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OSHA Standard Construction 29 CFR Part
1926 Questions and Correct Answers
A confined space should be tested: Ans: Prior to each time
entering and when the internal atmosphere is tested
A contractor agrees with a subcontractor to divide the job sit
responsibilities, such as providing safety programs, temporary
sanitation facilities, etc. Is this legal? Ans: This is legal, however,
the contractor cannot be relieved of overall responsibility.
All safety and training education is the responsibility of the
employer except for: Ans: CPR Certification
Who is responsible for providing safety training for employees?
Ans: The employer
Confined or enclosed space is defined as Ans: any space having
limited means of egress, which is subject to the accumulation of
toxic or flammable contaminants or has an oxygen deficit
atmosphere
Who is responsible for providing first aid services and provisions
for medical care for employees? Ans: The employer
Containers used for storing flammable waste shall be equipped
with Ans: covers
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An employer has eight employees and has just moved into a new
facility, what does OSHA require regarding emergency procedures?
Ans: The employer review, orally all of emergency procedures
with each employee
Is it the responsibility of the employer to provide a portable
defibrillator? Ans: No
The contents of the first aid kit shall be placed in a weatherproof
container with individually sealed packages for each type of item
and shall be checked by the employer at least? Ans: Once a week
The common drinking cup is Ans: always prohibited
What is the minimum number of urinals and toilet seats for 200
employees? Ans: 4 urinals and 4 toilet seats (1 urinals and 1 toilet
seat per 50 employees)
An employee is exposed to a noise decibel level of: 110 dB for 1/4
hour, 100 dB for 1/2 hour, 90 dB for 1.5 hours. The equivalent
noise exposure: Ans: Does not exceed unity, the exposure is
within permissible limits
Exposure to impulsive or impact noise should not exceed how
many decibels peak sound pressure level? Ans: 140 decibels
What is the minimum illumination in active general construction
areas is? Ans: 3 foot-candles
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The contractor has which responsibility in relation to hard hats?
Ans: He must require their use, but does not have to supply them
Eye protection near dangerous working conditions: Ans: Is
required at the employers cost
What type of eye protection is NOT appropriate for employees who
wear spectacles with corrective lenses (glasses)? Ans: Protective
goggles with general magnification lenses
A safety belt lanyard shall be a minimum of 1/2 inch nylon and a
maximum length to provide for a fall of: Ans: No greater than 6
feet
Safety belt lanyards shall be: Ans: a minimum of 1/2" nylon and a
breaking strength of 5,400 pounds
Safety nets shall extend how far beyond the edge of the work
surface? Ans: 8 feet
What can be substituted for a 2A fire extinguisher? Ans: One 55
gallon drum of water with two fire pails
Which extinguishers will extinguish a Class B fire? Ans: foam,
carbon dioxide, dry chemical
What type of extinguisher will not extinguish a Class A fire? Ans:
Sodium
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OSHA Standard Construction 29 CFR Part
1926 Questions and Correct Answers
A confined space should be tested: Ans: Prior to each time
entering and when the internal atmosphere is tested
A contractor agrees with a subcontractor to divide the job sit
responsibilities, such as providing safety programs, temporary
sanitation facilities, etc. Is this legal? Ans: This is legal, however,
the contractor cannot be relieved of overall responsibility.
All safety and training education is the responsibility of the
employer except for: Ans: CPR Certification
Who is responsible for providing safety training for employees?
Ans: The employer
Confined or enclosed space is defined as Ans: any space having
limited means of egress, which is subject to the accumulation of
toxic or flammable contaminants or has an oxygen deficit
atmosphere
Who is responsible for providing first aid services and provisions
for medical care for employees? Ans: The employer
Containers used for storing flammable waste shall be equipped
with Ans: covers
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An employer has eight employees and has just moved into a new
facility, what does OSHA require regarding emergency procedures?
Ans: The employer review, orally all of emergency procedures
with each employee
Is it the responsibility of the employer to provide a portable
defibrillator? Ans: No
The contents of the first aid kit shall be placed in a weatherproof
container with individually sealed packages for each type of item
and shall be checked by the employer at least? Ans: Once a week
The common drinking cup is Ans: always prohibited
What is the minimum number of urinals and toilet seats for 200
employees? Ans: 4 urinals and 4 toilet seats (1 urinals and 1 toilet
seat per 50 employees)
An employee is exposed to a noise decibel level of: 110 dB for 1/4
hour, 100 dB for 1/2 hour, 90 dB for 1.5 hours. The equivalent
noise exposure: Ans: Does not exceed unity, the exposure is
within permissible limits
Exposure to impulsive or impact noise should not exceed how
many decibels peak sound pressure level? Ans: 140 decibels
What is the minimum illumination in active general construction
areas is? Ans: 3 foot-candles
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The contractor has which responsibility in relation to hard hats?
Ans: He must require their use, but does not have to supply them
Eye protection near dangerous working conditions: Ans: Is
required at the employers cost
What type of eye protection is NOT appropriate for employees who
wear spectacles with corrective lenses (glasses)? Ans: Protective
goggles with general magnification lenses
A safety belt lanyard shall be a minimum of 1/2 inch nylon and a
maximum length to provide for a fall of: Ans: No greater than 6
feet
Safety belt lanyards shall be: Ans: a minimum of 1/2" nylon and a
breaking strength of 5,400 pounds
Safety nets shall extend how far beyond the edge of the work
surface? Ans: 8 feet
What can be substituted for a 2A fire extinguisher? Ans: One 55
gallon drum of water with two fire pails
Which extinguishers will extinguish a Class B fire? Ans: foam,
carbon dioxide, dry chemical
What type of extinguisher will not extinguish a Class A fire? Ans:
Sodium
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