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The California occupational safety and health act is for the pupose of

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assuring safe and healthful working conditions for all working people

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the california occupational safety and health act is governed by the

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division of occupational safety and health standards

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if you, as a supervior, observe a worker not under your jurisdiction performing his duties in an unsafe manner you should

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immediatley instruct him in the proper method of work performance

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space holder

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5
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safety meetings should be held every

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10 days

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every contractor shall have a sefety program (t/f)

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True

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7
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management should have meetings of all foreman relative to safety problems and results how often

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monthly

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if a safety device is needed to protect something like an excavated hole in the ground, and the method to do so is not covered in the cal/osha guide for the construction industry, the contractor would

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notify the division of occupational safety and health (DOSH) and have an inspector come out and check it before using it

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Where an injury results in death, a report shall be made to the ____ by telephone or telegraph in addition to a written report and a report shall also be made immediately to the division of occupational safety and health (DOSH) by telephone or telegraph

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division of labor statistics and research

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a scaffold must be able to hold ____ times the load it is excepted to carry

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4

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the top guard rails on a scaffold must be ____ high

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42”

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12
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toe guards are required on all scaffolds

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if workers work or pass below

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13
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a construction worker has a complaint about working conditions; their first step is to

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discuss the problem with their supervisior

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14
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if constructing a wood frame building, what safety gear would be most likely needed

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safety glasses, a hard hat and safety shoes

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15
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if it is necessary to use artificial respiration on an injured person and the back pressure arm lift (hoger-nielson method) is chosen, in what position should the victim first be placed

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face down

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16
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the working platform of any scaffold that is suspended from an overhead support, such as a painter might use, shall have a safety rail of wood or other rigid material if it is more than ____ feet off the ground

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7 1/2

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17
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platforms or floors of such suspended scaffolds shall not be less than ____ inches in width and shall be free from knots or cracks

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14

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horse scaffolds are limited to ____ feet in height. they are similar to saw horses in shape

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16

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19
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how close can a scaffold be to a building

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fastened to the building and further away

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The safety lines provided for people working on swinging scaffolds shall be at least ____ manila rope

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5/8”

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21
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how should a serious burn victim be treated at a jobsite

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keep the victim warm, but never touch the burn

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22
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first aid materials are required at

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all construction locations

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23
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every truck with a body capacity of one of those listed below, used to haul dirt, concrete, rock, etc. shall be equipped with a warning device, such as a bell, that operates while the vehicle is backing if it can carry how much material

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2-1/2 cubic yards or more

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24
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the automatic warning device in the above question, shall be heard a minimum distance of

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200 feet

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25
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ladders serving platforms shall extend above the platform

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3 feet

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26
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one toilet should be provided for how many employees at a construction site

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20 employees

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27
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what is the minimum width of scaffolding

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20 inches

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a safe unobstructed means of access, such as a walkway, stairs or ladder shall be provided to all scaffold platforms that are ____ or more

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18 inches

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29
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if a person was hurt on the job and was bleeding from the head, how would the bleeding be stopped

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apply pressure directly to the wound

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30
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at what height do scaffolds have to have safety rails

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7 1/2 feet

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31
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powder actuated tools and equipment operators must

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have a license

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32
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how many people must a contractor have working for them before they must have a safety program

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1 person

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33
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the contractor shall furnish drinking water to the job site (t/f)

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True

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34
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the form of harmful chemicals may appear as

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-dust
-vapor or fumes
-liquid

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35
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physical hazards are

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-noise
-vibration and temperature extremes
-radiation

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36
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when a veteran worker with a clean safety record suddenly becomes involved in a series of work accidents, it would be wise for the supervisor to first

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try to discover the cause of the accidents

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37
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if a worker continues to perform a job in an unsafe manner afte he has been trained by his supervisor to perform it in the proper manner, they should be

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disciplined

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38
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if you are a supervisor and one of your subordinates, who is a supervisor, approaches you with the information that one of the functions he is performing may cause an accident, you should tell him

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that you will investigate the matter at once

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a supervisor who observes one of his subordinates performing his duties in an unsafe manner should

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correct them at once

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40
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burns are classified as

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first second or third deree

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41
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the three basic ladders used in construction are

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step, extension and straight

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42
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the top of a ladder should extend ____ feet above the top of the roof

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3

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43
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when properly in place, the foot of the ladder will be away from the wall the distance of ____ the working distance of the ladder

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1/4

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44
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never stand on the top

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3 rungs

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45
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what requires a DOSH permit

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-construction of a building or scaffolding more than 3 stories high
-demolition of a building or scaffolding more than 3 stories high
-construction of trenches 5 feet or deeper inot which workers must enter

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46
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when working with a crane or boom type lifting equipment, what is the minimum clearance between personnel and high voltage lines

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10’

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47
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when shoring a trench, workers must be protected in excavations with a minimum depth of

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5’

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48
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where an injury results in death, a report shall be made to the

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-division of labor statistics and research
-division of occupational safety and health

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49
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the division of occupational safety and helath has the power to stop work on a job because of an unsafe condition

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until the dangerous condition is eliminated

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50
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which of the following is not a required element of a safety program

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a quarterly report to OSHA on all accidents

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51
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____ insurance against covers third party bodily injury and property damage

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liability

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52
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it is a cal/osha requiremtn to have a safety program. In setting up a safety program, a new contractor can get assistance from

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-cal/osha
-division of labor statistics and research
-his compensation insurance carrier
-manual of accident prevention

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53
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an employer who is guilty of willful misconduct can be given heavy penalties willful misconduct means

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-the failure to observe reasonable enforced safety rules
-negligence in using protective safety devices
-a contractor who violates any order or recommendation made by the division of industrial safety

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54
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if an employee is laid off or discharged for refusing to work under a condition that is a violation of the division of industrial safety

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the employess may take action to claim wages for the time them were laid off because they refused to work under an unsafe violation

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55
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if the division of safety and health receives a complaint of a serious violation from an employee alleging that their place of employement is unsafe and either death or serious harm could result from a condition which exists, then the division is mandated to investigate not later than

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3 days or sooner after receiving the complaint

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56
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if the employer monitors the work space air when chemicals are present in order to determine the level of airborne contamination

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the employee may observe this monitoring

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57
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if a worker gets chemicals on his/her skin or eyes he/she should bathe the exposed area for

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15 minutes

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58
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workers exposure to toxic chemicals is the responsibility of the

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employer

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59
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in order to insure that teh workers do their jobs safely, the employer, by law must provide

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-training and information for the worker to do teh job safely
-abide by the laws and regulating the use of chemicals
-material safety data sheets for the potentially harmful chemicals

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60
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chemicals come in various forms. what chemicals affect people in different ways

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-mist and vapor
-liquid and dust
-fumes and gas

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61
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material safety data sheets (MSDS) describe

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-the nature of the chemical
-the symptoms of over exposure
-the precautions

62
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if there is a chemical spill, the worker should

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do nothing until they know what it is

63
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if the employee refuses to work due to unsafe conditions, the employer may

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make the work safe but no action against the worker

64
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what is another name for asbestos

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-chrysotile
-tremolite
-amosite

65
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a report must be made if a material containing more than ____% asbestos is sawed cut shoveled sanded ground blasted removed or handled so as to provide dust

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1

66
Q

if harmful wxpose to airborne contaminants cannot be practically controlled, an approved ____ must be worn

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respirator

67
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which of the following is not a health or safety hazard associated with abrasive blasting

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flammability of materials

68
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paint components may pose a health/safety problem as a

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-skin irritant
-fire hazard
-respiratory hazard

69
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which of the following is not a good fire prevention practice

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using low flash solvents

70
Q

nozzle guards for airless spray guns

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extend the minimum distance between free hand and nozzle orifice

71
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the case of paint combustion is measured by

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its flash point

72
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bodily contact with the stream of abrasive material presents a constant danger. What other hazard exists for the workers using abrasive blasting

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dust from removed rust and scale

73
Q

how old must an employee be before they are allowed to work in construction

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16

74
Q

what is the best major prevention of lead poisoning

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never use lead containing products

75
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which of the following is a safety feature required on abrasive machines

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automatic shut off

76
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specifications of the manufacturer regarding design erection operation and safety must be available at the job site. all cranes exceeding ____ ton capacity need to be certified how often

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3 tons and certified annualy

77
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if employees are to enter shafts, trenches or excavations ___ or more deep, a permit is required prior to starting work

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5 ft

78
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by what must the walls and faces of excavations be guarded

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-sloping
-shoring
-other equivalent means

79
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what fire extinguisher is specified for cranes

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10:BC

80
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if the electric utility provides service by way of overhead lines, the installation should

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-be suitably grounded
-have a 60 ampere minimum service switch
-provide suitable overcurrent protection

81
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who should wear hard hats around a construction site

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everyone

82
Q

a grounding contact cennected to a ____ must be present for each 15 and 20 ampere receptacle

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equipment grounding conductor

83
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what device senses ground faults in circuits and cuts off all electrical power in that circuit immediately

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GFCI

84
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prior to digging excavations or trenches, the location of the underground utilities should be determined and given to the owner how many hours in advance

A

48

85
Q

what is the best way to find information on underground utilities when digging trenches

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call the Underground service alert

86
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with what type control must concrete finish tools be equipped

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dead man

87
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when pneumatic nailers and staplers are in use, all personnel, except tool operators, may not come within how many feet of the area

A

10

88
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What type system of controls must be usedd whenever mobile equipment encroaches upon a public thoroughfare

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visible

89
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vehicles used to haul construction material with body capacities of ____ cu yds or more must be equipped with an automatic backup alarm

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2.5

90
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an indication that someone is in shock is that the person is

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pale, weak, has a rapid heartbeat and rapid shallow breathing

91
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how often must backup alarms on vehicles control devices be inspected

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at least once each work shift

92
Q

as a safety measure while working, the worker should

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-avoid quick movements
-not wear jewelry or other metal
-wear comfortable clothing (not too loose or tight)

93
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how much FPM air velocity away from the welders breathing zone must be provided by a local exhaust ventilation

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100

94
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what is required when workers work in confined spaces where possible dangerous air contamination is present

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-one standby employee
-safety belt protection
-appropriate respiratory protection

95
Q

from where must the demolition work on floors and exterior walls progress? (exceptions are permitted when explosives are used for demolition)

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top to bottom

96
Q

how many feet must there be between explosives and electrical circuits

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25

97
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in vertical shoring, diagonal bracing and lacing and false work must be capable of resisting ____% of total dead load or ____lbs per lineal foot of floor edge, whichever is greater

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2-100

98
Q

title ____ of the california Administrative code contains the energy conservation standards for new residential buildings

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24

99
Q

Acceptable hearing protection must be worn by employees, if noise levels cannot be reduced to

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90 DBA

100
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work areas must have fire extinguishers within how many feet

A

75

101
Q

frequently traveled passageways, entries or exits must have a method of access installed at all points where there is a break in elevation of ____ inches or more

A

18

102
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excavations in which the average depth exceeds the width and the width is ____ feet or less at the bottom are called trenches

A

15

103
Q

all occupied trenches ____ or more feet deep must be provided with exits at ____ foot intervals

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4-25

104
Q

a class 2 fire hazard means there is ____ present

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flammable material

105
Q

the minimum clear width of an exit opening to meet handicapped codes is

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32”

106
Q

when using a two story scaffold, it should be checked so that it

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is secured to the building

107
Q

which of the following has the authority to say what is stocked in a first aid box

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cal/osha representative

108
Q

a trench is considered a trench up to what width

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15’

109
Q

an electrical shock victim should

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be kept warm in a lying down position and, if necessary, CPR should be provided

110
Q

in electrical shock accidents, the major cause of injury is

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amperage

111
Q

insulated gloves must be worn for voltages in excess of ____ volts when working on energized equipment or systems

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300

112
Q

for most first or second degree burn victims what should be done

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apply cold water or submerge burned area in cold water

113
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metal ladders should be at least ____ feet from 220 volt electric wiring

A

4

114
Q

one should never try to put out an electrical fire with water because

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the water may transmit shock to the user

115
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conductors shall be spliced or joined with splicing devices suitable for the use or by ____ according to OSHA electrical rules

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soldering with fusible alloy or metal

116
Q

if a person gets an electric shock and is still in contact with the power one should

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use a dry stick or rope to remove the person from the power

117
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the severity of an electric shock by a live conductor is determined by

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the current in the conductor

118
Q

the working platform of a light trade wooden pole scaffold shall be a minimum of

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20 inches in width

119
Q

when hauling material on a truck in which the material overhangs the back of the truck, how much overhang may there be before it is required by law to have a red flag attached

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4ft

120
Q

the entrances to all enclosures containing exposed live parts or exposed conductors operating at over ____ volts niminal shall be kept locked

A

600

121
Q

combustible ducts are present under operating conditions, which of the following classes best describes these conditions

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class 2 division 1

122
Q

which of the following is best to fight electrical fires

A

CO2 fire extinguisher

123
Q

Mr. Able is working on a 6’ x 2.5’ metal rolling scaffold that is five feet high. It has 6” rubber wheels and the floor has a 5 degree pitch. mr. able is finished at this location and needs to move to a different area. he instructs his partner to move the scafold to a different location while he is still on it. he has proceeded in which way

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incorrectly, the pitch on the floor surface does not allow for movement of the scaffold with workers on it

124
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mr. able is working on a 8’ x 2.5’ metal rolling scafold that is 5 feet high. it has 6” rubber wheels and the floor has a 2 degree pitch. Mr able instructes his partner to move the scaffold while he is on it. he has proceeded

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correctly

125
Q

when are you allowed to operate an airless spray gun without a safety trigger

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never

126
Q

before digging a 6’ deep excavation, what should be onsite

A

shoring

127
Q

if an employee is hurt on the job site, how many hours must they be kept in the hosptial, other than for medical observation if the incident is considered a serious accident

A

24

128
Q

an individual is disqualified from unemployment compensation if

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-he/she quits the job because they got in an argument with the boss
-they left voluntarily without good cause
-they have been discharged for misconduct connected with the job

129
Q

workplace inspections include ____ l before operating aerial work platforms

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-drop offs and holes
-debris
-electrical wires

130
Q

you are required to stay at least ____ away from overhead power lines when doing work from aerial platforms

A

10 feet

131
Q

When operating a scissor lift, which of the following safety equipment is required

A

safety glasses hardhat steel toe shoes

132
Q

use of planks, ladders or any other devices on the aerial platform for achieving additional height or reach

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shall be prohibited

133
Q

it is OK to use a lift as a crane as long as you do not exceed the lift’s limitations as set forth by the manufacturer (T/F)

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False

134
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when driving a boom lift up or down a hill or ramp, always keep the counterweight uphill from you, the operator (T/F)

A

True

135
Q

if you notice that the boom is not lowering when activating the boom lever function you should

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stop immediatley and raise the boom slightly, then look around and see if the boom is in contact with something

136
Q

the part of the boom that extends out from the main boom section is called the

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fly boom

137
Q

a typical 60 foot boom lift weighs

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24,000lbs

138
Q

a DANGER warning label means

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immedite hazards which will result in severe personal injury or death

139
Q

a qualified person for an aerial work platform is one who

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by reason of knowledge experience or training is familiar with the operation to be performed and the hazards involved

140
Q

if an operating manual is missing from an aerial platform

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the lift is red tagged DOWN and cannot be operated until the manual is replaced on the machine

141
Q

a prestart inspection for aerial work platforms is done

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at the beginning of the work shift

142
Q

if the guardrail gate on an aerial lift is not operating properly

A

red tag and down the machine until it is repaired

143
Q

a log and summery of occupational injury and illness, a CAL/OSHA Form 200, must be kept for ____ years

A

5

144
Q

which agency has jurisdiction over every place of employment in the state of california except federal facilities

A

division of industrial safety

145
Q

when installing safety rails around floor and wall opening, guardrails shall be installed where the fall distance is ____ feet or more

A

6

146
Q

if someone is hurt and the contractor does not have workers compensation the contractor

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must pay medical and disability

147
Q

which of the following fire extinguishers is best to have on a construction site

A

class ABC

148
Q

____ issues permits for hazard related work and ensures safe and healthy work site conditions and registers contractors for asbestos work

A

DOSH

149
Q

if a job related injury prevents an employee from being able to perform their past duties or occupation the employee may

A

receive vocational training and rehabilitation

150
Q

durring construction when installing safety rails around floor and wall openings, the top guardrail shall be at least 42 inches high and be able to withstand a ____ load

A

200 lb

151
Q

when working outdoors around heavy equipment or where there are traffic hazards, which of the following safety vests shall be worn

A

lime yellow - green or orange

152
Q

shoring and bracing details are required when any project exceeds ____ and includes trenching 5 feet or more in depth

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$25,000

CSLB Trade (22 decks)

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