CSLB LICENSE HEALTH & SAFETY PRACTICE TEST
QUESTIONS WITH 100% CORRECT ANSWERS 2025-
2026
What does it mean when the underground service alert marks the grounds with WHITE stakes and mark
ings? - CORRECT ANSWER - -Proposed Excavation
What is the length a ladder must extend above the excavation/trench? - CORRECT ANSWER - -3 feet
When should an employee wear foot and/or legRprotection? - CORRECT ANSWER - -ALL
-When heavy objects might roll onto or fall on the employee's feet
-
Working with sharp objects such as nails or spikes that could pierce the soles or uppers of ordinary shoe
s
-Exposure to molten metal and working on or around hot, wet or slippery surfaces
Safety nets must be provided when workplaces are more than how many feet above ground or other un
stable surfaces? - CORRECT ANSWER - -25 feet
Explanation:
Safety nets must be provided when workplaces are more than 25 feet above ground or water surface, o
r other surfaces where the use of ladders, scaffolds, catch platforms, temporary floors, safety lines, or sa
fety belts are impractical.
The use of wood upright in shoring systems must be at least . - CORRECT ANSWER - -2" x 8"
What does PFAS stand for? - CORRECT ANSWER - -Personal Fall Arrest System
,Explanation:
A PFAS is designed to arrest (stop) a worker during a fall from a working level. It consists of an anchorag
e, connectors, a body belt or body harness, and may include a lanyard, deceleration device, lifeline, or s
uitable combinations of the above.
Which of the following is considered PPE? - CORRECT ANSWER - -Face shields
Explanation:
PPE is Personal Protective Equipment. It is meant to be worn to minimize exposure to a variety of hazar
ds. PPE includes gloves, foot and eye protection, protective hearing devices, hard hats, respirators and f
ull body suits.
If you do not call the underground service alert intentionally, you will be subject to what penalties? -
CORRECT ANSWER - -Up to $50,000
The NEC and OSHA specify that particular flexible cords be used in construction settings. Where can a fl
exible cord be used? - CORRECT ANSWER - -ALL
-Elevator cables and wiring of cranes and hoists
-Prevention of noise
-
With appliances where fasteningRand mechanical connections are designed to permit removal for maint
enance or repair
Explanation:
Flexible cords must be connected to devices and to fittings so as to prevent tension at joints and termin
al screws. Flexible cords may be damaged on the job by sharp objects and electrical conductors can be e
xposed. Flexible cords should not be used where frequent inspections are impractical. They should not b
e run through walls, ceilings, doorways, windows or hidden areas like conduits or other raceways.
, ARcertification is required for operating cranes with a rated capacity of at least how many tons? -
CORRECT ANSWER - -3
Explanation:
The DOSH crane unit must be contacted for a list of crane certifiers. The fees involved vary with each ce
rtifier.
When excavating a trench, what is the required distance for spoils piles from edge of the excavation or t
rench? - CORRECT ANSWER - -2 feet
Warning lines must be erected around all sides of roof workRareas and may consist of ?
- CORRECT ANSWER- -ALL
-Ropes
-Wires
-Chains
The Underground Service Alert must be contacted at least how many days before an excavation project?
- CORRECT ANSWER --2 days
In what sequence should scaffolding be dismantled? - CORRECT ANSWER - -Top down
On an extension ladder, a worker can never stand on the top_______ rung(s). - CORRECT ANSWER - -3
Explanation:
An employee cannot stand and work on the top three rungs of a single or extension ladder unless there
are members of the structure that provide a firm handhold or the employee is protected by a fall protec
tion system.
Employers have days to report a serious injury, illness or death after obtaining knowledge of the seri
ous injury, illness or death. - CORRECT ANSWER - -5 days
QUESTIONS WITH 100% CORRECT ANSWERS 2025-
2026
What does it mean when the underground service alert marks the grounds with WHITE stakes and mark
ings? - CORRECT ANSWER - -Proposed Excavation
What is the length a ladder must extend above the excavation/trench? - CORRECT ANSWER - -3 feet
When should an employee wear foot and/or legRprotection? - CORRECT ANSWER - -ALL
-When heavy objects might roll onto or fall on the employee's feet
-
Working with sharp objects such as nails or spikes that could pierce the soles or uppers of ordinary shoe
s
-Exposure to molten metal and working on or around hot, wet or slippery surfaces
Safety nets must be provided when workplaces are more than how many feet above ground or other un
stable surfaces? - CORRECT ANSWER - -25 feet
Explanation:
Safety nets must be provided when workplaces are more than 25 feet above ground or water surface, o
r other surfaces where the use of ladders, scaffolds, catch platforms, temporary floors, safety lines, or sa
fety belts are impractical.
The use of wood upright in shoring systems must be at least . - CORRECT ANSWER - -2" x 8"
What does PFAS stand for? - CORRECT ANSWER - -Personal Fall Arrest System
,Explanation:
A PFAS is designed to arrest (stop) a worker during a fall from a working level. It consists of an anchorag
e, connectors, a body belt or body harness, and may include a lanyard, deceleration device, lifeline, or s
uitable combinations of the above.
Which of the following is considered PPE? - CORRECT ANSWER - -Face shields
Explanation:
PPE is Personal Protective Equipment. It is meant to be worn to minimize exposure to a variety of hazar
ds. PPE includes gloves, foot and eye protection, protective hearing devices, hard hats, respirators and f
ull body suits.
If you do not call the underground service alert intentionally, you will be subject to what penalties? -
CORRECT ANSWER - -Up to $50,000
The NEC and OSHA specify that particular flexible cords be used in construction settings. Where can a fl
exible cord be used? - CORRECT ANSWER - -ALL
-Elevator cables and wiring of cranes and hoists
-Prevention of noise
-
With appliances where fasteningRand mechanical connections are designed to permit removal for maint
enance or repair
Explanation:
Flexible cords must be connected to devices and to fittings so as to prevent tension at joints and termin
al screws. Flexible cords may be damaged on the job by sharp objects and electrical conductors can be e
xposed. Flexible cords should not be used where frequent inspections are impractical. They should not b
e run through walls, ceilings, doorways, windows or hidden areas like conduits or other raceways.
, ARcertification is required for operating cranes with a rated capacity of at least how many tons? -
CORRECT ANSWER - -3
Explanation:
The DOSH crane unit must be contacted for a list of crane certifiers. The fees involved vary with each ce
rtifier.
When excavating a trench, what is the required distance for spoils piles from edge of the excavation or t
rench? - CORRECT ANSWER - -2 feet
Warning lines must be erected around all sides of roof workRareas and may consist of ?
- CORRECT ANSWER- -ALL
-Ropes
-Wires
-Chains
The Underground Service Alert must be contacted at least how many days before an excavation project?
- CORRECT ANSWER --2 days
In what sequence should scaffolding be dismantled? - CORRECT ANSWER - -Top down
On an extension ladder, a worker can never stand on the top_______ rung(s). - CORRECT ANSWER - -3
Explanation:
An employee cannot stand and work on the top three rungs of a single or extension ladder unless there
are members of the structure that provide a firm handhold or the employee is protected by a fall protec
tion system.
Employers have days to report a serious injury, illness or death after obtaining knowledge of the seri
ous injury, illness or death. - CORRECT ANSWER - -5 days
