What are 4 types of Steel Decking? - ANSWER Composite, Roof, Cellular, and Form
What are the lengths of Full sheets of Steel Decking? - ANSWER 12", 18", 24", 30", or
36". All are usually less than 40"
Who has full responsibility for Safety on a construction site? - ANSWER The prime con-
tractor
Who is responsible to ensure workers have appropriate eye protection? - ANSWER The
employer
Safety belt lanyard shall be a minimum of? - ANSWER 1/2 inch nylon, w/ max length to
provide for a fall of no greater than 6ft. The rope shall have a nominal breaking strength of
5,400 lbs.
When should safety nets be provided? - ANSWER When workplaces are more than 25
feet above ground or water surface or where use of ladders, scaffolds, catch platforms, tem-
porary floors, safety lines, or safety belts are impractical
What are the different types of Safety Equipment? - ANSWER Head, Eye and Face, and
Respiratory protection. Safety belts, lifelines, lanyards, and safety nets
Where should quantities of flammable liquid in excess of 25 gallons be stored in that is ac-
ceptable or approved? - ANSWER Acceptable wooden storage and Approved metal stor-
age cabinets. Cabinets shall be labeled in conspicuous lettering "Flammable-Keep Away from
Open Flames"
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,LP-Gas storage outside of buildings for containers waiting use shall be located from the near-
est building or group of buildings in accordance to? - ANSWER 1. 500 lbs or less - 0ft
2. ***501 to 6,000 lbs - 10ft
3. 6,001 to 10,000 lbs - 20ft
4. Over 10,000 lbs - 25ft
Clearance and mounting of temporary heating devices are? - ANSWER 1. Room heater,
circulating type - 12" sides, 12" rear, 18" chimney connector
2. ***Room heater, radiant type - 36" sides, 36" rear, 18" chimney connector
How far shall heaters used in the vicinity of the combustible tarpaulins, canvas, or similar
coverings be located from the coverings? - ANSWER 10 feet from coverings
Material stored inside buildings under construction shall not be placed with what distances?
- ANSWER 6 feet of any hoistway or inside floor openings, ***not within 10 feet of exte-
rior wall which does not extend above the top of the material stored
Bagged materials shall be stacked by stepping back the layers and cross-keying the bags at
least by how many bags high? - ANSWER 10 bags high
Brick stacks shall not be more than? - ANSWER 7 feet in height
When a loose brick stack reaches a height of 4 feet, it shall be tapered back by how many
inches? - ANSWER 2 inches in every foot of height above the 4-foot level
When masonry blocks are stacked higher than 6 feet, the stack shall be tapered back how
far? - ANSWER Back one-half block per Tier above the 6-foot level
Used lumber shall have what withdrawn before stacking? - ANSWER Nails
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,How shall lumber be stacked? - ANSWER On level and solid supported sills, and stable
and self supporting
Lumber piles shall not Exceed? - ANSWER 20 feet in height provided that lumber to be
handled manually shall not be stacked more than 16 feet high
Wire rope shall not be used if? - ANSWER In any length of eight diameters, the total
number of visible broken wires exceeds 10 percent of the total number of wires, or if rope
shows other signs of excessive wear, corrosion, or defect
Waste materials - when materials are dropped more than 20 feet to any point lying outside
the exterior walls of the building what is needed? - ANSWER An enclosed chute of wood,
or equivalent material, shall be used. Enclosed chute is a slide, closed in on all sides, through
which material is moved from a high place to a lower one
All other hand-held powered tools such as circular saws, chain saws, and percussion tools
without positive accessory holding means, shall be equipped with what? - ANSWER A
constant pressure switch that will shut off the power when the pressure is released
Compressed air shall not be used for cleaning purposes except when? - ANSWER Where
reduced to less than 30 p.s.i and then only with effective chip guarding and personal protec-
tive equipment which meets the requirements. The 30 psi requirement does not apply for
concrete form, mill scale and similar cleaning purposes
Who shall be allowed to operated a powder-actuated tool? - ANSWER Only employees
who have been trained in the operation of the particular tool in used
All employees using abrasive wheels shall be protected by? - ANSWER Eye protection
equipment
Guarding, all portable, power-driven circular saws shall be equipped with what? - AN-
SWER Guards above and below the base plate or shoe. The upper guard shall cover the
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, saw to the depth of the teeth, except for the minimum arc required to permit the base to be
tilted for bevel cuts. The lower guard shall cover the saw to the depth of the teeth, except
for the minimum arc required to allow proper retraction and contract with the work. When
the tool is withdrawn from the work, the lower guard shall automatically and instantly re-
turn to the covering position.
Valve protection caps shall not be used for lifting cylinders from one vertical position to an-
other. - ANSWER Bars shall not be used under valves or valve protection caps to pry cylin-
ders loose when frozen. Warm, not boiling, water shall be used to thaw cylinder loose
How should compressed air be secured? - ANSWER In an upright position at all times ex-
cept, if necessary, for short periods of time while cylinders are actually being hoisted or car-
ried
What distance shall Oxygen cylinders in storage be separated from fuel-gas cylinders or com-
bustible materials (especially oil or grease)? - ANSWER A minimum distance of 20 ft
(6.1m) or by non-combustible barrier at least 5 ft (1.5m) high having fire-resistance rating of
a least one-half hour.
Inside of buildings, how shall Gas cylinders be stored? - ANSWER In a well protected,
well-ventilated, dry location, at least 2 ft (6.1m) from highly combustible materials such as
oil or excelsior. Cylinders should be stored in definitely assigned places away from elevators,
stairs, or gangways. Assigned storage places shall be located where cylinders will not be
knocked over or damaged by passing or falling objects, or subject to tampering by unauthor-
ized persons. Cylinders shall not be kept in unventilated enclosures such as lockers and cup-
boards.
How shall a regulator to a cylinder valve be connected? - ANSWER The valve shall be
opened slightly and closed immediately. (The action is generally termed "cracking" and is in-
tended to clear the valve of dust or dirt that might otherwise enter the regulator.) The per-
son cracking the valve shall stand to one side of the outlet, not in front of it. The valve of fuel
gas cylinder shall not be cracked where the gas would reach welding work, sparks, flame, or
other possible sources of ignition.
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What are the lengths of Full sheets of Steel Decking? - ANSWER 12", 18", 24", 30", or
36". All are usually less than 40"
Who has full responsibility for Safety on a construction site? - ANSWER The prime con-
tractor
Who is responsible to ensure workers have appropriate eye protection? - ANSWER The
employer
Safety belt lanyard shall be a minimum of? - ANSWER 1/2 inch nylon, w/ max length to
provide for a fall of no greater than 6ft. The rope shall have a nominal breaking strength of
5,400 lbs.
When should safety nets be provided? - ANSWER When workplaces are more than 25
feet above ground or water surface or where use of ladders, scaffolds, catch platforms, tem-
porary floors, safety lines, or safety belts are impractical
What are the different types of Safety Equipment? - ANSWER Head, Eye and Face, and
Respiratory protection. Safety belts, lifelines, lanyards, and safety nets
Where should quantities of flammable liquid in excess of 25 gallons be stored in that is ac-
ceptable or approved? - ANSWER Acceptable wooden storage and Approved metal stor-
age cabinets. Cabinets shall be labeled in conspicuous lettering "Flammable-Keep Away from
Open Flames"
1
,LP-Gas storage outside of buildings for containers waiting use shall be located from the near-
est building or group of buildings in accordance to? - ANSWER 1. 500 lbs or less - 0ft
2. ***501 to 6,000 lbs - 10ft
3. 6,001 to 10,000 lbs - 20ft
4. Over 10,000 lbs - 25ft
Clearance and mounting of temporary heating devices are? - ANSWER 1. Room heater,
circulating type - 12" sides, 12" rear, 18" chimney connector
2. ***Room heater, radiant type - 36" sides, 36" rear, 18" chimney connector
How far shall heaters used in the vicinity of the combustible tarpaulins, canvas, or similar
coverings be located from the coverings? - ANSWER 10 feet from coverings
Material stored inside buildings under construction shall not be placed with what distances?
- ANSWER 6 feet of any hoistway or inside floor openings, ***not within 10 feet of exte-
rior wall which does not extend above the top of the material stored
Bagged materials shall be stacked by stepping back the layers and cross-keying the bags at
least by how many bags high? - ANSWER 10 bags high
Brick stacks shall not be more than? - ANSWER 7 feet in height
When a loose brick stack reaches a height of 4 feet, it shall be tapered back by how many
inches? - ANSWER 2 inches in every foot of height above the 4-foot level
When masonry blocks are stacked higher than 6 feet, the stack shall be tapered back how
far? - ANSWER Back one-half block per Tier above the 6-foot level
Used lumber shall have what withdrawn before stacking? - ANSWER Nails
2
,How shall lumber be stacked? - ANSWER On level and solid supported sills, and stable
and self supporting
Lumber piles shall not Exceed? - ANSWER 20 feet in height provided that lumber to be
handled manually shall not be stacked more than 16 feet high
Wire rope shall not be used if? - ANSWER In any length of eight diameters, the total
number of visible broken wires exceeds 10 percent of the total number of wires, or if rope
shows other signs of excessive wear, corrosion, or defect
Waste materials - when materials are dropped more than 20 feet to any point lying outside
the exterior walls of the building what is needed? - ANSWER An enclosed chute of wood,
or equivalent material, shall be used. Enclosed chute is a slide, closed in on all sides, through
which material is moved from a high place to a lower one
All other hand-held powered tools such as circular saws, chain saws, and percussion tools
without positive accessory holding means, shall be equipped with what? - ANSWER A
constant pressure switch that will shut off the power when the pressure is released
Compressed air shall not be used for cleaning purposes except when? - ANSWER Where
reduced to less than 30 p.s.i and then only with effective chip guarding and personal protec-
tive equipment which meets the requirements. The 30 psi requirement does not apply for
concrete form, mill scale and similar cleaning purposes
Who shall be allowed to operated a powder-actuated tool? - ANSWER Only employees
who have been trained in the operation of the particular tool in used
All employees using abrasive wheels shall be protected by? - ANSWER Eye protection
equipment
Guarding, all portable, power-driven circular saws shall be equipped with what? - AN-
SWER Guards above and below the base plate or shoe. The upper guard shall cover the
3
, saw to the depth of the teeth, except for the minimum arc required to permit the base to be
tilted for bevel cuts. The lower guard shall cover the saw to the depth of the teeth, except
for the minimum arc required to allow proper retraction and contract with the work. When
the tool is withdrawn from the work, the lower guard shall automatically and instantly re-
turn to the covering position.
Valve protection caps shall not be used for lifting cylinders from one vertical position to an-
other. - ANSWER Bars shall not be used under valves or valve protection caps to pry cylin-
ders loose when frozen. Warm, not boiling, water shall be used to thaw cylinder loose
How should compressed air be secured? - ANSWER In an upright position at all times ex-
cept, if necessary, for short periods of time while cylinders are actually being hoisted or car-
ried
What distance shall Oxygen cylinders in storage be separated from fuel-gas cylinders or com-
bustible materials (especially oil or grease)? - ANSWER A minimum distance of 20 ft
(6.1m) or by non-combustible barrier at least 5 ft (1.5m) high having fire-resistance rating of
a least one-half hour.
Inside of buildings, how shall Gas cylinders be stored? - ANSWER In a well protected,
well-ventilated, dry location, at least 2 ft (6.1m) from highly combustible materials such as
oil or excelsior. Cylinders should be stored in definitely assigned places away from elevators,
stairs, or gangways. Assigned storage places shall be located where cylinders will not be
knocked over or damaged by passing or falling objects, or subject to tampering by unauthor-
ized persons. Cylinders shall not be kept in unventilated enclosures such as lockers and cup-
boards.
How shall a regulator to a cylinder valve be connected? - ANSWER The valve shall be
opened slightly and closed immediately. (The action is generally termed "cracking" and is in-
tended to clear the valve of dust or dirt that might otherwise enter the regulator.) The per-
son cracking the valve shall stand to one side of the outlet, not in front of it. The valve of fuel
gas cylinder shall not be cracked where the gas would reach welding work, sparks, flame, or
other possible sources of ignition.
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