OSHA 510 Practice Questions and
Answers Graded A+
According to "The Act, What is the mission of OSHA? - ANSWER-(Protect American
Workers) -
To assure safe and healthful working conditions for working men and women by setting
and enforcing standards and by providing training, outreach, education and assistance.
Citations and Penalties - ANSWER-Willfull
Serious
Other-than Serious
Repeated
Construction Fatal Four - ANSWER-Falls
Struck By Objects
Electrocutions
Caught-in-between
Define "Type B" soil. - ANSWER-(i) Cohesive soil with an unconfined compressive
strength greater than (0.5 tsf but less than 1.5 tsf).
Define Assured Equipment Grounding Conductor program - ANSWER-1926.404(b)(1)
(iii)
Conductor program on construction sites covering all cord sets, receptacles which are
(not a part of the permanent wiring of the building or structure), and equipment
connected by cord and plug.
Define Bonding? - ANSWER-1926.449
The permanent (joining of metallic parts to form an electrically conductive path) which
will assure electrical continuity and the capacity to conduct safely any current likely to
be imposed.
Define Creating Employer - ANSWER-The employer that caused a hazardous condition
that violates an OSHA standard.
Employer must report to OSHA - ANSWER-All work-related fatalities within 8hrs
and all inpatient hospitalization, amputations and losses of an eye within 24hrs.
How do you protect employee and other employees vision in the vicinity during Arc
Welding operations? - ANSWER-1926.351(e)
("Shielding"). Whenever practicable, all arc welding and cutting operations shall be
shielded by noncombustible or flameproof screens which will protect employees and
other persons working in the vicinity from the direct rays of the arc.
, How far can a Class (A) fire extinguishers be away from the employees? - ANSWER-
1926.150(c)(1)(i)
A fire extinguisher, rated not less than 2A, shall be provided for each 3,000 square feet
of the protected building area, or major fraction thereof. Travel distance from any point
of the protected area to the nearest fire extinguisher shall not exceed (100 feet).
How should drinking water be dispensed from portable containers? - ANSWER-
1926.51(a)(2)
Portable containers used to dispense drinking water shall be capable of being (tightly
closed, and equipped with a tap. Water shall not be dipped from containers).
How should PFAS be rigged? - ANSWER-1926.502(d)(16)(v)
have sufficient strength to withstand twice the potential impact energy of an employee
(free falling a distance of 6 feet), or the free fall distance permitted by the system,
whichever is less.
IAW 1926.1419, during operations when is the operator required to safely stop
operations? - ANSWER-1926.1419(f)
During operations requiring signals, the ability to transmit signals between the operator
and signal person must be maintained. If that ability is interrupted at any time, the
operator must safely stop operations requiring signals until it is reestablished and a
proper signal is given and understood.
IAW Subpart A, which organization and regulation (incorporated by reference) covers
eye and face protection? - ANSWER-ANSI Z87.1
IAW subpart C what is the definition of Qualified Person? - ANSWER-1926.32(m)
"Qualified" means one who, by possession of a recognized degree, certificate, or
professional standing, or who by extensive knowledge, training, and experience, has
successfully demonstrated his ability to solve or resolve problems relating to the subject
matter, the work, or the project.
IAW Subpart D, when is personnel certified first-aid training required? - ANSWER-
1926.50(c)
In the absence of an infirmary, clinic, hospital, or physician.
IAW Subpart M, what is the height of a top rail of a guardrail system? - ANSWER-
1926.502(b)(1)
42 inches plus or minus 3 inches.
In accordance with (IAW) 1926.20(B) having a safety and health program and job site
inspections by a competent person are two main components of an employer's
____________________ ____________________ responsibilities. - ANSWER-
(Accident Prevention Responsibilities.)
Answers Graded A+
According to "The Act, What is the mission of OSHA? - ANSWER-(Protect American
Workers) -
To assure safe and healthful working conditions for working men and women by setting
and enforcing standards and by providing training, outreach, education and assistance.
Citations and Penalties - ANSWER-Willfull
Serious
Other-than Serious
Repeated
Construction Fatal Four - ANSWER-Falls
Struck By Objects
Electrocutions
Caught-in-between
Define "Type B" soil. - ANSWER-(i) Cohesive soil with an unconfined compressive
strength greater than (0.5 tsf but less than 1.5 tsf).
Define Assured Equipment Grounding Conductor program - ANSWER-1926.404(b)(1)
(iii)
Conductor program on construction sites covering all cord sets, receptacles which are
(not a part of the permanent wiring of the building or structure), and equipment
connected by cord and plug.
Define Bonding? - ANSWER-1926.449
The permanent (joining of metallic parts to form an electrically conductive path) which
will assure electrical continuity and the capacity to conduct safely any current likely to
be imposed.
Define Creating Employer - ANSWER-The employer that caused a hazardous condition
that violates an OSHA standard.
Employer must report to OSHA - ANSWER-All work-related fatalities within 8hrs
and all inpatient hospitalization, amputations and losses of an eye within 24hrs.
How do you protect employee and other employees vision in the vicinity during Arc
Welding operations? - ANSWER-1926.351(e)
("Shielding"). Whenever practicable, all arc welding and cutting operations shall be
shielded by noncombustible or flameproof screens which will protect employees and
other persons working in the vicinity from the direct rays of the arc.
, How far can a Class (A) fire extinguishers be away from the employees? - ANSWER-
1926.150(c)(1)(i)
A fire extinguisher, rated not less than 2A, shall be provided for each 3,000 square feet
of the protected building area, or major fraction thereof. Travel distance from any point
of the protected area to the nearest fire extinguisher shall not exceed (100 feet).
How should drinking water be dispensed from portable containers? - ANSWER-
1926.51(a)(2)
Portable containers used to dispense drinking water shall be capable of being (tightly
closed, and equipped with a tap. Water shall not be dipped from containers).
How should PFAS be rigged? - ANSWER-1926.502(d)(16)(v)
have sufficient strength to withstand twice the potential impact energy of an employee
(free falling a distance of 6 feet), or the free fall distance permitted by the system,
whichever is less.
IAW 1926.1419, during operations when is the operator required to safely stop
operations? - ANSWER-1926.1419(f)
During operations requiring signals, the ability to transmit signals between the operator
and signal person must be maintained. If that ability is interrupted at any time, the
operator must safely stop operations requiring signals until it is reestablished and a
proper signal is given and understood.
IAW Subpart A, which organization and regulation (incorporated by reference) covers
eye and face protection? - ANSWER-ANSI Z87.1
IAW subpart C what is the definition of Qualified Person? - ANSWER-1926.32(m)
"Qualified" means one who, by possession of a recognized degree, certificate, or
professional standing, or who by extensive knowledge, training, and experience, has
successfully demonstrated his ability to solve or resolve problems relating to the subject
matter, the work, or the project.
IAW Subpart D, when is personnel certified first-aid training required? - ANSWER-
1926.50(c)
In the absence of an infirmary, clinic, hospital, or physician.
IAW Subpart M, what is the height of a top rail of a guardrail system? - ANSWER-
1926.502(b)(1)
42 inches plus or minus 3 inches.
In accordance with (IAW) 1926.20(B) having a safety and health program and job site
inspections by a competent person are two main components of an employer's
____________________ ____________________ responsibilities. - ANSWER-
(Accident Prevention Responsibilities.)
