OSHA 10 Final Exam Guide

OSHA 10 Final Exam The creation of OSHA provided this important right to workers: The right to a safe and healthful workplace. What type of OSHA inspection is conducted when immediate death or serious harm is likely? Imminent danger. OSHA requires that employers pay for most required personal protective equipment (PPE), including: Hard hats. During an OSHA inspection: You have the right to talk to the inspector privately. When an employer receives an OSHA citation, it must be: Posted for 3 days or until the violation is fixed. The right of workers to seek safety and health on the job without fear of punishment is spelled out in: Section 11(c) of the OSH Act. Among the rights related to OSHA recordkeeping, workers have the right to review: The OSHA 300 Log and the OSHA 300 Summary. OSHA's mission is to: Protect the safety and health of America's workers. One of the main responsibilities employers have under OSHA is to: Provide training required by OSHA standards. A Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) gives in formation about: Hazardous chemicals. If you feel that an OSHA inspection is needed to get hazards corrected at your workplace, which is your best option? Submit a written, signed complaint with specific hazard information. The OSHA standards for Construction and General Industry are also known as: Part 1926 and Part 1910. When working over dangerous equipment and machinery, fall protection must be provided ___________. regardless of distance Falls, struck-by object, caught-in or between, and electrocution are referred to by OSHA as ___________. "Focus Four" Hazards Webbing used for lifeline, lanyard and harness ropes and straps must be made of ________ fibers. synthetic What are the ways employers can protect workers from falls? Guardrails, safety net systems and personal fall arrest systems. For workers on scaffolds, fall protection must be provided if they are working ______ above a lower level. 10 feet Personal fall arrest systems must be inspected for damage __________ each use. before In construction, falls to a lower level are a major cause of fatalities. True 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. 6 feet Overreaching is a factor that contributes to fall or fatalities involving ladder usage. True Guardrails are often used by employers to protect workers from falls. How high must the top guardrail (the toprail) be above the working surface? 42 inches, plus or minus 3 inches More ___________ are killed from falls than in any other construction occupation. Ironworkers Competent persons are not necessary when scaffolds are being moved. False Not every walking or working surface can be a potential fall hazard. False A personal fall arrest system consists of: An anchorage, lanyard and connectors, and a full body harness. Employees may file a complaint with OSHA if unsafe working conditions are not corrected. True The top of a ladder must extend at least ______ above the surface you are climbing onto. 3 feet 1/5 Safety nets must absorb the force of a 400-pound bag of sand dropping onto the net. This is referred to as a "__________". drop test All of the above Employers are required to keep worksites free from: ([a] Scrap lumber with protruding nails, [b] Waste and trash, [c] Combustible liquids.) Scaffold accidents are usually attributed to factors like the planking or support giving way, or to a lack of guardrails or fall protection. True Employers need to have rescue procedures in place in the event of a fall. True Wet or damp conditions worsen electrocution hazards. True A and C only Which of the following are preventative measures that can be taken to protect yourself from electrocution hazards? ([a] Keep a safe distance from overhead power lines, [c] Use nonconductive equipment) All of the above Which of the following are ways employers must protect their employees on the job site? ([a] Ensure overhead power line safety, [b] By supplying GFCIs, or ground-fault circuit interrupters, [c] Establish and enact an assured equipment grounding conductor program [AEGCP]) All of the above Which of the following items contributed to the electrocution in the previous case study? ([a] Use of known faulty equipment, [b] lack of grounding, [c] Short in a receptacle) It's okay to use extension cords with worn insulation, as long as you are careful about it. False Employers are NOT required to enforce lockout/tagout safety-related work practices on the job site. False Which of the following is NOT a category of electrical burns? Shock Electrocution was the second leading cause of worker deaths on construction sites in the United States in 2011. True All of the above Which of the following are a part of PPE that can prevent electrocution? In the previous case study, what measures could have been taken to prevent the accident from occurring? ([a] Rubber insulating gloves, [b] hoods, [c] sleeves) Both of the above could have prevented the accident from occurring ([a] Workers should have been aware of overhead power lines, [b] employees should have received proper safety training) If your hard hat sustains a heavy blow from a falling or flying object you ___________________. To safely control the traffic flow and protect workers near public roadways and moving construction equipment use you could use? must replace it immediately All of the above ([a] Traffic signs, [b] barricades, [c] flaggers) All rigging equipment must be inspected _________ each lift. prior to A struck-by hazard can be described as anytime a worker _____________. is hit by a falling, swinging, flying or rolling object. As a load is mechanically lifted, the materials ______________. may strike workers if the load swings, twists or turns. Struck-by injuries are produced by forcible contact or impact between the injured person and a/n _____________________. object or piece of equipment The following are examples of struck-by hazards. Which one is an example of a struck-by flying hazard? Hit by a nail from a nail gun 2/5 Employers must protect workers from struck-by hazards by _______________. providing PPE such as hard hats and safety glasses Struck-by ____________ object hazards exist when something is being propelled, hurled or thrown. flying Among the list of ways workers can protect themselves when working on or near any construction zone, is to _________________. Wear high-visibility reflective clothing Make sure all loads carried by equipment are stable and _________. secured Caught in or-between hazards are related with excavations [trenches]; therefore, the hazard considered to be the greatest risk is: Cave-ins To protect against caught-in or -between hazards, a worker should not only avoid wearing loose clothing or jewelry, but also a worker Working with equipment/machinery that has not been locked-out should avoid: To prevent being pinned between equipment or other objects, workers should avoid ________. placing themselves between moving vehicles and an immovable structure, vehicle, or stacked materials All hand-held power tools should have guards and _______ on them. safety switches Which procedure helps to ensure equipment doesn't accidentally reenergize when it's being repaired or worked on? Lockout/Tagout One who is capable of identifying existing and predictable hazards in the surroundings and who has authorization to take prompt corrective measures to eliminate them is a(n) _________. competent person Workers should not work in an unprotected trench that is 5 feet deep or more. The type of protection installed may be sloping or benching, trench box or shield and ____________. shoring. Workers should wear a __________ if required, to avoid being thrown from a vehicle and crushed as the vehicle tips over. seatbelt Providing worker training on the safe use of the equipment being operated is the responsibility of the: Employer All respiratory protection equipment must be approved by: NIOSH The first step in developing a comprehensive safety and health program including personal protective equipment is to: Perform a hazard assessment These gloves offer good pliability and protect against harmful elements such as hydraulic fluids, gasoline and alcohols: Neoprene None of the above If the employee provides his or her own protective equipment, the employee is responsible for: ([a] Its adequacy, [b] its maintenance, [c] its sanitation) If a hard hat sustains impact, it should: Be replaced If employees use a respirator under any circumstances, the employer should have: A written respiratory program Eye and face protection selected for employee use must clearly identify the: Manufacturer This footwear may be designed to be electrically conductive or non-conductive Safety shoes A and B If an employee who needs eye protection wears prescription lens([a] Wear eye protection that incorporates the prescription into the es, he or she should: design, [b] wear additional eye protection over their prescription lenses) Which of the following types of hard hats are NOT ANSI approved: 3/5 Bump Hats An industrial hygienist identifies exposures, problems, tasks and risks of the workplace by performing a(n): Worksite analysis Lead exposure can cause all of the following except: Skin burns The first choice for how to reduce or eliminate a hazard is: Engineering controls What type of correctional program is used to plan the best way to control or prevent hazards in the event of an emergency? Emergency preparation All of the above The basic worksite analysis performed by an industrial hygienist ([a] Inspection of all jobs, operations and work activities, [b[ reincludes: search on how physical hazards at that worksite affect worker health, [c] recommendations for any necessary, appropriate corrective actions) One of the benefits of a well-designed ergonomic work environment is low operating costs. True These types of contaminants can result from welding, cleaning or painting: Gas or Vapor The common drinking cup is ______ in the working place. prohibited ___________ can be caused by repetitive motions or repeated shocks over prolonged periods of time. Carpal tunnel syndrome In occupations where there is exposure to ionizing radiation, time, distance and _________ are important in considering worker safety. shielding Which of the following is the principal source of compensable injuries in the American work force? Manual material handling A wire rope sling with a strength of 10,000 pounds and a total working load of 2,000 pounds has a design factor (multiplier) of_____. 5 All of the above Which of the following is required for inclusion on a synthetic webbing label? ([a] Name and trademark of manufacturer, [b] rated capacities for the type of hitch, [c] type of material) All of the above Safe lifting training should include: ([a] General principles of ergonomics, [b] procedures for reporting hazardous conditions, [c] health risks related to improper lifting) When using industrial fork-lifts, the load must be at the lowest position for traveling, and the truck manufacturer's operational requirements must be followed. True Used lumber must have which of the following withdrawn before stacking? Nails Maximum safe load limits of _____ must be posted within the buildings and structures. floors When disposal materials are dropped more than 20 feet to an exterior location, an enclosed chute must be used. True When traveling on a fork lift, the carried load must be at the highest feasible position during travel. False General requirements do not apply to slings used in conjunction with other material handling equipment for the movement of material by hoisting. False All ______________ that are designed to accommodate guards must be equipped with properly functioning guards when in use. power-operated tools What test should be performed on abrasive wheels? Ring test mushroom 4/5 Impact tools, such as chisels, with __________ heads should be removed from use. Fixed, power-driven woodworking tools are not required to be provided with a disconnect switch that can either be locked or tagged in the off position. False All of the above Powder-actuated tools should never be used on _________ materials. ([a] Hard, [b] Metallic, [c] Brittle) Most tools that run on liquid fuel are powered by: Gasoline Compressed air can be used for cleaning as long as it is less than 30 psi. True All of the above Jacks must be inspected: ([a] At least once every 6 months, [b] when sent out and returned from repair, [c] before and after use when subjected to abnormal loads) Jointers should be fitted with which of the following types of guards: Point of operation guards Appropriate switches for belt sanders are: Momentary contact on/off switches 5/5