QUESTIONS AND CORRECT VERIFIED
SOLUTIONS LATEST EXAM UPDATE
According to the Hazard Communication Standard, how often must employers
communicate hazard information to employees? - CORRECT ANSWER>>at
the time of the employees initial assignment and whenever a new physical or
health hazard is introduced into their work area
At what height is fall protection required according to subpart M? - CORRECT
ANSWER>>When a drop of 6 feet or more to a lower level or when working
over a hazardous location regardless of distance
One of the objectives if the two-hour "Introduction to OSHA" topic is to inform
workers of their rights. All of the following are worker rights under OSHA
except for the right to: - CORRECT ANSWER>>be compensated double their
salary for overtime work
The possibility of being struck by a rotating crane is a serious potential hazard
on a construction site. To prevent employees from entering these hazard areas,
the employer must: - CORRECT ANSWER>>erect and maintain control lines,
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, warning lines, railings or similar barriers to mark the boundaries of the
hazardous areas
Cave-ins pose the greatest risk and are much more likely than other excavation
related accidents to result in worker fatalities. Other potential hazards for which
OSHA's excavation standard has specific requirements to safeguard employees
include exposure to falling loads and which of the following? - CORRECT
ANSWER>>Hazardous atmospheres
No employer shall use any motor vehicle equipment having an obstructed view
to the rear unless the vehicle has a reverse signal alarm audible above the
surrounding noise level or the vehicle is backed up only when: - CORRECT
ANSWER>>When an observer signals that is is safe to do so
This excerpt "each employer shall furnish to each of his employees employment
and a place of employment which are free from recognized hazards that are
causing or are likely to cause death or serious physical harm to his employees"
is part of which of the following? - CORRECT ANSWER>>General duty
clause [5(a)(1)] of the OSH Act
Asphyxiation is the leading cause of death in confined spaces resulting from
oxygen deficiency or from exposure to toxic atmospheres. What other two
hazards have caused asphyxiation resulting in death? - CORRECT
ANSWER>>Engulfment and entrapment
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