OSHA 10 Test Study Questions and
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The mission of the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) is: - ANSWERS-To
send every worker home whole and healthy every day
Electricity travels in closed circuits, and its normal route is through a conductor. Electric shock
occurs when: - ANSWERS-Your body becomes part of the circuit
Workers need to take which of the following common-sense steps to protect themselves from
falls through skylights and roof and floor openings? - ANSWERS--- Never sit on, lean against, or
step on a skylight lens or any covering placed over a hole in a roof or floor
-- Guard or securely cover all holes created or uncovered before leaving a work area
-- Always use a PFAS when working over an unguarded or uncovered opening more than six feet
above a lower level
The two steps for avoiding hazards that are always taken before the need for PPE is considered
are: - ANSWERS-Workplace and engineering controls
The three main scaffold types are aerial lifts, supported scaffolds and: - ANSWERS-suspended
scaffolds
Because using cranes or derricks to hoist personnel poses a serious risk to the employees being
lifted, any cranes and derricks that hoist personnel must: - ANSWERS--- Be placed on a firm
foundation and be uniformly level within 1 percent of level grade
-- Move the personnel platform slowly and cautiously and have rotation-resistant rope with a
safety factor of 10
,-- Have all brakes and locking devices set when the occupied personnel platform is in stationary
position
If the use of a power tool can result in flying sparks, metal shavings, wood chips, splashes, or
other debris, workers should: - ANSWERS-Protect themselves by wearing proper PPE
OSHA defines an excavation as: - ANSWERS-Any man-made cavity, depression, trench or cut in
the earth's surface formed by earth removal
A training program to teach proper lifting techniques should cover: - ANSWERS--- Knowledge of
the basic anatomy of the spine, muscles, and joints of the trunk
-- The use of safe lifting postures and timing
Mechanical demolition refers to demolition using equipment like: - ANSWERS-wrecking balls
and jackhammers
OSHA's electrical standards are based on: - ANSWERS-the NEC
What are the four main types of electrical injuries? - ANSWERS-Electrocution, electric shock,
burns, indirect (e.g., a fall from a ladder)
A shock's severity depends on: - ANSWERS--- Length of exposure to electricity
-- The amount of current and its frequency
-- The current's path
Electrical burns are the most serious of the three major types of burns, and most often occur: -
ANSWERS-On the hands, from direct contact with current
, Hot wires, ungrounded wires that can cause a shock if you touch them, are usually: - ANSWERS-
black or red
More than 50 percent of electrocutions are caused by a worker coming in direct contact with: -
ANSWERS-energized power lines
The OSHA standard requires flexible cords to be rated for: - ANSWERS-Hard or extra hard usage
What is the most frequent violation of OSHA electrical standards? - ANSWERS-improper
grounding of circuitry and equipment
The three elements of a basic program for electrical safety are: - ANSWERS-recognize, evaluate
and control
All portable electric tools that are damaged shall be: - ANSWERS-Removed and tagged "Do Not
Use"
If you have a three-prong plug and a two-hole receptacle, it is acceptable to: - ANSWERS-Use an
adapter with an adapter wire connected to known ground
All hazards involved in the use of power tools can be prevented by following five basic safety
rules: Keep all tools in good condition with regular maintenance; examine each tool for damage
before use; operate according to the manufacturer's instructions; provide and use the proper
protective equipment; and: - ANSWERS-use the right tool for the job
Live parts of electric equipment operating at 50 volts or more must be: - ANSWERS-guarded
against electrical contact
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The mission of the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) is: - ANSWERS-To
send every worker home whole and healthy every day
Electricity travels in closed circuits, and its normal route is through a conductor. Electric shock
occurs when: - ANSWERS-Your body becomes part of the circuit
Workers need to take which of the following common-sense steps to protect themselves from
falls through skylights and roof and floor openings? - ANSWERS--- Never sit on, lean against, or
step on a skylight lens or any covering placed over a hole in a roof or floor
-- Guard or securely cover all holes created or uncovered before leaving a work area
-- Always use a PFAS when working over an unguarded or uncovered opening more than six feet
above a lower level
The two steps for avoiding hazards that are always taken before the need for PPE is considered
are: - ANSWERS-Workplace and engineering controls
The three main scaffold types are aerial lifts, supported scaffolds and: - ANSWERS-suspended
scaffolds
Because using cranes or derricks to hoist personnel poses a serious risk to the employees being
lifted, any cranes and derricks that hoist personnel must: - ANSWERS--- Be placed on a firm
foundation and be uniformly level within 1 percent of level grade
-- Move the personnel platform slowly and cautiously and have rotation-resistant rope with a
safety factor of 10
,-- Have all brakes and locking devices set when the occupied personnel platform is in stationary
position
If the use of a power tool can result in flying sparks, metal shavings, wood chips, splashes, or
other debris, workers should: - ANSWERS-Protect themselves by wearing proper PPE
OSHA defines an excavation as: - ANSWERS-Any man-made cavity, depression, trench or cut in
the earth's surface formed by earth removal
A training program to teach proper lifting techniques should cover: - ANSWERS--- Knowledge of
the basic anatomy of the spine, muscles, and joints of the trunk
-- The use of safe lifting postures and timing
Mechanical demolition refers to demolition using equipment like: - ANSWERS-wrecking balls
and jackhammers
OSHA's electrical standards are based on: - ANSWERS-the NEC
What are the four main types of electrical injuries? - ANSWERS-Electrocution, electric shock,
burns, indirect (e.g., a fall from a ladder)
A shock's severity depends on: - ANSWERS--- Length of exposure to electricity
-- The amount of current and its frequency
-- The current's path
Electrical burns are the most serious of the three major types of burns, and most often occur: -
ANSWERS-On the hands, from direct contact with current
, Hot wires, ungrounded wires that can cause a shock if you touch them, are usually: - ANSWERS-
black or red
More than 50 percent of electrocutions are caused by a worker coming in direct contact with: -
ANSWERS-energized power lines
The OSHA standard requires flexible cords to be rated for: - ANSWERS-Hard or extra hard usage
What is the most frequent violation of OSHA electrical standards? - ANSWERS-improper
grounding of circuitry and equipment
The three elements of a basic program for electrical safety are: - ANSWERS-recognize, evaluate
and control
All portable electric tools that are damaged shall be: - ANSWERS-Removed and tagged "Do Not
Use"
If you have a three-prong plug and a two-hole receptacle, it is acceptable to: - ANSWERS-Use an
adapter with an adapter wire connected to known ground
All hazards involved in the use of power tools can be prevented by following five basic safety
rules: Keep all tools in good condition with regular maintenance; examine each tool for damage
before use; operate according to the manufacturer's instructions; provide and use the proper
protective equipment; and: - ANSWERS-use the right tool for the job
Live parts of electric equipment operating at 50 volts or more must be: - ANSWERS-guarded
against electrical contact
