FOREMAN TEST
In which of the following documents may be found the most complete
list of hazardous chemicals that might be encountered on the job site?
- ANSWERS-A. Material Safety Data Sheet.
A crewmember gets metal shavings in their eye and flushing the eye
fails to help. What is the FIRST thing that you, as a foreman should
do? - ANSWERS-C. Have the crewmember taken to receive
immediate medical attenion.
Which of the following items is NOT one of the MINIMUM
protective equipment requirements on the job? - ANSWERS-B. Ear
plugs
Which of the following is true when using an aerial lift with respect to
the use of a body harness? - ANSWERS-A. It is necessary to use the
body harness at all times.
Two mechanical contractors are working on a common steam line.
Who is responsible for lock out/tag out? - ANSWERS-D. Each
individual working on the steam line.
,What would be the FIRST step that should be taken after observing a
pipe that is dripping liquid in a chemical factory? - ANSWERS-B.
Rope off the area
How should the sides of a trench over 4 feet deep be excavated in
order to ensure that it is safe to work in? - ANSWERS-A. Shelved,
Sloped, or Sheeted.
When working in locations high off the ground, the area should be: -
ANSWERS-D. All of the above
Which of the following would be an acceptable course of action if the
ground on a power cord has been compromised? - ANSWERS-D.
Replace the end of the cord.
If a confined space is shown to be oxygen deficient, which of the
following should you do? - ANSWERS-C. Purge with fresh air.
When is "fall protection" REQUIRED on a job site? - ANSWERS-B.
Within 6 feet of an opening
What "personal protective equipment" should be used when operating
a gasoline powered abrasive saw? - ANSWERS-D. All the above
On a project that requires 100% tie-off for elevated work, how many
lanyards are required on a full body harness? - ANSWERS-B. 2
, Which of the following would be considered a primecontractor? -
ANSWERS-D. A contractor with whom the project owner has
established a contract.
Which of the following correctly identifies what is included in
legitimate labor costs? - ANSWERS-D. Hourly wages, fridge benefit
packages, payroll taxes insurance and safety costs, and small tools
and consumables
Which in the following best illustrates the PRIMARY role of a
foreman? - ANSWERS-B. To Effectively manage and lead the crew
As a foreman what should ALWAYS be your FIRST priority when
planning a job? - ANSWERS-D. Keeping the crew actively engaged
in completing their work
As a foreman what should ALWAYS be your FIRST priority when
planning of a project? - ANSWERS-B. Developing a job strategy
before the job begins
Which of the following describe the purpose of Short Interval
Planning or Look ahead planning? - ANSWERS-A. Breaking the job
into small manageable pieces
Which of the following is the FIRST thing a foreman must do before
beginning to plan a job? - ANSWERS-A. Read all the project-related
documents