CM 3503 - Hassan - Lecture 21: Final
Exam Review and Assignment 4
Questions and All Correct Answers.
F - They occur in small projects - Answer T/F - Most fatalities and injuries occur in large
construction projects
T - Answer T/F - Most fatalities occur in project with one or more violations to the OSHA
standards.
F - It has decreased - Answer T/F - Since the 1980s, the rate of fatalities in excavation has
remained relatively constant
T - Answer T/F - It is very common for co-workers to get hurt trying to rescue their colleagues
T - Answer T/F - A cave-in usually starts in the bottom part of the excavation
F - Only excavations greater than 5 feet. - Answer T/F - Protection from cave-ins shall be
provided for workers in all excavations regardless of the depth
T - Answer T/F - A trench is defined by OSHA as an excavation that is no greater than 15 ft. at
its base.
F - It addresses hazardous conditions and exposures at the excavation site - Answer T/F - The
'general requirements' section in OSHA addresses optional guidelines in excavation activities
F - Answer T/F - The contractor cannot remove trees from the construction site without prior
approval from OSHA
T - Answer T/F - Tolerance zone is a specified distance on both sides of the utility line that
should not be breached during excavation
a. Cave-in - Answer The main cause of fatalities in excavation construction site is:
a. Cave-in
b. Machine Accident
c. Object Falling
d. Electrocution
Exam Review and Assignment 4
Questions and All Correct Answers.
F - They occur in small projects - Answer T/F - Most fatalities and injuries occur in large
construction projects
T - Answer T/F - Most fatalities occur in project with one or more violations to the OSHA
standards.
F - It has decreased - Answer T/F - Since the 1980s, the rate of fatalities in excavation has
remained relatively constant
T - Answer T/F - It is very common for co-workers to get hurt trying to rescue their colleagues
T - Answer T/F - A cave-in usually starts in the bottom part of the excavation
F - Only excavations greater than 5 feet. - Answer T/F - Protection from cave-ins shall be
provided for workers in all excavations regardless of the depth
T - Answer T/F - A trench is defined by OSHA as an excavation that is no greater than 15 ft. at
its base.
F - It addresses hazardous conditions and exposures at the excavation site - Answer T/F - The
'general requirements' section in OSHA addresses optional guidelines in excavation activities
F - Answer T/F - The contractor cannot remove trees from the construction site without prior
approval from OSHA
T - Answer T/F - Tolerance zone is a specified distance on both sides of the utility line that
should not be breached during excavation
a. Cave-in - Answer The main cause of fatalities in excavation construction site is:
a. Cave-in
b. Machine Accident
c. Object Falling
d. Electrocution
