NASCLA ACCREDITED EXAM - JJ JOHNSON CONTRACTOR
SEMINAR ACTUAL EXAM | COMPLETE QUESTIONS AND ANSWER |
2026 LATEST UPDATED
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 contractor
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, temporary 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
acceptable or approved? - (Answer)Acceptable wooden storage and Approved metal storage
,cabinets. Cabinets shall be labeled in conspicuous lettering "Flammable-Keep Away from Open
Flames"
LP-Gas storage outside of buildings for containers waiting use shall be located from the nearest
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 exterior 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
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 protective
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? -
(Answer)Guards above and below the base plate or shoe. The upper guard shall cover the 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 return to the
covering position.
Valve protection caps shall not be used for lifting cylinders from one vertical position to another.
- (Answer)Bars shall not be used under valves or valve protection caps to pry cylinders 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 except, if
necessary, for short periods of time while cylinders are actually being hoisted or carried
What distance shall Oxygen cylinders in storage be separated from fuel-gas cylinders or
combustible 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 unauthorized persons.
Cylinders shall not be kept in unventilated enclosures such as lockers and cupboards.
SEMINAR ACTUAL EXAM | COMPLETE QUESTIONS AND ANSWER |
2026 LATEST UPDATED
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 contractor
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, temporary 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
acceptable or approved? - (Answer)Acceptable wooden storage and Approved metal storage
,cabinets. Cabinets shall be labeled in conspicuous lettering "Flammable-Keep Away from Open
Flames"
LP-Gas storage outside of buildings for containers waiting use shall be located from the nearest
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 exterior 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
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 protective
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? -
(Answer)Guards above and below the base plate or shoe. The upper guard shall cover the 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 return to the
covering position.
Valve protection caps shall not be used for lifting cylinders from one vertical position to another.
- (Answer)Bars shall not be used under valves or valve protection caps to pry cylinders 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 except, if
necessary, for short periods of time while cylinders are actually being hoisted or carried
What distance shall Oxygen cylinders in storage be separated from fuel-gas cylinders or
combustible 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 unauthorized persons.
Cylinders shall not be kept in unventilated enclosures such as lockers and cupboards.
