OSHA example #22527

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Steel rods and pipes on which forms are lifted must meet all these requirements EXCEPT:
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They must be physically attached to the forms
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Who may design and plan lift-slab operations?
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A professional engineer
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Who must determine when forms and shores may be removed?
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The employer
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Limited access zones around masonry wall construction must meet all these requirements EXCEPT:
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Limited access zones are designed to keep employees from entering an area of a wall that is not properly guarded or braced to prevent injuries.
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Storage bins and silos must be equipped with ______ bottoms.
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Conical
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Jacking equipment being used to raise a 2-ton steel column must be capable of supporting at least _____ tons.
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5 tons
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Concrete pumping systems using discharge pipes should be provided with pipe supports designed for ___ percent overload
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100 percent
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What PPE is required for workers applying cement, sand, and water mixture through a pneumatic hose?
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head and face gear
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When embedded in concrete which one of these materials strengthens it?
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Reinforcing Steel
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Erected shoring equipment must be inspected in all the following circumstances EXCEPT:
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During concrete placement
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The employer of the members of a designated rescue team are not required to ensure that the team members have received all training required for authorized entrants.
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False
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A confined space entry permit is an authorized approval in ____ form.
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Written
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What is the meaning of LEL?
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Lower Explosive Limit
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Each authorized entrant shall use a chest or full body harness, with a retrieval line attached at the center of the entrant's back, near shoulder level. above the entrant's head, or at another point from which the employer can establish the ability to successfully remove the entrant.
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True
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____ deficiency occurs from chemical or biological reactions which displace or consume oxygen from within a confined space.
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Oxygen
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A controlling contractor is that employer with overall responsibility for construction at the worksite.
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True
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An ___ employer is an employer whose employees actually enter a permit space.
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Entry
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A flammable atmosphere generally results from vaporization of flammable liquids, by-products of chemical reaction, enriched oxygen atmospheres, or concentrations of flammable gases or combined dusts.
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True
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A ___ employer is the employee that owns or manages the property where the construction work is taking place.
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Host
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___ in liquids or loose materials is one of the leading causes of death from physical hazards in confined spaces.
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Engulfment
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Overloading is responsible for a relatively ___ portion of mobile crane accidents.
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Small
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The boom hoisting sheave must have pitch diameters of no less than ___ times the nominal diameter of the rope used.
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15 times
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___ equipment must have the recommended operating speeds, raised load capacities, and special hazard warnings conspicuously posted in the a manner that they are visible to operators in the control stations.
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All
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The crane's main frame, crawler truck, and/or outrigger supports, boom sections, and attachments are all considered part of the structural integrity of lifting.
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True
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Cranes and associated rigging equipment must be inspected ___ to identify any existing or potentially unsafe conditions. Regular inspections should be conducted before and during use.
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Regularly
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Do not hoist employees if weather conditions are bad, or if any other indication of impending danger exists.
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True
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A study conducted by OSHA showed nearly ___ percent of work-related electrocutions involved cranes.
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30 percent
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Master links, shackles, wire rope, and all other rigging hardware must be capable of supporting at least ___ times the maximum intended load without failure.
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5 times
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___ is the point in the object around which its weight is evenly distributed.
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Center of Gravity
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There are no practical measures to keep the swing radius area free from equipment and personnel.
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False
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All of the following are covered by the OSH Act EXCEPT:
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Certain territories under federal government authority.
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Guardrail systems must be able to withstand a force of at least ____ pounds at any point along the top edge.
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200 pounds
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For pipe railings, posts shall be spaced not more than ____ feet apart on centers.
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8 Feet
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A saftey net's maxium mesh openings must not be longer than ____ inches on any side.
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6 inches
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Top rails must be ____ inches, plus or minus 3 inches, above the walkway/working level.
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42 inches
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Intermediate members such as balusters, when used between posts, shall not be more than ____ inches apart.
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19 inches
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Safety net drop-tests must consist of a ____ pound bag of sand being dropped into the net.
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400 pound
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In order for an employee who suffers muscle strain to heal, the employer must provide and the employee must take advantage of:
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Recovery time
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Job rotation, modified work pace, and frequent breaks are all examples of _____ controls.
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Administrative
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Which personal protective equipment can reduce the risk of pressure points?
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Knee and elbow pads
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All of the following awkward postures must be avoided EXCEPT:
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Prolonged standing or sitting while shifting your position
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Higher workers' compensation premiums, increased employee turnover, absenteeism, and decreased efficiency are common results of:
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Musculoskeletal disorders
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Those areas of the body where nerves, blood vessels, and/or tendons lie just beneath the skin are highly susceptible to _____ injuries.
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Pressure Point
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Willard runs an industrial, hand-operated floor sander four days a week. Although he wears his PPE religiously, he is still at risk for all these potential injuries EXCEPT:
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Hearing loss
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Risk factors that lead to MSD can be divided into the following categories:
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Physical factors and Environmental factors
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What is the ergonomically optimum body posture for performing all physical jobs?
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Midrange
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How often might ergonomic training be offered in the workplace?
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Annually
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Both trench boxes and shoring serve to protect workers from cave-ins.
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True
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It is essential that a stairway, ladder, or ramp be provided in trench excavations _______ feet.
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4 feet
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The removed soil at an excavation site is also called _______.
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Spoil
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Excavations are less than _______ feet in depth, and examination of the ground by a competent person provides no indication of a potential cave-in.
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5 Feet
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The atmospheres in the excavation shall be tested before employees enter excavations greater than _______ feet.
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4 feet
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OSHA standards _______ excessive water accumulations or any water accumulation where properly monitored water removal equipment is not in place when workers are in the trench.
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Prohibits
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Excavations _______ feet and greater in depth must have a protective system that is planned and designed by a professional engineer
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20 Feet
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Type C soil is soil that has unconfined compressive strength of 0.5 tsf.
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True
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A _______person must be designated by the employer and have knowledge related to soil classification, protective systems, and safety standards related to excavation.
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Competent
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What are some dangers of excavations?
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All of the Above: -Lack of oxygen -Fire -Water Accumulation
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Many fire extinguishers can be used on more than one class of fire and are called multipurpose extinguishers.
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True
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There are only 2 types of fire extinguishers for fighting all types of fires
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False
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The two primary types of smoke alarms in use are ________ and photoelectric alarms.
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Ionization
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Class _______ fire extinguishers are used on fires involving energized electrical equipment.
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Class C
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What is the primary cause of death due to fires?
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Smoke inhalation
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Fire _________ are designed to react quickly and independently of one another so that only those detectors in the affected area activate
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Sprinklers
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Which of the following elements are required for sustaining a fire?
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All the above: -Oxygen -Fuel (Burning Medium) -Heat Source
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Class _______ extinguishers are pressurized with non-flammable carbon dioxide gas, dry chemical, wet chemical, or clean agent/halogen.
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Class B
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In the event of a fire, a safe and _______ response depends on how well employees and employers are prepared for emergencies.
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Speedy
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A class A fire is an combustible/Flammable liquid fire.
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False (Its Class B)