Safety and Employee Protection (Overview)

Question 1

All multiple job site injuries requiring in-patient hospitalization or a fatality must be reported to ____________________ within eight hours of the accident.
Found in - OSHA CFR 1904.39

a: OSHA
b: Health Department
c: County coroner
d: Local Building Inspector

Answer 1

a: OSHA

Question 2

OSHA requires that all construction companies have an accident prevention program.
Found in 1926.20(b)

a: True
b: False
c: The employees make the program
d: OSHA provides the plan to the construction companies

Answer 2

a: True

Question 3

All companies with ________________ or more employees must keep OSHA injury and illness records.
Found in - 1904.1

a: 6 or more
b: 10 or more
c: 12 or more
d: None of the above

Answer 3

b: 10 or more

Question 4

Scaffolding should not be erected or dismantled except under the supervision of:
Found in - 1926.451(f)(7)

a: A competent authority
b: OSHA
c: The local building inspector
d: BOPR

Answer 4

a: A competent authority

Question 5

A OSHA compliance officer would be most likely to check which of the following?

a: Whether the building permit is accurate and up to date.
b: Whether tennis shoes are being worn by the workers
c: If the builder is in compliance with the minimum wage law.
d: All of the above

Answer 5

b: Whether tennis shoes are being worn by the workers

Question 6

Failure to report job site injuries to OSHA could result in:

a: Fines and imprisonment
b: A 50% M.E.S.C. assessment in the following quarter
c: A 15% increase in F.I.C.A. withholding and employer matching taxes
d: All of the above

Answer 6

a: Fines and imprisonment

Question 7

OSHA stands for:

a: Occupational Safety and Health Act
b: Occupational Standard and Health Act
c: Occupational Safety and Health Administration
d: Occupational Security and Health Advisory

Answer 7

c: Occupational Safety and Health Administration

Question 8

What is the minimum illumination intensity in areas where construction work is being performed?
Found in - 1926.56 NOTE: Shop environments must be at least 10 foot candles.

a: Three foot candles
b: Five foot candles
c: Seven foot candles
d: Thirty foot candles

Answer 8

b: Five foot candles

Question 9

A supply of potable water shall be available to employees in all places of employment. Containers for drinking water shall be constructed of impervious, non-toxic materials and clearly marked as to its contents, and _____________________________________________.
Found in 1926.51(a)

a: Shall not be used for any other purpose
b: Must be dark blue
c: Must be in at least one-gallon containers
d: None of the above

Answer 9

a: Shall not be used for any other purpose

Question 10

True or False. Dipping from a container or drinking from a common cup is prohibited.
1926.51(a)

Answer 10

True

Question 11

True or False. in areas where 911 is not available the numbers of physicians, hospitals and ambulances shall be conspicuously posted.
Found in - 1926.50(f)

Answer 11

True

Question 12

If an excavation is _________________________ or more in depth and occupied by an employee, a ladder must be provided that extends not less than three feet from the top of the hole if no ramp is provided.
Found in - 1926.651(c)

a: 36”
b: 42”
c: 48”
d: 60”

Answer 12

c: 48”

Question 13

Guardrail toprails for scaffolds shall be how high?
Found in 1926.451(g)(4)(ii)

a: 36:
b: 38 inches to 45 inches above the platform
c: 40”
d: 42” +/-3 inches

Answer 13

b: 38 inches to 45 inches above the platform

Question 14

Employers must make available for employees in a readily accessible manner _____________________ for those hazardous chemicals in their workplace.
Found in 1910.1200(g)

a: Material safety data sheets (MSDS)
b: Helmets
c: Oxygen masks
d: Funnels

Answer 14

a: Material safety data sheets (MSDS)

Question 15

True or False. Employers are required to have material safety data sheets (MSDS) in the workplace for each hazardous chemical that is used in the workplace.
Found in 1910.1200(g)

Answer 15

True

Question 16

Powder actuated tools are tools that provide forced entry of fastening material through the use of _____________________ loads.
Found in - 1926.302(e)

a: Explosive
b: Air pressure
c: Electric
d: Hand

Answer 16

a: Explosive

Question 17

Powder actuated tools shall be tested each ____________________ before loading to see that safety devices are in proper working order.
Found in - 1926.302(e)

a: Time
b: Day
c: Week
d Month

Answer 17

b: Day

Question 18

Impact tools such as drift pins, chisels, wedges or hammers must be kept free of ___________________.
Found in - 1926.301(c)

a: Rust
b: Oil
c: Mushroomed heads
d: Splinters

Answer 18

c: Mushroomed heads

Question 19

When benching soil, a vertical rise shall not be more than ___________________ and the step back shall reach to at least the angle of repose.
Found in - 1926 Subpart P Appendix B

a: 4 feet
b: 5 feet
c: 6 feet
d: 7 feet

Answer 19

b: 5 feet

Question 20

Ladder jacks shall not be used on heights more than ___________________ feet. The span between jacks shall not exceed 8 feet.
Found in 1926.452(k)

a: 15
b: 16
c: 20
d: 22

Answer 20

c: 20

Question 21

When a ladder is used to gain access to the roof, it should extend above the roof eave:
Found in 1926.1053(b)(1)

a: 1 foot
b: 2 feet
c: 3 feet
d: 4 feet

Answer 21

c: 3 feet

Question 22

Which of the following materials would be best for finishing a wood ladder?
Found in - 1926.1053(a)12

a: Varnish
b: Paint
c: Enamel
d: Duct tape

Answer 22

a: Varnish

Question 23

A ladder should be placed against the building so that the lower end is approximately:
Found in - 1926.1053(b)(5)(i)

a: 1/3rd the length of the ladder
b: 1/4th the length of the ladder
c: 1/5th the length of the ladder
d: OSHA has no rule

Answer 23

b: 1/4th the length of the ladder

Question 24

A ladder is extended 24’and leaned against a wall. How far from the wall must the base of the ladder be?
Found in 1926.1053(b)(5)(i)

a: 5’
b: 6’
c: 8’
d: 10’

Answer 24

b: 6’

Question 25

The minimum width of a scaffold platform is __________. Found in - 1926.451(b)(2) a: 14 inches b: 16 inches c: 18 inches d: 20 inches

Answer 25

c: 18 inches

Question 26

What is the amount of overlap for the boards you walk on when you are on scaffolding? Found in - 1926.451(b)(7) a: 4" b: 8" c: 12" d: 16"

Answer 26

c: 12"

Question 27

What is the minimum distance that a ladder should extend above the roof edge? Found in 1926.1053(b)(1) a: 1' b: 18" c: 2' d: 3'

Answer 27

d: 3'

Question 28

What is the first thing you do when you receive a citation from OSHA? Found in 1903.16(a) a: Stop and repair or make corrections b: Post the citation c: Fill it out and return it d: Wait for final papers from OSHA

Answer 28

b: Post the citation

Question 29

The front of the platform of a scaffold shall not be more than ______________ from the work surface unless a guardrail system is erected. Found in 1926.451(b)(3) a: 10 inches b: 12 inches c: 14 inches d: 16 inches

Answer 29

c: 14 inches

Question 30

The scaffold plank platform shall extend over the centerline of its support at least _______ inches. Found in - 1926.451(b)(4)(but not more than 12 inches) a: Two b: Three c: Four d: Six

Answer 30

d: Six

Question 31

Each employee engaged in residential construction activities ________________ or more above the lower levels shall be protected by a guardrail system, safety net system or personal fall arrest system. Found in - 1926.501(b)(2)(ii) a: Three feet b: Six feet c: Eight feet d: Ten feet

Answer 31

b: Six feet

Question 32

Guardrail systems shall be capable of withstanding a force of at least __________ in any outward or downward direction. Found in 1926.502(b)(3) a: 100 lbs. b: 200 lbs. c: 300 lbs. d: 500 lbs.

Answer 32

b: 200 lbs.

Question 33

True or False. All employees working in areas where exposure to lead is possible should be educated in proper safety procedures. Found in 1926.62(l)

Answer 33

True

Question 34

True or False. It is considered safe to remove leaded paint if wearing an approved respirator. Found in 1926.62(g)

Answer 34

False

Question 35

True or False. By law, it is a requirement to post signs warning people of both asbestos and lead exposure. Found in 1926.62(m)

Answer 35

True

Question 36

OSHA requires that all job site injuries be recorded by the employer within: Found in 1904.29(b)(3) a: One calendar day b: Three calendar days c: Seven calendar days d: Thirty calendar days

Answer 36

c: Seven calendar days

Question 37

OSHA requires a minimum of one _____ fire extinguisher for each 3,000 square feet of building area. The fire extinguisher must be available within 100 feet of any point. Found in - 1926.150(c)(1)(i) a: 4C b: 2A c: Light duty d: Working

Answer 37

b: 2A

Question 38

This personal protective equipment is not required to be provided by the employer: Found in - 1926.95(d)(4)(ii) a: General use work gloves b: General use work shoes and boots c: General use steel toed footwear d: All of the above

Answer 38

d: All of the above

Question 39

OSHA record keeping forms must be used for contractors who employ 11 or more people. The 3 forms are 300-Log, 300A-Annual Summary, and the 301-Incident Report. The annual summary must be posted by the employer for employee viewing between: Found in - 1904.32 a: Jan 1 and June 30 annually b: Feb 1 and April 30 annually c: Jan 1 and March 30 annually d: June 1 and Sept 30 annually

Answer 39

b: Feb 1 and April 30 annually

Question 40

True or False. If a OSHA Compliance Officer is refused entry to a construction worksite to perform an inspection, the division director of OSHA will seek a warrant from the court and return with an officer of the law. Found in - 1903.3

Answer 40

True

Question 41

True or False. Lead abatement is defined as any measure or set of measures designed to permanently remove or cover lead-based paint or hazards.

Answer 41

True

Question 42

The person responsible for lead-safe practices on the job must be a ____________ . a: Certified Renovator b: Trained non-certified renovation worker c: Certified Trainer d: Approved Training Provider

Answer 42

a: Certified Renovator

Question 43

Under the RRP Rule, Certified Firms MUST: a: Give homeowners copies of the Renovate Right pamphlet b: Notify all the neighbors within 100 yards c: Maintain records for at least 1 year d: All of the above

Answer 43

a: Give homeowners copies of the Renovate Right pamphlet

Question 44

True or False. X-Ray Fluorescence Testing requires a specially trained Certified Lead Inspector or Certified Lead Risk Assessor.

Answer 44

True

Question 45

___________ is what is required under the RRP Rule to prevent dust and debris from spreading beyond the work area to non-work areas. a: Precaution b: Restriction c: Control d: Containment

Answer 45

d: Containment

Question 46

The RRP Rule prohibits the use of power sanding, grinding, planing and cutting without the use of a __________ device attached. a: Plastic guard b: HEPA filtered vacuum c: Ventilation d: Any of the above

Answer 46

b: HEPA filtered vacuum

Question 47

True or False. The same level of personal protection is not necessary during the planning, testing or setup phases of the work when lead is not being disturbed.

Answer 47

True

Question 48

True or False. Electric power tools are best used with a wet method of dust control.

Answer 48

False

Question 49

The last step in an effective lead dust clean-up will be to ____________ . a: Pick up all visible paint chips b: Visually inspect the work area c: Remove warning signs d: Bag all waste

Answer 49

c: Remove warning signs

Question 50

Always fold the sheeting material _____________ . a: Dirty side in b: Clean side in c: In a neat square d: With a gooseneck tie

Answer 50

a: Dirty side in

Question 51

After a visual inspection, either a Certified Renovator must perform a cleaning verification or other professionals must conduct a ___________. a: Clearance examination b: Visual test c: X-ray fluorescence test d: Airborne lead test

Answer 51

a: Clearance examination

Question 52

Records must be maintained on all of the following EXCEPT: a: Target housing-individual units b: Target housing-common areas c: All public facilities d: Child-occupied facilities

Answer 52

c: All public facilities

Question 53

True or False. It is a good idea to make a list of each lead safe practical skill covered for each individual non-certified worker.

Answer 53

True

Question 54

True or False. The rinse water from the clean-up activity may be dumped on the ground as long as it is 50 feet away from the building.

Answer 54

False