CEM 301 EXAM 3 TEST QUESTIONS WITH CORRECT ANSWERS LATEST UPDATE 2025
The minimum age under OSHA where an individual can operate a forklift. - Answers 18 years old
If an operator is operating a forklift and it is tipping over the operator should then - Answers Attempt to
stay in the cab
With a forklift as soon as a load is picked up from an upper rack, the load for travel should be - Answers
Lowered near the ground
When driving on an incline with a load, one should always drive with the load on the ______ side. -
Answers Uphill Side
OSHA has estimated that every year, approximately __% of forklifts are involved in accidents. - Answers
11%, 10% best answer
The ability of something to cause harm by other than mechanical means. - Answers Toxicity
Agents found to be carcinogenic in animal studies are considered to be _______ human carcinogens. -
Answers Suspect
Skin damage due to substances on the construction site can be prevented with these three items and/or
techniques. - Answers Substitution, PPE, barrier cream, and good personal hygiene
Regarding STELs, the relevant time period is usually __ minutes with at least __ minutes between
occurrences. - Answers 15 minutes and 60 minutes
On remodeling work for a building that was built in 1975, four construction areas where we could
counter asbestos. - Answers VAT floor tiles, drywall taping mud, "popcorn" ceilings, pipe insulation, and
"Transite" siding
The minimum approach distance under OSHA's Crane Standard in feet before taking precautions around
overhead power lines. - Answers 20 feet
In slip-fall testing on floor surfaces, the number wherein ASTM/UL state that a floor is safe as to
coefficient of friction/slip index. - Answers 0.50
In demolishing electrical equipment such as transformers, hazardous substance typical to older
transformers to test for prior to demo work. - Answers PCBs
Prior to the start of every structural demolition project, a competent person must conduct a(an)
___________ ______ of the structure. - Answers Engineering Survey
We are planning to demolish a post-tensioned concrete structure and this step is essential for safe work
operations. - Answers Releasing PT cable tensioning forces.
Oxygen deficient percentage within a confined space. - Answers Less than 19.5%
, __________ in a confined space occurs when the victim is immersed in liquid or trapped and enveloped
by finely divided dry materials (grain or sawdust, etc.) - Answers Engulfment
In a confined space, this should be tested first with a gas monitor. - Answers Oxygen
A confined space containing hazards that may expose workers to risk of injury or death may be classified
as a ______ ________ confined space. - Answers Permit Required
In confined space rescue operations, a key example of a retrieval system would be a. - Answers
Tripod/winch system
The 4 Classification Categories for soil and rock deposits. - Answers Stable Rock, Type A, Type B, and
Type C
For access/egress ladders in a trench excavation that is 5-feet depth, ladders are required with __ feet of
a worker. - Answers 25 feet
Distance that excavated material must be set back from the trench edge to protect workers in the
trench. - Answers 2 feet
Type B soils in an excavation are classified with an unconfined compressive strength between these two
TSF values - Answers > 0.5 TSF and < 1.5 TSF
The natural angle of repose (in degrees) of a Type C soil - Answers 34 degrees
Concerning confined space rescue, a mechanical device shall be available to retrieve personnel from
vertical type permit spaces more than __________ deep. - Answers B. 5 feet
In assessing air quality in a confined space, the correct testing order is ____________. - Answers B. Test
for O2, test for combustibles, test for toxins
Hot work permits are required any time - Answers C. Work such cutting, burning or welding could
provide an ignition source
On the Miller Park Stadium project who had the ultimate responsibility to make sure that wind loads on
the roof trusses were included in the engineered lift of the roof trusses. (From YouTube Video) -
Answers C. Project manager
Concerning flammability limits in a confined space, a mixture that is above the UEL/UFL is considered to
be too__________ to burn. - Answers A. Rich
The displacement of the atmosphere in a permit space by a noncombustible gas (such as nitrogen) to
such an extent that the resulting atmosphere is noncombustible is referred to as __________. - Answers
D. Inerting
An MSDS gives information about - Answers A. Hazardous chemicals
The minimum age under OSHA where an individual can operate a forklift. - Answers 18 years old
If an operator is operating a forklift and it is tipping over the operator should then - Answers Attempt to
stay in the cab
With a forklift as soon as a load is picked up from an upper rack, the load for travel should be - Answers
Lowered near the ground
When driving on an incline with a load, one should always drive with the load on the ______ side. -
Answers Uphill Side
OSHA has estimated that every year, approximately __% of forklifts are involved in accidents. - Answers
11%, 10% best answer
The ability of something to cause harm by other than mechanical means. - Answers Toxicity
Agents found to be carcinogenic in animal studies are considered to be _______ human carcinogens. -
Answers Suspect
Skin damage due to substances on the construction site can be prevented with these three items and/or
techniques. - Answers Substitution, PPE, barrier cream, and good personal hygiene
Regarding STELs, the relevant time period is usually __ minutes with at least __ minutes between
occurrences. - Answers 15 minutes and 60 minutes
On remodeling work for a building that was built in 1975, four construction areas where we could
counter asbestos. - Answers VAT floor tiles, drywall taping mud, "popcorn" ceilings, pipe insulation, and
"Transite" siding
The minimum approach distance under OSHA's Crane Standard in feet before taking precautions around
overhead power lines. - Answers 20 feet
In slip-fall testing on floor surfaces, the number wherein ASTM/UL state that a floor is safe as to
coefficient of friction/slip index. - Answers 0.50
In demolishing electrical equipment such as transformers, hazardous substance typical to older
transformers to test for prior to demo work. - Answers PCBs
Prior to the start of every structural demolition project, a competent person must conduct a(an)
___________ ______ of the structure. - Answers Engineering Survey
We are planning to demolish a post-tensioned concrete structure and this step is essential for safe work
operations. - Answers Releasing PT cable tensioning forces.
Oxygen deficient percentage within a confined space. - Answers Less than 19.5%
, __________ in a confined space occurs when the victim is immersed in liquid or trapped and enveloped
by finely divided dry materials (grain or sawdust, etc.) - Answers Engulfment
In a confined space, this should be tested first with a gas monitor. - Answers Oxygen
A confined space containing hazards that may expose workers to risk of injury or death may be classified
as a ______ ________ confined space. - Answers Permit Required
In confined space rescue operations, a key example of a retrieval system would be a. - Answers
Tripod/winch system
The 4 Classification Categories for soil and rock deposits. - Answers Stable Rock, Type A, Type B, and
Type C
For access/egress ladders in a trench excavation that is 5-feet depth, ladders are required with __ feet of
a worker. - Answers 25 feet
Distance that excavated material must be set back from the trench edge to protect workers in the
trench. - Answers 2 feet
Type B soils in an excavation are classified with an unconfined compressive strength between these two
TSF values - Answers > 0.5 TSF and < 1.5 TSF
The natural angle of repose (in degrees) of a Type C soil - Answers 34 degrees
Concerning confined space rescue, a mechanical device shall be available to retrieve personnel from
vertical type permit spaces more than __________ deep. - Answers B. 5 feet
In assessing air quality in a confined space, the correct testing order is ____________. - Answers B. Test
for O2, test for combustibles, test for toxins
Hot work permits are required any time - Answers C. Work such cutting, burning or welding could
provide an ignition source
On the Miller Park Stadium project who had the ultimate responsibility to make sure that wind loads on
the roof trusses were included in the engineered lift of the roof trusses. (From YouTube Video) -
Answers C. Project manager
Concerning flammability limits in a confined space, a mixture that is above the UEL/UFL is considered to
be too__________ to burn. - Answers A. Rich
The displacement of the atmosphere in a permit space by a noncombustible gas (such as nitrogen) to
such an extent that the resulting atmosphere is noncombustible is referred to as __________. - Answers
D. Inerting
An MSDS gives information about - Answers A. Hazardous chemicals
