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1. What are two US government agencies that are good resources for safety and health information? --- correct answer --- OSHA and NIOSH

2.OSHA requires fall protection when working near the edge of a trench or excavation that is _________ or more in depth. --- correct answer --- 6 feet

3. Every supported scaffold and its components must support, without failure, its own weight and at least _______ the intended load. --- correct answer --- 4 times
4. During an OSHA inspection: --- correct answer --- You have the right to talk to the inspector privately
5. The OSHA standards for Construction and General Industry are found in: --- correct answer --- Parts 1926 and 1910

6. When the employer receives an OSHA citation, it must be: --- correct answer --- Posted for 3 days or until the violation is fixed
7. What does OSHA require employers to post for 3 days? --- correct answer --- OSHA citations and abatement verification notices
8. What section of the OSH Act does the Whistleblower Program reference? --- correct answer --- Section 11(c)
9. OSHA requires fall protection at different heights for construction and general industry however, regardless of the fall distance, which of the following is most --- correct answer --- A. Fall protection must be provided when working over dangerous equipment

B. Fall protection must be provided when working over dangerous machinery

C. Both A and B are correct

D. None of the above

10. Employees must not work on scaffold surfaces until: --- correct answer --- It is determined to have strength and structural integrity to support intended loads

11. From your choices below, what would you consider to be a "major" fall hazard in construction? --- correct answer --- A. Roof edges and floor openings

B. Steel erection

C. Improper scaffold construction

D. Unsafe use of portable ladders

E. All the above

12. Climbing on the cross braces of scaffolds is allowed: --- correct answer --- Never
13. If there are defects found during the inspection of personal fall protection equipment, or if the equipment has been used in an arrest, it must be: --- correct answer --- Removed immediately from service
14. More than 33% of fatalities in construction are from a combination of falls from: --- correct answer --- Roofs
15. Examples of fall hazards that have resulted in deaths on the jobsite include: --- correct answer --- A. Falls to the ground or lower levels

B. Falls through existing floor or roof openings C. Falls through the floor or roof surface

D. Falls on the same level

E. All the above

16. How can YOU prevent a fall from a ladder? --- correct answer --- A. Choose the right ladder for the job

B. Tie the top and bottom of the ladder to fixed points when necessary

C. Don't carry tools or other materials in-hand while climbing the ladder

D. All the above

17. Three major components of a Personal Fall Arrest System (PFAS) include; anchor and the anchorage connector; full body harness; and: --- correct answer --- Connecting device (lanyard with shock absorber/retractable lifeline, snap hooks)
18. When using scaffolds, make sure there is which of the following? --- correct answer --- A. Safe and compliant access and egress

B. Full planking

C. Stable footing

D. Guard railing

E. All of the above

19. Preventing fall hazards is a critical part of the construction planning process. Controls to mitigate fall hazards include installing which of the following? --- correct answer --- A. Guardrails

B. Walls

C. Protective covers

D. Parapets

E. All of the above

20. OSHA requires fall protection at different heights for construction and general industry however, regardless of the fall distance, which of the following is most correct? --- correct answer --- A. Fall protection must be provided when working over dangerous equipment

B. Fall protection must be provided when working over dangerous machinery

C. Both A and B are correct

D. None of the above

21. D-rings and snap-hooks must have a minimum tensile strength of: --- correct answer --- 5,000 pounds
22. Horizontal lifelines shall be designed, installed, and used under the supervision of a _______ as part of a complete personal fall arrest system, which maintains a safety factor of at least two. --- correct answer --- Qualified Person
23. Preventing fall hazards is a critical part of the construction planning process. Controls to mitigate fall hazards include installing which of the following? --- correct answer --- A. Guardrails

B. Walls

C. Protective covers

D. Parapets

E. All of the above

24. Where there is no specific OSHA standard, employers must comply with the OSH Act's: --- correct answer --- General Duty Clause
25. Typically, how long does an employee have to file a complaint with OSHA, when the employee has been discriminated against for reporting a safety or health hazard? --- correct answer --- 30 days
26. True or False: OSHA standards appear in the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR). --- correct answer --- True
27. True or False: A worker or worker representative can file a complaint about a safety or health hazard in the workplace. --- correct answer --- True
28. Employers covered by OSHA's standards must display an "It's the Law" poster. What does this poster address? --- correct answer --- Safety and health information
29. Which of following would be best to have when consulting a medical professional about possible exposure to a harmful chemical? --- correct answer --- Safety Data Sheet for the chemical

30. The CFR Parts, such as Part 1926 for Construction, are further broken down into ___________, which group together specific and detailed standards. --- correct answer --- Subparts
31. Which of the following is a type of OSHA violation? --- correct answer --- A. Repeat

B. Serious

C. Willful

D. All of the above

32. Among the rights related to OSHA recordkeeping, workers have the right to review: --- correct answer --- OSHA 300 Logs and OSHA 300A Summaries
33. Who does OSHA recommend you first bring a workplace safety or health concern to? --- correct answer --- Your employer
34. True or False: OSHA standards fall into four categories (or Parts): General Industry, Construction, Maritime, and Agriculture. --- correct answer --- True

35. What type of OSHA inspection is conducted when immediate death or serious harm is likely? --- correct answer --- Imminent danger
36. True or False: You can request to remain anonymous when OSHA presents a complaint to your employer. --- correct answer --- True
37. The creation of OSHA provided this important right to workers: --- correct answer --- The right to a safe and healthful workplace.
38. OSHA requires that employers pay for which of the following personal protective equipment (PPE)? --- correct answer --- Hard hats
39. The right of workers to be safe and healthy while on the job, without fear of punishment is spelled out in: --- correct answer --- Section 11(c) of the OSH Act
40. When you've been assigned a new job or task, be sure to ask about the: --- correct answer --- Written procedures and any additional training that may be required

25. One of the main responsibilities employers have, as required by OSHA standards , is to: --- correct answer --- Provide training
26. What is OSHA's mission? --- correct answer --- To save lives, prevent injuries and protect the health of America's workers.
27. Which of the following is a way that an employee can contact OSHA? --- correct answer --- A. Email

B. In person at a local office

C. Phone

D. All of the above

28. Which groups do NOT come under OSHA's coverage? --- correct answer --- A. Public workers who are employed by state agencies

B. Self-Employed workers

C. Workers employed by construction companies

D. Both A and B

29. Workers must be trained in which of the following? --- correct answer --- A. Lockout/Tagout

B. Fall Hazards

C. Bloodborne Pathogens

D. All of the Above

30. The OSH Act covers: --- correct answer --- A. All private sector companies

B. Manufacturing, Construction, longshoring, agriculture, law, and others

C. The self employed

D. Both a and b

31. Which of the following industries has the highest fatality rate on an annual basis (1,100 workers per year)? --- correct answer --- A. The nuclear industry

B. The oil refining industry

C. The chemical manufacturing industry

D. The construction industry

32. State OSHA plans are plans authorized by Federal OSHA; what is true of these state operated plans? --- correct answer --- A. State plans are authorized by Federal OSHA

B. State plans must be at least as stringent as the Federal requirements

C. State plan programs respond to accidents and employee complaints, like federal OSHA

D. All of the above

36. The Fat-Cat report refers to: --- correct answer --- A table that contains the weekly summaries of fatalities and catastrophes

SDS (safety data sheets) should contain: --- correct answer --- chemical name, hazardous ingredients, physical + chemical characteristics, compatibility, etc

What does NIOSH stand for? --- correct answer --- National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health

What does OSHA stand for? --- correct answer - -- Occupational Safety and Health Administration