OSHA 510 EXAM STUDY
GUIDE VERSION A WITH COMPLETE
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS
LATEST UPDATE
When calculating incident rate, what does the 200,000 figure in the formula
represent? - ANSWER: The 200,000 figure in the formula represents the
number of hours (100 employees working 40 hours per week, 50 weeks) per
year would work, and provides the standard base for calculating incidence rates.
True or False: Leading by example is a way to demonstrate management
leadership and commitment to Safety and Health? - ANSWER: True -
By knowing and following the same rules your employees are expected to
follow.
In accordance with (IAW) 1926.20(B) having a safety and health program and
job site inspections by a competent person are two main components of an
employer's
____________________ ____________________ responsibilities. - ANSWER:
(Accident Prevention Responsibilities.)
How far can a Class (A) fire extinguishers be away from the employees? -
ANSWER: 1926.150(c)(1)(i)
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,A fire extinguisher, rated not less than 2A, shall be provided for each 3,000
square feet of the protected building area, or major fraction thereof. Travel
distance from any point of the protected area to the nearest fire extinguisher
shall not exceed (100 feet).
True or False: Accident prevention signs such as danger, caution and exits signs
shall be visible while working. - ANSWER: True - 1926.200(a)
General signs and symbols required by this subpart shall be (visible) at all times
when work is being performed, and shall be removed or covered promptly when
the hazards no longer exist.
What is the maximum deceleration distance a personal fall arrest system shall
bring employees to a stop? - ANSWER: 1926.502(d)(16)(iv) bring an employee
to a complete stop and limit maximum deceleration distance an employee
travels to (3.5 feet)
True or False: Only hand and power tools purchased by the employer must be
maintained in a safe condition, - ANSWER: False -
1926.300(a)
All hand and power tools and similar equipment, whether furnished by the
employer or the employee, shall be maintained in a safe condition.
IAW subpart C what is the definition of Qualified Person? - ANSWER:
1926.32(m)
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,"Qualified" 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.
How do you protect employee and other employees vision in the vicinity during
Arc Welding operations? - ANSWER: 1926.351(e)
("Shielding"). Whenever practicable, all arc welding and cutting operations
shall be shielded by noncombustible or flameproof screens which will protect
employees and other persons working in the vicinity from the direct rays of the
arc.
True or False: Failure to inspect oil or grease on regulator fitting, valves or cap
threads on a oxygen cylinder can result in fire or explosion. - ANSWER: True -
1926.350(i)
Oil and grease hazards. Oxygen cylinders and fittings shall be kept away from
oil or grease. Cylinders, cylinder caps and valves, couplings, regulators, hose,
and apparatus shall be kept free from oil or greasy substances and shall not be
handled with oily hands or gloves. Oxygen shall not be directed at oily surfaces,
greasy clothes, or within a fuel oil or other storage tank or vessel.
How should PFAS be rigged? - ANSWER: 1926.502(d)(16)(v) have sufficient
strength to withstand twice the potential impact energy of an employee (free
falling a distance of 6 feet), or the free fall distance permitted by the system,
whichever is less.
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, What are two results of workplace injuries and illnesses? - ANSWER: increased
cost to train replacement workers
Workers can find information about their right to seek safety and health on the
job without fear of punishment within *what section* of the Occupational
Safety and Health Act? - ANSWER: Section 11(c) of the OSH Act
True or False: Workplace injuries and Illnesses can lower morale and increased
cost to train replacement workers - ANSWER: (True) -
Workplace Injuries and Illnesses
According to "The Act, What is the mission of OSHA? - ANSWER: (Protect
American Workers) -
To assure safe and healthful working conditions for working men and women
by setting and enforcing standards and by providing training, outreach,
education and assistance.
True or False: Section 11(C) of the OSH Act States:
Employers shall furnish to each employees a place of employment which are
free from recognized hazards? - ANSWER: False - Employees are protected
from retaliation for raising workplace health and safety concerns and for
reporting workrelated injuries and illnesses with OSHA
(Without Fear of Punishment)
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GUIDE VERSION A WITH COMPLETE
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS
LATEST UPDATE
When calculating incident rate, what does the 200,000 figure in the formula
represent? - ANSWER: The 200,000 figure in the formula represents the
number of hours (100 employees working 40 hours per week, 50 weeks) per
year would work, and provides the standard base for calculating incidence rates.
True or False: Leading by example is a way to demonstrate management
leadership and commitment to Safety and Health? - ANSWER: True -
By knowing and following the same rules your employees are expected to
follow.
In accordance with (IAW) 1926.20(B) having a safety and health program and
job site inspections by a competent person are two main components of an
employer's
____________________ ____________________ responsibilities. - ANSWER:
(Accident Prevention Responsibilities.)
How far can a Class (A) fire extinguishers be away from the employees? -
ANSWER: 1926.150(c)(1)(i)
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,A fire extinguisher, rated not less than 2A, shall be provided for each 3,000
square feet of the protected building area, or major fraction thereof. Travel
distance from any point of the protected area to the nearest fire extinguisher
shall not exceed (100 feet).
True or False: Accident prevention signs such as danger, caution and exits signs
shall be visible while working. - ANSWER: True - 1926.200(a)
General signs and symbols required by this subpart shall be (visible) at all times
when work is being performed, and shall be removed or covered promptly when
the hazards no longer exist.
What is the maximum deceleration distance a personal fall arrest system shall
bring employees to a stop? - ANSWER: 1926.502(d)(16)(iv) bring an employee
to a complete stop and limit maximum deceleration distance an employee
travels to (3.5 feet)
True or False: Only hand and power tools purchased by the employer must be
maintained in a safe condition, - ANSWER: False -
1926.300(a)
All hand and power tools and similar equipment, whether furnished by the
employer or the employee, shall be maintained in a safe condition.
IAW subpart C what is the definition of Qualified Person? - ANSWER:
1926.32(m)
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,"Qualified" 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.
How do you protect employee and other employees vision in the vicinity during
Arc Welding operations? - ANSWER: 1926.351(e)
("Shielding"). Whenever practicable, all arc welding and cutting operations
shall be shielded by noncombustible or flameproof screens which will protect
employees and other persons working in the vicinity from the direct rays of the
arc.
True or False: Failure to inspect oil or grease on regulator fitting, valves or cap
threads on a oxygen cylinder can result in fire or explosion. - ANSWER: True -
1926.350(i)
Oil and grease hazards. Oxygen cylinders and fittings shall be kept away from
oil or grease. Cylinders, cylinder caps and valves, couplings, regulators, hose,
and apparatus shall be kept free from oil or greasy substances and shall not be
handled with oily hands or gloves. Oxygen shall not be directed at oily surfaces,
greasy clothes, or within a fuel oil or other storage tank or vessel.
How should PFAS be rigged? - ANSWER: 1926.502(d)(16)(v) have sufficient
strength to withstand twice the potential impact energy of an employee (free
falling a distance of 6 feet), or the free fall distance permitted by the system,
whichever is less.
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, What are two results of workplace injuries and illnesses? - ANSWER: increased
cost to train replacement workers
Workers can find information about their right to seek safety and health on the
job without fear of punishment within *what section* of the Occupational
Safety and Health Act? - ANSWER: Section 11(c) of the OSH Act
True or False: Workplace injuries and Illnesses can lower morale and increased
cost to train replacement workers - ANSWER: (True) -
Workplace Injuries and Illnesses
According to "The Act, What is the mission of OSHA? - ANSWER: (Protect
American Workers) -
To assure safe and healthful working conditions for working men and women
by setting and enforcing standards and by providing training, outreach,
education and assistance.
True or False: Section 11(C) of the OSH Act States:
Employers shall furnish to each employees a place of employment which are
free from recognized hazards? - ANSWER: False - Employees are protected
from retaliation for raising workplace health and safety concerns and for
reporting workrelated injuries and illnesses with OSHA
(Without Fear of Punishment)
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