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OSHA Basic Orientation Plus Test | Updated 2023 - 2024 | Questions with correct verified answers | Rated A+
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What is the most frequently cited OSHA violation? - ANSWER Fall Protection What key elements are essential to recognizing hazards and reducing or eliminating workplace hazards? - ANSWER Management commitment and employee involvement You are encouraged to ask your coworkers/supervisor for information whenever you have a problem or are in doubt about what to do on a job? - ANSWER True It is your responsibility to follow all safety regulations, inform your employer of any unsafe condition; report all injuries no matter how minor they seem and wear the proper personal protective equipment?
Under the Stop Work Authority, you have the right and obligation to stop a work activity if you have reason to believe your own safety or a coworkers safety is in jeopardy or if the work plan is not clearly established or understood. - ANSWER True What's needed in order to operate a plant-owned vehicle or mobile equipment while at a facility - ANSWER qualified only authorized only What type of work permits you may encounter on the job - ANSWER safe work permits confined space entry permits, hot work permits, line entry or line breaking permits, lockout/tagout permits if you are replacing a piece of equipment the new one should be the same as the one being removed. If its not you should find out whether the change was on purpose. what is this called - ANSWER Management of change Used only where an immediate life threatening hazard exists - ANSWER Danger Used where immediate non life threatening hazards exist - ANSWER Warning Sign Used to warn against potential hazards or to caution against unsafe practices - ANSWER Caution signs Physical devices that are designed to prevent entry into an area where hazards are present. - ANSWER Barriers Obstacles that discourage the passage of persons or vehicles - ANSWER Barricade When lifting or setting down a load, bend at the - ANSWER Knees If you experience pain or discomfort as a result of your work activities, you should do what? - ANSWER report it to your supervisor as soon as possible
Which section of the SDS lists the measures should you take if exposed to hydrogen sulfide? - ANSWER section 4 Where in the SDS can you find what, if any, personal protective equipment (PPE) is required? - ANSWER Section 8 Physical/health hazards cause illness or injury - ANSWER True always test the atmosphere in the work area prior to starting the job when the site is greater than how many feet? - ANSWER four For an excavation that is 4 feet deep or more, egress points must be spaced no more than how many feet of lateral travel for employees? - ANSWER 25 narrow excavation made below the surface of the ground in which the depth is usually greater than the width and the width does not exceed how many fee? - ANSWER 15 What are the main methods for protecting workers from a cave-in - ANSWER Shielding, Sloping, shoring In an emergency you should call emergency response with the - ANSWER Exact location, number of victims Excavation measurements, special hazards at the location What elements are required in order for a fire to happen? - ANSWER Heat, fuel, oxygen What color does white represent under the NFPA label - ANSWER Other hazards and special precautions what is used on scaffolding after inspections are completed - ANSWER Scaffold tags what are base plates and mudsills used for? - ANSWER Distribute scaffold load weight
What is performed regularly at job sites - ANSWER Inspections What are four main types of scaffolds - ANSWER Frame, rolling, tube, system A vertical barrier at floor level erected along exposed edges of a floor opening wall opening, platform, runway, or ramp to prevent falls of materials. - ANSWER Toe board what is an opening in the floor, platform or pavement measuring 12 inches or more and through which people may fall? - ANSWER Floor hole What is an opening in the floor, platform or pavement measuring less than 12 inches but more than one inch through which materials, but not people may fall called? - ANSWER Floor opening what is the first step in lockout/tagout to prevent the unexpected release of energy - ANSWER Preparation for shutdown Fall Protection - ANSWER a system designed to minimize injury from falling when the work height is 6 feet or greater OSHA - ANSWER Occupational Safety & Health Administration Hazard Prevention and Control - ANSWER Which of the following is a key element to recognizing hazards Management Commitment and Employee Involvement - ANSWER Which of the following is a key element to recognizing hazards Worksite Analysis - ANSWER Which of the following is a key element to recognizing hazards Safety and Health Training - ANSWER Which of the following is a key element to recognizing hazards
Universal Precautions - ANSWER an infection control approach where you treat all blood and body fluids as if they are known to be infectious for bloodborne pathogens GHS - ANSWER Globally Harmonized System of Classification and Labeling of Chemicals GHS 5 - ANSWER Least severe rating GHS 1 - ANSWER Most severe rating Fire (NFPA) - ANSWER Red Health (NFPA) - ANSWER Blue Reactivity (NFPA) - ANSWER Yellow Other hazards and special precautions (NFPA) - ANSWER White HMIS - ANSWER Hazardous Material Identification System NFPA - ANSWER National Fire Protection Association Health (HMIS) - ANSWER Blue Red (HMIS) - ANSWER Flammability Orange (HMIS) - ANSWER Physical Hazard White (HMIS) - ANSWER Required personal protective equipment
SDS - ANSWER Safety Data Sheet Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) - ANSWER Gear to protect workers from hazards Administrative controls - ANSWER Change how employees do their jobs Engineering Controls - ANSWER Change the actual work environment Rotating Machinery - ANSWER drill presses, circular saws, fans, shafts, belts PPE - Personal Protective Equipment - ANSWER eye, face, head, hand, body foot protection FRC - ANSWER Fire-retardant clothing PPE Must - ANSWER fit properly, be comfortable, provide a greater level of protection than is necessary PPE not to use - ANSWER Never use damaged or defective PPE Oxygen deficient - ANSWER An atmosphere that oxygen level falls below 19.5% White Cartridge - ANSWER used for Acid gases Black Cartridge - ANSWER used for organic vapors Yellow Cartridge - ANSWER used for acid and organic vapors Magenta (purple) cartridge - ANSWER used for Ammonia gas
Ear muffs - ANSWER Hearing Protection Device Non-Qualified Person (electrical) - ANSWER has little or no training in identifying electrical hazards Qualified Person (electrical) - ANSWER has received training in and has proven skills and knowledge in the construction and operation of electric equipment Arc Flash - ANSWER occurs when a flashover of electric current leaves its intended path and travels through the air to ground or from one conductor to another Current (electrical) - ANSWER The factor that determines the severity of electrical shock Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter (GFCI) - ANSWER Monitors the amount of current flowing from hot to neutral and trips the circuit if an imbalance happens Grounding - ANSWER Safety measure that provides a continuous pathway for electrical energy to travel from a conductor or source of energy to the earth Bonding - ANSWER Provides a continuous pathway for electrical energy to travel from one conductor to another GFCI's (requirements) - ANSWER Electricity is used near water, the user of electrical equipment is not grounded, circuits are providing power to portable tools or outdoor receptacles, temporary wiring or extension cords are used lockout/tagout - ANSWER a safe work practice intended to protect you from the accidental start up of machinery or equipment or unexpected release of hazardous energy Hazardous Energy - ANSWER hydraulic, chemical, electrical Authorized employee (lockout/tagout) - ANSWER Person who locks or tags out machines or equipment in order to perform service or maintenance on that machine or equipment
Affected employee (lockout/tagout) - ANSWER Worker who operates the equipment being serviced or maintained or works in an area where the servicing or maintenance takes place Other employee (lockout/tagout) - ANSWER Those whose work operations are or may be in an area where energy control procedure are being used Lockout/ tagout order (step 1) - ANSWER Preparation for shutdown lockout/tagout order (step 2) - ANSWER Machine or equipment isolation lockout/tagout order (step 3) - ANSWER Machine or equipment shutdown lockout/tagout order (step 4) - ANSWER lockout or tagout device application lockout/tagout order (step 5) - ANSWER release stored energy lockout/tagout order (step 6) - ANSWER verification of isolation Group Lockout - ANSWER each authorized employee will apply a personal lockout/tagout device to a group lockbox and remove it once the maintenance/repair work is complete. Floor Hole - ANSWER Opening in the floor, platform or pavement measuring less than 12 inches, but more than 1 inch through which materials, but not people may fall Floor Opening - ANSWER Opening in the floor, platform or pavement measuring 12 inches or more, and through which people may fall Standard Railing - ANSWER vertical barrier erected along exposed edges of a floor opening, wall opening, ramp, platform, or runway to prevent falls of persons
Fire Elements - ANSWER Heat, Fuel, Oxygen Explosive - ANSWER substance that has a tendency to explode, resulting in a sudden and violent release of energy that can be extremely destructive Olfactory - ANSWER refers to the sense of smell Pyrophoric - ANSWER a chemical that is capable of self-ignition (spontaneously) when it is exposed to air Toxic - ANSWER substance that is harmful to human health, poisonous