116 Questions
Fall protection should be provided for which of the following conditions?
All of the above
What does PFAS stand for?
Personal Fall Arrest System
If you do not call the underground service alert intentionally, you will be subject to what penalties?
Up to $50,000
California employers are required to use which form to record work-related injuries and illnesses?
Form 300
What is the Division of Occupational Safety and Health (DOSH)?
The authority that enforces Cal/OSHA standards
What is the maximum intended working load for a heavy-duty scaffold?
75 pounds per square foot
What is the proper action to take when a ladder must be used near an open door and a high-traffic area?
Ask a coworker to stay with the ladder to make sure an accident does not occur
On a stepladder, a worker can never stand on the top _____ rung(s).
2
A properly designed scaffold must be able to support its own weight and ______ times the maximum intended working load applied or transmitted to it.
4
Which of the following should a hard hat be able to do?
Be water resistant and slow burning
What is the maximum intended working load for a special-duty scaffold?
Exceeding 75 pounds per square foot
A scaffolding permit is required anytime a scaffold _____ or more stories is erected.
3
Cal/OSHA requires what two types of grounds?
service and equipment
During an excavation project, when should a shoring system be designed by a registered engineer?
At a depth of 20 feet or more
What is shoring?
The process of bracing walls in order to prevent collapse or cave-ins with metal hydraulic, mechanical or timber of an excavation
When excavating a trench, what is the required distance for spoil piles from the edge of an excavation or trench?
2 feet
What does it mean when the underground service alert marks the ground with RED stakes and markings?
Electric Power Lines, Cables, Conduit and Lighting Cables
Gas, Oil, Steam, Petroleum or Gaseous Materials
Personal Protective Equipment
Any serious injuries, illnesses or deaths must be reported to Cal/OSHA within how many hours?
8 hours
Bridge construction requires all new nets to meet the performance standard of how many foot-pound minimum impact resistance?
17,500
Any time a contractor is going to be engaging in asbestos related work, they must notify DOSH how many hours in advance?
24 hours
The maximum allowed height for a mason’s ladder is how many feet?
40 feet
The maximum allowed height for a three-section metal extension ladder is how many feet?
60 feet
The use of wood upright in shoring systems must be at least ________.
2” x 8”
What does it mean when the grounds are marked with WHITE stakes or markings?
Proposed Excavation
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?
Make sure that employees are all eating a hearty lunch in order to perform tasks without any safety violations.
How many inches should a ladder extend past the top level of the roof or flat surface?
At least 36 inches
What can increase the risk of electrocution in the workplace?
Temporary power sources, power tools, lighting, fans and pumps
What is the maximum intended working load for a light-duty scaffold?
25 pounds per square foot
When should an employee wear foot and/or leg protection?
All of the above
Safety nets must extend how many feet beyond the work surface?
8 feet
What does it mean when the underground service alert marks the grounds with YELLOW stakes and markings?
Gas, Oil, Steam, Petroleum or Gaseous Materials
According to Cal/OSHA, a Medium Duty type II ladder is able to withstand a working load of how many pounds?
225 lb
Which of the following is considered PPE?
Face shields
Which of the following is NOT something a personal fall arrest system must do?
Allow the employee to fully alter the system to their needs even if this means that the system no longer meets OSHA requirements
According to Cal/OSHA, what type of ladder can withstand a working load of 250 pounds?
Heavy Duty Type I
Which of the following type(s) of gloves are chemical and liquid resistant?
All of the above
Type B soil requires that for every 1 foot of depth (V) the trench must be excavated back ___ foot (H).
1
The maximum allowed height for a step ladder is how many feet?
20 feet
What does it mean when the underground service alert marks the grounds with ORANGE stakes and markings?
Communication, Alarm or Signal Lines, Cables or Conduit
An access or exit ladder or ramp is required if a trench is ______ or deeper.
4 feet
The maximum allowed height for a painter’s step ladder is how many feet?
12 feet
A certification is required for operating cranes with a rated capacity of at least how many tons?
3
If you do not call the underground service alert due to negligence, you will be subject to what penalties?
Up to $10,000
All non-self-supported and extension ladders should be placed at what angle?
75-degree
If a federal health and safety standard is non-existent what must an employee/employer do?
Refer to the state-level Cal/OSHA standard already established
In scaffold construction, each platform-end 10 feet or less should not extend more than how many inches beyond its support?
12 in.
Which of the following is NOT considered a type of fire extinguisher?
All are considered fire extinguishers
What does OSHA stand for?
Occupational Safety & Health Administration
Paper-like fiber used for disposable suits provide protection against ________.
Dust and splashes
What are some preventative measures that can be taken to control electrical hazards?
All of the above
Who is responsible for providing Personal Protective Equipment?
Employer
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?
600 volts
According to Cal/OSHA, when must an employee wear earmuffs or earplugs?
If an employee works a full 8-hour day and is hearing 90 dBA for the entire 8 hours
When chemical or physical hazards are present, what material is best to use for body protection?
Rubber, rubberized fabrics, neoprene and plastics
According to Cal/OSHA, a Special Duty type IAA ladder is able to withstand a working load of how many pounds?
375 lb
What does it mean when the underground service alert marks the grounds with GREEN stakes and markings?
Sewers and Drain Lines
Which of the following is considered proper ear protection under OSHA PPE?
All of the above
What does GFCI stand for?
Ground-Fault Circuit Interrupter
Employers have ___ days to complete form 5020 after obtaining knowledge of a serious injury, illness or death.
5 days
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.
1ft, 4ft
What type of gloves are NOT permitted as part of hand PPE?
Asbestos & asbestos linings
The maximum allowed height for a cleat ladder is how many feet?
30 feet
What is the purpose of OSHA?
To enforce safety regulations, assist employers/employees in training of regulations & guidelines and partner-up with other voluntary programs that ensure the safety of the workplace.
What type of cranes require permits?
Fixed and mobile tower cranes
In scaffold construction, each platform that is 10 feet or more should not extend more than how many inches beyond its support?
18 in.
There are two tests that OSHA requires for a competent person to verify that equipment grounding is executed properly. What are these two tests?
Continuity test & receptacles and plugs test
At what depth is fall protection required for bridges or walkways across excavations and trenches?
6 feet
What employees must be included in a Hearing Conservation Program (HCP)?
Whose noise exposure equals or exceeds an 8-hour TWA of 85 dBA
On an extension ladder, a worker can never stand on the top ______ rung(s).
3
The Underground Service Alert must be contacted at least how many days before an excavation project?
2 days
Type C soil requires that for every 1 foot of depth (V) the trench must be excavated back _____ feet (H).
1½
In California, what is the state level OSHA called?
Cal/OSHA
Electrically conductive shoes are meant to do which of the following?
Provide protection against the buildup of static electricity
A carbon Dioxide (CO2) fire extinguisher is used on what class of fire(s)?
Class B & C fires only
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:
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.
Safety nets must be provided when workplaces are more than how many feet above ground or other unstable surfaces?
25 feet
According to Cal/OSHA, a Light Duty type III ladder is able to withstand a working load of how many pounds?
200 lb
What are the two most common types of protection from electrical hazards?
Insulation on wiring and grounding of a circuit
What are the two common types of ladders used in everyday construction?
Stepladders and extension ladders
According to Cal/OSHA, what type of ladder can withstand a working load of 300 pounds?
Extra Heavy Duty Type IA
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?
5,000 lbs per person
What type of ladder is safe to use where electrical hazards exist?
All wells or shafts over 5 feet in depth into which employees are permitted to enter shall be retained with:
Lagging, spiling, or casing
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.
100
If employees are exposed to falls in excess of _________, they must be provided a personal fall arrest system.
7 ½ ft
In what sequence should scaffolding be dismantled?
Top down
Removing support systems in shoring should begin:
From the bottom
What is the maximum intended working load for a medium-duty scaffold?
50 pounds per square foot
Shoring and bracing is required in what type of soils?
All of the above
What are the four main types of electrical injuries that can occur on the job?
Electrocution, electrical shock, burns and indirect injuries
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?
3 feet
PPE is the last line of defense after what controls fail?
All of the above
Warning lines must be erected around all sides of roof work areas and may consist of________?
All of the above
Before working on a circuit, what must be done?
De-energize it
What does IIPP mean?
Injury and Illness Prevention Program
The maximum allowed height for a two-section metal ladder is how many feet?
48 feet
Who is responsible for providing Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)?
Employer
The vertical or inclined earth surfaces formed as a result of excavation work is called:
Faces or sides
Cal/OSHA (DOSH) requires construction activity permits for which of the following?
All of the above
According to Cal/OSHA, supervisors must conduct toolbox or tailgate meeting with their crews every _____ days.
10
What is an example of body PPE?
All of the above
What is the maximum travel distance to reach a ladder or exit within a trench?
25 feet
What are the three basic types of scaffolds?
Supported, suspension and aerial lifts
Are body belts an acceptable form of a personal fall arrest system?
No
What is the responsibility of the employer in regards to PPE?
All of the above
Before you excavate or dig at a jobsite who must be contacted?
The Underground Service Alert
The NEC and OSHA specify that particular flexible cords be used in construction settings. Where can a flexible cord be used?
All of the above
Hard hats are classified into what areas?
Class A, B, C
Shoring, benching or other cave-in protection system is required if the trench is ______ or deeper.
5 feet
What is the length a ladder must extend above the excavation/trench?
3 feet
The use of a fire extinguisher is summed up in four simple steps called PASS. What does PASS stand for?
Pull, Aim, Squeeze, Sweep
How many braces must be used when shoring trenches?
2
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?
200
Which of the following is NOT an acceptable use of power tools?
Yanking cords from plugs or sockets
Type A soil requires that for every 1 foot of depth (V) the trench must be excavated back ___ of a foot (H).
¾
FULL SCORE: 116 PASSING RATE: 80% PASSING SCORE: 93
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