HEALTH AND SAFETY
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Fall protection should be provided for which of the following conditions?

  • Holes
  • Overhand bricklaying or related masonry work
  • During residential construction
  • All of the above (correct)

    • What does PFAS stand for?

  • Personal Fall Arrest System (correct)
  • Personal Formation Academic Student
  • Preferred Fall Acquired System
  • None of the above

    • If you do not call the underground service alert intentionally, you will be subject to what penalties?

  • Up to $10,000
  • Up to $40,000
  • Up to $100,000
  • Up to $50,000 (correct)

    • California employers are required to use which form to record work-related injuries and illnesses?

    <p>Form 300</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the Division of Occupational Safety and Health (DOSH)?

    <p>The authority that enforces Cal/OSHA standards</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the maximum intended working load for a heavy-duty scaffold?

    <p>75 pounds per square foot</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the proper action to take when a ladder must be used near an open door and a high-traffic area?

    <p>Ask a coworker to stay with the ladder to make sure an accident does not occur</p> Signup and view all the answers

    On a stepladder, a worker can never stand on the top _____ rung(s).

    <p>2</p> Signup and view all the answers

    A properly designed scaffold must be able to support its own weight and ______ times the maximum intended working load applied or transmitted to it.

    <p>4</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following should a hard hat be able to do?

    <p>Be water resistant and slow burning</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the maximum intended working load for a special-duty scaffold?

    <p>Exceeding 75 pounds per square foot</p> Signup and view all the answers

    A scaffolding permit is required anytime a scaffold _____ or more stories is erected.

    <p>3</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Cal/OSHA requires what two types of grounds?

    <p>service and equipment</p> Signup and view all the answers

    During an excavation project, when should a shoring system be designed by a registered engineer?

    <p>At a depth of 20 feet or more</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is shoring?

    <p>The process of bracing walls in order to prevent collapse or cave-ins with metal hydraulic, mechanical or timber of an excavation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When excavating a trench, what is the required distance for spoil piles from the edge of an excavation or trench?

    <p>2 feet</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does it mean when the underground service alert marks the ground with RED stakes and markings?

    <p>Electric Power Lines, Cables, Conduit and Lighting Cables</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Gas, Oil, Steam, Petroleum or Gaseous Materials

    <p>Personal Protective Equipment</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Any serious injuries, illnesses or deaths must be reported to Cal/OSHA within how many hours?

    <p>8 hours</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Bridge construction requires all new nets to meet the performance standard of how many foot-pound minimum impact resistance?

    <p>17,500</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Any time a contractor is going to be engaging in asbestos related work, they must notify DOSH how many hours in advance?

    <p>24 hours</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The maximum allowed height for a mason’s ladder is how many feet?

    <p>40 feet</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The maximum allowed height for a three-section metal extension ladder is how many feet?

    <p>60 feet</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The use of wood upright in shoring systems must be at least ________.

    <p>2” x 8”</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does it mean when the grounds are marked with WHITE stakes or markings?

    <p>Proposed Excavation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a California employer's responsibility under the California Occupational Safety and Health Act and Title 8 of the California Code or Regulation?

    <p>Make sure that employees are all eating a hearty lunch in order to perform tasks without any safety violations.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How many inches should a ladder extend past the top level of the roof or flat surface?

    <p>At least 36 inches</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What can increase the risk of electrocution in the workplace?

    <p>Temporary power sources, power tools, lighting, fans and pumps</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the maximum intended working load for a light-duty scaffold?

    <p>25 pounds per square foot</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When should an employee wear foot and/or leg protection?

    <p>All of the above</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Safety nets must extend how many feet beyond the work surface?

    <p>8 feet</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does it mean when the underground service alert marks the grounds with YELLOW stakes and markings?

    <p>Gas, Oil, Steam, Petroleum or Gaseous Materials</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to Cal/OSHA, a Medium Duty type II ladder is able to withstand a working load of how many pounds?

    <p>225 lb</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is considered PPE?

    <p>Face shields</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT something a personal fall arrest system must do?

    <p>Allow the employee to fully alter the system to their needs even if this means that the system no longer meets OSHA requirements</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to Cal/OSHA, what type of ladder can withstand a working load of 250 pounds?

    <p>Heavy Duty Type I</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following type(s) of gloves are chemical and liquid resistant?

    <p>All of the above</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Type B soil requires that for every 1 foot of depth (V) the trench must be excavated back ___ foot (H).

    <p>1</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The maximum allowed height for a step ladder is how many feet?

    <p>20 feet</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does it mean when the underground service alert marks the grounds with ORANGE stakes and markings?

    <p>Communication, Alarm or Signal Lines, Cables or Conduit</p> Signup and view all the answers

    An access or exit ladder or ramp is required if a trench is ______ or deeper.

    <p>4 feet</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The maximum allowed height for a painter’s step ladder is how many feet?

    <p>12 feet</p> Signup and view all the answers

    A certification is required for operating cranes with a rated capacity of at least how many tons?

    <p>3</p> Signup and view all the answers

    If you do not call the underground service alert due to negligence, you will be subject to what penalties?

    <p>Up to $10,000</p> Signup and view all the answers

    All non-self-supported and extension ladders should be placed at what angle?

    <p>75-degree</p> Signup and view all the answers

    If a federal health and safety standard is non-existent what must an employee/employer do?

    <p>Refer to the state-level Cal/OSHA standard already established</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In scaffold construction, each platform-end 10 feet or less should not extend more than how many inches beyond its support?

    <p>12 in.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT considered a type of fire extinguisher?

    <p>All are considered fire extinguishers</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does OSHA stand for?

    <p>Occupational Safety &amp; Health Administration</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Paper-like fiber used for disposable suits provide protection against ________.

    <p>Dust and splashes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are some preventative measures that can be taken to control electrical hazards?

    <p>All of the above</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who is responsible for providing Personal Protective Equipment?

    <p>Employer</p> Signup and view all the answers

    For electrical hazards, safety-toe shoes must be nonconductive and should be able to prevent the wearer from completing an electrical circuit to ground. These shoes must be able to protect against how many volts in dry conditions?

    <p>600 volts</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to Cal/OSHA, when must an employee wear earmuffs or earplugs?

    <p>If an employee works a full 8-hour day and is hearing 90 dBA for the entire 8 hours</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When chemical or physical hazards are present, what material is best to use for body protection?

    <p>Rubber, rubberized fabrics, neoprene and plastics</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to Cal/OSHA, a Special Duty type IAA ladder is able to withstand a working load of how many pounds?

    <p>375 lb</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does it mean when the underground service alert marks the grounds with GREEN stakes and markings?

    <p>Sewers and Drain Lines</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is considered proper ear protection under OSHA PPE?

    <p>All of the above</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does GFCI stand for?

    <p>Ground-Fault Circuit Interrupter</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Employers have ___ days to complete form 5020 after obtaining knowledge of a serious injury, illness or death.

    <p>5 days</p> Signup and view all the answers

    To provide the correct angle so extension ladders won’t slip, place the base of the ladder _____ away from whatever the top of the ladder leans against, for every _____ in height of the ladder.

    <p>1ft, 4ft</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of gloves are NOT permitted as part of hand PPE?

    <p>Asbestos &amp; asbestos linings</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The maximum allowed height for a cleat ladder is how many feet?

    <p>30 feet</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of OSHA?

    <p>To enforce safety regulations, assist employers/employees in training of regulations &amp; guidelines and partner-up with other voluntary programs that ensure the safety of the workplace.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of cranes require permits?

    <p>Fixed and mobile tower cranes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In scaffold construction, each platform that is 10 feet or more should not extend more than how many inches beyond its support?

    <p>18 in.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    There are two tests that OSHA requires for a competent person to verify that equipment grounding is executed properly. What are these two tests?

    <p>Continuity test &amp; receptacles and plugs test</p> Signup and view all the answers

    At what depth is fall protection required for bridges or walkways across excavations and trenches?

    <p>6 feet</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What employees must be included in a Hearing Conservation Program (HCP)?

    <p>Whose noise exposure equals or exceeds an 8-hour TWA of 85 dBA</p> Signup and view all the answers

    On an extension ladder, a worker can never stand on the top ______ rung(s).

    <p>3</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The Underground Service Alert must be contacted at least how many days before an excavation project?

    <p>2 days</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Type C soil requires that for every 1 foot of depth (V) the trench must be excavated back _____ feet (H).

    <p>1½</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In California, what is the state level OSHA called?

    <p>Cal/OSHA</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Electrically conductive shoes are meant to do which of the following?

    <p>Provide protection against the buildup of static electricity</p> Signup and view all the answers

    A carbon Dioxide (CO2) fire extinguisher is used on what class of fire(s)?

    <p>Class B &amp; C fires only</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When ascending or descending a ladder, the user shall face the ladder and maintain contact with the ladder at three-points at all times. Contact with the ladder at three points means:

    <p>The worker must keep a grip on the ladder at all times of two feet and one hand, or two hands and one foot which is safely supporting the user's weight.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Safety nets must be provided when workplaces are more than how many feet above ground or other unstable surfaces?

    <p>25 feet</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to Cal/OSHA, a Light Duty type III ladder is able to withstand a working load of how many pounds?

    <p>200 lb</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the two most common types of protection from electrical hazards?

    <p>Insulation on wiring and grounding of a circuit</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the two common types of ladders used in everyday construction?

    <p>Stepladders and extension ladders</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to Cal/OSHA, what type of ladder can withstand a working load of 300 pounds?

    <p>Extra Heavy Duty Type IA</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When using harnesses, lifelines and lanyards, Cal/OSHA states that lifelines shall be secured above the point of operation to an anchorage or structural member capable of supporting a minimum dead weight of how many pounds?

    <p>5,000 lbs per person</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of ladder is safe to use where electrical hazards exist?

    Signup and view all the answers

    All wells or shafts over 5 feet in depth into which employees are permitted to enter shall be retained with:

    <p>Lagging, spiling, or casing</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Any employer or contractor engaging in asbestos-related work disturbing more than _____ square feet of asbestos-containing construction material during the course of work at a single worksite, must be registered annually.

    <p>100</p> Signup and view all the answers

    If employees are exposed to falls in excess of _________, they must be provided a personal fall arrest system.

    <p>7 ½ ft</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In what sequence should scaffolding be dismantled?

    <p>Top down</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Removing support systems in shoring should begin:

    <p>From the bottom</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the maximum intended working load for a medium-duty scaffold?

    <p>50 pounds per square foot</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Shoring and bracing is required in what type of soils?

    <p>All of the above</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the four main types of electrical injuries that can occur on the job?

    <p>Electrocution, electrical shock, burns and indirect injuries</p> Signup and view all the answers

    If scaffolding is used in proximity to an insulated power line of less than 300 volts the scaffold must not be closer than how many feet?

    <p>3 feet</p> Signup and view all the answers

    PPE is the last line of defense after what controls fail?

    <p>All of the above</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Warning lines must be erected around all sides of roof work areas and may consist of________?

    <p>All of the above</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Before working on a circuit, what must be done?

    <p>De-energize it</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does IIPP mean?

    <p>Injury and Illness Prevention Program</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The maximum allowed height for a two-section metal ladder is how many feet?

    <p>48 feet</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who is responsible for providing Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)?

    <p>Employer</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The vertical or inclined earth surfaces formed as a result of excavation work is called:

    <p>Faces or sides</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Cal/OSHA (DOSH) requires construction activity permits for which of the following?

    <p>All of the above</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to Cal/OSHA, supervisors must conduct toolbox or tailgate meeting with their crews every _____ days.

    <p>10</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is an example of body PPE?

    <p>All of the above</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the maximum travel distance to reach a ladder or exit within a trench?

    <p>25 feet</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the three basic types of scaffolds?

    <p>Supported, suspension and aerial lifts</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Are body belts an acceptable form of a personal fall arrest system?

    <p>No</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the responsibility of the employer in regards to PPE?

    <p>All of the above</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Before you excavate or dig at a jobsite who must be contacted?

    <p>The Underground Service Alert</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The NEC and OSHA specify that particular flexible cords be used in construction settings. Where can a flexible cord be used?

    <p>All of the above</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Hard hats are classified into what areas?

    <p>Class A, B, C</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Shoring, benching or other cave-in protection system is required if the trench is ______ or deeper.

    <p>5 feet</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the length a ladder must extend above the excavation/trench?

    <p>3 feet</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The use of a fire extinguisher is summed up in four simple steps called PASS. What does PASS stand for?

    <p>Pull, Aim, Squeeze, Sweep</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How many braces must be used when shoring trenches?

    <p>2</p> Signup and view all the answers

    A guardrail system must be able to withstand a force of at least how many pounds applied 2 inches on the top edge in any outward or downward direction?

    <p>200</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT an acceptable use of power tools?

    <p>Yanking cords from plugs or sockets</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Type A soil requires that for every 1 foot of depth (V) the trench must be excavated back ___ of a foot (H).

    <p>¾</p> Signup and view all the answers

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