OSHA Training Questions

In which section of an SDS would you find hazard identification such as hazard classification, signal word, and precautionary statements?

Section 2: Hazard(s) Identification

In which section of an SDS would you find initial care instructions for untrained responders attending to an individual who has been exposed to a chemical?

Section 4: First-Aid Measures

In which section of an SDS would you find recommendations for PPE

Section 8: Exposure Controls/Personal Protection

A hazard communication program requires which of the following components?
A. Written Program
B. SDS/Labeling
C. Training
D. All of the above

D. All of the above

How many sections are required on an SDS?
A. 11 sections
B. 16 sections
C. 4 sections
D. As many as necessary to convey understanding

B. 16 sections

Which of the following statements is true of the pictograms on HCS labels?
A. Pictograms on HCS labels are identical to those used on DOT transport labels and may have various background colors.
B. Consist of four bars that are color-coded as blue, red, yellow, and white to match hazard.
C. HCS pictograms are required and standardized red square-on-points with black hazard symbols and white backgrounds.
D. All of the above

C. HCS pictograms are required and standardized red square-on-points with black hazard symbols and white backgrounds.

Your right to understand is ______.

A. Not simply shown or told
B. Not simply given an SDS
C. Required at initial assignment/when thing changes
D. All of the above

D. All of the above

Slips, trips, and falls make up what percent of all accidental deaths?

A. 2%
B. 15%
C. 36%
D. 50%

B. 15%

What is the easiest and most accurate way to use a portable ladder according to the manufacturer?

A. Contact the manufacturer via cell phone
B. Download the material from the internet
C. Read and follow all warning labels and stickers
D. Ask a fellow worker or employee

C. Read and follow all warning labels and stickers

When using a portable ladder to access another level, which statement is true?

A. A step ladder may be used if long enough
B. Portable ladders may never be used
C. The ladder should be secured and extend 3 feet above the level you are accessing
D. Carrying tools and materials is permitted

C. The ladder should be secured and extend 3 feet above the level you are accessing

The maximum work level height for a free-standing scaffold’s platform should never exceed ____ times the minimum base dimension.

A. 2
B. 3
C. 4
D. 5

C. 4

Which best describes a safe scaffold?

A. Placed on a firm foundation an is plumb and level
B. Has proper access and is fully decked
C. Has proper guardrail system
D. All of the above

D. All of the above

Scissor lifts rated for outdoor use are generally limited to wind speeds below ____.

A. 28 MPH
B. 50 MPH
C. 60 MPH
D. 75 MPH

A. 28 MPH

The height of a proper guardrail system is ___ (±3”) from the walking/working surface.

A. 30 inches
B. 42 inches
C. 60 inches
D. None of the above

B. 42 inches

Employers must provide AND pay for PPE?

True or False?

True

Conductors are __________.

substances, often metals, that have little resistance to electricity.

Insulators are ______.

substances such as dry wood, rubber, glass, and Bakelite, that have high resistance to electricity

Grounding is _____.

a conductive connection to the Earth which acts as a protective measure from electricity.

What is LOTO and what are the standard procedures it entails?

Lockout Tagout - An essential safety procedure to protect workers from injury while working on or near electrical circuits/equipment by preventing contact with equipment parts like blades, gears, shafts, live wires, etc. Can also prevent the unexpected release of hazardous gasses, fluids, or solid matter.

What is electricity?

A. The movement of atoms within an object
B. The movement of free electrons between atoms
C. Solid mass
D. Movement within the nucleus of an atom

B. The movement of free electrons between atoms

“Electrocution” means ____.

A. Received a mild electrical shock
B. Killed by an electrical shock
C. Exposed to an electrical current
D. Any accident involving electricity

B. Killed by an electrical shock

Arc flash/arc blasts can reach maximum temperatures up to 350°F

A. True
B. False

B. False - temperatures can reach up to 3,500°F

Which gauge of wire will carry the most current?

A. 14 gauge
B. 12 gauge
C. 10 gauge
D. 00 gauge

D. 00 gauge - lower the gauge, the more current it can carry

What does GFCI stand for?

A. Ground Flexible Conduit Insulator
B. Ground Flow Current Interceptor
C. Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter
D. Ground Floor Connection Intersector

C. Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter

Which of the following is a safe practice?

A. Carrying power tools by the cord
B. Holding dingers on switch button while carrying a plugged-in tool
C. Keeping cords away from heat, oil, and sharp edges
D. yanking cord to disconnect plug from outlet

C. Keeping cords away from heat, oil, and sharp edges

Who is responsible for ensuring that the overhead power lines are de-energized?

A. Power company
B. Employer
C. Employee
D. Municipality

B. Employer

Unless working on a ladder, scaffold, or scissor lift, OSHA requires fall protection when exposed to a __ foot fall or greater?

A. 2 feet
B. 4 feet
C. 8 feet
D. 10 feet

B. 4 feet

What is the first line of defense when it comes to falls in the workplace?

A. Control the fall itself once it occurs
B. Eliminate the fall hazard completely
C. With the fall hazard present, prevent the fall
D. Use PPE

B. Eliminate the fall hazard completely

A worker is required to remove a section of guardrail in order to receive materials from a fork truck; which of the following provides the best protections to prevent a fall?

A. Avoid the edge
B. Use a personal fall arrest system
C. Use a fall restraint system
D. Use grab handles

C. Use a fall restraint system

A personal fall arrest system (PFAS) anchorage point must be capable of handling ____ pounds.

A. 2,000
B. 3,000
C. 4,000
D. 5,000

D. 5,000

EAP stands for ______.

Emergency Action Plan

FPP stands for _____.

Fire Prevention Plan

What is the primary purpose of OSHA?
A. To train employees
B. To inspect workplaces
C. To ensure safe and healthful working conditions
D. To regulate work hours

C. To ensure safe and healthful working conditions

Which OSHA form must be posted from February 1 to April 30 each year?
A. Form 300
B. Form 300A
C. Form 301
D. Form 200

B – Form 300A

When must an employer provide training in a language and vocabulary that workers can understand?
A. Only if requested
B. Only for non-English speakers
C. Always
D. Only during orientation

C – Always

Which of the following is considered a physical hazard?
A. Bloodborne pathogens
B. Dust
C. Loud noise
D. Stress

C – Loud noise

What should you do if you observe an unsafe condition on a job site?
A. Report it to OSHA immediately
B. Fix it yourself without telling anyone
C. Report it to your supervisor
D. Ignore it

C – Report it to your supervisor

What does PPE stand for?
A. Personal Productivity Equipment
B. Personal Protection Evaluation
C. Personal Protective Equipment
D. Portable Protective Equipment

Personal Protective Equipment

When is fall protection required in construction?
A. At heights of 6 feet or more
B. At any height
C. At 10 feet or more
D. Only on roofs

A. At heights of 6 feet or more

Which of the following is NOT a type of machine guard?
A. Fixed
B. Adjustable
C. Swinging
D. Self-adjusting

C. Swinging

Lockout/Tagout procedures are used to:
A. Lock employees out of equipment
B. Prevent accidental startup of machinery during maintenance
C. Secure tools
D. Control access to documents

B. Prevent accidental startup of machinery during maintenance

A confined space must be:
A. Easy to exit
B. Large enough to enter and perform work
C. Continuously occupied
D. Outdoors only

B – Large enough to enter and perform work

The Hazard Communication Standard is also known as:
A. Safety Data Program
B. Chemical Safety Rule
C. Right to Know Law
D. MSDS Regulation

C. Right to Know Law

How often must a competent person inspect a scaffold?
A. Weekly
B. Monthly
C. Before each work shift
D. Only after storms

C – Before each work shift

An MSDS(Material Safety Data Sheets) or SDS(Safety Data Sheet) must include which of the following?
A. Chemical pricing
B. Expiration date
C. Health hazards
D. Employee list

C. Health hazards

What is the purpose of a JHA (Job Hazard Analysis)?
A. To speed up the job
B. To identify job promotions
C. To identify and control hazards
D. To evaluate employee performance

C – To identify and control hazards

What is considered an example of an ergonomic hazard?
A. Wet floors
B. Poor lighting
C. Repetitive motion
D. Loud noise

C – Repetitive motion

Which class of fire extinguisher is used for electrical fires?
A. Class A
B. Class B
C. Class C
D. Class D

C – Class C

What is the minimum safe distance for a ladder base from the wall?
A. 1 foot for every 4 feet of height
B. 2 feet for every 10 feet of height
C. 3 feet for every 5 feet of height
D. 1 foot for every 3 feet of height

A. 1 foot for every 4 feet of height

• Which of the following is NOT a requirement for trench safety?
  A. Daily inspection by a competent person
  B. Protective system in trenches 5 feet or deeper
  C. Access/egress every 25 feet
  D. Sloped walls at all times

C – Access/egress every 25 feet

Which of the following best describes a near miss?
A. A minor injury
B. An incident with property damage only
C. An unplanned event that could have caused harm but didn’t
D. A false alarm

C. An unplanned event that could have caused harm but didn’t

A competent person is defined as someone who:
A. Has OSHA 10 training
B. Can identify existing and predictable hazards and has the authority to correct them
C. Has been with the company for over 5 years
D. Is licensed

B. Can identify existing and predictable hazards and has the authority to correct them

What’s the first step in hazard communication?
A. Reading the SDS
B. Conducting a risk assessment
C. Inventorying hazardous chemicals
D. Training employees

C – Inventorying hazardous chemicals

Which of the following would NOT be considered a means of egress?
A. Exit access
B. Exit route
C. Emergency exit
D. Freight elevator

D. Freight elevator

• Which agency is responsible for enforcing OSHA regulations?
  A. Department of Labor
  B. Environmental Protection Agency
  C. Centers for Disease Control
  D. Federal Emergency Management Agency

A. Department of Labor

What does the acronym GHS stand for in hazard communication?
A. Global Hazard Standard
B. General Health and Safety
C. Globally Harmonized System
D. Generalized Hazard Strategy

C – Globally Harmonized System

Which of the following is a required element of an emergency action plan?
A. Financial recovery strategy
B. Floor load ratings
C. Procedures for reporting fires and other emergencies
D. Shift schedules

C – Procedures for reporting fires and other emergencies

Which of the following statements is TRUE regarding Emergency Actions Plans (EAPs)?

A. EAPs need to be written don only if requested by employees
B. EAPs facilitate and organize actions taken during an emergency
C. EAPs have no effect on the number or severity of injuries during an emergency
D. EAPs increase confusion due to the number of documents required.