Outreach exam with answers
__ has long been used in the construction industry due to its high tensile strength,
flexibility, and resistance to heat ✅✅asbestos
the permissible exposure for asbestos is: ✅✅o.1
___ is a type of cancer that affects the abdominal lining or the chest cavity lining.
Asbestos exposure is the leading cause of this type of cancer ✅✅mesothelioma
which of the following would qualify as a high-risk activity? ✅✅removing air-handling
equipment in buildings where fireproofing material includes asbestos
which of the following is a common task that could expose workers to lead?
✅✅removing old paint
to reduce the risk of lead exposure, employers should __ the lead w/ a nontoxic material
that adheres to the surface ✅✅encapsulate
in any work area where exposure to lead exceeds the permissible exposure limit, which
of the following signs must be posted? ✅✅all the above
which of the following characteristics made lead attractive for use in the construction
✅✅all the above
when lead enters the body, it enters the __ which distributes it to various organs and
tissues ✅✅bloodstream
what is the type of dust that is the cause of silicosis? ✅✅respirable crystalline silica
when ___ is inhaled, especially when accompanied by smoking, there is a higher risk
for workers to develop lung cancer than either factor alone ✅✅silica
what is the permissible exposure limit for respirable crystalline silica? ✅✅50
The ___ is the average exposure to a contaminant over a set period of time ✅✅time-
weighted average
which of the following would be an inappropriate location to conduct any welding
operation? ✅✅all the above
, which of the following is especially prone to being ignited by sparks while welding?
✅✅tears, snags, rips, or worn spots on clothing
___ refers to linking cylinders of compressed gas together into a service pipe system
✅✅manifolding
which of the following is crucial for safety when welding in a confined space? ✅✅gas
cylinders must be left outside the space
hoses and hose connections should be able to withstand ___ the pressure they usually
experience ✅✅twice
a __ with overload protection is required for each outlet that will be connected to a
portable welding machine ✅✅disconnect switch
ARC welding is powered by ___ ✅✅electricity
a __ is placed on a tank to protect the valves from damage or from oil and grease
✅✅valve protection cap
the right eye protection should: ✅✅all the above
which type of tools are powered by compressed air? ✅✅pneumatic
work conducted near flammable gasses or explosive materials must be conducted with
___ tools ✅✅spark-resistant
the maximum amount of weight a jack can lift is called its: ✅✅manufacturer's safe
operating pressure
which type of switch will shut off when the user releases it? ✅✅constant pressure
switch
prior to grinding or cutting with an abrasive wheel tool, be sure to: ✅✅let the tool
come up to speed
scaffold__ are the workers qualified to design scaffolds ✅✅designers
Guardrails or Personal Fall Arrest System are required on scaffolds that: ✅✅exceed
ten feet in height
___ are encased in a protective housing that extends and retracts automatically, which
increases mobility and may reduce the risk of tripping ✅✅self-retracting lifelines