OSHA 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 hoistway 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)
- 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)
- 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)
- 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 in 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 (g)(2)(3)(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 site. 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 hoists 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)
- 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)
- 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)
- 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)
- 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)
127.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
130.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
131.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
132.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)
137.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)
- 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)
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)
- Where electrical transmission lines are energized and rated at least 50 kW 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)
146.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)
149.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)
- 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)
- 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
154 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)
155 ___________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
161.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)
162.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)
163.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)
164.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)
165.“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)
170 _______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”
171.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)
172.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)
175.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)
177.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)
179.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)
181.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)
182.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)
185.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)
186.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)
