OSHA Basic Orientation Plus Questions
and Answers | Latest Version | 2024/2025
| Correct & Verified
What is the first thing you should do before climbing a ladder?
✔✔ Check for damage and ensure it's on stable ground.
Why should you test an air monitor before entering a confined space?
✔✔ To confirm it is working correctly and detecting hazards.
What should you do if a co-worker is struggling to use their PPE correctly?
✔✔ Offer assistance or notify a supervisor to ensure proper use.
Why should warning signs always be placed near spill areas?
✔✔ To alert workers and prevent slips or exposure.
What should you check before plugging in an extension cord?
✔✔ Ensure it's free from cuts, frays, and damage.
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,Why is it important to secure loose tools when working at heights?
✔✔ To prevent tools from falling and injuring others below.
What should you do if a safety harness has a torn strap?
✔✔ Stop using it immediately and report it for replacement.
Why must you verify a fire extinguisher’s pressure gauge before using it?
✔✔ To ensure it is charged and ready to function.
What should you do if you hear a co-worker calling for help?
✔✔ Respond immediately and assess the situation safely.
Why should metal ladders not be used near power lines?
✔✔ They conduct electricity and increase the risk of electrocution.
What should be done before turning on a machine after maintenance?
✔✔ Remove lockout/tagout devices and confirm all workers are clear.
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,Why must workers avoid stepping over cables and hoses?
✔✔ It reduces the risk of tripping and damaging the equipment.
What should you do if you see someone climbing a scaffold without fall protection?
✔✔ Stop them and report the unsafe act immediately.
Why is it important to use three points of contact when climbing?
✔✔ It provides better stability and prevents falls.
What should you do if you find a missing or unreadable chemical label?
✔✔ Report it and get a proper replacement label.
Why must you keep both hands on the wheel when operating heavy machinery?
✔✔ To maintain full control and react quickly to hazards.
What should you do if there’s an unidentified odor in the workplace?
✔✔ Report it immediately in case it’s a hazardous substance.
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, Why is a safety data sheet (SDS) required for chemicals?
✔✔ It provides important hazard and handling information.
What should you do if your gloves become saturated with a chemical?
✔✔ Remove them, wash your hands, and replace them with new gloves.
Why must gas cylinders be secured with chains or straps?
✔✔ To prevent them from tipping and causing dangerous leaks.
What should you do before using a hydraulic jack?
✔✔ Check for leaks and confirm it is rated for the load.
Why must ventilation systems be inspected regularly in confined spaces?
✔✔ To ensure proper airflow and prevent hazardous gas buildup.
What should you do if your hard hat falls and cracks?
✔✔ Replace it immediately, as it may no longer provide protection.
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and Answers | Latest Version | 2024/2025
| Correct & Verified
What is the first thing you should do before climbing a ladder?
✔✔ Check for damage and ensure it's on stable ground.
Why should you test an air monitor before entering a confined space?
✔✔ To confirm it is working correctly and detecting hazards.
What should you do if a co-worker is struggling to use their PPE correctly?
✔✔ Offer assistance or notify a supervisor to ensure proper use.
Why should warning signs always be placed near spill areas?
✔✔ To alert workers and prevent slips or exposure.
What should you check before plugging in an extension cord?
✔✔ Ensure it's free from cuts, frays, and damage.
1
,Why is it important to secure loose tools when working at heights?
✔✔ To prevent tools from falling and injuring others below.
What should you do if a safety harness has a torn strap?
✔✔ Stop using it immediately and report it for replacement.
Why must you verify a fire extinguisher’s pressure gauge before using it?
✔✔ To ensure it is charged and ready to function.
What should you do if you hear a co-worker calling for help?
✔✔ Respond immediately and assess the situation safely.
Why should metal ladders not be used near power lines?
✔✔ They conduct electricity and increase the risk of electrocution.
What should be done before turning on a machine after maintenance?
✔✔ Remove lockout/tagout devices and confirm all workers are clear.
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,Why must workers avoid stepping over cables and hoses?
✔✔ It reduces the risk of tripping and damaging the equipment.
What should you do if you see someone climbing a scaffold without fall protection?
✔✔ Stop them and report the unsafe act immediately.
Why is it important to use three points of contact when climbing?
✔✔ It provides better stability and prevents falls.
What should you do if you find a missing or unreadable chemical label?
✔✔ Report it and get a proper replacement label.
Why must you keep both hands on the wheel when operating heavy machinery?
✔✔ To maintain full control and react quickly to hazards.
What should you do if there’s an unidentified odor in the workplace?
✔✔ Report it immediately in case it’s a hazardous substance.
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, Why is a safety data sheet (SDS) required for chemicals?
✔✔ It provides important hazard and handling information.
What should you do if your gloves become saturated with a chemical?
✔✔ Remove them, wash your hands, and replace them with new gloves.
Why must gas cylinders be secured with chains or straps?
✔✔ To prevent them from tipping and causing dangerous leaks.
What should you do before using a hydraulic jack?
✔✔ Check for leaks and confirm it is rated for the load.
Why must ventilation systems be inspected regularly in confined spaces?
✔✔ To ensure proper airflow and prevent hazardous gas buildup.
What should you do if your hard hat falls and cracks?
✔✔ Replace it immediately, as it may no longer provide protection.
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