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(T/F) A worker using an electrical tool or machine is made more vulnerable to electric shock when there is a low resistance path from the metal case of the tool or machine to the ground |
True |
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Which of the following consists of a top rail, mid rail and posts, must be 42 inches in height from the upper surface to the top rail to the floor and a mid height of 21 inches? |
Railing |
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Where OSHA has not developed specific standards, employers are responsible for |
Following the OSHA Act general duty clause |
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What type of ladder must be capable of supporting up to 4 times the maximum intended load, be higher than 10 feet and uses guardrails, midrails and toeboards? |
Portable |
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What type of ladder is permanently attached to a structure and requires a cage if longer than 20 feet? |
Fixed ladder |
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Controlled access zones are used in areas where fall protection systems are not required. Which of the following is considered a controlled access zone? |
Pits |
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Which is not the responsibility of employees working for a business regulated by OSHA? |
Maintain records of work related illness or injury |
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What are two direct electrical injuries |
Electrical shock and burns |
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What does OSHA stand for? |
Occupational Safety and Health Administration |
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OSHA has finished their inspection of the workplace, what happens next? |
If a violation has occurred, the employer must post a copy of each citation in an area so everyone can see |
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OSHA offers consultations to businesses and their employers; which of the following is not part of that assistance? |
Developed for small business with more hazardous operations |
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All of the following are the different areas addressed by the general requirement of walking working surfaces except |
Equipment |
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OSHA is conducting a walk around inspection of a business work site. Which of the following may occur according to the compliance and safety health officer? |
The CSHO, the business employer and or employees inspect the business for potential hazards.The CSHO may discuss possible corrective actions with the employer.The CSHO may consult with other employees even in private |
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Three electrical hazards that may be present at a construction site |
Wet conditions, overhead power lines and overloaded circuits |
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Workers should stay how many feet away from the power lines when operating machinery? |
10 feet |
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A burn is the most common shock related injury which is created by heat from the flow of electrical current through the body |
True |
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To prevent collapse or devastating injury, floors, roofs, platforms and other structures are required to have a load minimum posted in a highly visible area |
True |
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What is not one of the 4 categories of business and industry covered under the OSHA standards? |
All answers are required |
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All the employers covered under OSHA are to record and report any and all accidents that may result in fatality or hospitalization of employees within ___ of the accident |
8 hours |
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What is not one of the 4 categories of business and industry covered under the OSHA standards? |
Food and Drug |
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15% of all accidental deaths are caused by |
Falls |
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Responsible employees are allowed to be representatives of the business if the employer is unavailable at the time of inspection |
False |
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Who does OSHA cover? |
Employers and employees of the federal government |
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Control line specifications include all of the following except |
Strong enough to withstand a maximum of 20 pounds |
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_____ are provided to prevent workers from falling into hazards such as pits, tanks, vats and ditches |
Covers and guardrails |
