WorksheetsOSHA Quiz
Total questions: 51
Worksheet time: 28mins
When was OSHA established?
December 29, 1970
January 1, 1970
July 4, 1971
November 15, 1969
What is the primary mission of OSHA?
To save lives, prevent injuries, and protect the health of workers
To regulate workplace salaries
To ensure job security for all workers
To promote retirement benefits
What does OSHA stand for?
Occupational Safety and Health Administration
Official Safety and Health Agency
Operational Safety Health Association
Office of Safety and Health Affairs
What is one of the responsibilities of employers under OSHA?
To provide a hazard-free workplace
To ensure a fixed number of vacation days
To conduct annual job satisfaction surveys
To offer free healthcare
What should workers do according to OSHA regulations?
Follow safety standards and rules
Ignore minor safety issues
Work overtime without extra pay
Avoid reporting hazardous conditions
Before filing a complaint about a workplace hazard, what should an employee do first?
Report the hazard to a supervisor or safety committee
Quit the job
Post about it on social media
Ignore the hazard
What is an alternative way to report a hazard if not in person at the local OSHA office?
Through a phone call or email
By sending a letter
By waiting for an annual inspection
By notifying the local news
What is the time frame for filing a complaint to OSHA?
30 days
15 days
45 days
60 days
What are safety data sheets used for?
To find out more about safety issues
To find out more about workplace parties
To check the company's financial status
To learn about employee benefits
How can one determine the load capacity of a crane?
By looking at the load capacity chart in the cab
By guessing based on its size
By checking the manufacturer's website
By asking a coworker
Is it solely the employer's responsibility to check for hazards in the workplace?
True
False
Is it safe for an employee to lift a load they cannot see around if they can see over the load?
True
False
Depends on the weight of the load
Only with assistance
In the hierarchy of hazard controls, what is the first level to follow?
Substitution
Engineering Controls
Elimination
Administrative Controls
What should be done to eliminate or reduce injuries in the workplace?
Increase work hours
With education, controlling hazards, using Personal Protective Equipment
Ignore minor risks
Reduce training
Which type of eye protection should be used while doing sanding work with an orbital sander?
Safety glasses
Face shield
Goggles
No protection needed
Which type of eye protection is most suitable for yard work, which includes mowing most of the time?
Goggles
Safety glasses
Face shield
No protection needed
What are the three different types of hard hats?
Which type of hard hat will protect you from electrical shocks up to 20,000 volts?
Class G
Class E
Class C
Class A
After how long does hearing begin to be damaged while working with a jackhammer?
1 minute
10 minutes
30 minutes
1 hour
What protection do leather palm gloves provide?
Heat resistance
Cold resistance
Protection from sharp edges, slivers, and dirt
Electrical insulation
What are common hazards associated with handling materials?
Electrical risks
Chemical exposure
Back injuries, Sprains, Soreness, pain
Fire hazards
What are the main types of accidents involving cranes?
Contact with power lines, Overturns, Falls, Mechanical failure
Fires, Explosions, Collapses
Slips, Trips, Falls
Overexertion and bodily reactions
What is defined as a fall hazard?
A safety protocol
Anything that can cause a person to lose balance or bodily support
A type of safety equipment
A training program
At what height does OSHA require fall protection in the construction industry?
10 feet above the lower level
6 feet above the lower level
15 feet above the lower level
20 feet above the lower level
Falls to a lower level are a major cause of what in the construction site?
Delays
Injuries
Fatalities
Equipment damage
Who is described as having very specific knowledge or training in a construction site?
Competent Person
Qualified Person
Safety Officer
Construction Manager
Who is authorized to identify unsafe conditions and take corrective actions in the workplace?
Qualified Person
Safety Manager
Competent Person
Construction Worker
What are the two types of scaffolds mentioned?
Fixed and Mobile
Supported and Suspended
Portable and Stationary
Single and Double
What is the required extension of a ladder above the landing?
2 feet above
3 feet above
4 feet above
5 feet above
What does the term "three points of contact" refer to when using ladders?
Three people using the ladder at once
Three ladders connected together
Using two hands and one foot, or one hand and two feet
Three safety checks before using the ladder
What minimum force should the top rail of a guardrail withstand?
100 lbs of force
150 lbs of force
200 lbs of force
250 lbs of force
Which components are part of the guardrail system?
Top rail and Base plate
Top rail, Mid Rail, and Bottom rail
Top rail and Safety net
Mid Rail and Safety harness
What are the components of a Safety net?
Hooks and ropes
Mesh net and connecting components
Cables and hooks
Ropes and poles
What is the purpose of a safety net in fall protection?
To provide a comfortable resting area
To catch and break the fall of a person
To signal an unsafe area
To store equipment
What does PFAS stand for in the context of fall protection?
Personal Fall Arrest System
Professional Fall Assessment System
Personal Fall Avoidance System
Protective Fall Arrest Solution
Which components are included in a Personal Fall Arrest System (PFAS)?
Anchor, Body harness, Connector
Helmet, Gloves, Boots
Safety net, Warning line, Guardrail
Lanyard, Scaffold, Safety sign
What is the maximum capacity of an anchor per worker in a fall arrest system?
1,000 lbs
3,000 lbs
5,000 lbs
10,000 lbs
What type of hazard is described when an object strikes a worker from a higher level?
Rolling hazard
Flying hazard
Falling hazard
Swinging hazard
Which of the following best describes a situation where a worker is crushed between two objects?
Struck by hazard
Rolling hazard
Caught in/between hazard
Falling hazard
What does LOTO stand for in safety procedures?
Lockout Tagout
Lights Out Turn Off
Lock On Tag On
Load Out Turn Out
What is a common risk when working with shoring and construction materials in a trench?
Getting pinned between
Electrical shock
Heat exhaustion
Chemical exposure
Which of the following is NOT a common type of 'caught in and caught between' accident?
Pinned
Buried
Slipping on wet surfaces
Working with machines with unguarded moving parts
What are the four types of protection while trenching?
Sloping, Benching, Trenching, Shoring
Covering, Guarding, Blocking, Supporting
Bracing, Clamping, Sealing, Shielding
Anchoring, Binding, Capping, Diverting
What is the first step in approximating a safe sloping angle for a trench depending on the soil type?
Benching
Shoring
Sloping
Trenching
At what depth do you need to start implementing protective measures for excavations and trenches to prevent accidents?
When deeper than 5 feet but less than 20 feet
When deeper than 10 feet
When deeper than 3 feet
When any depth
It is important to keep safety guards in place and de-energize power tools to prevent them from starting accidentally.
True
False
What does a GFCI device do?
Protects you from a shock and detects difference in current
Increases electrical power efficiency
Cools down the electrical system
Provides backup power during an outage
What is the first option to consider for protecting employees from hazards?
Prevention
Cure
Compensation
Rehabilitation
What is the minimum safe distance to maintain from powerlines?
10 feet
5 feet
15 feet
20 feet
Common causes of fire in workplaces include all EXCEPT:
Faulty electrical outlets and old wiring
Problems with extensions and appliance cords
Receptacles and switches
Properly maintained machinery
When the body receives a current of how many milliamperes, is death probable, along with severe burns and cardiac arrest?
1,000 milliamperes
5,000 milliamperes
10,000 milliamperes
15,000 milliamperes
