CONSTRUCTION SAFETY AND HEALTH
ACTUAL TEST QUESTIONS AND SOLUTIONS
COMPREHENSIVE REVIEW PACKAGE
●● A safety program begins begins by:
Answer: Developing a policy statement.
●● How should a manager discipline a first offense minor rule
infraction.
Answer: Oral reprimand.
●● What is the most important factor in accident prevention.
Answer: Management support.
●● Which federal agency is likely user an activity hazard analysis on a
construction project?
Answer: U.S. Army corps of Engineers
●● It is generally accepted that that the most effective safety program
places responsibility for enforcing safety policies and procedures on the:
Answer: Supervisors
,●● An air-purifying, half-face-icee respirator is expected to have a
protection factor of:
Answer: 10
●● The local OSHA office just announced a Special Emphasis Program
for employers with DART rate for 2008 of 6 or higher. You boss wants
to know your firm's DART rate. In 2008 your injury-illness statistics
were:
Answer: # of days x 200,000/hours worked.
●● Breathing air must meet at least the requirements of the
specifications for:
Answer: Grade D breathing air
●● Carpal tunnel syndrome involves an injury to the median nerve. The
nerve is compressed carpal tunnel. Carpal tunnel WILL NOT result in
which of the following:
Answer: Numbness in the little finger
●● Which of the following statements is INCORRECT concerning
protective suits worn by asbestos abatement workers?
Answer: Can be taken home in specially marked bags
,●● One of the shortcomings of the taste test for qualitatively fitting a
respirator is that there is:
Answer: Wide variation in the ability to taste saccharin
●● The OSHA required Respirator Medical Evaluation Questionnaire is
supposed to be reviewed by:
Answer: Doctor, nurse or Licensed health Care Provider.
●● The primary purpose of local exhaust ventilation is to:
Answer: Remove contaminants at their source
●● With respect to safety and loss prevention, what should be the last
method of controlling hazards?
Answer: Using Personal Protective Equipment
●● The primary concern of the OSHRC is:
Answer: Channel for Appealing of OSHA citations
●● The DOT has compiled a reference book for hazardous material
incidents. This book is entitled:
Answer: North American Emergency Response Guidebook for
Hazardous Materials Incidents
, ●● Which of the following IS NOT REQUIRED by OSHA's Hazard
Communication Standard?
Answer: Annual Training
●● Which of the following individuals normally issues an OSHA
citation?
Answer: OSHA Area Director
●● A company that receives an OSHA citation and pays the fine must
accomplish the following:
Answer: Correct the violation
●● Under the OSHA Bloodborne Pathogen Standard, employers
required to develop an exposure control plan and must do all of the
following except:
Answer: Require exposed personnel to get the hepatitis B vaccination.
●● A person capable of identifying existing and predictable hazards and
having the authority to take prompt protective action would be
considered by OSHA to be:
Answer: A competent person
●● A person who possesses a recognized degree, certificate, or
professional standing would be considered by OSHA to be:
ACTUAL TEST QUESTIONS AND SOLUTIONS
COMPREHENSIVE REVIEW PACKAGE
●● A safety program begins begins by:
Answer: Developing a policy statement.
●● How should a manager discipline a first offense minor rule
infraction.
Answer: Oral reprimand.
●● What is the most important factor in accident prevention.
Answer: Management support.
●● Which federal agency is likely user an activity hazard analysis on a
construction project?
Answer: U.S. Army corps of Engineers
●● It is generally accepted that that the most effective safety program
places responsibility for enforcing safety policies and procedures on the:
Answer: Supervisors
,●● An air-purifying, half-face-icee respirator is expected to have a
protection factor of:
Answer: 10
●● The local OSHA office just announced a Special Emphasis Program
for employers with DART rate for 2008 of 6 or higher. You boss wants
to know your firm's DART rate. In 2008 your injury-illness statistics
were:
Answer: # of days x 200,000/hours worked.
●● Breathing air must meet at least the requirements of the
specifications for:
Answer: Grade D breathing air
●● Carpal tunnel syndrome involves an injury to the median nerve. The
nerve is compressed carpal tunnel. Carpal tunnel WILL NOT result in
which of the following:
Answer: Numbness in the little finger
●● Which of the following statements is INCORRECT concerning
protective suits worn by asbestos abatement workers?
Answer: Can be taken home in specially marked bags
,●● One of the shortcomings of the taste test for qualitatively fitting a
respirator is that there is:
Answer: Wide variation in the ability to taste saccharin
●● The OSHA required Respirator Medical Evaluation Questionnaire is
supposed to be reviewed by:
Answer: Doctor, nurse or Licensed health Care Provider.
●● The primary purpose of local exhaust ventilation is to:
Answer: Remove contaminants at their source
●● With respect to safety and loss prevention, what should be the last
method of controlling hazards?
Answer: Using Personal Protective Equipment
●● The primary concern of the OSHRC is:
Answer: Channel for Appealing of OSHA citations
●● The DOT has compiled a reference book for hazardous material
incidents. This book is entitled:
Answer: North American Emergency Response Guidebook for
Hazardous Materials Incidents
, ●● Which of the following IS NOT REQUIRED by OSHA's Hazard
Communication Standard?
Answer: Annual Training
●● Which of the following individuals normally issues an OSHA
citation?
Answer: OSHA Area Director
●● A company that receives an OSHA citation and pays the fine must
accomplish the following:
Answer: Correct the violation
●● Under the OSHA Bloodborne Pathogen Standard, employers
required to develop an exposure control plan and must do all of the
following except:
Answer: Require exposed personnel to get the hepatitis B vaccination.
●● A person capable of identifying existing and predictable hazards and
having the authority to take prompt protective action would be
considered by OSHA to be:
Answer: A competent person
●● A person who possesses a recognized degree, certificate, or
professional standing would be considered by OSHA to be:
