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Total questions: 51
Worksheet time: 25mins
The following are main responsibilities of someone under OSHA's standards: monitor hazards, keep records of workplace injuries and illnesses, and provide specific equipment, such as PPE. Whose responsibilities are these? Select the best answer.
You, the worker
Your co-workers
Your employer
The government
You work for a company as one of their cleaning staff. Since you've been working with a new cleaning product, you've begun to notice that you have headaches and blurry vision by the end of your shifts. Do OSHA regulations give you the right to access your exposure records? Select the best answer.
Yes
No
Your co-worker Alayna thinks that your employer punished her by excluding her from a prize drawing after she was injured at work, even though she followed all worksite safety rules. How long does Alayna have to file a complaint with OSHA? Select the best answer.
3 days
10 days
15 days
30 days
Which type of fall hazard is present in this video? Watch the following video, and then select the best answer.
Scaffolds
Unsafe ladders
Unprotected edges
How can falls from ladders be prevented? Select the best answer(s). There may be more than one.
Tie off the top and bottom to fixed points
Carry tools and materials in your hands while climbing
Use the ladder your co-worker uses
Choose the right ladder for the job
Khaleed's supervisor has assigned him as the scaffold inspector because Khaleed has been working with the company for more than 3 months. Should Khaleed be authorized to inspect a scaffold? Select the best answer.
Yes, because any employee can inspect a scaffold when provided with the proper checklist.
No, because only a city inspector can inspect a scaffold.
No, because the supervisor should be the only one to inspect a scaffold.
No, because only a competent worker is allowed to inspect scaffolds.
Why are overhead and buried power lines especially hazardous to workers? Select the best answer.
They are very heavy
They can carry bloodborne pathogens
They carry extremely high voltage
They can conceal sharp edges
Which of the following is a tool safety tip that can help you stay safe when using power tools and other equipment? Select the best answer.
Keep cords away from heat, oil, sharp edges, and water
Use single-insulated tools
Replace damaged equipment at the end of a shift
Do not use PPE when using power tools
Which procedures should you follow to protect against electrocution? Select the best answer.
Isolation
Handwashing
Lockout/Tagout
Safe driving
Select the four struck-by hazard categories. Select the best answer(s). There may be more than one.
Rolling
Crushing
Falling
Flying
Which of the following are safe practices around heavy equipment and vehicles? Select the best answer(s). There may be more than one.
Be sure that heavy equipment operators can see you
Use equipment correctly
Stay away from heavy equipment if you aren't currently working as an operator
How can you reduce the likelihood of struck-by accidents occurring? Select the best answer(s). There may be more than one.
Store your tools correctly
Use your materials correctly
Maintain your tools
Which of the following objects could contribute to caught-in or caught-between incidents? Select the best answer(s). There may be more than one.
Vehicles
Machinery
Equipment
Heavy materials
What should you do to avoid caught-in or caught-between accidents while working in a trench? Select the best answer.
Wear loose clothing or jewelry
Never work in an unprotected trench more than five feet deep
Enter and exit a trench by climbing on the walls of the trench
Work in unprotected trenches more than five feet deep
Lydia's hand was caught between two gears in a machine she was servicing and three of her fingers were broken. Who was responsible for keeping Lydia safe from this caught-between hazard? Select the best answer.
Lydia
Lydia's employer
Lydia's co-workers
Valencia will be working around chemicals that could splash and get into her eyes. What type of PPE should she be sure to wear? Select the best answer.
Steel-toed boots
Goggles or safety glasses
Leather palm gloves
Respirator
Micah has just started his first job. Who is responsible for training him on the use of PPE in his workplace? Select the best answer.
Himself
A co-worker
OSHA
His employer
Under what circumstances is it more likely that you will have hearing damage? Select the best answer.
Long exposures to low noise levels
Short exposures to low noise levels
Long exposures to high noise levels
Employers can protect workers from chemical hazards by training them on the correct safety procedures. What else should employers do to protect their workers from chemical hazards? Select the best answer.
Look for workers who don't appear well
Only provide PPE after an incident has occurred
Cut costs on ventilation systems
Actively monitor for chemical hazards on affected worksites
Paige's employer provides heaters, air conditioning, ventilation, and shade to protect Paige and her co-workers from temperature extremes. What is another item Paige's employer can provide to protect her from temperature extremes on the worksite? Select the best answer.
Water
Ear plugs
Sound barriers
Respirators
Groundwork and refurbishment on a construction site are signs that the site is more likely to be affected by biological hazards. Which of the following answer options is another sign that a construction site is more likely to be affected by biological hazards? Select the best answer.
Steel is being welded
There are heavy loads
Framing is taking place
Demolition work is taking place
What is the greatest danger associated with excavations? Select the best answer.
Cave-ins
Asphyxiation
Fire
Underground utility lines
The three main protection methods include shoring and sloping. What is the third main protection method? Select the best answer.
Frames
Roofing
Shields
Monitoring
Stefani's employer told her that it's her responsibility as a worker to correct any hazards she finds unless she's unable to do so. Is this correct? Select the best answer.
Yes, workers are responsible for correcting hazards they can correct.
No, it's her employer's responsibility to correct all hazards on site.
No, it's the supervisors' responsibility to correct any hazards on the worksite.
Your employer has asked you to move a large piece of scrap metal. It is heavy and has sharp edges. In addition to steel-toed boots, what PPE should you use? Select the best answer.
A respirator
Gloves
Eye protection
Robert is scheduled to begin working with forklifts in two weeks. He will turn 18 two days before he operates a forklift for the first time. Will Robert be old enough to be a forklift operator? Select the best answer.
Yes, you can be a forklift operator at 18.
No, you must be 21 before you can operate a forklift.
In addition to environmental factors, what determines which type of sling you should use? Select the best answer.
The type of crane
Where you work
What's available at your worksite
The type of load
There are three types of scaffolds: Suspended, Aerial, and ________. Select the best answer.
Flying
Platform
Supported
Reinforced
If there is a risk of falling objects on or around a scaffold, what must the employer provide to their workers? Select the best answer(s). There may be more than one.
Safety vests
Hard hats
Designated observers
Extra guardrails
For what scaffold operations must there be a competent person observing? Select the best answer(s). There may be more than one.
Scaffold assembly
Scaffold disassembly
Any activity on the scaffold
Scaffold loading
Keira is inspecting her drill before she starts her shift. She notices that the cord where it connects to the main body of the drill casing has split and is exposing some of the wires beneath, but the gap is very small and only a paperclip or a pin could fit through. Should Keira use this drill while she works? Select the best answer.
Yes, because the gap is too small to be an issue.
Yes, but after this shift she needs to replace the cord.
No, because she shouldn't use tools that are damaged in any way.
Yes, but once her employer replaces it she needs to stop using it.
If a tool is in use, when should you remove its guards? Select the best answer.
You can always remove the guards on a tool.
You should never remove the guards on a tool while it is in use.
You can only remove the guards on a tool while it is in use if it is absolutely necessary.
You can remove the guards on a tool while it is in use only if your employer approves.
What type of tool is powered by pressurized liquid? Select the best answer.
Pneumatic tools
Powder actuated tools
Hand tools
Hydraulic tools
Select the best answer. Janell's car runs out of gas in the middle of a busy highway. Which of the four main causes of accidents is involved in this situation?
Driver
Vehicle
Roadway
Weather conditions
Select the best answer. You heard something shift and fall onto the floorboard in the back of your vehicle, so you turn to see what it is. Which type of distraction is this?
Visual
Auditory
Biomechanical/Manual
Cognitive
Select the best answer. You're driving across country on a roadtrip. How often should you take breaks, at a minimum?
Every 30 minutes
Every hour
Every 2 hours
Every 4 hours
According to the document, what is the primary purpose of an Emergency Action Plan in a workplace?
Document what should be done during different types of emergencies so employees know their responsibilities
List the types of portable fire extinguishers available at the site
Provide routine maintenance schedules for building equipment
Identify non-emergency tasks to improve productivity
What is a stated benefit of having an Emergency Action Plan in place before an incident occurs?
It makes injuries or damage less likely during an emergency
It guarantees that emergencies will not occur
It eliminates the need for employee training
It shifts all responsibility to local emergency services
Which statement best reflects how a Fire Prevention Plan helps reduce fire risks?
It requires hazards and risks to be understood and documented in a written plan employees can be trained on
It allows employees to ignore identified hazards if alarms are installed
It focuses only on post-incident recovery procedures
It removes the need for evacuation planning
Which factors influence whether evacuation is required during an emergency, as described in the document? Select all that apply.
The extent of the emergency
The location of the emergency
The type of building involved
Employee salary levels
What does the document say employers should ensure regarding evacuation planning?
Have a plan for expected evacuation or fire-fighting and ensure all employees know both the plans and what to do once the emergency has passed
Keep evacuation plans confidential to prevent panic
Rely solely on external emergency responders for evacuation decisions
Train only supervisors on evacuation procedures
In which situation is shelter-in-place recommended according to the document?
During a natural disaster such as a tornado or during a man-made event involving chemical, biological, or radiological contaminants
During routine equipment inspections
When the building undergoes scheduled maintenance
When only minor inconveniences are present
Which actions are recommended while sheltering in place? Select all that apply.
Seal up vents, windows, and doors
Seek refuge in a windowless, interior room
Keep in communication and monitor the ongoing situation
Exit the building immediately to reach an outside area
Which criteria must exit routes meet to ensure safe and timely evacuation? Select all that apply.
Be adequately signposted
Provide exit to an outside area
Be unlocked and sufficiently large
Be sufficient for the number of people needing to exit
What does the document indicate about employee training and communication in emergencies?
Every employee should be trained on the plan and know their individual responsibilities, with information provided on post-emergency plans and communication
Only senior management should receive training to avoid confusing other employees
Training is optional if evacuation routes are posted
Communication should be limited to external emergency responders
At what height does Fall Protection start?
5'
4'
6'
3'
What is the maximum arresting force on an employee when used with a body harness?
5000lb
900lb
1800lb
750lb
What is the minimum height at which fall protection is required in the construction industry?
4 feet
6 feet
8 feet
10 feet
