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1. Which of the following is NOT a significant factor in The amount of electrically re-
determining the impact of an electrocution event sistant material present in
on a worker? work boots and work gloves
2. A Hearing Conservation Program is required un- 90 decibels (dB)
der OSHA regulation 29 CFR 1926.52 (Occupation-
al Noise Exposure) when workers are exposed to
noise levels in excess of an eight-hour time-weight-
ed average of _________.
3. Per 29 CFR 1926.1101, the concentration of as- 0.1 fibers per cubic centimeter
bestos fibers foran eight-hour exposure is not to of air
exceed which of the following?
4. Per OSHA regulation 29 CFR 1926.1053, the interval no greater than 50 feet
between landing platforms on a fixed ladder that
uses a cage or well with multiple ladder sections
must be __________.
5. How long must an employer keep information for Thirty (30) years
a chemical that an employee was exposed to and
received medical treatment for?
6. In a construction environment, which of the follow- Safety goggles
ing types of PPE is most suitable for protecting the
eyes from dust?
7. How frequently must electrical insulating gloves be Every six months
tested toensure they adequately protect workers
against electrical shock?
8. The demolition subcontractor hired for an office A "tailgate" review of site-spe-
building project has worked together with the cific hazards
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prime contractor for a few years and specializes in
this type of work. As the prime contractor's safe-
ty professional, you review their safety program,
which is comprehensive, has current training logs,
and shows less than one first aid injury for every
two jobs. Which of the following methods would be
most appropriate to deliver the site-specific safety
training?
9. During the finishing stages of a project, what is the Fire
hazard presented when painters and electricians
are finishing in the same room?
10. If a five-foot-deep trench is dug in clay material, 53 degrees
what angle must the trench wall not exceed?
11. Lifting index (LI) is calculated by which of the fol- ℎ5a
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5?5\5N5Q5d5R5V5T
lowing?
12. Based on the hierarchy of controls, which should Replace the paint with a wa-
be the FIRST measure implemented to reduce a ter-based formulation.
painter's exposure to volatile organic compounds
(VOCs) found in oil-based paint?
13. Which of the following does a mobile-crane opera- The width of the jib
tor NOT need to be aware of in order to ensure a
safe lift?
14. To what part of the body does a body harness typi- Lower back
cally NOT distribute any significant fall arrest force?
15. Recommended weight limit (RWL) is most accurate-
ly defined as which of the following?
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The maximum weight that
healthy workers could safely lift
for up to eight hours
16. Which of the following is the LEAST effective Reviewing medical billing
method for identifying injury trends at a job site? records
17. All of the following must be checked on a monthly Exterior paint is not chipped
inspection of a portable fire extinguisher EXCEPT
that the:
18. When researching regulatory requirements, where The Department of Labor's
is the most reliable source of current OSHA stan- website
dards?
19. Which of the following hazards accounts for the Falls
highest fatality rate in the construction industry?
20. According to 29 CFR 1926.651, a stairway, ladder, Four
ramp, or other safe means of egress shall be locat-
ed in trench excavations that are ____ feet or more
in depth.a.four
21. Excavation cave-in protection is required under The excavation mainly com-
which of the following conditions? prises clay or silt and is five feet
in depth.
22. What level of electrical current is enough to poten- 75 milliamperes
tially result in death?
23. Which of the following is the most common control Hard hat
used to prevent injuries caused by objects striking
workers?
1. Which of the following is NOT a significant factor in The amount of electrically re-
determining the impact of an electrocution event sistant material present in
on a worker? work boots and work gloves
2. A Hearing Conservation Program is required un- 90 decibels (dB)
der OSHA regulation 29 CFR 1926.52 (Occupation-
al Noise Exposure) when workers are exposed to
noise levels in excess of an eight-hour time-weight-
ed average of _________.
3. Per 29 CFR 1926.1101, the concentration of as- 0.1 fibers per cubic centimeter
bestos fibers foran eight-hour exposure is not to of air
exceed which of the following?
4. Per OSHA regulation 29 CFR 1926.1053, the interval no greater than 50 feet
between landing platforms on a fixed ladder that
uses a cage or well with multiple ladder sections
must be __________.
5. How long must an employer keep information for Thirty (30) years
a chemical that an employee was exposed to and
received medical treatment for?
6. In a construction environment, which of the follow- Safety goggles
ing types of PPE is most suitable for protecting the
eyes from dust?
7. How frequently must electrical insulating gloves be Every six months
tested toensure they adequately protect workers
against electrical shock?
8. The demolition subcontractor hired for an office A "tailgate" review of site-spe-
building project has worked together with the cific hazards
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prime contractor for a few years and specializes in
this type of work. As the prime contractor's safe-
ty professional, you review their safety program,
which is comprehensive, has current training logs,
and shows less than one first aid injury for every
two jobs. Which of the following methods would be
most appropriate to deliver the site-specific safety
training?
9. During the finishing stages of a project, what is the Fire
hazard presented when painters and electricians
are finishing in the same room?
10. If a five-foot-deep trench is dug in clay material, 53 degrees
what angle must the trench wall not exceed?
11. Lifting index (LI) is calculated by which of the fol- ℎ5a
÷5_5R5P5\5Z5Z5R5[5Q
ℎ5a5Y5V5Z5V5a
5?5\5N5Q5d5R5V5T
lowing?
12. Based on the hierarchy of controls, which should Replace the paint with a wa-
be the FIRST measure implemented to reduce a ter-based formulation.
painter's exposure to volatile organic compounds
(VOCs) found in oil-based paint?
13. Which of the following does a mobile-crane opera- The width of the jib
tor NOT need to be aware of in order to ensure a
safe lift?
14. To what part of the body does a body harness typi- Lower back
cally NOT distribute any significant fall arrest force?
15. Recommended weight limit (RWL) is most accurate-
ly defined as which of the following?
, CHST STUDY GUIDE
The maximum weight that
healthy workers could safely lift
for up to eight hours
16. Which of the following is the LEAST effective Reviewing medical billing
method for identifying injury trends at a job site? records
17. All of the following must be checked on a monthly Exterior paint is not chipped
inspection of a portable fire extinguisher EXCEPT
that the:
18. When researching regulatory requirements, where The Department of Labor's
is the most reliable source of current OSHA stan- website
dards?
19. Which of the following hazards accounts for the Falls
highest fatality rate in the construction industry?
20. According to 29 CFR 1926.651, a stairway, ladder, Four
ramp, or other safe means of egress shall be locat-
ed in trench excavations that are ____ feet or more
in depth.a.four
21. Excavation cave-in protection is required under The excavation mainly com-
which of the following conditions? prises clay or silt and is five feet
in depth.
22. What level of electrical current is enough to poten- 75 milliamperes
tially result in death?
23. Which of the following is the most common control Hard hat
used to prevent injuries caused by objects striking
workers?
