Trade Practice Exam #2 ALL
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A ladder should extend a minimum of ____ above the top of a trench or excavation. -
ANSWER 3'
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According to OSHA, shoring lumber shall be _______. - ANSWER select structural
Cal/OSHA inspectors cannot, under most circumstances: - ANSWER enter a
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business outside of normal business hours
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Every employer is required to post Material Safety Data Sheets: - ANSWER on each
job site
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Handrails must be installed on all open sides of a scaffold if workers are subject to falls
of _____ or more. - ANSWER 7 1/2
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When boom-type equipment is in operation, how close can it be to high voltage power
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lines? - ANSWER 10'
How should you store oily mops or rags at the job site? - ANSWER In a closed
metal container
If a Cal/OSHA inspector is coming to inspect a job site, it is best for the contractor to: -
ANSWER personally walk through the job site and check the work
In most cases, a crane cannot lift more than _____ % of its capacity. Always consult the
manufacture's operations manual and all applicable codes before using a crane and
, never attempt to use one without being thoroughly trained and certified to operate the
crane. - ANSWER 75
In stable oil, a trench that is _______ or deeper requires shoring. - ANSWER 5 Feet
On a construction site, flammable liquids can be found in ______ containers. -
ANSWER red
Prior to erecting scaffolding, it is best to consult the: - ANSWER Construction Safety
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Orders
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The rule of thumb that is used when digging a trench near another excavation is that the
horizontal distance from the trench to the excavation in no less than: - ANSWER the
depth of the trench
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What agency requires Material Safety Data Sheets? - ANSWER Cal/OSHA
What is MSDS? - ANSWER Material Safety Data Sheet
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What is painted red on a construction site? - ANSWER flammable substances
What is the danger of LP gas? - ANSWER it collects near the floor
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When boom-type equipment is in transit, how close can it be to high voltage power
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lines? - ANSWER 6'
What is the minimum grade of lumber which may be used for trench shoring? -
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ANSWER #2 Douglas fir
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What is the minimum safe distance required for people working near high voltage power
lines? - ANSWER 6'
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When backing up a truck at the construction site you should: - ANSWER sound the
automatic backup alarm or bells
When should you report an occupational injury on CAL/OSHA Form 5020? - ANSWER
when medical help beyond first aid is required
When welding in confined spaces, the main danger is _______. - ANSWER too
many fumes