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    OSHA 30 CONSTRUCTION FINAL EXAM 1. OSHA requires training to be provided within one year of when a safety and health program is first established A. True B. False (correct answer) The minimum safe distance for equipment operating in proximity to energized power lines that contain up to 50,000 volts is A. 25 feet B. 5 feet C. 10 feet (correct answer) D. 50 feet The __________ GFCI fits into the standard electrical outlet box to protect ground faults. A. Disposable B. Receptacle (correct answer) C. Plastic D. None - conductive Some states may have more stringent requirements than Federal OSHA for working over or near water A. True (correct answer) B. False Load chart ratings will differ when: A. Outriggers are fully - extended B. Outriggers are half - extended C. No outriggers (picking from rubber) D. All of the above (correct answer)

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    The most important A. color B. cons C. degree D. geo (correct answer) Complexity of training depends on which of the following? A. Size and complexity of the worksite B. Characteristics of the hazards and potential hazards at C. The training budget D. All of the above E. Both A and B (correct answer) Federal OSHA requires the employer to initiate and maintain such safety and health programs to ensure a safe and healthful place of employment A. Never B. Sometimes C. Only for governmental agency’s D. True, for all places of employment (correct answer) If it can not fix a serious hazard immediately, you should A. Complain to management B. Hide it C. Prevent employee exposure D. Communicate the hazard to the crew and subs, use signs and bar E. Both C and D (correct answer) Gloves used for electrical work must be inspected and tested prior to use, and be certified every: A. 30 days B. 6 months (correct answer) C. 12 months D. Never

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    Underground electrical hazards are: A. Easy to identify B. Difficult to locate exactly, and may pose a serious risk to laborers and backhoe operators (correct answer) C. Always marked exactly where they are located D. Always buried in red concrete In an effective program, management regards worker safety and health as which the following? A. An overhead expense that is a wasteful part of doing business B. A fundamental value of the organization C. An important business goal D. Both B and C (correct answer) E. None of the above Which of the following is necessary training topics for employees? A. The workplace plan in case of a fire or other emergency B. General site hazards and hazards unique to a workers activity. C. When and where PPE is required D. All of the above (corr ect answer) Which statement below would be most correct? A. OSHA requires that all employers have “written” safety and health programs B. OSHA encourages employers to clearly document their safety and health programs. (correct answer) C. Written safety and health programs are always required D. Safety and health training E. None of the above. Back disorders, strains and sprains, carpal tunnel syndrome are examples of what type injury A. Chemical exposures B. Musculo - skeletal disorders (MSD's) (c orrect answer) C. Biological hazards D. None of the above

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    Successful safety leaders generally posses which of the following A. Good people and communication skills B. Work to gain trust and respect with others C. Vision and passion D. Always setting the example as a safety role model E. All of the above (correct answer) An incident investigation: A. Is good for finding who to blame when an incident occurs B. Should focus primarily on the behaviors of those who were closest to an incident C. Sh ould focus primarily on the immediate cause of an injury D. Will help an employer reduce factors that create unsafe conditions (correct answer) Training topics for employees who are exposed to fall hazards should include A. All roof fall hazards that may be encountered B. Fall protection standards and requirements C. Procedures for erecting, maintaining, disassembling, inspecting, fail and using D. Processes for reporting problems or obtaining guidance on fall protection issues E. A All the above (correct answer) Ha nd Arm Vibration (HAV) can A. Result from using hand - held power tools B. Cause carpal tunnel syndrome in the fingers and hands C. Result in the loss of sense of touch D. All of the above (correct answer) An annual inspection of each crane: A. Is required by OSHA B. Must be documented C. Is typically kept with the crane D. All of the above (correct answer)

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    The means by which workers develop and/or express their own commitment to safety and health protection i s an exam A. Management commitment B. Employee involvement (correct answer) C. Worksite analysis D. None of the above OSHA has long recognized that the implementation of a safety and health program is a way of ____________ A. Saving on the need for additional compliance officers B. Not having to comply with OSHA's most rigorous requirements C. Demonstrating good faith by an employer with respect to safety and health (correct answer) D. All of the above An important feature of a hot work permit includes which of the following? A. An inspection of the area and isolation of combustibles and flammable materials B. Establishment of trained fire watches (correct answer) C. Standby employee with portable fire extinguishing equipment D. Written authorizations to conduct the work E. All of the above Which of the following is allowed for accessing a scaffold? A. Ladder B. Stair tower C. Ramp and walkway D. All the above (correct answer) Hazard Prevention and Control includes which of the following? A. Elimination and control workplace hazards B. Establishment of a preventive maintenance program C. Training and information for employees D. Record and analyze occupational injuries and illnesses. E. All the above (correct answer)

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    Spoil piles should be backed off from the side of a trench by a minimum distance of A. Not less than 1 foot B. Not less than 2 feet (correct answer) C. Not less than 6 feet D. None of the above A safety and health program should be A. Consistent with standard industry - wide programs B. Personalized and tailored to the specific job hazards at a workplace (correct answer) C. Written in a way so that it will never need to be changed D. Written so that it can be used by all facilities of an single organization Supervisors should receive specific training in leadership skills such as: A. Hierarchy of controls B. Being in charge C. Comm unication and coaching (correct answer) D. Taking and receiving A __________________ must be available to direct workers who are constructing or moving scaffolds. A. Qualified Inspector B. OSHA Inspector C. Supervisor D. Competent Person (correct answer) A hazard is defined as a situation or condition that has the potential to cause harm to: A. Life B. Health C. Profits D. Schedule E. Both A and B (correct answer) Once completely erected, the jacking mast tower crane must be retested A. True (correct answer) B. False

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    The top section of an extension on a straight ladder should: A. Be used by itself B. Not be used by itself (correct answer) C. Never be used at all D. None of the above When a circular saw is withdrawn from the work material, the lower guard must automatically return to the covering position A. True (correct answer) B. False Lift slab operations Lift - slab operations must be designed and planned by A. A registered professional engineer experienced in lift - slab construction. (correct answer) B. Qualified Person. C. Superintendent for the operation. D. OSHA inspector. Concrete bucket s equipped with hydraulic or pneumatic gates shall have A. Positive safety latches or similar safety devices. (correct answer) B. Plate to indicate date of design. C. All of the above D. None of the above When the employer receives an OSHA citation, it must be: A. Contested and filed with the courts B. Copied and mailed to each worker C. Posted for 3 days or until the violation is fixed (correct answer) D. Signed and returned to OSHA The CFR Parts, such as Part 1926 for Construction, are further broken down into ___________, which group together specific and detailed standards. A. Bullets B. Pieces C. Slices D. Subparts (correct answer)

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    Which of the following is a type of OSHA violation? A. Repeat B. Serious C. Willful D. All of the above (correct answer) What are two US government agencies that are good resources for safety and health information? A. DEA and DOJ B. FBI and CIA C. IRS and SCOTUS D. OSHA and NIOSH (correct answer) What section of the OSH Act does the Whistleblower Program reference? A. Section 7(a) B. Section 8 C. Section 11(c) (correct answer) D. Section 21 The creation of OSHA provided this important right to workers: A. The right to equal employment opportunities B. The right to pension benefits C. The right to privacy D. The right to a safe and healthful workplace (correct answer) When you've been assigned a new job or task, be sure to ask about the: A. Additional pay and benefits B. Time it takes to drive to the nearest OSHA office C. Medical expenses that all you co - workers may have D. Written procedures and any additional training that may be required (correct answer) You can request to remain anonymous when OSHA presents a complaint to your employer. A. True (correct answer) B. False Where there is no specific OSHA standard, employers must compl y with the OSH Act's: A. Catch - All Standard B. Final Notice C. General Duty Clause (correct answer) D. General Industry Standard

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    What does OSHA require employers to post for 3 days? A. Employee of the month recognition B. Grants received for studies C. OSHA citations and abatement verification notices (correct answer) D. VPP awards What type of OSHA inspection is conducted when immediate death or serious harm is likely? A. Complaint B. Imminent danger (correct answer) C. Programmed D. Referral Workers must be trained in which of the following? A. Lockout/tagout B. Fall hazards C. Bloodborne pathogens D. All of the above (correct answer) Which of the following is a way that an employee can contact OSHA? A. Email B. In person at a local office C. Phone D. All of the above (correct answer) The OSHA standards for Construction and General Industry are found in: A. Codes 501 through 1000 B. Construction and GI Registers C. Parts 1915 and 1917 D. Parts 1926 and 1910 (correct answer) Employers covered by OSHA's standards must display an "It's the Law" poster. What does this poster address? A. Employee dress code B. Hourly wages C. Hours of operation D. Safety and health information (correct answer)

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    Which of following would be best to have when consulting a medical professional about possible exposure to a harmful chemical? A. Eye witness accounts of the exposure incident B. Photographs of the chemical C. Safety Data Sheet for the chemical (correct answer) D. Sample of the chemical OSHA requires that employers pay for which of the following personal protective equipment (PPE)? A. Hard hats (correct answer) B. Logging boots C. Uniforms D. Weather - related gear Among the rights related to OSHA recordkeeping, workers have the right to review: A. All first aid treatment forms B. All worker's compensation forms C. Medical and exposure records for all workers D. OSHA 300 Logs and OSHA 300A Summaries (correct answer) What is OSHA's mission? A. To prevent injuries B. To protect the health of America's workers C. To save lives D. All of the above (correct answer) Which groups do NOT come under OSHA's coverage? A. Public workers who are employed by state agencies B. Self - employed workers C. Workers employed by construction companies D. Both A and B (correct answer) OSHA requires employers to maintain certain records on and report work - related injuries and illnesses. Which of the following is used for this process? A. Injury and Illness Report (Form 301) B. Log of Work - Related Injuries and Illnesses (co mmonly called the OSHA 300 Log) C. Summary (OSHA Form 300A) D. All of the above (correct answer)

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    Who does OSHA recommend you first bring a workplace safety or health concern to? A. OSHA B. The local police department C. Your employer (correct answer) D. Your lawyer A worker or worker representative can file a complaint about a safety or health hazard in the workplace. A. True (correct answer) B. False One of the main responsibilities employers have, as required by OSHA standards, is to: A. Conduct energy audits B. Notify OSHA of any workplace injury or illness. C. Provide training (correct answer) D. Reduce air pollution in the environment What are two US government agencies that are good resources for safety and health information? A. DEA and DOJ B. FBI and CIA C. IRS and SCOTUS D. OSHA and NIOSH (correct answer) 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? A. 3 days B. 10 days C. 30 days (correct answer) D. 60 days OSHA standards fall into four categories (or Parts): General Industry, Construction, Maritime, and Agriculture. A. True (correct answer) B. False The right of workers to be safe and healthy while on the job, without fear of punishment is spelled out in: A. OSHA standards B. Section 11(c) of the OSH Act (correct answer) C. State laws D. The General Duty Clause

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    During an OSHA inspection: A. Employers determine which workers are interviewed B. You have the right to talk to the inspector privately (correct answer) C. You may not describe safety and health concerns you have to the inspector D. Worker representatives are not permitted to accompany the inspector OSHA standards appear in the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR). A. True (correct answer) B. False Which of the following is an OSHA cooperative program? A. American National Standards Institute (ANSI) B. Safety and Health Inspection Program (SHIP) C. U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) D. Voluntary Protection Program (VPP) (correct answer) An organization’s training should be specific to the organization, the wo rkforce, and the workplace hazards. A. True (correct answer) B. False While safety training can change behavior, attitudes, and work habits, it will typically reduce productivity and efficiency. A. True B. False (correct answer) Of the following? Who would be the best choice to write your organization’s safety and health program? A. CAL/OSHA representative B. Company CEO C. Members of the OSHA Committee on Safety and Health D. Safety and health subject matter expert (correct answer) OSHA requires training to be provided within one year of when a safety and health program is first established A. True B. False (correct answer)

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    IIPP is an acronym for ______________________. A. Incident Program Plan B. Injury and Impairment Planning Program C. Injury and Illness Prevention Program (correct answer) D. None of the above OSHA recognizes that the implementation of a safety and health program as a way of demonstrating ____________ in promoting workplace safety and health. A. Good faith by an employer (correct answer) B. Avoidance of an OSHA citation C. That money is being spent appropriately D. None of the above The order of precedence and effectiveness of hazard control is which of the following? A. Engineering Controls first, PPE, Administrative/Work Practice Controls B. Use PPE first following by Administrative/Work Practice Controls C. Engineering controls are not required on construction sites D. Engineering controls, Administrative/Work Practice Controls , PPE (correct answer) E. None of the above The risk assessment code or RAC is used to evaluate: A. The probability of a hazardous event B. A degree of hazard severity C. The same as hazard D. Both A and B above (correct answer) OSHA's IIPP Proposed Rule includes which of the elements below? A. Management duties and employee participation B. Hazard identification, assessment and hazard prevention / control C. Education, training and program evaluation D. All of the above (correct answer) A Job Hazard Analysis (JHA) is: A. A technique that focuses on job tasks as a way to identify hazards B. It focuses on the relationship between the worker, the task, tools and environment C. Will always prevent injuries D. Both A and B above (correct answer)

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    Incident investigation should focus on: A. Assigning blame B. Understanding why the accident or near miss occurred C. What actions can be taken to preclude recurrence. D. Both B and C above (correct answer) Which of the following incidents / accidents require investigation? A. Serious injury incidents B. Lost time injuries and illnesses C. Near miss incidents D. All of the above should be investigated. (correct answer) An effective occupational safety and health program will include which of the following elements? A. Management commitment and employee involvement B. Worksite analysis C. Hazard prevention and control D. Safety and health training E. All the above (correct answer) Regardless of the title (e.g. IIPP, Safety and Health Program, Accident Prevention Program), the com mon goal of these approaches is to ________________________? A. Save money B. Appease the OSHA inspector C. Help employers reduce workplace injuries and illnesses through a systematic process D. Helps employers proactively address workplace safety and health hazards E. Both C and D (correct answer) The basic causes of accidents/incidents are: A. Unsafe acts (personnel related) B. Unsafe conditions (substances and the work environment) C. Neither A nor B D. Both A and B (correct answer) In order to be effective correctiv e/preventive actions must have: A. Acceptance by workers B. Acceptance by managers C. Actions effective in mitigating/controlling the hazard D. All of the above (correct answer)

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    Who should be held accountable for meeting safety and health program responsibilities in the workplace? A. Employees B. Supervisors C. Managers D. All of the above (correct answer) Which of the following should be part of an effective Safety and Health Program or IIPP? A. Should b e in writing B. Should identify the responsible person(s) for implementing the program C. Should be reviewed periodically and updated D. All of the above (correct answer) Supervisors should receive specific training to ________________. A. Familiarize themselves with the hazards in their areas of responsibility B. Know the hazards his / her workers are exposed to C. Know the complete set of OSHA regulations D. Both A and B (correct answer) Which of the following is a benefit for having a safety and health program? A. A company may need to bid on a contract that requires safety and health documentation (correct answer) B. A company may need to prepare quickly for a NIOSH inspection C. A safety and health program guarantees that all employees will be safe D. Sometimes, there's no other option Guidance for safety and health program development is available thru _________________. A. Local health departments B. OSHA consultation (correct answer) C. The IRS D. All of the above In general, accidents and incidents are caused by unsafe or hazardous conditions and: A. Employees who have received safety training B. Unsafe employers C. Unsafe or unhealthy actions and behaviors (correct answer) D. Workers with over 10 years’ experience E. All of the above

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