OSHA 30 Final Exam: Comprehensive Review of Safety and Health Standards, Exams of Workplace Safety

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OSHA 30 FINAL EXAM WITH 160 QUESTIONS

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Implementing an ergonomic process is effective in reducing the risk of developing MSDs in high-risk industries. - CORRECT ANSWER>>True When does Working Restriction Protection end? - CORRECT ANSWER>>The employee is able to return to his or her regular job or a new position. Reporting symptoms of MSD early does not help in stopping MSD. - CORRECT ANSWER>>False Hand tools are powered instruments, which can be very hazardous when improperly used due to their power source. - CORRECT ANSWER>>False Which of the following is not a correct general precaution that should be followed by all power tool users? - CORRECT ANSWER>>Handle tools by the cord or hose Safety guards must never be removed when a tool is being used. - CORRECT ANSWER>>True What is the main danger associated with pneumatic tools? - CORRECT ANSWER>>Getting hit by tool's attachment or fastener 2 The operating control on hand-held power tools must be located at to minimize the possibility of accidental operation, if such accidental operation would constitute a hazard to employees. - CORRECT ANSWER>>True What requirements are necessary to protect an electric tool user from shock? - CORRECT ANSWER>>Both A and B All portable, power-driven circular saws having a blade diameter greater than 3 in. must be equipped with guards above and below the base plate or shoe - CORRECT ANSWER>>False An important safety precaution to remember when operating powder-actuated tool is: - CORRECT ANSWER>>Inspect it before use and determine that it is clean and that all moving parts operate freely Hydraulic jacks exposed to freezing temperatures must be kept warm with an internal temperature lift. - CORRECT ANSWER>>False Who is responsible for the safe conditions of tools and equipment used in the workplace? - CORRECT ANSWER>>Employers What does MSD stand for? - CORRECT ANSWER>>musculoskeletal disorders You should change your working position frequently by: - CORRECT ANSWER>>All of the above 3 regardless of how good your working posture is, working in the same posture or sitting for prolonged periods is not healthy. - CORRECT ANSWER>>True Hazard prevention and control includes - CORRECT ANSWER>>Implementing administrative and engineering controls Pushing carries a greater risk of strain and injury. - CORRECT ANSWER>>False

Uncontrollable shivering, loss of coordination, and slurred speech are symptoms of what? - CORRECT ANSWER>>Hypothermia Types of heat illness include? - CORRECT ANSWER>>All of the above Industrial hygiene is the science of keeping yourself favorable to health, free from dirt, bacteria. - CORRECT ANSWER>>False Gases are formless fluids that expand to occupy the space or enclosure the are contained in. - CORRECT ANSWER>>True Biological hazards are - CORRECT ANSWER>>Viruses Which of the following is NOT a role of industrial hygienists? - CORRECT ANSWER>>Training employees on the recognition of hazards 4 Noise can be reduced by: - CORRECT ANSWER>>All of the above Engineering controls are the last strategy of control an employer should use for job hazards. - CORRECT ANSWER>>False Effective personal protective equipment must be? - CORRECT ANSWER>>Regularly maintained Employees who wear personal protective equipment do not need safety and health training. - CORRECT ANSWER>>False During emergencies, hazards appear that normally are not found in the workplace. - CORRECT ANSWER>>True Work practice controls include the company's general workplace rules and other operation-specific rules. - CORRECT ANSWER>>True Which of the following is not a responsibility of a fire watch? - CORRECT ANSWER>>Complete tasks not related to fire watch duty in the work areas __________ Must not be stored near highly combustible material. - CORRECT ANSWER>>Oxygen Cylinders 5 Helmets or hand shields must be used during all arc welding or arc cutting operations, excluding submerged arc welding. - CORRECT ANSWER>>True Supervisors must protect combustibles from ignition by using which of the following procedures? - CORRECT ANSWER>>Have the work moved to a location free from dangerous combustibles In circumstances for which it is impossible to provide such ventilation, airline respirators or hose masks approved for this purpose by OSHA must be used. - CORRECT ANSWER>>False Empty oxygen cylinders must have their valves: - CORRECT ANSWER>>Closed Cylinder valves must be immediately repaired or sealed if an operator discovers a malfunction. - CORRECT ANSWER>>False If an energy isolating device is capable of being locked out, the employer's energy control program must utilize lockout, Unless the employer can demonstrate that the utilization of a tagout system will provide full employee protection as set forth by OSHA regulations. - CORRECT ANSWER>>True Which of the following does the lockout and tagout standard not apply to? - CORRECT ANSWER>>All of the above 6 Lockout/tagout establishes the maximum performance requirements for the control of such hazardous energy. - CORRECT ANSWER>>False

CORRECT ANSWER>>Leaking water pipe Flammable liquids have been updated and divided into ________ categories. - CORRECT ANSWER>> 4 Which of the following are flammable gases? - CORRECT ANSWER>>All of the above 9 Acetone is a __________. - CORRECT ANSWER>>Flammable liquid Which is NOT protection again poisonous gases. - CORRECT ANSWER>>Closed windows Which of the following is an example of ionizing radiation? - CORRECT ANSWER>>X-ray Which of the following is NOT an example of an ignition source? - CORRECT ANSWER>>Power strip Which of the following is an example of Hazardous Materials? - CORRECT ANSWER>>All of the above Which is NOT an acceptable method for removing or transferring a flammable liquid from a container? - CORRECT ANSWER>>Device to draw liquid from the bottom When implementing a safety and health program, management leadership does not need employee participation. - CORRECT ANSWER>>False Effective management of worker safety and health programs has - CORRECT ANSWER>>Improve employee productivity and morale in the workplace 10 Nearly ___________ of all serious occupational injuries and illnesses stem from overexertion of repetitive motion - CORRECT ANSWER>>1/ Training is a way for employers to provide ___________ to enable employees to protect themselves and others from injuries. - CORRECT ANSWER>>Tools Under OSHA, employees are not protected from discrimination when reporting a work-related injury, illness, or fatality. - CORRECT ANSWER>>False All employers covered by the OSHA Act are covered by part __________ regulation, which required employers to record and report injuries and illnesses. - CORRECT ANSWER>> 1904 Employers are not required to keep a record of an employee who has the flu. - CORRECT ANSWER>>True Employers are not required to have conspicuously posted OSHA notices informing employees of their protection and obligations, and for assistance and information.

• CORRECT ANSWER>>False Citations must be contested within __________ working days of the notice of proposed penalty. - CORRECT ANSWER>> 15 11 The employer must comply with an employee's or employee representative's request to examine and copy abatement documents within - CORRECT ANSWER>> Which of the following is not a possible method of transmission for Hepatitis B, Hepatitis C, or HIV? - CORRECT ANSWER>>Blood splash on properly secured PPE Which of the following has a vaccine? - CORRECT ANSWER>>Hepatitis B Which of the following presents a sharps hazard? - CORRECT

ANSWER>>Uncapped syringe What are bloodborne pathogens? - CORRECT ANSWER>>Infectious microorganisms present in human blood Which of the following is an example of an engineering control? - CORRECT ANSWER>>Using self re-sheathing needles Which of the following is the best method of preventing Hepatitis B? - CORRECT ANSWER>>Vaccination A method of infection control where all human blood and potentially infectious, regardless of whether they are believed to be infected or not, is called _____________ - CORRECT ANSWER>>universal precautions 12 Contaminated sharps must be disposed of in ____________ - CORRECT ANSWER>>closeable, labeled, leak-proof containers built to properly contain all contents When must Exposure Control Plans be updated? - CORRECT ANSWER>>All of the above Which of the following is not an example of appropriate PPE? - CORRECT ANSWER>>Prescription glasses Which of the following is an exception to the general rule for safeguarding to prevent hazards during servicing and maintenance of machines? - CORRECT ANSWER>>All of the above Which of the following is a type of machine safeguarding? - CORRECT ANSWER>>Feeding and ejection methods Which of the following is the definition of point of operation? - CORRECT ANSWER>>Area on a machine where the work is performed Which of the following is not a common type of hazardous mechanical motion? - CORRECT ANSWER>>Shearing Which of the following is a description of a pullback device? - CORRECT ANSWER>>Device that uses cable attached to hands which allows access to the 13 point of operation when the slide/ram is up and automatically withdraws hands when the slide/ram begins to descend.. The following are all machine safeguarding requirements except: - CORRECT ANSWER>>Must prevent workers from lubricating a machine without removing the safeguard Which of the following should employers prevent in order to ensure the safety and health of workers in regards to machine guarding? - CORRECT ANSWER>>Allowing workers to use a machine without training Which of the following types of machine guard is generally preferred because of its simplicity and durability? - CORRECT ANSWER>>Fixed Which of the following is a function of a safety device? - CORRECT ANSWER>>All of the above Any part of a machine which __________ while in operation can cause a hazard. - CORRECT ANSWER>>Moves Which of the following motions is commonly cited as a cause for back injuries? - CORRECT ANSWER>>All of the above 14

components and testing for chemical hazard to ensure a safe and healthy work environment. Chemicals in the _________ class are liquids which, even in small quantities, are liable to ignite within five minutes after coming into contact with air. - CORRECT ANSWER>>Pyrophoric Liquid When a hard hat sustains an impact, it should : - CORRECT ANSWER>>Be replaced Which of the following types of protection is an employer required to pay for? - CORRECT ANSWER>>Hearing protection 17 PPE is used when _______, ________, and _______ controls are not possible or do not provide suitable protection for workers. - CORRECT ANSWER>>Engineering, work practice, and administrative Safety footwear must _________ minimum compression and impact performance standards. - CORRECT ANSWER>>ANSI Employer provided PPE training should include information about: - CORRECT ANSWER>>All of the above Employers should use data form the ________ when selecting appropriate PPE. - CORRECT ANSWER>>Hazard assessment Safety belts, lifelines, lanyards, and Personal Fall Arrest Systems are all examples of: - CORRECT ANSWER>>Fall protection equipment When using eye and face protection you should do all of the following except: - CORRECT ANSWER>>Always remove contact lenses or glasses before use For personal fall arrest systems all of the following apply except: - CORRECT ANSWER>>Are not required to be paid for by employers Which of the following guards against exposure to electrical hazards? - CORRECT ANSWER>>Non-conductive footwear 18 Which of the following is not a category of electrical burns? - CORRECT ANSWER>>Shock Which is acceptable when using powered tools? - CORRECT ANSWER>>Use double-insulated tools Power cord can be damaged by which of the following? - CORRECT ANSWER>>All of the above Which is a preventive measure to prevent hazards while working with power lines? - CORRECT ANSWER>>Use only nonconductive tools and materials. A/an ______ is a unit of measurement for electrical resistance. - CORRECT ANSWER>>Ohm Which of these is not a type of ground Fault Circuit Adapter? - CORRECT ANSWER>>Manual Which is not an insulator? - CORRECT ANSWER>>Copper What is grounding? - CORRECT ANSWER>>Intentionally creating a low-resistance path that connects to the earth Conductor insulation must be approved for the ________ of use? - CORRECT ANSWER>>Operating Temperaure 19 Ground-fault circuit interrupters must be used for all of the following except? - CORRECT ANSWER>>Any outdoor area

The 3 parts of an exit route are the exit access, exit, and __________ - CORRECT ANSWER>>Exit discharge Which of the following is not an example of a fire hazard? - CORRECT ANSWER>>Obstructed exit door What was the main factor that contributed to the loss of life in the Triangle Shirtwaist Factory tragedy? - CORRECT ANSWER>>Locked stairwell doors Exit routes must be __________ and_______________ - CORRECT ANSWER>>free, unobstructed An exit sign must be: - CORRECT ANSWER>>Illuminated by a reliable light source Which of the following is an example of an electricity hazard? - CORRECT ANSWER>>Damaged extension cords An emergency response coordinator is responsible for all of the following, except:

• CORRECT ANSWER>>Attempting to put a fire, no matter the size 20 Which class of fire extinguisher would be best suited to put out a wood fire? - CORRECT ANSWER>>Class B An employer must have and maintain an employee alarm system that _____ - CORRECT ANSWER>>Consists only of an audible warning An emergency action plan contains which of the following? - CORRECT ANSWER>>All of the above According to OSHA ------ constitute the majority of general industry accidents - CORRECT ANSWER>>Slips, trips, and falls Which of the following is not an example of a hazard? - CORRECT ANSWER>>Clean, dry floor surfaces whenever there is too little friction or traction between your shoes and the floor: - CORRECT ANSWER>>You may slip and fall ------- is likely to cause you to trip and fall - CORRECT ANSWER>>Your foot striking an object in an unexpected way Which of the following is most likely to cause a fall - CORRECT ANSWER>>Being too far off of your center of balance 21 Age, fatigue, inattentiveness, eyesight, and footwear are ----- that can contribute to slips, trips, and falls. - CORRECT ANSWER>>Human factors The leading cause of slips, trips, and falls is - CORRECT ANSWER>>Contaminants on the walking surface When left on the floor, which of these will create tripping hazards? - CORRECT ANSWER>>All of the above What should be placed near stairs, changes in elevation, and floor openings to prevent accidents and injuries? - CORRECT ANSWER>>Visual cues It is not safe to carry out work tasks on a walking or working surface that - CORRECT ANSWER>>Has inadequate lighting OSHA's mission is to: - CORRECT ANSWER>>Protect the safety and health of America's workers The creation of OSHA provided this important right to workers: - CORRECT ANSWER>>The right to a safe and healthful workplace A Safety Data Sheet (SDS) gives information about: - CORRECT ANSWER>>hazardous chemicals