MICHIGAN BUILDERS LICENSE EXAM
UPDATED EXAM WITH VERIFIED
SOLUTIONS.
Whether safety helmets are being worn by the workers - correct
answer -A OSHA compliance officer would be likely to check
which of the following:
12 inches - correct answer -Planking extending over an end
bearer on a scaffold should extend not less than six inches and
not more than:
20 feet - correct answer -When using a metal ladder, what is the
minimum distance to a power line?
$7,000 - correct answer -The maximum fine per serious violation
of OSHA requirements which results in an employee injury is:
$70,000 - correct answer -When the contractor has willfully
violated a rule or regulation, the maximum amount of fine will be:
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3 feet - correct answer -When a ladder is used to gain access to
the roof, it should extend above the roof eave:
Varnish - correct answer -Which of the following materials would
be best for finishing a wood ladder?
1/4th the length of the ladder - correct answer -A ladder should be
placed against the building so that the lower end is approximately:
6' - correct answer -A ladder is extended 24'and leaned against a
wall. How far from the wall must the base of the ladder be?
3 1/2" - correct answer -What is the minimum height for the toe
board on scaffolding?
12" - correct answer -What is the amount of overlap for the
boards you walk on when you are on scaffolding?
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3' - correct answer -What is the minimum distance that a ladder
should extend above the roof edge?
10' - correct answer -When working near a power line, how far
from the power line should you keep a non-metal ladder?
Post the citation - correct answer -What is the first thing you do
when you receive a citation from OSHA?
$7,000 - correct answer -If cited for a OSHA violation, what is the
maximum fine per day for uncorrected violations?
$70,000 - correct answer -If cited for a OSHA violation what is the
maximum fine for each uncorrected violation?
14 inches - correct answer -The front of the platform of a scaffold
shall not be more than from the work surface
unless a guardrail system is erected
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2" x 10" - correct answer -Planks on scaffolding shall not be less
than
Two - correct answer -The scaffold platform shall consist of at
least 2"x10" planks side-by-side.
Six feet - correct answer -Each employee engaged in residential
construction activities or more above the
lower levels shall be protected by a guardrail system, safety net
system or personal fall arrest system
200 lbs. - correct answer -Guardrail systems shall be capable of
withstanding a force of at least in any outward or
downward direction.
True - correct answer -All employees working in areas where
exposure to lead is possible should be educated in proper safety
procedures. T F