58 Questions
_________ are required to conduct tailgate safety meetings.
Supervisors
DOSH requires a contractor to obtain a permit when constructing:
All of the above
Which of the following agencies does NOT share responsibilities regarding hazardous substances?
California Department of Avionics
Which of the following agencies are responsible for enforcing the Cal/OSHA health and safety standards?
Division of Occupational Safety and Health
All employees who use or are exposed to hazardous substances must be provided:
Information and training
CAL/OSHA specifies that a minimum of one toilet shall be provided for _____ workers at a job site
20
When hazardous materials are delivered to a contractor, the supplier must furnish them with a _____ regarding the hazardous materials.
MSDS
What is a general symptom of heat stroke?
Muscles twitching uncontrollably
What should a contractor do if hazardous materials are found on the job site?
Immediately stop work, remove all employees from the work site, and notify the appropriate agency
Complaints for serious violations must be investigated by DOSH within how many days?
3
Which of the following types of work do not require a DOSH permit?
Excavation of a 10-foot-deep swimming pool
If electrical equipment on a job is faulty, when is it allowed to be used?
After an approved repair has been done to the equipment
When employees are working with hazardous materials, how and/or where is the information concerning materials obtained if an employee wants the information?
It should be posted near the job site or kept by the supervisor and supplied to the employee upon request
What size company must comply with standard safety training?
All businesses
Employees shall not be required to work in an unsafe place ____________.
Under any circumstances
If a home is built prior to a contractor must provide the homeowner or tenant with information on lead-based paint hazards when disturbing square feet of an indoor area.
1978 … 6
How can workers and employers learn if a construction material constitutes a cancer threat?
All of the above
What action should the contractor take if human remains or burial remains are found at a construction site?
Stop work immediately and contact the county coroner
Who is legally responsible for temporary employees?
The licensed contractor
What is one of the goals of the Water Pollution Prevention Program (SWPPP)?
Preventing dirt from reaching storm drains and creeks
An appeal to a CAL/OSHA citation can only be made within ___ days.
15
When is it okay for an employee to use cannabis during work?
Never, according to the Supreme Court
A contractor who disturbs lead-based paint more than ____ indoors or ____ outdoors must be EPA certified.
6 square feet … 20 square feet
Which work-related injury and illness should you record?
If the injury or illness requires medical treatment beyond first aid
If a supervisor inspects a job site and finds an employee operating machinery in an unsafe manner, then the supervisor should_______.
Correct him
From the employer’s perspective, which of the following statements are true regarding work safety?
Jobsite hazard instructions must be given to workers when they are first employed
A project that contains ____ square feet of asbestos-containing materials requires an asbestos removal certification or a C-22 contractor’s license.
100
Each contractor is required to post at least one copy of the Cal/OSHA poster and the code of safe practices:
At each location where employees report to work each day
How much time does a prime contractor have to report a serious or fatal injury that occurred on the job site?
8 hours
Which of the following employees(s) are not covered by DOSH or Cal/OSHA?
Federal employees
Who must prepare or provide the Safety Data Sheets (MSDS)?
The manufacturer of hazardous substances
An employer applying for a permanent variance from Cal/OSHA regulations may apply to the:
Occupational Safety and Health Standards Board
If Cal/OSHA performs an inspection following a fatal or serious accident on the job site, then how much-advanced notice will they give the employer?
None
What is a general symptom of heat exhaustion?
Painful muscle cramps
What kind of chutes are used to bring debris from a 2nd or 3rd story to a dumpster below?
Enclosed chutes
All reportable occupational injuries and illnesses are submitted on Cal/OSHA Form 5020 within:
Five days
The Underground Service Alert wants all persons to contact their agency 2-14 days before:
Trenching or excavating
Who is responsible for posting safety regulations at the job site?
The employer
When are employees allowed to work in an unsafe area?
If the employee is properly protected and is in the area to repair the problem
During removal of asbestos from ceilings:
All of the above
Who is responsible for “tailgate” safety meetings?
The foreman
If the area contains more than ____ of asbestos, the contractor must obtain a permit from DOSH.
100 square feet
Why should a contractor keep records relating to accidents and other work-related injuries?
These records may help identify the causes of accidents and injuries
If the contractor unlawfully removes asbestos, they may be fined:
Minimum of $1,000.00 and/or have their license suspended or revoked
A contractor that removes hazardous waste must:
Be certified to remove hazardous waste
What can be done to avoid heat stroke?
Training, water, and shade
An employee is sent home for an accident that occurred on the job. The employee is hoping to return to work as soon as possible but isn’t sure of the situation, what should the contractor do?
Require the employee to make a written report before leaving, even if it is never filed
Performing a job safely requires a contractor to:
Find a competent individual to survey the job site allowing them to determine what hazards exist and what safeguards will be required
When is a contractor allowed to advertise for the removal of asbestos?
If the contractor holds the appropriate certification/classification
Which of the following agencies may grant a temporary variance for safety?
DOSH
A contractor is required to send an annual summary of past occupational illnesses and injuries, but employees can request this information directly from Cal/OSHA. Employers with employees are required to do this.
more than 10
Which of the following is true regarding safety meetings between the foreman and employees?
All of the above
Complaints for non-serious violations must be investigated by DOSH within how many days?
14
If an employer does not voluntarily comply with CAL/OSHA standards, then the ___________________________.
Division of Occupational Safety and Health will issue a citation, corrective order, and civil monetary penalties
According to Cal/OSHA regulations, which of the following is not a requirement for employers?
Have DOSH personnel personally monitor all safety conferences
If there was a fire on a job and it was contained, how should the employer proceed?
Investigate and include a written report
Which type of injury or illness does not have to be reported to the Division of Labor Statistics and Research?
A cut which received immediate medical attention after which the employee returns to work
Cal/OSHA may issue a temporary variance for which of the following?
Cal/OSHA can issue a temporary variance for any of the above situations
TOTAL QUESTIONS: 58 PASSING RATE: 80% PASSING SCORE: 46
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