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Safety and Employee Protection (Overview) Flashcards

1
Q

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

A

a: OSHA

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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

A

a: True

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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

A

b: 10 or more

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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

A

a: A competent authority

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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

A

b: Whether tennis shoes are being worn by the workers

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6
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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

A

a: Fines and imprisonment

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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

A

c: Occupational Safety and Health Administration

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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

A

b: Five foot candles

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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

A

a: Shall not be used for any other purpose

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

A

True

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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)

A

True

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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”

A

c: 48”

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13
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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

A

b: 38 inches to 45 inches above the platform

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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

A

a: Material safety data sheets (MSDS)

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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)

A

True

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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

A

a: Explosive

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17
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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

A

b: Day

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18
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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

A

c: Mushroomed heads

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19
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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

A

b: 5 feet

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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

A

c: 20

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21
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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

A

c: 3 feet

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22
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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

A

a: Varnish

23
Q

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

A

b: 1/4th the length of the ladder

24
Q

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’

A

b: 6’

25
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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

A

c: 18 inches

26
Q

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”

A

c: 12”

27
Q

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’

A

d: 3’

28
Q

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

A

b: Post the citation

29
Q

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

A

c: 14 inches

30
Q

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

A

d: Six

31
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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

A

b: Six feet

32
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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.

A

b: 200 lbs.

33
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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)

A

True

34
Q

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

A

False

35
Q

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)

A

True

36
Q

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

A

c: Seven calendar days

37
Q

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

A

b: 2A

38
Q

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

A

d: All of the above

39
Q

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

A

b: Feb 1 and April 30 annually

40
Q

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

A

True

41
Q

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.

A

True

42
Q

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

A

a: Certified Renovator

43
Q

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

A

a: Give homeowners copies of the Renovate Right pamphlet

44
Q

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

A

True

45
Q

___________ 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

A

d: Containment

46
Q

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

A

b: HEPA filtered vacuum

47
Q

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.

A

True

48
Q

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

A

False

49
Q

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

A

c: Remove warning signs

50
Q

Always fold the sheeting material _____________ .

a: Dirty side in
b: Clean side in
c: In a neat square
d: With a gooseneck tie

A

a: Dirty side in

51
Q

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

A

a: Clearance examination

52
Q

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

A

c: All public facilities

53
Q

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.

A

True

54
Q

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.

A

False

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