OSHA LOTO - Ladders & Stairways, Fall Protection, PPE, Electrical Safety, Scaffolds & Tools

Question 1

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

Answer 1

in contact with two wires of an electric circuit

Electrical Safety

Question 1

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

Answer 1

Volts = Current x Resistance

Electrical Safety

Question 2

A conductor of electricity includes _____.
Answer 1: wood
Answer 2: perspiration
Answer 3: rubber
Answer 4: glass

Answer 2

perspiration

Electrical Safety

Question 3

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

Answer 3

insulate

Electrical Safety

Question 4

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

Answer 4

the electrical circuit and electrical equipment

Electrical Safety

Question 5

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

Answer 5

all of these

Electrical Safety

Question 6

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

Answer 6

misuse of portable ladders

Fall Protection

Question 7

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

Answer 7

6 ft above lower level

Fall Protection

Question 8

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

Answer 8

tool belt

Fall Protection

Question 9

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

Answer 9

guardrails

Fall Protection

Question 10

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

Answer 10

all of these

Fall Protection

Question 11

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

Answer 11

on bridges

Fall Protection

Question 12

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

Answer 12

6

Fall Protection

Question 13

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

Answer 13

all of these

Fall Protection

Question 14

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

Answer 14

all of these

Ladders and Stairways

Question 15

Something to consider when choosing a ladder is _____.
Answer 1: strength
Answer 2: material
Answer 3: length
Answer 4: all of these

Answer 15

all of these

Ladders and Stairways

Question 16

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

Answer 16

3 ft

Ladders and Stairways

Question 17

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

Answer 17

10 to 14

Ladders and Stairways

Question 18

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

Answer 18

one handrail and one stair rail system

Ladders and Stairways

Question 19

Stair rails must not be less than _____ in. high.
Answer 1: 12
Answer 2: 24
Answer 3: 36
Answer 4: 52

Answer 19

36

Ladders and Stairways

Question 20

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

Answer 20

200

Ladders and Stairways

Question 21

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

Answer 21

all of these

Ladders and Stairways

Question 22

A(n) _____ energy source requires lockout/tagout.
Answer 1: mechanical
Answer 2: electrical
Answer 3: hydraulic
Answer 4: all of these

Answer 22

all of these

Lockout/Tagout

Question 23

A tag acts as a _____ device.
Answer 1: blocking
Answer 2: warning
Answer 3: locking
Answer 4: all of these

Answer 23

warning

Lockout/Tagout

Question 24

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

Answer 24

prepare for shutdown

Lockout/Tagout

Question 25

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

Answer 25

replace all machine guards

Lockout/Tagout

Question 26

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

Answer 26

qualified person

Lockout/Tagout

Question 27

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

Answer 27

a qualified person

Lockout/Tagout

Question 28

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

Answer 28

all of these

Personal Protective Equipment

Question 29

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

Answer 29

goggles

Personal Protective Equipment

Question 30

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

Answer 30

compression

Personal Protective Equipment

Question 31

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

Answer 31

a and b

Personal Protective Equipment

Question 32

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

Answer 32

rubber, vinyl, or neoprene

Personal Protective Equipment

Question 33

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

Answer 33

all of these

Personal Protective Equipment

Question 34

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

Answer 34

Class C

Personal Protective Equipment

Question 35

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

Answer 35

medical evaluation

Personal Protective Equipment

Question 36

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

Answer 36

fully decked between front uprights and guardrail supports

Scaffolds

Question 37

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

Answer 37

any of these

Scaffolds

Question 38

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

Answer 38

cross braces

Scaffolds

Question 39

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

Answer 39

A scaffold should be placed a minimum of _____ ft from insulated power lines, less than 300V.

Scaffolds

Question 40

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

Answer 40

a guardrail system

Scaffolds

Question 41

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

Answer 41

any of these

Scaffolds

Question 42

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

Answer 42

all of these

Tool Safety

Question 43

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

Answer 43

choose the right tool for the job

Tool Safety

Question 44

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

Answer 44

away from

Tool Safety

Question 45

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

Answer 45

flying chips and sparks

Tool Safety

Question 46

Before an abrasive wheel is mounted, it shoud be _____ tested.
Answer 1: drop
Answer 2: ring
Answer 3: heat
Answer 4: all of these

Answer 46

ring

Tool Safety

Question 47

Tools that are powered by compressed air are known as _____ tools.
Answer 1: electric
Answer 2: hand
Answer 3: pneumatic
Answer 4: hydraulic

Answer 47

pneumatic

Tool Safety

Question 48

The most serious hazard with fuel-powered tools comes from _____.
Answer 1: mist
Answer 2: vapor
Answer 3: dust
Answer 4: liquid

Answer 48

vapor

Tool Safety

Question 49

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

Answer 49

3

Tool Safety