Washington Workplace Safety Certification Exam
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Name one of the four direct costs associated with
accidents - Answer-Workers Compensation
What vertical standard from the Washington Administrative
Codes (WAC) specifically applies to the construction
industry? - Answer-296-155
What does HECK stand for? - Answer-Hazard,
Exposure,Code, Knowledge
What vertical standard from the Code of Federal
Regulations (CFR) specifically applies to the construction
industry? - Answer-29-CFR-1926
The two major aspects of project site safety are: - Answer-
Safety of employees
Safety of Public
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In addition to employers, employees also pay into workers'
compensation premiums in Washington State - Answer-
True
In Washington, protective systems are mandatory to
prevent cave-ins for excavations deeper than _____ feet
(unless the entire excavation is in stable rocks). Based on
the OSHA standards, the threshold changes to ____ feet. -
Answer-4; 5
Among the different categories of OSHA inspection, which
category receives the highest priority? - Answer-Imminent
hazard on the project site
Injuries that are compensable typically fall into on of four
categories. They are: - Answer-Temporary partial disability
Temporary total disability
Permanent partial disability
Permanent total disability
The three most dangerous workplaces are: - Answer-
Mining, agriculture, and construction
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What OSHA forms should be used for reporting work
related injuries and illnesses? - Answer-OSHA 301 Forms
The objective of ________________ insurance is to
minimize the need for legal action to resolve any issues
associated with workplace accidents. - Answer-Workers
Compensation
Traffic control and signs must conform to and be set up
according to what manual? (using abbreviation as your
answer is acceptable). - Answer-MUTCD
How long does a claim impact an employer's EMR? -
Answer-3 Years
What statement best describes the conditions that would
trigger an "other than serious" citation from OSHA? -
Answer-A violation that has a direct relationship to job
safety & health, but probably would not cause death or
serious physical harm.
What are the two conditions that make up a confined
space? - Answer-One entrance