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Which of the following is the most serious condition, requiring an immediate OSHA inspection?
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A. Imminent danger The five types of inspections are listed in their order of importance: imminent danger, catastrophic and fatal accidents, employee complaints, programmed high hazard inspections, re-inspections. |
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In cases where actual standards cannot be applied, employers are regulated by the OSH Act’s: . A. Area Director |
B. General Duty Clause If the Standard is not practical, the General Duty Clause rules, stating employer: must "Furnish . . . a place of employment which is free from recognized hazards that are causing, or are likely to cause, death or serious physical harm to employees." |
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What is a willful violation? . A. The employer knows of the hazard and contests a violation B. The employer does not |
D. The employer knew the hazard was a safety violation and made no reasonable effort to eliminate it. Willful violation - employer knew hazard was a safety violation and made no reasonable effort to remove it--penalty ranges from $5,000 to$70,000. |
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OSHA regulations are implemented directly by Federal OSHA or through: . A. The regional OSHA agency B. An OSHA-approved state program C. Covered sectors D. Compliance officers |
B. An OSHA-approved state program State plans are OSHA-approved programs operated by individual states instead of by federal OSHA. State plans must have standards and enforcement programs, and voluntary compliance activities, that are “at least as effective as”federal OSHA |
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Which low-hazard employers are not required to keep records for occupational injuries and illnesses? . A. Retail trade, finance, insurance or real estate B. Only retail trade involving no equipment and offices C. Publishing, banks, real estate and Internet. D. Retail trade, banking, international and news |
A. Retail trade, finance, insurance or real estate Employers must report to OSHA within eight hours of an accident that causes three or more workers to die or be hospitalized. Some low hazard employers (for example, retail trade, real estate) do not have to keep records. |
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An injury or illness must be recorded if it results in all of the following EXCEPT: . A. Death B. Breaking of the skin C. Days away from work D. Loss of consciousness |
B. Breaking of the skin An injury or illness must be recorded if it results in one or more of the following: • Death, days away from work, restricted work activity, or job transfer • Medical treatment beyond first aid or loss of consciousness • A significant injury or illness diagnosed by an authorized professional. |
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If a worker has not previously experienced a recordable injury or illness of the same type that affects the same part of the body, OSHA considers it to be a: . A. New case B. Violation C. Urgent case D. Reportable occurrence |
A. New case A case is new if: • If worker has not had a similar incident affecting the same body part. • The employee previously had a similar recordable injury or illness affecting the same body part. • If exposure triggers a recurrence, it is a new case |
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According to OSHA, which of the following is not considered medical treatment? . A. Stitches B. Eye patches C. Stomach pump D. Intravenous medicine |
B. Eye patches Medical treatment does not include: • First aid, observation or counseling, x-rays or blood tests • Drilling of fingernail or toenail, draining fluid from blister • Eye patches, finger guards, massage, offering fluids • Removing foreign bodies from eye using irrigation or cotton swab • Removing material from other than eyes by simple means like tweezers |
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Employers must enter each record-able case on reporting forms within ______ calendar days of receiving information that a record-able case has occurred. . A. Five B. Six C. Seven D. Eight |
C. Seven Employers must record cases on reporting forms within seven calendar days of learning about a recordable case. Approved alternative forms include: • Readable, clear forms asking same facts,and using same instructions • Computer format is okay as long as forms can be printed as required. |
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The employer must give OSHA all of the following information for each fatality or multiple hospitalization, except: . A. Who should be held responsible B. The establishment name C. The location of the incident D. The time of the incident |
A. Who should be held responsible Give OSHA the following facts on each fatality or multiple hospitalization incident: The establishment name and location of the incident • The time of the incident and number of fatalities or hospitalized employees • Names of injured employees and employer’s contact name and number • A brief description of the incident |
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Which of the following should be in an employer’s emergency action plan? . A. Emergency escape procedures and route assignments B. Procedures to be practiced if employees remain after evacuation C. One-way communication D. Excavation plans with design testing and training |
A. Emergency escape procedures and route assignments All safety programs or emergency action plans must include the following:
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At employment and at least _____ thereafter, employees must be informed onthe existence, location, and availability of their medical/exposure records. . B. Annually C. Bi-annually D. Monthly |
B. Annually When first employed and at least annually thereafter, employees must be told of the existence, location and availability of their medical and exposure records. Employers also must also inform employees on the access standard and make copies available. |
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What does the term “access” mean regarding employees’ medical andexposure records? A. The employee’s right to privacy re their medical reports and records B. Employee’s right and opportunity to discuss or review their records C. Employee’s right and opportunity to examine and copy their records D. Employee’s right to access to medical testing after a hazardous exposure |
C. Employee’s right and opportunity to examine and copy their records "Access" means the employee’s right and chance to examine and copy personal records. Access must be given in a reasonable manner and place. If it cannot begiven in within 15 days after request, the employer must give a reason for delay and the earliest date when the records will be made available |
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What is a vital element of a safety program? A. Management commitment and employee involvement B. Employee commitment to management C. Compliance D. Communication |
A. Management commitment and employee involvement Management Commitment and Employee Involvement - such involvement must be documented |
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Employers must ensure that which of the following are in place? . A. Training for at least one evident hazard B. Access programs C. Access to medical services D. Tag/lock procedures for unsafe equipment |
D. Tag/lock procedures for unsafe equipment It is a fact that hazards exist, but following safe work practices will reduce their effects. Employers must ensure tag/lock procedures or plans to remove all unsafe devices from workplace |
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To decrease the risk of workplace accidents and injuries, employers must: . A. Video monitor all areas deemed “dangerous” B. Provide frequent and regular inspections of the job site C. Monitor every area of the job site daily D. Hold daily safety training sessions |
B. Provide frequent and regular inspections of the job site
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The ______must establish and supervise training programs to help workers and managers to recognize, avoid, and prevent unsafe workplace conditions. . A. Employer B. Federalgovernment C. Secretary D. Health specialist |
A. Employer
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An injury or illness is recordable if it results in all of the following except: . A. Death B. Restricted work activity C. Transfer to another job D. First aid medical treatment |
D. First aid medical treatment
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______ refers to employees’ rights and opportunity to examine and copy personal medical and exposure records. . A. Access B. Review privileges C. Trust rights D. Advocacy |
A. Access
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When hired and ______, employees must be told of the existence, location and availability of their medical and exposure records. . A. Every two weeks thereafter B. At least annually thereafter C. At the beginning of every quarter D. When medical needs arise |
B. At least annually thereafter
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A hazardous chemical is defined as: . A. A chemical with a pungent odor B. A chemical that is caustic C. A chemical deemed “hazardous” by the employer D. A chemical which poses a physical or health-related risk |
D. A chemical which poses a physical or health-related risk
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Permissible Exposure Limits (PELs) are regulatory limits on the ______. . A. Amount of hazardous substance one can work with in a day B. Amount of time one can be exposed to a hazardous substance C. Amount or concentration of a substance in the air D. Amount of hazardous substance the human body can rid itself of |
C. Amount or concentration of a substance in the air |
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The Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) is used to communicate chemical hazard information from the ______. . A. Employer to the employee B. Manufacturer to the employee C. Employee to the manufacturer D. Employee to the employer |
B. Manufacturer to the employee
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_______ is the term fora group of naturally occurring, fibrous minerals with high tensile strength, flexibility and resistance to heat, chemicals and electricity. . A. Insulation B. Asbestos C. Fibrous materials D. Irritants |
B. Asbestos
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Which of the methods of hazardous substance intake can result in the substance entering your bloodstream through the intestines? . A. Ingestion B. Inhalation C. Absorption D. Injection |
A. Ingestion
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Process safety management standards apply to______, particularly those pertaining to chemicals, transportation equipment, and fabricated metal products. . A. Hazardous substances manufacturers B. Large-scale employers (>100 employees) C. Manufacturing industries D. Small-scale employers (<100 employees) |
C. Manufacturing industries
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A ______ is any activity involving a highly hazardous chemical, including use, storage, manufacturing, handling, or on-site movement of such chemicals, or a combination of these activities. . A. Hazardous situation B. Task C. Risk D. Process |
D. Process
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______ is a systematic approach for identifying and evaluating the hazards of processes involving hazardous chemicals. . A. Process hazard analysis B. Process hazard identification C. Process hazard evaluation D. Chemical hazard evaluation |
A. Process hazard analysis
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Employer developed operating procedures must cover all of the following except: . A. Passwords and other security information B. Initial startup C. Normal operations D. Emergency operations |
A. Passwords and other security information
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To assure that employees understand and adhere to the current procedure of the process, refresher training is required at least ______. . A. Once every year B. Once every three years C. Once every six months D. Once in the first year of employment |
B. Once every three years
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A PPE program includes all of the following except: . A. The procedure for selecting, providing, and using PPE B. A list of locations of all PPE around the work site C. How to assess whether hazards are present or not D. PPE to be used if workplace hazards are present or likely to be present |
B. A list of locations of all PPE around the work site
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Every ______ is required to undergo training if he or she is going to use PPE. . A. Employee B. Machinery operator C. Exposed employee D. Supervisor |
C. Exposed employee
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If a potential hazard can be prevented by making a physical change in the work environment, then the hazard can be eliminated with a(n) ______. . A. Administrative control B. Work practice control C. Managerial decision D. Engineering control |
D. Engineering control
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Which class of hardhat protects against bumps from fixed objects but does not protect against falling objects or electrical shock? . A. Class G B. Class E C. Class C D. Class F |
C. Class C
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Generally, ______ are the most used body part in the workplace. Therefore, they are exposed to more hazards than any other part of the body. . A. Feet B. Hands C. Arms D. Shoulders |
B. Hands
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Which class of extinguishers is used on electrical fires that need a non-conductive extinguishing agent such as carbon dioxide or a dry chemical? . A. Class A B. Class B C. Class C D. Class D |
C. Class C
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Although ______ is the main cause of fire-related deaths, it is second to burns in terms of injuries. . A. Smoke inhalation B. Electrocution from electrical fires C. Third-degree burns D. Smothering |
A. Smoke inhalation
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______ extinguishers are designed to fight fires that feed on flammable metals like magnesium, potassium, titanium, and sodium, which burn at high temperatures and give off enough oxygen to fuel combustion. . A. Class A B. Class B C. Class C D. Class D |
D. Class D |
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Carbon tetrachloride or other toxic vaporizing liquid extinguishers are: . A. Prohibited B. Considered Class D C. Used for the highest capacity D. Cost effective |
A. Prohibited
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Which of the following supplies 24-hour protection and localizes fire damage? . A. A competent person onsite B. 2A-rated equipment C. Sprinklers D. Proper stacking with adequate pathway access |
C. Sprinklers
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Often, handling heavy and bulky objects results in ______. . A. Accidents B. Increased teamwork C. Back and spinal injuries D. More manpower needed |
C. Back and spinal injuries
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It is very important that efforts be made by ______to ensure that dangers from improper handling are minimized, if not eliminated, from the workplace. . A. The employer B. The worker C. The safety manager D. Both the employer and worker |
D. Both the employer and worker |
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What is the ideal way to store drums, barrels, and kegs? . A. Together B. Symmetrically C. In different storage areas D. In cold conditions |
B. Symmetrically
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Ergonomics includes changing ______ to make work as easy as possible and reduce the stressors that can lead to trauma or injuries from repetitive actions. . A. Employees’ shifts B. Workplace conditions C. Tools D. Temperature |
B. Workplace conditions
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Employees must always keep in mind that flammable and combustible materials must be stored in accordance to______. . A. Company policy B. The will of the employer C. Location they will be most used D. Their fire characteristics or properties |
D. Their fire characteristics or properties |
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Overhead horizontal belts, with lower parts _______ from the work surface must be guarded on sides and bottom. . A. Ten feet B. Seven feet or less C. Over seven feet D. Less than three feet |
B. Seven feet or less
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Remember to ______ guards when tools are in use. . A. Clean B. Never remove C. Unplug D. Remove |
D. Remove
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______ tools are powered by compressed air. They include nail guns, staplers, and drills, often cause injury from being hit by tool attachments or fasteners. . A. Power-actuated B. Pneumatic C. Hydraulic D. The most dangerous |
C. Hydraulic
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Overhead horizontal belts, with lower parts seven feet of less from the work surface must be guarded on _______. . A. Sides only B. Sides and bottom C. Horizontal sides, bottom, and top D. Bottom |
B. Sides and bottom
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Employees must be properly trained and tools must be tested ______ for proper loading to ensure safety devices are working. . A. Daily B. Weekly C. Monthly D. Yearly |
A. Daily
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Precautions must be taken when transporting, moving, or storing compressed gas cylinders used in welding and cutting. To reduce chances of injury ______ must not be hoisted or transported using magnets or choker slings. . A. Valve protection caps B. Welding cables C. Cylinders D. Electrode holders |
C. Cylinders
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When moving cylinders, they can only be hoisted if secured on all of the following except: . A. Cradle B. Crane C. Slingboard D. Pallet |
B. Crane
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A manual electrode holder must be capable of handling the ______. . A. Minimum rated current B. Force which the job demands C. Maximum rated current D. Median rated current |
C. Maximum rated current
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It is important for employees working with toxic preservative coatings to be protected by ______, even when working in the open air. . A. Respirators B. Face guards C. Goggles D. Gloves |
A. Respirators
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All arc welding and cutting cables must be ______ at all times. . A. Ready for use B. In use C. Accounted for D. Completely insulated |
D. Completely insulated |
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Which of the following is a required step when locking and tagging out circuits? . A. Apply locks to the power source after de-energizing B. Apply tags to the power source after de-energizing C. Apply either a lock or tag when work is done D. Write the hazard warning on the lock |
A. Apply locks to the power source after de-energizing
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GFCIs, fuses, and circuit breakers are examples of: . A. PPE B. Circuit shock interceptors C. Electrical protective devices D. Electrical insulation devices |
C. Electrical protective devices
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What does a GFCI do? . A. It completes the grounding process B. It protects from shock C. It can be used in lieu of lockout D. It is a circuit flow device |
B. It protects from shock
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Grounding creates a/an ______ path from a tool to the earth to disperse unwanted current. . A. Open B. High-resistance C. Closed D. Low-resistance |
D. Low-resistance |
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When working with cords and wires, look for: . A. Damaged insulation and proper grounding B. Exposed insulation that can become energized if touched by a live wire C. Old hand tools or those damaged or misused D. All of the above |
D. All of the above |
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Employees working at heights over ___ feet must use personal fall arrest systems. . A. Six B. Eight C. Ten D. Twelve |
A. Six
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Guardrails must hold up to _____ pounds applied at any point and from any direction to the top-rail. . A. 250 B. 150 C. 200 D. 300 |
C. 200
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When moving a mobile scaffold manually, force must be applied as close to the base as possible and in an area that is _______ above ground. . A. Five to seven feet B. Near five feet C. Less than four feet D. Less than five feet |
D. Less than five feet |
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Which is the most commonly used scaffold? . A. Two-point or swing stage B. Single point C. Catenary D. Multi-point adjustable |
A. Two-point or swing stage
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Which of these fall arrest systems is designed to absorb free-fall shock? . A. Torso harness B. Lanyard or vertical lifeline C. Catenary D. Horizontal lifeline |
B. Lanyard or vertical lifeline
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When can a fall protection plan be used instead of a conventional system? . A. On smaller conventional jobs when a variance is filed B. When conventional systems are not available or cost effective C. When conventional systems are not feasible or actually more dangerous D. When employer justifies the decision and ensures the use of monitoring |
C. When conventional systems are not feasible or actually more dangerous
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Safety net systems must be: . A. Installed as close as viable under working surfaces but never over 30 feet B. Used only if guardrails or lanyards cannot be installed under 30 feet C. Specifically included as part of a fall protection plan D. All of the above |
A. Installed as close as viable under working surfaces but never over 30ft
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The acronym, PFAS, stands for: . A. Passive Fall Arrest System B. Protective Fall Arrest System C. Personal Fall Arrest System D. Personal Fall Active System |
C. Personal Fall Arrest System |
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Which of the following is the way to protect workers from falling objects? . A. Require hardhats, erect toe-boards, screens, or net systems B. Erect canopies to keep falling objects from the edge so they won’t fall C. Use hardhats, barricade area where objects could fall, keep workers out D. File a comprehensive fall protection program |
C. Use hardhats, barricade area where objects could fall, keep workers out
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When using a safety monitoring system, which of the following must be done? . A. A competent person must supervise at all times B. A competent person must be ready to implement immediate rescue C. A competent person must be nearby D. A competent person must be totally focused on monitoring safety |
D. A competent person must be totally focused on monitoring safety |
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Using a derrick or crane to hoist workers on a personnel platform is prohibited, except if: . A. Conventional means to reach the site are more dangerous B. A safety engineer approves the configuration C. A supervisor is present D. An exception is obtained from OSHA |
A. Conventional means to reach the site are more dangerous
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What are two basic lifting principles that govern a crane's mobility and safety? . A. Center of gravity and balance B. Leverage and stability C. Design and framework D. Structural Integrity and balance |
B. Leverage and stability
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A thorough documented inspection of hoisting machinery must be done: . A. Bi-annually B. Quarterly C. Weekly D. Annually |
D. Annually |
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Accidents occur due to: . A. Stability B. Proper communication C. Lack of training D. Timely maintenance or inspection |
C. Lack of training
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Employers must always use competent persons to conduct OSHA-required inspections. What is the definition of a competent person? . A. One able to find hazards and re-inspect suggested safety measures B. An engineer trained to find hazards and whose suggestions will be valued C. One who is capable of identifying hazardous working conditions and who has the authority to take prompt corrective measures D. Someone with construction expertise who can make concrete suggestions |
C. One who is capable of identifying hazardous working conditions and who has the authority to take prompt corrective measures
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All vehicles must have a service brake system, an emergency brake system and a(n)______. These systems can utilize common components. . A. Emergency cut-off switch B. Audible warning device C. Hydraulic brake system D. Parking brake system |
D. Parking brake system |
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Motor vehicles covered by Subpart O of the OSHA regulations are those vehicles that operate within a(n) ______ which is not open to public traffic. . A. Designated work site B. Off-highway jobsite C. Confined work area D. Official job site |
B. Off-highway jobsite
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All vehicles must be checked ______ to ensure parts, equipment, and accessories are in safe operating condition and are free of apparent damage. . A. At the beginning of each week B. At the end of each shift C. At the start of each shift D. At beginning of each month |
C. At the start of each shift
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Which type of sign must have red as the dominant color for the upper panel, black outline on the borders, and a white lower panel for additional sign wording? . A. Danger sign B. Directional sign C. Traffic sign D. Exit sign |
A. Danger sign
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Which type of accident prevention sign must be white with green upper panels, using white letters to convey principal messages? . A. Safety instruction sign B. Directional sign C. Traffic sign D. Danger sign |
A. Safety instruction sign
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Which of the following is an example of manual soil testing to detect plasticity? . A. A cohesive test B. A crack test C. A silt test D. A pat test |
D. A pat test |
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If soil testing determines a layered soil system: . A. The weakest layer is used for analysis to categorize the system. B. The strongest layer is used for analysis to classify the system. C. Each layer is classified individually when a less stable layer is beneath. D. Soil testing does not determine a layered system, because it doesn’t exist. |
A. The weakest layer is used for analysis to categorize the system.
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Which is exempt under the Standard? . A. Platforms for concerts B. House foundations C. Condominium complex foundations D. All of the above |
B. House foundations
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If a surface crossing over an excavation is absolutely necessary, it must be: . A. At least 20 inches wide and have standard ramps B. Have rails at least 3 feet high C. At least 20 inches wide and have standard rails D. Extend at least 1 foot past the surface edge |
C. At least 20 inches wide and have standard rails |
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What are some controls to protect workers from hazardous atmospheres? . A. Ventilation systems and respirators B. Safety harnesses and lines; basket stretchers C. Constant supervision D. All of the above |
D. All of the above |
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Pre-cast concrete wall units, structural framing, and tilt-up wall panels must be supported to prevent overturning and to prevent collapse until: . A. Temporary forms are completed B. Permanent connections are completed C. Reinforcement is displaced D. A limited access zone is available |
B. Permanent connections are completed
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Formwork must be designed, fabricated, erected, supported, braced, and maintained so that it will be capable of supporting, without failure, all: . A. Horizontal and diagonal bracing B. Scaffolding C. Vertical and lateral loads D. Steel reinforcement |
C. Vertical and lateral loads
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One of the primary aspects of this revised standard is that: . A. It requires additional scaffolding on walls that are over-sized B. It defines specific formwork guidelines C. It allows the use of new concrete testing methods D. It expands formwork classes to include Class III |
C. It allows the use of new concrete testing methods
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Whenever a masonry wall is being constructed, employers must establish: a limited access zone prior to starting construction. This zone must be as follows: . A. A limited access zone as prescribed by the design engineer B. A limited access zone that extends 5 feet beyond the wall length C. A limited access zone the same height of constructed wall plus 8 feet D. A limited access zone prior to starting construction |
D. A limited access zone prior to starting construction |
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Lift-slab operations require which of the following? . A. Design and inspection services by an engineering firm B. Jacking equipment that has been serviced within 60 days C. Jacking equipment must support at least 2 ½ times the load being lifted D. A limited access zone that extends beyond the length of the intended wall |
C. Jacking equipment must support at least 2 ½ times the load being lifted
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All fixed ladders 24ft or more must be equipped with: . A. A ladder safety device B. Self-retracting lifelines with rest platforms every 300ft C. Multiple ladder sections each over 75ft D. All of the above |
A. A ladder safety device
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The length of continuous climb for any fixed ladder equipped only with a cage or well must not exceed: . A. 25 feet B. 30 feet C. 75 feet D. 50 feet |
D. 50 feet |
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Fixed ladders must have fall arrest systems or, cages or wells, when a climb exceeds ______ or, when the top of the ladder is over 24ft above lower levels. . A. 24 feet B. 30 feet C. 50 feet D. 60 feet |
A. 24ft
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The working length of a ladder is defined as the: . A. Distance between the foot and top support B. Distance between the top and the tread C. Distance between the foot and the second-to-top step D. Distance between the top and bottom rungs |
A. Distance between the foot and top support
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When portable ladders are used to access an upper landing surface, the side rails must extend at least ______ above the upper landing surface. . A. Two feet B. Three feet C. One foot D. One-half foot |
B. Three feet
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A confined space is defined as a space which, by design, has all of the following except: . A. Limited openings for entry and exit B. Well-lit entrances and exits C. Unfavorable natural ventilation causing air to have contaminants D. Is not intended for continuous associate occupancy |
B. Well-lit entrances and exits
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The ______ of a confined space must first be tested before entry is made, except in certain circumstances. . A. Atmosphere B. Sturdiness C. Size D. Hazard level |
A. Atmosphere
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Atmospheric conditions must be tested in a specific order to protect all persons. Select the correct order from the choices below: . A. Flammable gas and vapors, oxygen content, toxic air contaminants B. Oxygen content, flammable gas and vapors, toxic air contaminants C. Flammable gas and vapors, toxic air contaminants, oxygen content, D. Toxic air contaminants, flammable gas and vapors, oxygen content |
B. Oxygen content, flammable gas and vapors, toxic air contaminants
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All employees required to enter confined or enclosed spaces must be instructed as to the nature of inherent hazards involved, precautions, and ______. . A. The maximum amount of time they will spend in the confined area B. In the use of protective and emergency equipment required C. The location of the exits D. Who to call in case of emergency |
B. In the use of protective and emergency equipment required
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The ______ must call rescue and other services as soon as he or she determines that entrants may need help in escaping confined space hazards. . A. Work site supervisor B. Employer C. Attendant D. Safety manager |
C. Attendant
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A chemical is said to be hazardous if it can cause a physical injury or cause a(n) ______ in the employee handling it. . A. Explosion B. Disease C. Rash D. Allergic reaction |
B. Disease
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A Material Safety Data Sheet contains complete safety information regarding a hazardous chemical and is usually developed by the ______. . A. Employer B. Safety manager C. OSHA representative D. Manufacturer of that chemical |
D. Manufacturer of that chemical |
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What is the best type of hand protection for electrical work? . A. Rubber gloves B. Neoprene gloves C. Latex gloves D. Wool gloves |
A. Rubber gloves
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Some of the most basic fire prevention practices include all of the following except: . A. Ensuring that proper wiring has been installed at the workplace B. Designating specific areas where employees are allowed to smoke C. Ensuring all equipment at the work site is in good condition and defect free D. Assuming flammable chemicals and substances are properly stored |
D. Assuming flammable chemicals and substances are properly stored |
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Blood-borne pathogens are viruses, bacteria, or parasites found in______. . A. The air B. Damp, enclosed spaces C. Infected wounds D. Human blood |
D. Human blood |
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If air at a construction site has a high lead content, _____ must use respirators in addition to the basic protective measures. . A. Those with elevated lead levels B. The employer C. Everyone D. Supervisors |
C. Everyone
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When lead enters the body it circulates in the bloodstream and accumulates in______, causing irreversible harm to body tissues. . A. Various organs B. The stomach C. The heart D. The brain |
A. Various organs
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Early signs of lead poisoning can include all of the following except: . A. Metallic taste B. Anemia C. Moodiness D. Joint and muscle aches |
B. Anemia
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Your employer is required to perform medical monitoring ______. . A. Every six months B. Every year C. Every week D. Four times throughout the year |
A. Every six months
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The permissible exposure level of lead is ______. Your employer must ensure that exposure does not go above this level for more than an eight-hour period. . A. 75 ug/m3 B. 100 ug/m3 C. 20 ug/m3 D. 50 ug/m3 |
D. 50 ug/m3 |
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______ are chemical compounds that possess explosive properties. . A. Explosive compounds B. Chlorates C. Nitro-compounds D. Fulminates |
C. Nitro-compounds
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______ are chemical compounds that are highly explosive and very dangerous. . A. Chlorates B. Fulminates C. Nitro-compounds D. Explosive compounds |
B. Fulminates
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Although most explosives are not highly toxic, if handled improperly they can cause ______, which usually affects the bone marrow and the liver. . A. Systemic poisoning B. Cancer C. Lacerations D. Lymphoma |
A. Systemic poisoning
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Unused explosives must be safely stored away in ______ where they are not available to unauthorized personnel. . A. Fenced off areas B. Secured closets C. Magazines D. Vaults |
C. Magazines
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Before loading explosives for transportation, ______ must establish efficient and safe procedures. . A. Employers B. The safety manager C. The job site supervisor D. OSHA representatives |
A. Employers
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STABLE ROCK
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VERTICAL (90º) |
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According to OSHA, Type A soil must be sloped?
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3/4:1 (53º) |
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According to OSHA, Type B soil must be sloped? |
1:1 (45º)
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According to OSHA, Type C soil must be sloped? |
1½:1 (34º) |
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According to OSHA, walkways shall be provided where employees or equipment are required or permitted to cross over excavations. Guardrails shall be provided where walkways are 6ft ormore above lower levels. |
6ft
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According to OSHA, the atmospheres in the excavation shall be tested before employees enter excavations greater than 4ft indepth. |
4ft
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According to OSHA, employees shall be protected from excavated or equipment that could pose a hazard by falling or rolling into excavations. Placing and keeping such materials or equipment at least 2ft from the edge of excavations. |
2ft
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Means of egress from trench excavations. A stairway, ladder, ramp or other safe means of egress shall be located in trench excavations that are 4ft or more in depth so as to require no more than 25ft of lateral travel for employees. |
4ft or more
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According to OSHA, whenever materials are dropped more than 20ft outside the exterior walls of the building, an enclosed chute shall be used.
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20ft An enclosed chute is a slide, closed in on all sides, through which material is moved from a high place to a lower one. |
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When debris is dropped through holes in the floor, the area onto which the material is dropped shall be enclosed with barricades not less than 42 inches high and not less than 6ft back from the projected edge of the opening above.
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Signs warning of the hazard of falling materials shall be posted at each level. Removal shall not be permitted in this lower area until debris handling ceases above. |
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According to OSHA, fibercore wire rope slings of all grades shall be permanently removed from service if they are exposed to temperatures in excess of 200 deg. F (93.33 deg. C). |
200 deg. F
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Lifelines shall be secured above the point of operation to an anchorage or structural member capable of supporting a minimum dead weight of 5,400lbs. |
5,400lbs
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Safetybelt lanyard shall be a minimum of ½ inches nylon, or equivalent, with a maximum length to provide for a fall of no greater than 6ft. The rope shall have a nominal breaking strength of 5,400lbs. |
6ft
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All safety belt and lanyard hardware, except rivets, shall be capable of withstanding a tensile loading of 4,000lbs without cracking, breaking, or taking a permanent deformation. |
4,000lbs
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Lifelines used on rock-scaling operations, or in areas where the lifeline may be subjected to cutting or abrasion, shall be a minimum of 7/8 inches wire core manila rope.
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7/8 inches
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For all other lifeline applications, a minimum of ¾ inches manila or equivalent, with a minimum breaking strength of 5,400lbs shall be used. |
¾ inches
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According to OSHA, the mesh size of nets shall not exceed 6 inches x 6 inches. |
6 inches x 6 inches
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According to OSHA, edge ropes shall provide a minimum breaking strength of 5,000lbs. |
5,000lbs
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Safety nets shall be provided when workplaces are more than 25ft above the ground or water surface, or other surfaces where the use of ladders, scaffolds, catch platforms, temporary floors, safety lines, or safety belts is impractical. |
25ft
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Where safety net protection is required, operations shall not be undertaken until the net is in place and has been tested. |
tested
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Nets shall extend 8ft beyond the edge of the work surface where employees are exposed and shall be installed as close under the work surface as practical but in no case more than 25ft below such work surface. |
8ft
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Employees working over or near water, where the danger of drowning exists, shall be provided with life jacket or buoyant work vests. |
Shall be provided with U.S. Coast Guard-approved life jacket or buoyant work vests.
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Ring buoys with at least 90ft of line shall be provided and readily available for emergency rescue operations. Distance between ring buoys shall not exceed 200ft.
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90ft of line shall be provided and readily available for emergency rescue operations.
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At least one lifesaving skiff shall be immediately available at locations where employees are working over or adjacent to water.
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one lifesaving skiff
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According to OSHA, a fire extinguisher, rated not less than 2A, shall be provided for each 3,000sq. ft. of the protected building area, or major fraction thereof. |
A fire extinguisher, rated not less than 2A, shall be provided for each 3,000 sq. ft. of the protected building area
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According to OSHA, travel distance from any point of the protected area to the nearest fire extinguisher shall not exceed 100ft. |
100ft
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According to OSHA, one 55-gallon open drum of water with two fire pails may be substituted for a fire extinguisher having a 2Arating. |
One 55-gallon open drum of water with two fire pails
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A 1/2 inches diameter garden-type hose line, not to exceed 100ft in length and equipped with a nozzle, may be substituted for a 2A-rated fire extinguisher, providing it is capable of discharging a minimum of 5 gallons per minute with a minimum hose stream range of 30ft horizontally.
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A 1/2 inches diameter garden-type hose line, not to exceed 100ft in length and equipped with a nozzle.
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One or more fire extinguishers, rated not less than 2A, shall be provided on each floor. In multi-story buildings, at least one fire extinguisher shall be located adjacent to stairway. |
At least one fire extinguisher
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A fire extinguisher, rated not less than 10B, shall be provided within 50ft of wherever more than 5 gallons of flammable or combustible liquids or 5lbs of flammable gas are being used on the jobsite. |
50ft
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Carbon tetrachloride and other toxic vaporizing liquid fire extinguishers are prohibited. |
prohibited
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According to OSHA, portable fire extinguishers, rated not less than 2A, shall be placed so that maximum travel distance to the nearest unit shall not exceed 100ft. |
100ft
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Clearance of at least 36 inches shall be maintained between the top level of the stored material and the sprinkler deflectors. |
36 inches Clearance shall be maintained around lights and heating units to prevent ignition of combustible materials. |
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A clearance of 24 inches shall be maintained around the path of travel of fire doors unless a barricade is provided, in which case no clearance is needed.
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24 inches
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According to OSHA, material shall not be storedwithin 36 inches of a fire door opening. |
36 inches
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No more than 25 gallons of flammable liquids shall be stored in a room outside of an approved storage cabinet. |
25 gallons
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The distance between any two flammable liquid storage tanks shall not be less than 3ft. |
3ft
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All materials stored in tiers shall be stacked, racked, blocked, interlocked, or otherwise secured to prevent sliding, falling or collapse. |
Stacked, racked, blocked, interlocked
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Aisles and passageways shall be kept clear to provide for the free and safe movement of material handling equipment or employees. |
Such areas shall be kept in good repair.
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Material stored inside buildings under construction shall not be placed within 6ft of any hoist-way or inside floor openings, nor within 10ft of an exterior wall which does not extend above the top of the material stored. |
6ft of any hoist-way; 10ft of an exterior wall
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Bagged materials shall be stacked by stepping back the layers and cross-keying the bags at least every 10 bags high. |
10 bags high
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Materials shall not be stored on scaffolds or runways in excess of supplies needed for immediate operations. |
In excess of supplies needed for immediate operations.
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Brick stacks shall not be more than 7ft in height. When a loose brick stack reaches a height of 4ft, it shall be tapered back 2” in every foot of height above the 4ft level. |
7ft in height
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When masonry blocks are stacked higher than 6ft, the stack shall be tapered back one-half block per tier above the 6ft level. |
6ft
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Lumber piles shall not exceed 20ft in height provided that lumber to be handled manually shall not be stacked more than 16ft high. |
20ft
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Each employee on a walking/working surface shall be protected from tripping in or stepping into or through holes (includingskylights) by covers. |
covers
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Each employee on a walking/working surface shall be protected from objects falling through holes (including skylights) by covers. |
covers
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When control lines are used, they shall be erected not less than 6ft nor more than 25ft from the unprotected or leading edge, except when erecting precast concrete members. |
not less than 6ft; nor more than 25ft
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Controlled access zone (CAZ) means an area in which certain work (e.g., overhand bricklaying) may take place without the use of guardrail systems, personal fall arrest systems, or safety net systems and access to the zone is controlled. |
without the use
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Safety nets shall be installed as close as practicable under the walking/working surface on which employees are working, but in no case more than 30ft below such level.
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30ft When nets are used on bridges, the potentialfall area from the walking/working surface to the net shall be unobstructed. |
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Intermediate members (such as balusters), when used between posts, shall be not more than 19 inches apart. |
19 inches
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Other structural members (such as additional mid-rails and architectural panels) shall be installed such that there are no openings in the guardrail system that are more than 19 inches wide. |
19 inches
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Top rails and mid-rails shall be at least ¼” nominal diameter or thickness to prevent cuts and lacerations. If wire rope is used for top rails, it shall be flagged at not more than 6ft intervals with high-visibility material. |
at least ¼”; 6ft intervals
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Warning line system means a barrier erected on a roof to warn employees that they are approaching an unprotected roof side or edge, and which designates an area in which roofing work may take place without the use of guardrail, bodybelt, or safety net systems to protect employees in the area. |
without the use
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Covers located in roadways and vehicular aisles shall be capable of supporting, without failure, at least twice the maximum axle load of the largest vehicle expected to crossover the cover. |
at least twice
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Each employee working on, at, above, or near wall openings where the outside bottom edge of the wall opening is 6ft or more above lower levels and the inside bottom edge of the wall opening is less than 39 inches above the walking/working surface, shall be protected from falling by the use of a guardrail system, a safety net system, or a personal fall arrest system. |
6ft or more; less than 39 inches
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Each employee at the edge of an excavation 6ft or more in depth shall be protected from falling by guardrail systems, fences, or barricades when the excavations are not readily seen because of plant growth or other visual barrier. |
6ft or more
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Top edge height of top rails, or equivalent guardrail system members, shall be 42 inches plus or minus 3 inches above the walking/working level. |
42 inches
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Anchorages used for attachment of personal fall arrest equipment shall be independent of any anchorage being used to support or suspend platforms and capable of supporting at least 5,000lbs. |
5,000lbs
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Unprotected sides and edges mean any side or edge (except at entrances to points of access) of a walking/working surface, e.g., floor,roof, ramp, or runway where there is no wall or guardrail system at least 39 inches high. |
at least 39 inches
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Positioning devices shall be rigged such that an employee cannot free fall more than 2ft. |
2ft
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The rope, wire, or chain shall be flagged at not morethan 6ft intervals with high-visibility material. |
6ft intervals
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The rope, wire, or chain shall be rigged and supported insuch a way that its lowest point (including sag) is no less than 34 inches from the walking/working surface and its highest point is no more than 39 inches from the walking/working surface. |
34 inches; 39 inches
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Lifelines shall be secured above thepoint of operation to an anchorage or structural member capable of supporting aminimum dead weight of 5,400lbs. |
5,400lbs |
