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Q

An unexpected event, that results in injury, illness or property damage is called

An accident
A hazard
An incentive
A violation

A

An accident

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Failure to wear required protective equipment is an example of an

Defective procedure
Unsafe act
Unsafe condition
Workplace hazard

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Unsafe act

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The four main types of hazards to which you might be exposed in the plans are electrical, chemical, mechanical, and

Environmental
Flammable
Static
Toxic

A

Environmental

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A chemical splash is an example of what type of accident?

Caught between
Contacted by
Exposure
Struck by

A

Contacted by

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If you discover a chemical spill, you should clean it up only

After studying the MSDS
If it’s in your department
If you have been specifically trained
If you have help

A

If you have been specifically trained 

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If you find yourself in a workplace situation that you think probably will cause you harm, or even death, your first step should be to

Ask your employer to eliminate the problem
Call OSHA to file the problem
Inform your union steward of the problem
Walk off the job to avoid the problem

A

Ask your employer to eliminate the problem

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If you think of a new way to make your job safer, you should

Assume that it will not work
Discuss it with your supervisor
Forget the idea and do your job the old way
Try it out and see if it works

A

Discuss it with your supervisor

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OSHA’s hazard communication, standard requires chemical manufacturers, and distributors to

Identify all hazardous chemicals
Locate disposal sites for hazardous chemicals
Stop producing hazardous chemicals
Train all workers who will handle hazardous chemicals

A

Identify all hazardous chemicals

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To find out what kind of PPE you must use when handling a chemical, check the_______ section of the MSDS

Control measures
Health hazard data
Physical properties
Safety precautions

A

Control measures

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The main goal of the EPA is to

Conduct safety studies
Enforce OSHA standards
Evaluate hazardous substances
Protect the environment

A

Protect the environment

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Who is responsible for identifying PPE to be worn in the workplace?

Employee
Employer
PPE manufacturer
Union leadership

A

Employer

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If you are uncertain what kind of gloves to wear when working with a chemical, you should

Assume that no gloves are required
Check glove manufacturers charts
Use multipurpose glove
Wear two pairs

A

Check glove manufacturers charts

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Q

The clearance between the webbing, and the top of a hardhat

Allows blows to be transmitted to the skull
Is intended for storage. Space.
Must be eliminated
Should be about 1 inch

A

Should be about 1 inch

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Which of the following offers the best eye protection on the job?

Contact lenses
Light adjusting lenses
Safety glasses
Safety goggles

A

Safety goggles 

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Self-contained breathing apparatus is a kind of _____ respirator

Air purifying
Atmosphere supplying
Canister
Particulate removing

A

Atmosphere supplying

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Chemicals that can cause explosions, fires, or dangerous chemical reactions are considered_______ hazards

Corrosive
Exposure
Health
Physical

A

Physical

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A ______ chemical is classified as a health hazard

Combustible
Reactive
Target-organ
Unstable

A

Target organ

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When ingested, chemicals are absorbed into the body through the

Esophagus
Intestines
Lungs
Skin

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Intestines

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The three main ways of controlling chemical hazard exposures are engineering controls, administrative controls, and

Container labeling
Personal protective equipment
Ventilation
Warning signs

A

Personal protective equipment

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You should help a worker who has inhaled a hazardous chemical by providing

A respirator
Help in moving them into fresh air
Plenty of cool liquids
Something to neutralize the chemical

A

Help in moving them to fresh air

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Q

To use a wrench safely you should

Extend the handle with a pipe
Fully engage the jaws with the nut
Push on the handle
Strike it with a hammer

A

Fully engage the jars with the nut

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Under what conditions should you wear gloves when working with rotating electric tools?

Never wear gloves
Wear gloves if guards are missing
Wear gloves if the air is cold
Wear gloves when working with metal

A

Never wear gloves

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The purpose of the grounding wire in an electric tool is to protect against

Disconnection
Electric shock
Over speeding
Power supply failure

A

Electric shock

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Before you disconnect, a pneumatic tool turn off the air supply, and_____ the pressure

Check
Decrease
Increase
Release

A

Release

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You should refuel a gasoline engine only after the Engine has cooled Engine has been started Guards have been inspected Spark plug has been removed
Engine has cooled
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Most workplace injuries that occur as a result of material handling affect the Ankles Back Fingers Legs
Back
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When you must lift a heavy object, you should Ben from the hips Grip the object with your fingertips Keep your back straight Keep your feet together
Keep your back straight
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You should operate a forklift only if The object being moved is too heavy for you to lift safely There are no hand trucks available You have been trained and authorized to do so Do you have obtained your supervisors permission?
You have been trained and authorized to do so
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Most of the injuries resulting from accidental start up of conveyors, can be prevented, if Conveyors are not located in a heavy traffic pattern Conveyor guards are in place Power is locked out during maintenance and repair Walkways are installed over conveyors
Power is locked out during maintenance and repair
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Under what conditions is it safe to stand on a suspended load? The load is less than 1000 pounds The load is less than 4 feet from the ground The sling angle is greater than 60° Never
Never
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Machine guards that cannot be moved when the machine is an operation are called_______ guards Barrier Enclosure Fixed Point of operation
Fixed
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If a machine guard is more than 3 feet from the point of operation It can be removed safely It should be made of a transparent material The maximum opening is 6 inches You do not need to wear personal protective equipment
The maximum opening is 6 inches
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If a machine is equipped with a _____ guard, no physical barrier is required between the operator in the danger zone Automatic Interlocking Power transmission Presence sensing
Presence sensing
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After you have locked out the power to a machine you should Know that you are in no danger Push the start button, then push the stop button Remove all warning signs Remove your personal protective equipment
Push the start button and push the start button
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Assuming that lockout is impossible when it is permissible to bypass OSHA’s tag out procedures? When you are working alone When you have warned all other employees verbally When your job will take only a few minutes Never
Never
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The potential difference between two places is measured in Amperes Ohms Volts watts
Volts 
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The equation that states ohms law is I=RV R=VI V=IR W=VI
V=IR
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In a properly wired 120 V electric circuit, the hot wire is generally Black or red Bare Green White or gray 
Black or red
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If you touch someone who is in contact with an electrical source, you will ____ the circuit Become part of Break Free them from Shut down
Become part of
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The most common method of preventing the accumulation of static electricity is Exploding Grounding Humidifying Painting
Grounding 
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A ground fault can be defined as____ grounding Low-voltage OSHA approved Static electricity Unintentional
Unintentional 
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Fuses and circuit breakers act as______ an electric circuits Grounding wires Protective insulation Safety valves Test equipment
Safety valves
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Which of the following typically is considered a hazardous electrical location? Construction site Manufacturing plant Office building Petrochemical plant
Petrochemical plant 
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Intrinsically safe electrical equipment is designed to Contain explosions Prevent ground fault Release low electrical energy levels Replace double insulated equipment
Release low electrical energy levels
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When energizing electrical equipment, the electrical enclosure door should be ajar Bolted Removed Wide open
Bolted
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The four elements in a fire pyramid are fuel heat oxygen and a Careless acts Chain reaction Spark or flame Sprinkling of gasoline
Chain reaction 
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Class B fires involve Combustible liquids Combustible metals Energized electrical equipment Paper, wood, or cloth
Combustible liquids 
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A flammable liquid fire should be put out with an extinguisher that shows a Blue circle Green triangle Red square Yellow star
Red Square 
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Water put out a fire by Creating a chain reaction Cutting off the oxygen supply Reducing the fuel temperature Scattering the fuel
Reducing the fuel temperature
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After use, a pump tank water extinguisher must be Recharged Reconditioned Refilled Replaced
Refilled 
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When lifting, you should Hold the load away from your body Keep knees straight Lift with your arms and legs Twist while lifting
Lift with your arms and legs 
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One way to protect your hearing is to Measure sound levels Reduce the NRR Use a dosimeter Wear PPE
Wear PPE 
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Alpha, beta and gamma radiation are all examples of____ radiation Ionizing Microwave Nonionizing Ultraviolet
Ionizing 
54
Workers exposed to brake dust must guard against lung disease is caused by Asbestos Coal dust Cotton dust fibers Silica sand
Asbestos 
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The purpose of the EPA is to Control chemicals in the environment Enforce OSHA standards Protect worker health and safety Research industry accident trends 
Control chemicals in the environment
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Guard rails must be installed on any work surface elevated at least_____ ft. or more 2 4 6 8
4
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If a 20-ft straight ladder is placed against a building with the top 4 ft extending above the top of the wall, the base of the ladder should be_____ from the wall 2ft 4ft 6ft 8ft
4ft
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Hot, dry skin, headache, rapidly rising temperature and fainting are all symptoms of heat Cramps Exhaustion Exposure Stroke
Stroke 
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The most important safety consideration for workers entering a confined space is the Atmosphere Footing Lighting Temperature
Atmosphere
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Which organ of the human body is especially vulnerable to the light, radiation, heat and Sparks, generated during welding? Ear Eye Heart Lung
Eye

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