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A major repair shop is a building or portion of a building used for lubrication, inspection, and minor automotive maintenance work, such as engine tune-ups, replacement of parts, fluid changes (e.g., oil, antifreeze, transmission fluid, brake fluid, air-conditioning refrigerants), brake system repairs, tire rotation, and similar routine maintenance work, including associated floor space used for offices, parking, or showrooms. - Answer false 511.2 Major and minor repair garages that dis...

To provide support for the sides of trenches, workers could use ? . - Answer all of the above Material or debris shall not be placed within ? of an open trench in which a man can work. - Answer 36" As referenced, OSHA (1926.650)(a)(I)(ii) states, "excavations less than ? do not require a protection system if the competent person has determined there is no cave-in potential." - Answer 5' Ladders or suitable ramps are to be used for entering or leaving trenches when t...

The post used in foundations are commonly made of: A. masonry B. steel C. pressure-treated wood D. all of the above - Answer D. all of the above A wood foundation is particularly suitable in: A. a garage where the distance is too great to span with floor joists B. areas where the sea level is high C. warmer climates where freezing of the ground is infrequent D. none of the above - Answer C. warmer climates where freezing of the ground is ingrequent For a wood foundation, the...

Why do tree stumps and root systems need to be completely dug out during site preparation? - Answer they will decay and leave voids in the ground What are a pair of horizontal boards nailed to posts at the corners of an excavation used as a fastening for stretched strings to indicated the outlines of the excavation? - Answer batter boards What is removed and stockpiled on site before grading begins? - Answer topsoil What describes all grading work and includes, excavation, roug...

A method of projecting a straight line for precise centerline transfer when using a laser is to use _____? A Parallax B. Crossing coordinates C. Preset hubs D. Offset hubs - Answer D. Offset Hubs 122 The first priority for underground excavation in any developed area is? A. Notify all owners B. Notify Sunshine C. Locate existing ground utilities D. Site preparation and material layout - Answer C. Locate existing ground utilities 137 When excavating asphalt always al...

What is thermal treatment of organic waste materials? Select one: a. heat under high temperatures to render them nontoxic b. steam cracking under high temperatures to separate the compounds c. blending in effluent ponds until they are at the same temperature d. incineration - Answer d When handling liquid waste, each liquid must be handled according to information found on current: Select one: a. government websites b. environmental documents c. MSDS d. Transport Canada paperwor...

The Site Competent Person - Answer ______ is one who is capable of identifying existing and predictable hazards in the surroundings or working conditions, which are unsanitary, hazardous, or dangerous to employees, and who has authorization to take prompt corrective measures to eliminate them. 2700 - Answer A cubic yard of dirt weighs approximately _____ pounds. Bottom - Answer The greatest amount of soil pressure is exerted near the _____ of the excavation. 62 - Answer The ...

Many heavy specifications elements do not apply to specific job, so plans end up governing over specs T or F - Answer True Heavy work is almost always based on unit price contract T or F - Answer True ____________ is a mixture of asphalt cement and a solvent such as naphtha or kerosene. a) polymer-modified asphalt b) Tar c) asphalt emulsion d) cut-back asphalt e)Trinidad lake asphalt - Answer D) ________ is a mixture of asphalt cement and a water. Asphalt and water...

In road construction the final grading is commonly guided by stakes at subgrade elevations. What are these stakes called? - Answer Blue Tops What is the definition of a type of soil that can be excavated with vertical side slopes and remain intact while exposed? - Answer Stable Rock According to OSHA, refueling trucks handling flammable materials must carry a fire extinguisher rated at not less than: - Answer 20-B:C: Using a builder's level, a cut stake is being set for the ...