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OSHA SST 8 – HOUR FALL PREVENTION EXAM ||
MOST RECENT EXAM 2026|2027 ACTUAL COMPLETE
REAL VERIFIED EXAM QUESTIONS AND CORRECT
WELL DEFINED ANSWERS (VERIFIED
ANSWERS)||NEWEST EXAM!!!
Which of the following is an example of a common fall to
the same level hazard?
1) Worker falls 3 feet through an unprotected hole.
2) Worker is hit by a brick falling from scaffolding above.
3) Worker does not take the proper safety training required
before operating a forklift.
4) Worker slips on dust and gravel left on a walkway
passage - Answer-Worker slips on dust and gravel left on
a walkway passage
What are the two key parts of OSHA's definition of a
competent person?
1) The competent person must be capable of identifying
hazards and be authorized to stop them.
2) The competent person must be capable of identifying
hazards and must conduct a pre-shift meeting with all
workers.
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3) The competent person must be authorized to stop
hazards and assign tasks to all workers on a jobsite.
4) The competent person must be assigned by the
construction superintendent and always be on their
assigned site while people are actively working. - Answer-
The competent person must be capable of identifying
hazards and be authorized to stop them.
The NYC building code requires a written site safety plan
to always be kept on the site for all work requiring the
designation of a:
1) qualified person
2) competent person.
3) site safety manager.
4) primary construction superintendent. - Answer-primary
construction superintendent.
Although there can be many exceptions, OSHA requires
employers in the construction industry to provide their
employees with fall protection when an employee:
1) is exposed to falls from any height.
2) is working with scaffolding.
3) is controlling heavy machinery.
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4) is exposed to falls of 6 feet or more. - Answer-is
exposed to falls of 6 feet or more.
Both OSHA and NYC laws require the competent person
to identify hazards and:
1) notify a superintendent immediately.
2) act quickly to stop them.
3) advise others about the dangers of hazards.
4) empower others to act. - Answer-act quickly to stop
them.
If you are assigned as the competent person by a
construction superintendent at a construction site in NYC,
then you must follow the standards listed in:
1) NYC's Local Laws.
2) OSHA Regulations 1910.
3) NYC's Local OSHA Regulations.
4) both Chapter 33 of the NYC Building Code and OSHA
Regulations 1926. - Answer-both Chapter 33 of the NYC
Building Code and OSHA Regulations 1926
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Which of the following scenarios is compliant for a
designated competent person on a construction site in
NYC?
1) The construction superintendent selects a competent
person. The competent person is on the worksite at least
one day during the week to address any issues and
provide training.
2) The construction superintendent selects a competent
person. The competent person is on the worksite every
morning until noon to inspect equipment and conduct pre-
task meetings.
3) The employer selects a competent person who has
completed all required training and received a license. The
competent person responds to all questions and requests
by phone or email within 24 hours.
4) The construction superintendent selects a competent
person who has completed all required training and
received a license. The competent person is always
present when work is actively happening. - Answer-The
construction superintendent selects a competent person
who has completed all required training and received a
license. The competent person is always present when
work is actively happening
OSHA SST 8 – HOUR FALL PREVENTION EXAM ||
MOST RECENT EXAM 2026|2027 ACTUAL COMPLETE
REAL VERIFIED EXAM QUESTIONS AND CORRECT
WELL DEFINED ANSWERS (VERIFIED
ANSWERS)||NEWEST EXAM!!!
Which of the following is an example of a common fall to
the same level hazard?
1) Worker falls 3 feet through an unprotected hole.
2) Worker is hit by a brick falling from scaffolding above.
3) Worker does not take the proper safety training required
before operating a forklift.
4) Worker slips on dust and gravel left on a walkway
passage - Answer-Worker slips on dust and gravel left on
a walkway passage
What are the two key parts of OSHA's definition of a
competent person?
1) The competent person must be capable of identifying
hazards and be authorized to stop them.
2) The competent person must be capable of identifying
hazards and must conduct a pre-shift meeting with all
workers.
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3) The competent person must be authorized to stop
hazards and assign tasks to all workers on a jobsite.
4) The competent person must be assigned by the
construction superintendent and always be on their
assigned site while people are actively working. - Answer-
The competent person must be capable of identifying
hazards and be authorized to stop them.
The NYC building code requires a written site safety plan
to always be kept on the site for all work requiring the
designation of a:
1) qualified person
2) competent person.
3) site safety manager.
4) primary construction superintendent. - Answer-primary
construction superintendent.
Although there can be many exceptions, OSHA requires
employers in the construction industry to provide their
employees with fall protection when an employee:
1) is exposed to falls from any height.
2) is working with scaffolding.
3) is controlling heavy machinery.
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4) is exposed to falls of 6 feet or more. - Answer-is
exposed to falls of 6 feet or more.
Both OSHA and NYC laws require the competent person
to identify hazards and:
1) notify a superintendent immediately.
2) act quickly to stop them.
3) advise others about the dangers of hazards.
4) empower others to act. - Answer-act quickly to stop
them.
If you are assigned as the competent person by a
construction superintendent at a construction site in NYC,
then you must follow the standards listed in:
1) NYC's Local Laws.
2) OSHA Regulations 1910.
3) NYC's Local OSHA Regulations.
4) both Chapter 33 of the NYC Building Code and OSHA
Regulations 1926. - Answer-both Chapter 33 of the NYC
Building Code and OSHA Regulations 1926
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Which of the following scenarios is compliant for a
designated competent person on a construction site in
NYC?
1) The construction superintendent selects a competent
person. The competent person is on the worksite at least
one day during the week to address any issues and
provide training.
2) The construction superintendent selects a competent
person. The competent person is on the worksite every
morning until noon to inspect equipment and conduct pre-
task meetings.
3) The employer selects a competent person who has
completed all required training and received a license. The
competent person responds to all questions and requests
by phone or email within 24 hours.
4) The construction superintendent selects a competent
person who has completed all required training and
received a license. The competent person is always
present when work is actively happening. - Answer-The
construction superintendent selects a competent person
who has completed all required training and received a
license. The competent person is always present when
work is actively happening
