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What is the purpose of OSHA? - Correct Answer - To enforce safety
regulations, assist employers/employees in training of regulations &
guidelines and partner-up with other voluntary programs that ensure the
safety of the workplace.
According to Cal/OSHA, a Light Duty type III ladder is able to withstand
a working load of how many pounds? - Correct Answer - 200 lb
When chemical or physical hazards are present, what material is best to
use for body protection? - Correct Answer - Rubber, rubberized fabrics,
neoprene and plastics
Explanation:
Rubber, rubberized fabrics, neoprene and plastics protect against certain
chemicals and physical hazards. When chemical or physical hazards are
present, check with the clothing manufacturer to ensure that the material
selected will provide protection against the specific hazard.
,Who is responsible for providing Personal Protective Equipment?
- Correct Answer - Employer
Explanation:
As of November 15, 2007, the employer will provide employees proper
PPE equipment at no cost to the employee.
What does OSHA stand for? - Correct Answer - Occupational Safety &
Health Administration
PPE is the last line of defense after what controls fail? - Correct Answer -
ALL
-Engineering Controls
-Work practices
-Administrative Controls
Explanation:
Engineering controls involve physically changing a machine or work
environment to reduce workplace hazards. Work practices involve
training workers so that they can reduce their exposure to workplace
hazards. Administrative controls involve how and when workers do their
jobs. For example, scheduling employees and rotating workers to reduce
exposure to hazards.
,In scaffold construction, each platform that is 10 feet or more should not
extend more than how many inches beyond its support? - Correct
Answer - 18 in.
Hard hats are classified into what areas? - Correct Answer - Class A, B,
C
Explanation:
Class A hard hats provide impact and penetration resistance along with
limited voltage protection (up to 2,200 volts). Class B hard hats provide
the highest level of protection against electrical hazards, with high-
voltage shock and burn protection (up to 20,000 volts). They also
provide protection from impact and penetration hazards by flying or
falling objects. Class C hard hats provide lightweight comfort protection
but offer no protection from electrical hazards.
Cal/OSHA (DOSH) requires construction activity permits for which of the
following? - Correct Answer - ALL
-Construction of trenches or excavations which are 5 feet or deeper and
into which a person is required to descend
-Construction of any building, structure, scaffolding or falsework more
than three stories high or the equivalent height (36 feet)
, -Demolition of any building or structure, or dismantling of scaffolding or
falsework more than three stories high or the equivalent height (36 feet)
Explanation:
In addition to all the above answers, a permit is also required for the
erection or dismantling of vertical shoring systems more than three
stories high (36 feet).
A scaffolding permit is required anytime a scaffold _____ or more stories
is erected. - Correct Answer - 3
Which of the following is considered proper ear protection under OSHA
PPE? - Correct Answer - ALL
-Single-use earplugs
-Molded earplugs
-Earmuffs
Safety nets must extend how many feet beyond the work surface? -
Correct Answer - 8 feet