FINAL OSHA 2

22 February 2024
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What are the ways an employer can protect workers from falls?
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Guardrails, safety net system and personal fall arrest systems.
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As a load is mechanically lifted, the materials _____________.
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May strike workers if the load swings, twists or turns
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For workers on scaffolds, fall protection must be provided if they are working __________ above a lower level.
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10'
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A ladder must extend at least _____ above the work surface you are climbing onto.
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3'
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What is the greatest hazard or risk for workers in excavating trenches?
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Cave-ins
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It is the responsibility of the worker to wear the PPE provided to him.
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True
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In general, fall protection must be provided to construction workers who are working on surfaces with unprotected sides and edges which are _____ above the lower level.
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6'
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A personal fall arrest system consists of:
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Full body harness, anchorage, lanyard and connectors
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What accounts for the largest number of cited violations which leads to the number one cause of deaths on a construction site?
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Falls/Fall Protection
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What is the depth of a trench that would require protection such as shoring
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5' or greater
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Struck-by injuries are produced by forcible contact or impact between the injured person and a/n _______.
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Object of piece of equipment
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To prevent from being pinned between equipment or other objects, workers should avoid_________.
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Placing themselves between moving vehicles and an immovable object.
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Which one is an example of a struck-by flying hazard?
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Hit by a nail from a nail gun
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How high should the top of guard rail be above the work surface?
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42" +-3"
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A struck-by hazard can be described as anytime a worker __________.
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Is hit by a falling, swinging, flying or rolling object
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Providing worker training on the safe use of the equipment being operated is the responsibility of the:
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Employer
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One way a worker can protect themselves while working on or near a construction zone is to
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Wear high-vis reflective clothing
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An OSHA compliance officer has the right to enter a job site at any time without any notification to the site manager.
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False
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Employers must protect workers from struck-by hazards by _________.
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Providing PPE
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Who is capable of identifying existing or predictable hazards or unsafe work environments and has the authority to take prompt corrective measures?
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Any Competent Person