Practice Exam #2
A ladder should extend a minimum of ____ above the top of a trench or excavation. - ✔✔ correct
answer 3'
According to OSHA, shoring lumber shall be _______. - ✔✔ correct answer select structural
Cal/OSHA inspectors cannot, under most circumstances: - ✔✔ correct answer enter a business
outside of normal business hours
Every employer is required to post Material Safety Data Sheets: - ✔✔ correct answer on each job site
Handrails must be installed on all open sides of a scaffold if workers are subject to falls of _____ or
more. - ✔✔ correct answer 7 1/2
When boom-type equipment is in operation, how close can it be to high voltage power lines? - ✔✔
correct answer 10'
How should you store oily mops or rags at the job site? - ✔✔ correct 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: - ✔✔ correct
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. - ✔✔ correct answer 75
In stable oil, a trench that is _______ or deeper requires shoring. - ✔✔ correct answer 5 Feet
On a construction site, flammable liquids can be found in ______ containers. - ✔✔ correct answer
red
Prior to erecting scaffolding, it is best to consult the: - ✔✔ correct answer Construction Safety Orders
, Contractors License General B Trade
Practice Exam #2
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: - ✔✔ correct answer the depth of the
trench
What agency requires Material Safety Data Sheets? - ✔✔ correct answer Cal/OSHA
What is MSDS? - ✔✔ correct answer Material Safety Data Sheet
What is painted red on a construction site? - ✔✔ correct answer flammable substances
What is the danger of LP gas? - ✔✔ correct answer it collects near the floor
When boom-type equipment is in transit, how close can it be to high voltage power lines? - ✔✔
correct answer 6'
What is the minimum grade of lumber which may be used for trench shoring? - ✔✔ correct answer
#2 Douglas fir
What is the minimum safe distance required for people working near high voltage power lines? - ✔✔
correct answer 6'
When backing up a truck at the construction site you should: - ✔✔ correct answer sound the
automatic backup alarm or bells
When should you report an occupational injury on CAL/OSHA Form 5020? - ✔✔ correct answer
when medical help beyond first aid is required
When welding in confined spaces, the main danger is _______. - ✔✔ correct answer too many fumes
When welding you gloves should be: - ✔✔ correct answer made of heavy leather or hide