CHST COMPREHENSIVE EXAM SCRIPT COMPLETE QUESTIONS VERIFIED SOLUTIONS

CHST COMPREHENSIVE EXAM SCRIPT COMPLETE QUESTIONS VERIFIED SOLUTIONS
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Question:
What is the distance a worker needs to maintain from power lines?

Answer:
10ft



Question:
What does the severity of electric shock depend on?

Answer:
Path of current, amount of current, duration of exposure



Question:
True or false: electrical current as low as 75 milliamps can cause death?

Answer:
True



Question:
What are some examples of surcharge loads?

Answer:
Spoils pile and equip being too close to walls



Question:
What is the correct extension cord for construction?

,Answer:
3 wire type designed for hard or extra hard use



Question:
True or false: Exposed metal parts of equipment should be grounded

Answer:
True



Question:
How does a gfci protect against electrical shock?

Answer:
Detects the difference in current between the black and white wires



Question:
How can overloaded circuit hazards be controlled?

Answer:
Through the use of electrical protective devices



Question:
What are some examples of electrical protective devices?

Answer:
Gfcis, fuses, circuit breakers



Question:
What is static electricity?

Answer:

, An electric charge that cannot move



Question:
How wide must the platform of a scaffold be?

Answer:
18 inches



Question:
The platform of a scaffold must be capable of supporting its weight and __________ times the
maximum load.

Answer:
Four



Question:
The ropes or wires used in suspension scaffolds must be capable of supporting ______ times the
load.

Answer:
Six



Question:
What should be used to restrain supported scaffold platforms from tipping?

Answer:
Guys, ties, or braces



Question:
What is Fall Prevention?

Answer: