OSHA 10-HOUR CONSTRUCTION FINAL EXAM
ANSWERS 2025
1. What is the primary cause of hazards associated with hand tools?
Lack of safety gear
Poor design
Inadequate training
Misuse and improper maintenance
2. At what height does fall protection become necessary for masonry work
according to safety protocols?
10 feet
4 feet
8 feet
6 feet
3. In a scenario where a bridge is designed to support heavy traffic loads,
how would the use of prestressed concrete benefit its structural integrity?
By eliminating the need for regular inspections.
By reducing the overall weight of the bridge, making it easier to
construct.
By allowing the bridge to counteract the stresses from heavy
traffic loads, enhancing its durability and safety.
,By increasing the aesthetic appeal of the bridge.
, 4. Discuss the implications of improper crane operation in construction
environments.
There are no significant consequences of improper crane operation.
Improper crane operation can lead to accidents, injuries, and
fatalities, highlighting the need for strict adherence to safety
protocols.
Improper crane operation only affects the equipment, not the
workers.
Crane operation is safe as long as the operator is experienced.
5. Discuss why improper maintenance and failure to conduct regular
inspections are critical factors in crane accident prevention.
Regular inspections are only necessary for older cranes.
Improper maintenance ensures that cranes operate at peak
performance.
These factors are irrelevant to crane safety protocols.
Improper maintenance and failure to conduct regular inspections
can lead to equipment malfunction, increasing the risk of
accidents.
6. In a scenario where a construction site has workers on scaffolds exceeding
10 feet in height, what steps should a safety officer take to ensure
compliance with safety regulations?
Conduct training sessions without implementing physical safety
measures.
Implement guardrails and ensure the use of personal fall arrest
systems (PFAS).
ANSWERS 2025
1. What is the primary cause of hazards associated with hand tools?
Lack of safety gear
Poor design
Inadequate training
Misuse and improper maintenance
2. At what height does fall protection become necessary for masonry work
according to safety protocols?
10 feet
4 feet
8 feet
6 feet
3. In a scenario where a bridge is designed to support heavy traffic loads,
how would the use of prestressed concrete benefit its structural integrity?
By eliminating the need for regular inspections.
By reducing the overall weight of the bridge, making it easier to
construct.
By allowing the bridge to counteract the stresses from heavy
traffic loads, enhancing its durability and safety.
,By increasing the aesthetic appeal of the bridge.
, 4. Discuss the implications of improper crane operation in construction
environments.
There are no significant consequences of improper crane operation.
Improper crane operation can lead to accidents, injuries, and
fatalities, highlighting the need for strict adherence to safety
protocols.
Improper crane operation only affects the equipment, not the
workers.
Crane operation is safe as long as the operator is experienced.
5. Discuss why improper maintenance and failure to conduct regular
inspections are critical factors in crane accident prevention.
Regular inspections are only necessary for older cranes.
Improper maintenance ensures that cranes operate at peak
performance.
These factors are irrelevant to crane safety protocols.
Improper maintenance and failure to conduct regular inspections
can lead to equipment malfunction, increasing the risk of
accidents.
6. In a scenario where a construction site has workers on scaffolds exceeding
10 feet in height, what steps should a safety officer take to ensure
compliance with safety regulations?
Conduct training sessions without implementing physical safety
measures.
Implement guardrails and ensure the use of personal fall arrest
systems (PFAS).
