearing goggles that have corrective lenses mounted behind the protective lenses
D. All of the above

A

D. All of the above

38
Q

Which helmet provides electrical protection from high-voltage conductors?

A. Class A helmets
B. Class B helmets
C. Class C helmets
D. Class D helmets

A

B. Class B helmets

39
Q

Which of the following helmets should you not use around electrical hazards?

A. Class A helmets
B. Class B helmets
C. Class C helmets
D. Class D helmets

A

C. Class C helmets

40
Q

Rubber insulating gloves need to be tested:

A. Before first use and then every 6 months
B. Before first use and then once/week
C. Before first use and then once/month
D. Before first use only

A

A. Before first use and then every 6 months

41
Q

Which of the following conditions is least likely to prevent you from wearing a respirator?

A. Having sideburns
B. Wearing glasses
C. Having a beard
D. Wearing contact lenses

A

D. Wearing contact lenses

42
Q

Portable space heaters can be a danger in the workplace, and therefore, must:

A. Be approved by the Plan Administrator
B. Have tip-over protection that shuts off the heater if it tips over
C. Have adequate clearance between the heater and any combustibles
D. All of the above

A

D. All of the above

43
Q

The most dangerous place to use electrical equipment is:

A. Near a ladder
B. Outdoors
C. Near water
D. Near other electrical equipment

A

C. Near water

44
Q

The safest ladder to use around electricity is:

A. Wood
B. Aluminum
C. A smaller step stool
D. Fiberglass

A

D. Fiberglass

45
Q

Flexible cords may not be be used for which of the following:

A. Wiring of cranes and hoists
B. Elevator cables
C. To prevent transmission of noise or vibration
D. As a substitute for permanent wiring

A

D. As a substitute for permanent wiring

46
Q

The effects that an electrical shock has on your body can depend on:

A. Its current
B. The presence of moisture in the environment
C. Its duration
D. All of the above

A

D. All of the above

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