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Part I Find the number of the standards
 
Write the number of the standard that is being described. It can be from 1926 or the 1910 supplement in your OSHA CFR manual.
 
EXAMPLE: A competent person must perform frequent and regular inspections of the jobsite, tools, and equipment.
ANSWER: 1926.20 (b) (2)
 

  1. Laser unit in operation should be set up above employees’ heads.

 
 
 

  1. There shall be no cross connection between a system furnishing potable water and a system furnishing non potable water.

 
 
 

  1. A continuing and effective vermin control plan must be in place when the presence of vermin is detected.

 
 
 

  1. Each end of a platform, unless cleated or otherwise restrained by hooks or equivalent means, shall extend over the centerline of its support by at least 6 inches.

 
 
 

  1. Employees exposed to vehicular traffic shall be provided with and shall wear warning vests.

 
 
 

  1. Employees shall not be permitted under loads handled by lifting or digging equipment.

 
 

  1. Manufactured equipment that is used for excavation protective systems shall be used in a manner consistent with manufacturers’ recommendations.

 
 
 
 
 
 

  1. Wood platforms shall not be covered with opaque finishes.

 
 
 
 

  1. The use of repaired rope for suspension rope is prohibited.

 
 
 
 

  1. Gasoline powered equipment and hoists shall not be used on suspension scaffolds.

 
 
 
Part II

  1. Name four (4) things that employees who use scaffolds must be trained in and list the numbers of the standards in which they are found.

 
 
 
 
 
 

  1. Name three (3) topics in which employees who erect scaffold must be trained and list the number of the standard in which they are found.

 
 
 
 
 

  1. Name three (3) circumstances in which an employee must be retrained in the safe use of scaffolds and the number of the standard where the circumstances may be found.

 
 
 
 
 
Part III Multiple Choice
­­­______ 1. All scaffolds and scaffold components shall be capable of supporting:

    1. two times the maximum load
    2. three times the maximum load
    3. four times the maximum load
    4. six times the maximum load

 
 
 
 
______ 2. Scaffolds shall be constructed and loaded in accordance with their design.            The design shall be done by a:

  1. Supervisor
  2. Competent person
  3. Qualified person
  4. E & D director

 
 
_______ 3. The space between platform planks shall be no wider than:

  1. 1 inch
  2. 6 inches
  3. ¼ inch
  4. The width of a person’s foot

 
 
_______ 4. The minimum width of a scaffold platform is:

  1. 24 inches
  2. 60 inches
  3. 18 inches
  4. 30 inches

 
______ 5.  Unless guardrail systems and/or personal fall arrest systems are used the                maximum distance between the platform and the face of the work surface is:

  1. 8 inches
  2. 14 inches
  3. 12 inches
  4. 20 inches

 
 
 
_______ 6. Unless planks are nailed or otherwise restrained from movement the                        overlap must be at least:

  1. 6 inches
  2. 18 inches
  3. 12 inches
  4. 14 inches

 
________ 7.   Scaffold planks may be coated periodically with wood preservatives, fire                retardant finishes, and slip resistant finishes as long as the coatings:

  1. are not flammable
  2. have been approved by the company
  3. are not applied while the platforms are in use
  4. do not obscure the top or bottom surfaces

 
 
 
 
 
 
________ 8.    Scaffold components of different manufacturers shall not be intermixed                 unless:

  1. they can be attached using minimal force
  2. they have been approved by the company
  3. the components fit together without force
  4. no other equipment is available

 
 
________ 9.   Scaffolds shall bear on adequate firm foundations such as:

  1. boxes and barrels
  2. bricks
  3. base plates set on mudsills
  4. loose materials piled high enough to achieve level

 
 
________ 10.  Footings that scaffolds rest on shall be:
 

  1. level, sound, and rigid
  2. capable of supporting the loaded scaffold without settling or displacement
  3. constructed of a minimum 31-inch-long 2 x 10 lumber
  4. both a and b

 
________ 11.  Ladders or other means of acceptable access must be provided to                            scaffold platforms whenever the point of access is greater than:

  1. 22 inches
  2. 2 feet
  3. 16 ¾ inches
  4. 14 inches

 
________ 12.  Scaffold frames can be used as a means of access only if they:
 

  1. are specifically designed by the manufacturer and constructed for use as ladder rungs
  2. have no loose parts, that could interfere with the act of climbing
  3. have coupling pins that align the frames
  4. have cross braces fully installed

 
________ 13.   Cross braces can only be used as a means of access or egress when:

  1. no other means of access or egress is feasible
  2. employees have been trained in cross brace climbing
  3. the ladder access is more than 50 feet away
  4. cross braces should never be used for access and egress.

 
________ 14.  Scaffolds and scaffold components shall not be loaded in excess of                        their maximum intended loads as follows:

  1. light duty is not more than 25 PSF
  2. medium duty is no more than 50 psf
  3. heavy duty is no more than 75 psf
  4. all of the above

 
________ 15.  Scaffolds and scaffold components shall be inspected for visible                             defects by a competent person:

  1. before each work shift, and after any occurrence which could affect a scaffold’s structural integrity
  2. at the employer’s discretion
  3. every thirty days
  4. at regular intervals

 
________ 16.  When a scaffold is weakened to the point it cannot support 4 times the                   intended load, it shall be:

  1. immediately repaired or replaced
  2. braced to meet those provisions
  3. removed from service
  4. a,b, or c

 
______ 17.  The clearance between scaffolds and uninsulated power lines of less                       than 50 kv shall be:

  1. 3 feet
  2. 26 feet
  3. 10 feet
  4. 6 feet 6 inches

 
_______ 18.    Scaffolds shall be erected, moved, dismantled, or altered only under the                 supervision and direction of:

  1. more than one person
  2. a foreman
  3. a competent person qualified in scaffold erection, moving, dismantling, or alteration using only trained erectors
  4. a person experienced in scaffold erection, moving, dismantling, and alteration

 
_______ 19.    Employees shall be prohibited from working on scaffolds covered with                  snow, ice, or other slippery material except:

  1. when the scaffold has to be dismantled at once
  2. only on the night shift
  3. as necessary for removal of such materials
  4. when the condition is a recurring problem

 
_______ 20.   Debris shall not be allowed to accumulate on platforms:

  1. at any time
  2. in the first part of the shift
  3. within two hours of the end of the shift
  4. except when no one has been assigned to clean up detail

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Part IV
Look at the answers you put for each multiple-choice question under part III. Please write the number of the standard from which you got the answer to each question in the blanks below.
 
 
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Part V
True or False
Place a “T” for true and an “F” for false in the blank prior to each question. If the statement is false, correct it to make it true and cite the standard underneath.
 
_______1. Prior to excavating, communication cables are marked with yellow paint.
 
_____ _ 2. When excavating deeper than 20’, the protective system must be designed             by a competent person.
 
______ 3.  The spoil pile must be placed at least 2’ back from the edge of an                            excavation.
 
______ 4. The angle of repose for sloping in Type C soil is 1:1.
 
______ 5. The competent person must remove employees from an excavation if                      hazards exist.
 
______ 6.  The minimum height a trench box must protrude above the edge of an                    excavation is 16”.
 
______ 7.  The angle of repose for sloping in Type B soil is 1-1/2: 1
 
______ 8.   In a trench that is 50’ long, it is only necessary to have one ladder for                    access and egress.
 
______ 9.   The competent person must monitor the equipment that is used to remove              water from the excavation to make sure it is functioning properly.
 
______ 10.  If soil is submerged and has water seeping through it, it would be                           classified as soil type a.
 
Part VI
Essay
Name seven (7) things to look for when conducting a visual soil test.
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Name and describe three types of manual soil tests.
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Part VII
Matching
 
______  Number of feet in depth in which                                         a. 23.5
a protective system is necessary in a trench
 
______ The number of feet back from the edge of an                       b. 18
excavation that a spoil pile is placed (minimum)
 
______  Level at which the oxygen level is considered                      c. 2
to be oxygen deficient
 
______ The minimum required distance in inches from grade           d. 5
to the top of a trench box when sloping a portion
of the depth
 
______ The trigger height for fall protection on a scaffold                e. 19.5
 
______ The angle of repose for sloping in type A soil                        f. 10’
 
______  The level at which the oxygen level is considered                 g. ¾:1
to be oxygen enriched.
 
______  The compressive strength of Type A soil in tsf                      h. 6
 
______ Scaffolds and their components must be able to                    i. 1.5<
support ____ times the maximum intended load
 
______ Ropes and hardware of suspended scaffolds must                j. 4
support ___ times the maximum intended load
 
Part VII
Name five (5) types of hazardous atmospheres for confined spaces.
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What is the difference between a permit required and a non permit required confined space?
 
Name three characteristics of a confined space.
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Part IX
Find the number of the standard.
 
Cracked and broken glass on windshields shall be replaced.
 
 
Employees engaged in site clearing shall be protected from hazards of irritant and toxic plants.
 
 
No employer shall allow earthmoving or compacting equipment with an obstructed view to the rear unless the equipment has a backing signal alarm or a spotter.
 
 
Tools and equipment shall be secured to prevent movement when transported in the same compartment with employees.
 
 
ROPS removed for any reason shall be remounted with equal quality, or better, bolts or welding as required for the original mounting
 
 
The area around the top and bottom of ladders shall be kept clear.
 
 
Ladders shall be used only on stable and level surfaces.
 
 
Stairs shall be installed at least 30 to 50 degrees from horizontal.
 
 
Single rail ladders shall not be used
 
 
When temporary sleeping quarters are provided, they shall be heated, ventilated and lighted.
 
 
 
 
 
Part X
Name and describe the four types of employers found in the Multi-Employer Citation Policy.
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Part XI
 

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Based on the diagram above, name the parts of the work zone.
 

  1. _______________ A. Termination area

 

  1. _______________ B. Buffer Space

 
3._______________             C. Advance Warning Area
 
4._______________             D. Transition Area
 
5._______________             E. Work Area
 
6._______________             F. Activity Area
 
W is the width of a lane on a road.
S is the speed limit.
L is the length of a merging taper.
 
W x S = L
 
.5L is the length of a shifting taper
.33L is the length of a shoulder taper
 
On a road with a speed limit of 55mph with 12’ wide lanes, how long would a merging taper be? How long would a shifting taper be? How long would a shoulder taper be?
 
Compare the requirements for training and retraining under Subpart M 1926.503, Subpart X 1926. 1060, 1910.178, and 1910.134.  What do they all have in common?
 
 
 
Name four requirements of storing lumber and list the numbers of the standard under which you found them.
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Name six conditions that would warrant removing natural and synthetic rope slings from service and name the numbers of the standards where these conditions are found.
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What are the differences between a danger sign and a caution sign?
 
 
What is the difference between a tag and a sign?
 
 
Name five types of signs found in construction and the color scheme of each one of them.
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How big are STOP/SLOW paddles required to be in the state of Maryland? How big do the Feds require them to be? How about the lettering on the paddles for Maryland vs Federal Government?
 
 
 
How big are traffic control cones required to be in Maryland? (Height and diameter of base)
 
How long is a flagger taper?
 
Part XII
Hazardous Communication Standard
 
In what OSHA regulation can the HazCom standard be located?
 
What is the reference number for the HazCom standard?
 
What does GHS stand for?
 
What does SDS stand for?
 
Match the “section” according to the SDS format.
 
Section 1.____________________                Transport Information
Section 2.____________________                Stability and Reactivity
Section 3.____________________                Toxicological Information
Section 4.____________________                Disposal Considerations
Section 5.____________________                Accidental Release Measures
Section 6.____________________                Physical and Chemical Properties
Section 7.____________________                Regulatory Information
Section 8.____________________                Ecological Information
Section 9.____________________                Identification
Section 10.___________________                Fire Fighting Measures
Section 11.___________________                Hazard(s) Identification
Section 12.___________________                Physical and Chemical Properties
Section 13.___________________                First aid Measures
Section 14.___________________                Composition/Information on Ingredients
Section 15.___________________                Exposure Controls/Personal Protection
Section 16.___________________                Handling and Storage