OSHA LOTO - Ladders & Stairways, Fall Protection, PPE, Electrical Safety, Scaffolds & Tools Flashcards
Shock can result when your body is _____.
Answer 1: apart from an electric circuit
Answer 2: in contact with zero wires of an energized circuit and ground
Answer 3: in contact with two wires of an electric circuit
Answer 4: all of these
in contact with two wires of an electric circuit
Electrical Safety
Understanding how electricity works requires knowledge of _____.
Answer 1: Volts = Current x Resistance
Answer 2: Current = Resistance x Volts
Answer 3: Resistance = Volts x Current
Answer 4: Murphy’s Law
Volts = Current x Resistance
Electrical Safety
A conductor of electricity includes _____.
Answer 1: wood
Answer 2: perspiration
Answer 3: rubber
Answer 4: glass
perspiration
Electrical Safety
To prevent electrical accidents _____.
Answer 1: insulate
Answer 2: guard live parts of 30-volt equipment
Answer 3: defeat ground devices
Answer 4: a and b
insulate
Electrical Safety
The two types of grounding are _____.
Answer 1: insulation and PPE
Answer 2: fuses and GFCIs
Answer 3: guarding and voltage
Answer 4: the electrical circuit and electrical equipment
the electrical circuit and electrical equipment
Electrical Safety
The Assured Equipment Grounding Conductor Program requires the following test(s) to be conducted before first use of new equipment: _____.
Answer 1: continuity test
Answer 2: grounding conductor test
Answer 3: visual inspection
Answer 4: all of these
all of these
Electrical Safety
Falls in the construction industry are primarily the result of _____.
Answer 1: protected sides, wall openings, and side holes
Answer 2: proper scaffolding construction
Answer 3: guarded protruding steel rebars
Answer 4: misuse of portable ladders
misuse of portable ladders
Fall Protection
The trigger height for fall protection on walking-working surfaces is _____.
Answer 1: 4 ft above lower level
Answer 2: 6 ft above lower level
Answer 3: 10 ft above lower level
Answer 4: 24 ft above lower level
6 ft above lower level
Fall Protection
The type of personal fall arrest equipment that should not be used is a _____.
Answer 1: body harness
Answer 2: vertical lifeline/lanyard
Answer 3: locking-type snaphooks
Answer 4: tool belt
tool belt
Fall Protection
The three most common types of fall protection are personal fall arrest systems, safety nets, and _____.
Answer 1: warning lines
Answer 2: guardrails
Answer 3: stair rails
Answer 4: positioning devices
guardrails
Fall Protection
Guardrails can be used to protect you from falls _____.
Answer 1: through skylights
Answer 2: off ramps
Answer 3: into excavations
Answer 4: all of these
all of these
Fall Protection
Safety nets can be used to protect you from falls while working _____.
Answer 1: underground
Answer 2: on bridges
Answer 3: on a leading edge with guardrail protections
Answer 4: all of these
on bridges
Fall Protection
Personal fall arrest equipment must be rigged to limit your free fall to no more than _____ ft.
Answer 1: 3
Answer 2: 6
Answer 3: 10
Answer 4: 15
6
Fall Protection
Since falling objects are major hazards around construction sites, you should _____.
Answer 1: wear a hard hat
Answer 2: install toeboards along edges of overhead surfaces
Answer 3: use proper storage methods
Answer 4: all of these
all of these
Fall Protection
A contributing factor in falls from ladders is _____.
Answer 1: improper ladder selection
Answer 2: overreaching
Answer 3: slipping on rung/cleats
Answer 4: all of these
all of these
Ladders and Stairways
Something to consider when choosing a ladder is _____.
Answer 1: strength
Answer 2: material
Answer 3: length
Answer 4: all of these
all of these
Ladders and Stairways
When using a portable ladder, make sure side rails extend at least _____ above the upper landing surface.
Answer 1: 12 in.
Answer 2: 3 ft
Answer 3: 6 ft
Answer 4: 12 ft
3 ft
Ladders and Stairways
The cleats on job-made ladders must be spaced _____ in. apart.
Answer 1: 3 to 6
Answer 2: 5 to 7
Answer 3: 10 to 14
Answer 4: 12 to 16
10 to 14
Ladders and Stairways
Stairways having four or more risers, or rising more than 30 in. must be equipped with _____.
Answer 1: one handrail
Answer 2: one handrail and one stair rail system
Answer 3: one handrail, one stair rail system, and toeboards
Answer 4: none of these
one handrail and one stair rail system
Ladders and Stairways
Stair rails must not be less than _____ in. high.
Answer 1: 12
Answer 2: 24
Answer 3: 36
Answer 4: 52
36
Ladders and Stairways
Handrails and top rails of a stair rail system must be able to withstand a force of _____ lb when applied within two in. of the top edge.
Answer 1: 100
Answer 2: 150
Answer 3: 200
Answer 4: 250
200
Ladders and Stairways
Before using a ladder or stairs, you should know how to _____.
Answer 1: recognize hazards
Answer 2: use, place, and care for the equipment
Answer 3: find the maximum load ability
Answer 4: all of these
all of these
Ladders and Stairways
A(n) _____ energy source requires lockout/tagout.
Answer 1: mechanical
Answer 2: electrical
Answer 3: hydraulic
Answer 4: all of these
all of these
Lockout/Tagout
A tag acts as a _____ device.
Answer 1: blocking
Answer 2: warning
Answer 3: locking
Answer 4: all of these
warning
Lockout/Tagout
The first step in accomplishing lockout/tagout is to _____.
Answer 1: prepare for shutdown
Answer 2: apply locks and tags
Answer 3: verify isolation
Answer 4: release stored energy
prepare for shutdown
Lockout/Tagout
After servicing of electrical or mechanical equipment, you should first _____.
Answer 1: remove the lock, if you applied it
Answer 2: replace all machine guards
Answer 3: reconnect all sources of energy
Answer 4: remove the tag, if you applied it
replace all machine guards
Lockout/Tagout
A person who is by education or professional standing, or who by extensive knowledge, training, and experience has successfully demonstrated their ability to solve or resolve problems is called a _____.
Answer 1: competent person
Answer 2: qualified person
Answer 3: contractor
Answer 4: site supervisor
qualified person
Lockout/Tagout
If the employee who applied the lock and tag is absent, they can be removed by _____.
Answer 1: other employees
Answer 2: a competent person
Answer 3: a qualified person
Answer 4: none of these
a qualified person
Lockout/Tagout
The type(s) of materials that can cause eye injuries include(s) _____.
Answer 1: dust
Answer 2: metals
Answer 3: vapors
Answer 4: all of these
all of these
Personal Protective Equipment
The type of eye protection that should be used to guard against dust particles is _____.
Answer 1: safety glasses
Answer 2: goggles
Answer 3: face shields
Answer 4: contact lenses
goggles
Personal Protective Equipment
The hazard(s) faced on a jobsite that could cause foot injuries include(s) _____.
Answer 1: compression
Answer 2: injurious gases
Answer 3: dusts or powders
Answer 4: all of these
compression
Personal Protective Equipment
The type of foot protection that should be used to prevent accumulation of static electricity is _____.
Answer 1: conductive shoes
Answer 2: static dissipative shoes
Answer 3: safety boots
Answer 4: a and b
a and b
Personal Protective Equipment
The type of hand protection that should be used to prevent exposure to caustic chemicals is _____ gloves.
Answer 1: natural or synthetic rubber
Answer 2: rubber, vinyl, or neoprene
Answer 3: leather
Answer 4: metal mesh
rubber, vinyl, or neoprene
Personal Protective Equipment
A hard hat should be worn in working areas where there is a possible danger of head injury from _____.
Answer 1: impact
Answer 2: electrical shock or burns
Answer 3: falling or flying objects
Answer 4: all of these
all of these
Personal Protective Equipment
The class of hard hat that provides no voltage protection is _____.
Answer 1: Class G
Answer 2: Class E
Answer 3: Class C
Answer 4: all of these
Class C
Personal Protective Equipment
If required to wear a respirator, you must first have a _____.
Answer 1: fit test
Answer 2: medical evaluation
Answer 3: selection orientation
Answer 4: all of these
medical evaluation
Personal Protective Equipment
To eliminate fall hazards on scaffolds, platforms on all working levels must be _____.
Answer 1: at least 10 in. wide
Answer 2: planked with no more than 2-in. spaces
Answer 3: fully decked between front uprights and guardrail supports
Answer 4: all of these
fully decked between front uprights and guardrail supports
Scaffolds
If a supported scaffold does not meet the proper ratio for height and width, OSHA says it must be protected from tipping by _____.
Answer 1: tying
Answer 2: bracing
Answer 3: guying
Answer 4: any of these
any of these
Scaffolds
When getting to the work level of a scaffold, you should never use the _____.
Answer 1: ladder
Answer 2: stairway
Answer 3: cross braces
Answer 4: stair tower
cross braces
Scaffolds
A scaffold should be placed a minimum of _____ ft from insulated power lines, less than 300V.
Answer 1: 5
Answer 2: 3
Answer 3: 10
Answer 4: 10.40
A scaffold should be placed a minimum of _____ ft from insulated power lines, less than 300V.
Scaffolds
The type of fall protection required for a self-contained, adjustable scaffold when the platform is supported by the frame is ________.
Answer 1: a guardrail system
Answer 2: personal fall arrest
Answer 3: a grab line
Answer 4: a and b
a guardrail system
Scaffolds
When tools, materials, or equipment are piled higher than the top of the toeboard, paneling, or screening, your employer must erect a _____.
Answer 1: guardrail system
Answer 2: canopy structure
Answer 3: debris net
Answer 4: any of these
any of these
Scaffolds
In the process of removing or avoiding hazards, you must recognize the _____.
Answer 1: dangers associated with different types of tools
Answer 2: safety precautions necessary
Answer 3: hazards of power sources
Answer 4: all of these
all of these
Tool Safety
A general safety rule to keep in mind when working with tools is to _____.
Answer 1: keep your work area dim
Answer 2: use spark-producing tools around flammable substances
Answer 3: choose the right tool for the job
Answer 4: replace problem equipment as soon as possible
choose the right tool for the job
Tool Safety
When using a saw, knife, or other tools direct them _____ other employees working nearby.
Answer 1: toward
Answer 2: away from
Answer 3: perpendicular to
Answer 4: parallel to
away from
Tool Safety
Machine guards protect operators from _____.
Answer 1: the finished product
Answer 2: stationary parts
Answer 3: flying chips and sparks
Answer 4: all of these
flying chips and sparks
Tool Safety
Before an abrasive wheel is mounted, it shoud be _____ tested.
Answer 1: drop
Answer 2: ring
Answer 3: heat
Answer 4: all of these
ring
Tool Safety
Tools that are powered by compressed air are known as _____ tools.
Answer 1: electric
Answer 2: hand
Answer 3: pneumatic
Answer 4: hydraulic
pneumatic
Tool Safety
The most serious hazard with fuel-powered tools comes from _____.
Answer 1: mist
Answer 2: vapor
Answer 3: dust
Answer 4: liquid
vapor
Tool Safety
When driving fasteners into materials like brick or concrete, they should never come any closer than _____ in. to an edge or corner.
Answer 1: 3
Answer 2: 6
Answer 3: 12
Answer 4: 18
3
Tool Safety
