CFM 345 MIDTERM #2 QUESTIONS WITH ALL
CORRECT & VERIFIED ANSWERS
Construction CFR Correct answer-OSHA 1926
General Industry CFR Correct answer-OSHA 1910
Citations/Inspections CFR Correct answer-OSHA 1903
Record Keeping CFR Correct answer-OSHA 1904
How often is an employer required to conduct safety inspections? Correct answer-Frequently and
Regularly
Who may conduct employer inspections? Correct answer-A competent person designated by the
employer
Who is usually responsible for everything? Correct answer-The employer
"____________" means a person approved or assigned by the employer to perform a specific type of
duty or duties or to be at a specific location or locations at the jobsite. Correct answer-Authorized
person
A competent person is defined as: Correct answer-Someone capable of identifying existing and
predictable hazards which are unsanitary, hazardous or dangerous, and who has authorization to
take prompt corrective measures to eliminate them.
As referenced in the 1926 OSHA Manual for the construction industry, "the Employer" is the
contractor or subcontractor. Correct answer-True
"__________" means one who, by possession of a recognized degree, certificate, or professional
standing, or who by extensive knowledge, training, and experience, has successfully demonstrated
his ability to solve or resolve problems relating to the subject matter, the work, or the project.
Correct answer-Qualified
Employee exposure to hazardous chemical records must be maintained for a period of __________.
Correct answer-30 Years
How are exits from construction projects to be identified and maintained? Correct answer-Kept
unobstructed and clear, and Clearly marked
What to contain in an emergency action plan: Correct answer-Procedures to follow to operate the
plant until it can be evacuated
Emergency escape procedures
Procedures to account for all employees
Names and titles of people to contact
The prime contractor and any subcontractor may make their own arrangements with respect to
obligations which might be more appropriately treated on a jobsite basis rather than individually.
Correct answer-True
, A rail used to protect a person from falling from a leading edge or opening to a lower level is a:
Correct answer-guard rail
A low slope roof means a roof having a slope less than or equal to: Correct answer-4 in 12
A hole means a gap or void _____ inches or more in its least dimension in a floor, roof, or other
walking/working surface. Correct answer-2
A controlled access zone (CAZ) means an area in which certain work may take place... Correct
answer-without personal fall arrest systems
without the use of guardrail systems
where access to the zone is controlled
without safety net systems
A flexible line of rope, wire rope, or strap which generally has a connector at each end for connecting
the body belt or body harness to a deceleration device is a: Correct answer-Lanyard
A leading edge means the edge of a _____________________ for a floor or other walking/working
surface which changes location as additional sections are placed. Correct answer-floor
roof
formwork
What force shall guardrails be able to withstand within two (2) inches of top edge? Correct answer-
200 pounds
If a window opening is more than _______feet above lower levels and the bottom edge of the
opening is less than _____ inches above the walking surface, the opening needs to be protected by
one of the fall protection methods. Correct answer-6 feet, 39 inches
The top edge height of a guardrail system shall be ___________. Correct answer-42" plus or minus
3 inches
What is the maximum size opening in a safety net? Correct answer-6 inches x 6 inches
What is the maximum acceptable falling distance of an employee who is protected by a fall arrest
system? Correct answer-6 feet
D-Rings and snap hooks shall withstand a minimum of ______ pounds. Correct answer-5000
How strong must the breaking strength for lanyards and lifelines be? Correct answer-5000 lbs
What is the maximum arresting force a harness can place on an employee? Correct answer-1800
pounds
A personal fall arrest system shall not be attached to guardrail systems. Correct answer-True
Controlled access zones can either be defined by a control line or by any other means that restricts
access. Correct answer-True
When performing overhand brick laying, no materials or equipment except masonry and mortar shall
be stored within ___ feet of the working edge. Correct answer-4
CORRECT & VERIFIED ANSWERS
Construction CFR Correct answer-OSHA 1926
General Industry CFR Correct answer-OSHA 1910
Citations/Inspections CFR Correct answer-OSHA 1903
Record Keeping CFR Correct answer-OSHA 1904
How often is an employer required to conduct safety inspections? Correct answer-Frequently and
Regularly
Who may conduct employer inspections? Correct answer-A competent person designated by the
employer
Who is usually responsible for everything? Correct answer-The employer
"____________" means a person approved or assigned by the employer to perform a specific type of
duty or duties or to be at a specific location or locations at the jobsite. Correct answer-Authorized
person
A competent person is defined as: Correct answer-Someone capable of identifying existing and
predictable hazards which are unsanitary, hazardous or dangerous, and who has authorization to
take prompt corrective measures to eliminate them.
As referenced in the 1926 OSHA Manual for the construction industry, "the Employer" is the
contractor or subcontractor. Correct answer-True
"__________" means one who, by possession of a recognized degree, certificate, or professional
standing, or who by extensive knowledge, training, and experience, has successfully demonstrated
his ability to solve or resolve problems relating to the subject matter, the work, or the project.
Correct answer-Qualified
Employee exposure to hazardous chemical records must be maintained for a period of __________.
Correct answer-30 Years
How are exits from construction projects to be identified and maintained? Correct answer-Kept
unobstructed and clear, and Clearly marked
What to contain in an emergency action plan: Correct answer-Procedures to follow to operate the
plant until it can be evacuated
Emergency escape procedures
Procedures to account for all employees
Names and titles of people to contact
The prime contractor and any subcontractor may make their own arrangements with respect to
obligations which might be more appropriately treated on a jobsite basis rather than individually.
Correct answer-True
, A rail used to protect a person from falling from a leading edge or opening to a lower level is a:
Correct answer-guard rail
A low slope roof means a roof having a slope less than or equal to: Correct answer-4 in 12
A hole means a gap or void _____ inches or more in its least dimension in a floor, roof, or other
walking/working surface. Correct answer-2
A controlled access zone (CAZ) means an area in which certain work may take place... Correct
answer-without personal fall arrest systems
without the use of guardrail systems
where access to the zone is controlled
without safety net systems
A flexible line of rope, wire rope, or strap which generally has a connector at each end for connecting
the body belt or body harness to a deceleration device is a: Correct answer-Lanyard
A leading edge means the edge of a _____________________ for a floor or other walking/working
surface which changes location as additional sections are placed. Correct answer-floor
roof
formwork
What force shall guardrails be able to withstand within two (2) inches of top edge? Correct answer-
200 pounds
If a window opening is more than _______feet above lower levels and the bottom edge of the
opening is less than _____ inches above the walking surface, the opening needs to be protected by
one of the fall protection methods. Correct answer-6 feet, 39 inches
The top edge height of a guardrail system shall be ___________. Correct answer-42" plus or minus
3 inches
What is the maximum size opening in a safety net? Correct answer-6 inches x 6 inches
What is the maximum acceptable falling distance of an employee who is protected by a fall arrest
system? Correct answer-6 feet
D-Rings and snap hooks shall withstand a minimum of ______ pounds. Correct answer-5000
How strong must the breaking strength for lanyards and lifelines be? Correct answer-5000 lbs
What is the maximum arresting force a harness can place on an employee? Correct answer-1800
pounds
A personal fall arrest system shall not be attached to guardrail systems. Correct answer-True
Controlled access zones can either be defined by a control line or by any other means that restricts
access. Correct answer-True
When performing overhand brick laying, no materials or equipment except masonry and mortar shall
be stored within ___ feet of the working edge. Correct answer-4
