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OSHA 30 Construction
Final Exam

1. An important air test for any confined space is for the presence of oxygen. The concentration of oxygen should be:

A. Between 15 and 25%
B. As high as possible
C. Between 19.5% and 23.5% – an ideal level is 21% (correct answer)
D. None of the above

2. The common forms of crystalline silica include:

A. Quartz (the most common)
B. Cristobalite
C. Both A and B (correct answer)
D. None of the above

3. A permit-required confined space will likely have which of the following hazards?

A. Exposure to high volumes of traffic
B. It may contain a hazardous atmosphere (correct answer)
C. It will always have rough walls and floors
D. None of the above

4. Which of the following industries has the highest fatality rate on an annual basis (1,100 workers per year)?

A. The nuclear industry
B. The oil refining industry
C. The chemical manufacturing industry
D. The construction industry (correct answer)

5. Hazards to be assessed prior to entry include:

A. Chemical hazards
B. Hazards that may entrap/bury
C. Other hazards (stored energy, mechanical hazards, temperature extremes, etc.)
D. All of the above (correct answer)

6. A confined space entry permit:

A. Is mandated by OSHA
B. Is a “tool” for safety
C. Is a checklist that identifies the hazards and presents protective measures
D. All of the above (correct answer)

7. The principle means to control silica dust from jackhammer operations is by wetting the dust at the point of breaking or chipping. What is the best way to achieve this?

A. The use of jackhammers
B. Manual and semi-automatic water-feed devices directed at the point of impact (correct answer)
C. Spray directed behind the operation following a speed dry process
D. The use of masonry saws

8. Poisonous plants in the U.S. include poison ivy, poison oak, & poison sumac. These plants can:

A. Cause allergic reactions if contact with workers’ skin
B. Be dangerous if burned and toxins inhaled by workers
C. Be eaten because they are not a hazard when ingested
D. Both A & B above (correct answer)

9. What is essential in order to modify a scaffold?

A. A medium pipe wrench
B. A competent person
C. A trained crew
D. B and C (correct answer)

10. Employers are responsible for providing and paying for most personal protective equipment including:

A. Uniforms
B. Logging boots
C. Prescription reading glasses
D. Hard hats (correct answer)

11. Scaffold frames must be pinned or secured together whenever

A. There is the potential for uplift
B. There is a potential for eccentric loading
C. There will be an OSHA inspection that day
D. Scaffolds are installed as a good practice
E. a, b and d above (correct answer)

12. In regards to confined spaces why may a permit be required?

A. Sometimes the boss demands it
B. Provides a checklist that outlines the steps that need to be followed
C. Authorizes entrance into a confined space
D. Both B and C (correct answer)

13. The OSH Act covers:

A. All private sector employees
B. Manufacturing, construction, longshoring, agriculture, law, medicine and others (correct answer)
C. The self employed
D. Both a and b above

14. The “Fat Cat” report refers to:

A. A catalog of fatal injury potentials
B. A specialized piece of heavy equipment
C. A table that contains the weekly summaries of fatalities and catastrophes (correct answer)

15. Regarding OSHA’s Hazard Communication standart commonly referred to as “HazCom” or the “Right to Know” standart which statement below is true about the hazards of all chemicals?

A. They are classified and the info transmitted to employers and employees. (correct answer)
B. Assures that chemical hazard information is sent to plaintiff attorneys.
C. Does not require that containers are labeled and other forms of warning are provided.
D. Assures that SDSs/MSDSs and employee training are a voluntary compliance element.

16. Job site inspections by a competent person must cover the following issues

A. Soil/ground conditions
B. Overhead obstructions
C. Electrical hazards
D. Special protection requirements for scaffolds
E. All of the above (correct answer)

17. An employer that receives an OSHA citation must:

A. Copy and mail the citation to each worker
B. Contest the citation and file the citation with the court
C. Post the citation for 3 days or until the violation is fixed (correct answer)
D. Sign the citation and return it to OSHA

18. Life-threatening symptoms of heat illness include:

A. High body temperature, & hot, dry skin
B. Confusion
C. Convulsions or Fainting
D. All of the above (correct answer)

19. OSHA’s mission is to:

A. Protect the safety and health of the general public
B. Ensure that workers receive the federal minimum wage
C. Ensure that workers receive the federal minimum wage
D. Protect the safety and health of America’s workers (correct answer)

20. Which of the following elements is most important when planning the erection of a supported scaffold on a site?

A. Who the contact person is at the site.
B. Soil conditions, open holes and obstructions to safe installation. (correct answer)
C. Height and width of scaffold.
D. Material delivery limitations

21. Chronic symptoms usually develop slowly and may result in lung cancer, asbestosis, mesothelioma from asbestos and silicosis from exposure to cristalline silica. How long can it take?

A. 6 to 9 months
B. 3 to 5 years
C. 15 to 20 years (correct answer)
D. None of the above

22. The OSHA standards for Construction and General Industry are also known as:

A. Construction and GI Registers
B. Part 1915 and Part 1917
C. Part 1926 and 1910 (correct answer)
D. Codes 501 through 1000

23. The CSE Supervisor must:

A. Be an actual supervisor/manager
B. Be a salaried employee
C. Be on site at all times
D. Complete, authorize, sign off on the entry permit and close out the permit (correct answer)

24. Solvents can:

A. Irritate your eyes, nose or throat
B. Make you dizzy, sleepy, give you a headache or cause you to pass out
C. Affect your judgment or coordination
D. Cause internal damage to your body
E. All of the above (correct answer)

25. Scaffold planks must be removed from service for which of the following reasons:

A. Cracks in the plank extending 18 inches in a 10 foot span
B. Cuts, notches or saw cuts
C. Dry rot or chemical damage
D. Deflection greater than 1 1/2 inches under load in a 7 foot span
E. All of the above (correct answer)

26. When the scaffold reaches ____ times the narrowest base dimension, security of the structure must begin.

A. 2
B. 4 (correct answer)
C. 5
D. None of the above

27. Health hazards to which construction workers may be exposed include:

A. Chemical Hazards such as dusts, mist, fumes, gases and vapors
B. Physical Hazards such as heat, noise, and vibration
C. Biological Hazards such as plants, insects, animals and microorganisms
D. All of the above (correct answer)

28. One of the primary responsibilities that employers have under the OSH Act is to:

A. Immediately notify OSHA of any workplace injury or illness
B. Reduce air pollution in the environment
C. Provide training required by OSHA standards (correct answer)
D. Conduct energy audits

29. The principal health effects of non-ionizing radiation include the following:

A. skin cancer
B. eye damage
C. premature skin aging
D. All of the above (correct answer)

30. Ergonomic Hazards can lead to musculoskeletal disorders and injuries including:

A. strains and sprains
B. tendonitis
C. carpal tunnel syndrome
D. All of the above (correct answer)

31. Protection during confined space entry may include blanking, flushing, double block and bleed and which other important action

A. Lockout and tagout (correct answer)
B. Double hook and ladder
C. None of the above

32. Protection during confined space entry may include blanking, flushing, double block and bleed and which other important action?

A. Lineout and backup
B. Lockout and tagout (correct answer)
C. Double hook and ladder
D. None of the above

33. Certain mandatory documentation should be kept on site. Included are:

A. OSHA consultations
B. Monthly & annual inspection reports for the equipment and wire rope (correct answer)
C. Before and after photos of all crane operations
D. All of the above
E. None of the above

34. State OSHA plans are plans authorized by Federal OSHA; what is true of these state operated plans?

A. State plans are authorized by Federal OSHA
B. State plans must be at least as stringent as the Federal requirements
C. State plan programs respond to accidents and employee complaints, like Federal OSHA
D. All of the above (correct answer)

35. Respiratory protection is required:

A. At all times
B. If dust control measures (e.g., wetting) are insufficient (correct answer)
C. Whenever cutting concrete
D. None of the above

36. Crystalline Silica is a health hazard in construction. Which of the following work activities would most likely not result in an exposure to crystalline silica?

A. Jack hammering, rock/well drilling
B. Concrete mixing, concrete drilling
C. Brick and concrete block cutting and sawing
D. Concrete sawing using water attachment to suppress dusts (correct answer)

37. The best method for dust control where crystalline silica exposures is:

A. Respiratory protection
B. Wetting to avoid respiratory protection and potential exposures (correct answer)
C. Blowing dust around with compressed air
D. None of the above

38. Bloodborne pathogens are infectious microorganisms in human blood that can cause disease in humans. These pathogens include:

A. Hepatitis B (HBV), hepatitis C (HCV) and human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) (correct answer)
B. Hepatitis G (HBG), SARS, Tuberculosis
C. Chlamydia, Syphillis, Gonorrhea
D. All of the above

39. The creation of OSHA provided which important right to workers:

A. The right to privacy
B. The right to pension benefits
C. The right to a safe and healthful workplace (correct answer)
D. The right to equal employment opportunities

40. Risk controls for hand & arm vibration hazards include:

A. Mechanize or automate the work
B. Make sure equipment selected for tasks is suitable and can do the work efficiently
C. Limit the use of high-vibration tools wherever possible
D. Limit the time exposed to vibration
E. All of the above (correct answer)

41. The most common type of construction related injuries is:

A. Overexertion
B. Chemical Exposure
C. Falls (correct answer)
D. Suffocation

42. If you feel that an OSHA inspection is needed to get hazards corrected at your workplace, which is your best

A. File a complaint online
B. Complain to your Supervisor
C. Submit a written, signed complaint with specific hazard information (correct answer)
D. Submit an unsigned complaint form to OSHA

43. Which of the following is true?

A. When access to heights is required a scaffold is always the best choice
B. Scissor lifts and boom lifts must always be used before scaffolds
C. Training for users of all equipment used to gain access to heights is mandatory (correct answer)
D. A and C only
E. None of the above

44. Which of the following conditions would be least harmful to the hearing of an employee?

A. Excessive short term and long term noise exposure above 85 dBA
B. Prolonged noise over days, weeks, months above OSHA’s action level of 85 dBA
C. Carrying on a normal conversation in a quiet room. (correct answer)
D. Single exposure to very high noise exceeding 115 dBA and higher

45. On continuous runs of scaffold planks, which of the following statements is true?

A. The planks must overlap at least 12 inches.
B. The plank overlap cannot be more than 18 inches.
C. Bearer overlap must be at least 6 inches
D. Bearer overlap doesn’t matter if planks overlap
E. A, B and C are true. (correct answer)

46. The space between scaffold planks on a fully planked platform shall be:

A. No more than 1″ (correct answer)
B. No more than 6″
C. No less than 1/4″
D. No more than the width of a person’s foot

47. Which of the following is a serious lung disease known to be caused by crystalline silica?

A. Silicosis (correct answer)
B. Silican disease
C. Silicitis
D. None of the above

48. Tubular Welded Frame Scaffold Frames may be installed without feet or jacks:

A. When they were not delivered
B. Whenever it is more convenient to leave them off
C. Never (correct answer)
D. When the competent person says it’s ok

49. It is acceptable to climb the cross braces of Tubular Welded Frame Scaffold:

A. When no ladder has been installed
B. When you are only going down one level
C. When it’s lunch time
D. Never (correct answer)

50. It is acceptable to climb the cross braces of tubular welded frame scaffolds:

A. When no ladder has been installed
B. When you are only going down one level
C. When it’s lunch time
D. Never, because they are not designed to take climbing loads (correct answer)

51. Crane load charts may provide data that separates structural values from stability values. Either way, making a critical lift increases risk. A critical lift is one which penetrates_____ of the allowable load chart value

A. 50%
B. 75% (correct answer)
C. 100%
D. None of the above

52. A confined space entry permit includes:

A. Identification of all participants, the space to be entered, hazards and emergency resp (correct answer)
B. Equipment, humidity and other contractors in the area
C. The name of the client, the Contractor name, and the annual survey results
D. All of the above

53. Users of scaffolds must be briefed on the following items before work commences

A. Times for breaks, lunch and quitting
B. Locations of toilets and break facilities
C. Load capacities, fall protection, falling object protection, and electrical exposures (correct answer)
D. Nature of work, time required to complete, shortcuts to get around the scaffold rules

54. Symptoms of acute exposures to Hazardous materials may:

A. Appear immediately or within a short time following exposure
B. Death is possible from some hazardous substances
C. Acute effects are typically from sudden, short-term, high concentrations
D. All of the above (correct answer)

55. Regarding Radiation, which statement is true?

A. Radiation may be defined as energy traveling through time
B. None-ionizing radiation is essential to life so overexposure won’t cause tissue damage
C. Ionizing radiation has insufficient energy to ionize atoms leading to tissue damage.
D. Improperly controlled radiation can be potentially hazardous to worker health (correct answer)

56. Regarding routes of exposure, chemicals can enter the body through:

A. Inhalation, Ingestion, Absorption (correct answer)
B. Only through inhalation
C. Through debrading of the skin

57. When the employer receives an OSHA citation, it must be:

A. Contested and filed with the courts
B. Copied and mailed to each worker
C. Posted for 3 days or until the violation is fixed (correct answer)
D. Signed and returned to OSHA

58. The CFR Parts, such as Part 1926 for Construction, are further broken down into ___________, which group together specific and detailed standards.

A. Bullets
B. Pieces
C. Slices
D. Subparts (correct answer)

59. Which of the following is a type of OSHA violation?

A. Repeat
B. Serious
C. Willful
D. All of the above (correct answer)

60. What are two US government agencies that are good resources for safety and health information?

A. DEA and DOJ
B. FBI and CIA
C. IRS and SCOTUS
D. OSHA and NIOSH (correct answer)

61. What section of the OSH Act does the Whistleblower Program reference?

A. Section 7(a)
B. Section 8
C. Section 11(c) (correct answer)
D. Section 21

62. The creation of OSHA provided this important right to workers:

A. The right to equal employment opportunities
B. The right to pension benefits
C. The right to privacy
D. The right to a safe and healthful workplace (correct answer)

63. When you’ve been assigned a new job or task, be sure to ask about the:

A. Additional pay and benefits
B. Time it takes to drive to the nearest OSHA office
C. Medical expenses that all you co-workers may have
D. Written procedures and any additional training that may be required (correct answer)

64. You can request to remain anonymous when OSHA presents a complaint to your employer.

A. True (correct answer)
B. False

65. Where there is no specific OSHA standard, employers must comply with the OSH Act’s:

A. Catch-All Standard
B. Final Notice
C. General Duty Clause (correct answer)
D. General Industry Standard

66. What does OSHA require employers to post for 3 days?

A. Employee of the month recognition
B. Grants received for studies
C. OSHA citations and abatement verification notices (correct answer)
D. VPP awards

67. What type of OSHA inspection is conducted when immediate death or serious harm is likely?

A. Complaint
B. Imminent danger (correct answer)
C. Programmed
D. Referral

68. Workers must be trained in which of the following?

A. Lockout/tagout
B. Fall hazards
C. Bloodborne pathogens
D. All of the above (correct answer)

69. Which of the following is a way that an employee can contact OSHA?

A. Email
B. In person at a local office
C. Phone
D. All of the above (correct answer)

70. The OSHA standards for Construction and General Industry are found in:

A. Codes 501 through 1000
B. Construction and GI Registers
C. Parts 1915 and 1917
D. Parts 1926 and 1910 (correct answer)

71. Employers covered by OSHA’s standards must display an “It’s the Law” poster. What does this poster address?

A. Employee dress code
B. Hourly wages
C. Hours of operation
D. Safety and health information (correct answer)

72. Which of following would be best to have when consulting a medical professional about possible exposure to a harmful chemical?

A. Eye witness accounts of the exposure incident
B. Photographs of the chemical
C. Safety Data Sheet for the chemical (correct answer)
D. Sample of the chemical

73. OSHA requires that employers pay for which of the following personal protective equipment (PPE)?

A. Hard hats(correct answer)
B. Logging boots
C. Uniforms
D. Weather-related gear

74. Among the rights related to OSHA recordkeeping, workers have the right to review:

A. All first aid treatment forms
B. All worker’s compensation forms
C. Medical and exposure records for all workers
D. OSHA 300 Logs and OSHA 300A Summaries (correct answer)

75. What is OSHA’s mission?

A. To prevent injuries
B. To protect the health of America’s workers
C. To save lives
D. All of the above (correct answer)

76. Which groups do NOT come under OSHA’s coverage?

A. Public workers who are employed by state agencies
B. Self-employed workers
C. Workers employed by construction companies
D. Both A and B (correct answer)

77. OSHA requires employers to maintain certain records on and report work-related injuries and illnesses. Which of the following is used for this process?

A. Injury and Illness Report (Form 301)
B. Log of Work-Related Injuries and Illnesses (commonly called the OSHA 300 Log)
C. Summary (OSHA Form 300A)
D. All of the above (correct answer)

78. Who does OSHA recommend you first bring a workplace safety or health concern to?

A. OSHA
B. The local police department
C. Your employer (correct answer)
D. Your lawyer

79. A worker or worker representative can file a complaint about a safety or health hazard in the workplace.

A. True (correct answer)
B. False

80. One of the main responsibilities employers have, as required by OSHA standards, is to:

A. Conduct energy audits
B. Notify OSHA of any workplace injury or illness.
C. Provide training(correct answer)
D. Reduce air pollution in the environment

81. What are two US government agencies that are good resources for safety and health information?

A. DEA and DOJ
B. FBI and CIA
C. IRS and SCOTUS
D. OSHA and NIOSH (correct answer)

82. Typically, how long does an employee have to file a complaint with OSHA, when the employee has been discriminated against for reporting a safety or health hazard?

A. 3 days
B. 10 days
C. 30 days (correct answer)
D. 60 days

83. OSHA standards fall into four categories (or Parts): General Industry, Construction, Maritime, and Agriculture.

A. True (correct answer)
B. False

84. The right of workers to be safe and healthy while on the job, without fear of punishment is spelled out in:

A. OSHA standards
B. Section 11(c) of the OSH Act (correct answer)
C. State laws
D. The General Duty Clause

85. During an OSHA inspection:

A. Employers determine which workers are interviewed
B. You have the right to talk to the inspector privately (correct answer)
C. You may not describe safety and health concerns you have to the inspector
D. Worker representatives are not permitted to accompany the inspector

86. OSHA standards appear in the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR).

A. True (correct answer)
B. False

87. IIPP is an acronym for ______________________.

A. Incident Program Plan
B. Injury and Impairment Planning Program
C. Injury and Illness Prevention Program (correct answer)
D. None of the above

88. OSHA recognizes that the implementation of a safety and health program as a way of demonstrating ____________ in promoting workplace safety and health.

A. Good faith by an employer (correct answer)
B. Avoidance of an OSHA citation
C. That money is being spent appropriately
D. None of the above

89. The order of precedence and effectiveness of hazard control is which of the following?

A. Engineering Controls first, PPE, Administrative/Work Practice Controls
B. Use PPE first following by Administrative/Work Practice Controls
C. Engineering controls are not required on construction sites
D. Engineering controls, Administrative/Work Practice Controls, PPE (correct answer)
E. None of the above

90. The risk assessment code or RAC is used to evaluate:

A. The probability of a hazardous event
B. A degree of hazard severity
C. The same as hazard
D. Both A and B above (correct answer)

91. OSHA’s IIPP Proposed Rule includes which of the elements below?

A. Management duties and employee participation
B. Hazard identification, assessment and hazard prevention / control
C. Education, training and program evaluation
D. All of the above (correct answer)

92. A Job Hazard Analysis (JHA) is:

A. A technique that focuses on job tasks as a way to identify hazards
B. It focuses on the relationship between the worker, the task, tools and environment
C. Will always prevent injuries
D. Both A and B above (correct answer)

93. Incident investigation should focus on:

A. Assigning blame
B. Understanding why the accident or near miss occurred
C. What actions can be taken to preclude recurrence.
D. Both B and C above (correct answer)

94. Which of the following incidents / accidents require investigation?

A. Serious injury incidents
B. Lost time injuries and illnesses
C. Near miss incidents
D. All of the above should be investigated (correct answer)

95. An effective occupational safety and health program will include which of the following elements?

A. Management commitment and employee involvement
B. Worksite analysis
C. Hazard prevention and control
D. Safety and health training
E. All the above (correct answer)

96. Regardless of the title (e.g. IIPP, Safety and Health Program, Accident Prevention Program), the common goal of these approaches is to ________________________?

A. Save money
B. Appease the OSHA inspector
C. Help employers reduce workplace injuries and illnesses through a systematic process
D. Helps employers proactively address workplace safety and health hazards
E. Both C and D (correct answer)

97. The basic causes of accidents/incidents are:

A. Unsafe acts (personnel related)
B. Unsafe conditions (substances and the work environment)
C. Neither A nor B
D. Both A and B (correct answer)

98. In order to be effective corrective/preventive actions must have:

A. Acceptance by workers
B. Acceptance by managers
C. Actions effective in mitigating/controlling the hazard
D. All of the above (correct answer)

99. Who should be held accountable for meeting safety and health program responsibilities in the workplace?

A. Employees
B. Supervisors
C. Managers
D. All of the above (correct answer)