Excavation Foreman EXAMINATION SET
2026 SOLVED QUESTIONS GRADED A+
● Excavation. Answer: A(n) ___________ is any man-made cut, cavity,
trench, or depression in an earth surface, formed by removing earth.
● Competent person. Answer: A(n) _____________ identifies
unsanitary, hazardous, or dangerous working conditions and has the
authority to correct or eliminate them.
● Confined space. Answer: A(n) ___________ is large enough to work
in but has limited means of entry or exit.
● Flammable. Answer: Liquids that are __________ must be stored in
safety cans to avoid the risk of fire.
● OSHA. Answer: To save lives, prevent injuries, and protect the health
of America's workers, __________ publishes rules and regulations that
employees and employers must follow.
● Flash burn. Answer: Even a brief exposure to the ultraviolet light
from arc welding can damage the eyes, causing a(n) __________.
, ● HAZCOM. Answer: ___________ is an OSHA rule requiring all
contractors to educate their employees about the hazardous chemicals
they may be exposed to on the job site.
● Flash point. Answer: The temperature at which a fuel gives off
enough gases to burn is called the __________.
● Ground. Answer: A(n) __________ is the conducting connection
between electrical equipment or an electrical circuit and the earth.
● Hand line. Answer: When climbing a ladder or scaffold, a tagline or
________ should be used to pull up tools.
● Planked. Answer: If a work area is ________, that means it has pieces
of material at least 2 inches (5 cm) thick and 6 inches (15 cm) wide used
as flooring, decking, or scaffolds.
● Lanyard. Answer: When doing more than 6 feet (≈2 m) above the
ground, a worker must wear a safety harness with a(n) __________ that
is attached to a strong anchor point.
● Shoring. Answer: A structure that prevents trench walls from
collapsing is known as _________.
2026 SOLVED QUESTIONS GRADED A+
● Excavation. Answer: A(n) ___________ is any man-made cut, cavity,
trench, or depression in an earth surface, formed by removing earth.
● Competent person. Answer: A(n) _____________ identifies
unsanitary, hazardous, or dangerous working conditions and has the
authority to correct or eliminate them.
● Confined space. Answer: A(n) ___________ is large enough to work
in but has limited means of entry or exit.
● Flammable. Answer: Liquids that are __________ must be stored in
safety cans to avoid the risk of fire.
● OSHA. Answer: To save lives, prevent injuries, and protect the health
of America's workers, __________ publishes rules and regulations that
employees and employers must follow.
● Flash burn. Answer: Even a brief exposure to the ultraviolet light
from arc welding can damage the eyes, causing a(n) __________.
, ● HAZCOM. Answer: ___________ is an OSHA rule requiring all
contractors to educate their employees about the hazardous chemicals
they may be exposed to on the job site.
● Flash point. Answer: The temperature at which a fuel gives off
enough gases to burn is called the __________.
● Ground. Answer: A(n) __________ is the conducting connection
between electrical equipment or an electrical circuit and the earth.
● Hand line. Answer: When climbing a ladder or scaffold, a tagline or
________ should be used to pull up tools.
● Planked. Answer: If a work area is ________, that means it has pieces
of material at least 2 inches (5 cm) thick and 6 inches (15 cm) wide used
as flooring, decking, or scaffolds.
● Lanyard. Answer: When doing more than 6 feet (≈2 m) above the
ground, a worker must wear a safety harness with a(n) __________ that
is attached to a strong anchor point.
● Shoring. Answer: A structure that prevents trench walls from
collapsing is known as _________.
