OSHA 30 Construction Test Questions with
COMPLETE SOLUTION
Stay at least how far from overhead power lines during cleanup and other activities? Correct
Answer: 10 ft
Describe the three different types of burns and the first aid that they require: Correct Answer:
First degree- wash wound w/ cold water
Second degree- apply dry bandage, seek medical help
Third degree- apply wet bandage, seek medical help
Scaffolds shall support how many times their maximum load? Correct Answer: 4 times
What does a personal fall arrest system include? ABC Correct Answer: Anchorage, Body
Harness, and Connecting device
What are three types of ladders that can be found at a worksite? Correct Answer: Self supporting
portable, non self supporting, fixed
How many inches must a guardrail be in height, and how many rails must each one have?
Correct Answer: 42 inches and 3 rails
List 5 characteristics of heat stress: Correct Answer: headaches, nausea, thirst, cramps,
dizziness, weakness
What disorder besides frostbite is caused by extreme cold? Correct Answer: Hypothermia
Employees with frostbite must not move or rub the affected area, but must warm it slowly to
avoid causing what? Correct Answer: Irreversible tissue damage
Additional training to work in permit spaces is required when one of what three factors is true?
Correct Answer: Job duties change; a change occurs in the permit space program or presents a
new hazard; an employee's job performance shows deficiencies
What major program elements compromise a safety program? Correct Answer: Management/
employee involvement
Worksite analysis
Hazard prevention and control
Training and education
How often must a employer review an EAP with each employee covered by it? Correct Answer:
When the plan is first developed
When the employee's responsibilities change under plan
When the plan is changed
, The basic elements that should be included in an EAP: Correct Answer: Emergency escape
route and procedures
Procedures for employees who operate equipment
Procedures for accounting employees
Rescue and medical duties
How to report fires/emergencies
Names/titles for who can be contacted for further info
Why do flammable materials require more care than combustibles? Correct Answer: They ignite
at lower temperatures
Why are organic peroxides of concern? Correct Answer: Act as fire and explosion hazards
What is an oxidizer? Correct Answer: A chemical that initiates combustion in other materials
What info is included on labels? Correct Answer: Complete chemical name
Warning statement
Manufacturer's name, address, and contact info
What hazards do the colors of a label indicate? Correct Answer: Blue= health
Red= fire
Yellow= reactivity
White= other
Health hazards are Correct Answer: acute or chronic
Four classifications of Asbestos Correct Answer: I- most hazardous class (removal of insulation)
II- removal thru flooring/roofing materials
III- jobs where repairs are made around asbestos
IV- custodial jobs where cleanup of asbestos occurs
List 8 common symptoms of chronic overexposure to lead: Correct Answer: loss of appetite;
constipation; nausea; headache; weakness; dizziness; tremors; excessive tiredness; anxiety
What must PSM training include? Correct Answer: toxicity; PEL; physical data; reactivity data;
corrosive data; thermal & chemical stability data; effects if mixed with other chemicals
What must training documentation records include? Correct Answer: identity of employee; date
of training; procedures/tests used
PSM requirements apply to what equipment? Correct Answer: pressure vessels & storage tanks;
piping systems; relief/vent systems; emergency shutdown systems; controls; pumps
What 5 items must a investigation report include? Correct Answer: date of incident; date
investigation began; description; factors that contributed; recommendations resulting from
investigation
COMPLETE SOLUTION
Stay at least how far from overhead power lines during cleanup and other activities? Correct
Answer: 10 ft
Describe the three different types of burns and the first aid that they require: Correct Answer:
First degree- wash wound w/ cold water
Second degree- apply dry bandage, seek medical help
Third degree- apply wet bandage, seek medical help
Scaffolds shall support how many times their maximum load? Correct Answer: 4 times
What does a personal fall arrest system include? ABC Correct Answer: Anchorage, Body
Harness, and Connecting device
What are three types of ladders that can be found at a worksite? Correct Answer: Self supporting
portable, non self supporting, fixed
How many inches must a guardrail be in height, and how many rails must each one have?
Correct Answer: 42 inches and 3 rails
List 5 characteristics of heat stress: Correct Answer: headaches, nausea, thirst, cramps,
dizziness, weakness
What disorder besides frostbite is caused by extreme cold? Correct Answer: Hypothermia
Employees with frostbite must not move or rub the affected area, but must warm it slowly to
avoid causing what? Correct Answer: Irreversible tissue damage
Additional training to work in permit spaces is required when one of what three factors is true?
Correct Answer: Job duties change; a change occurs in the permit space program or presents a
new hazard; an employee's job performance shows deficiencies
What major program elements compromise a safety program? Correct Answer: Management/
employee involvement
Worksite analysis
Hazard prevention and control
Training and education
How often must a employer review an EAP with each employee covered by it? Correct Answer:
When the plan is first developed
When the employee's responsibilities change under plan
When the plan is changed
, The basic elements that should be included in an EAP: Correct Answer: Emergency escape
route and procedures
Procedures for employees who operate equipment
Procedures for accounting employees
Rescue and medical duties
How to report fires/emergencies
Names/titles for who can be contacted for further info
Why do flammable materials require more care than combustibles? Correct Answer: They ignite
at lower temperatures
Why are organic peroxides of concern? Correct Answer: Act as fire and explosion hazards
What is an oxidizer? Correct Answer: A chemical that initiates combustion in other materials
What info is included on labels? Correct Answer: Complete chemical name
Warning statement
Manufacturer's name, address, and contact info
What hazards do the colors of a label indicate? Correct Answer: Blue= health
Red= fire
Yellow= reactivity
White= other
Health hazards are Correct Answer: acute or chronic
Four classifications of Asbestos Correct Answer: I- most hazardous class (removal of insulation)
II- removal thru flooring/roofing materials
III- jobs where repairs are made around asbestos
IV- custodial jobs where cleanup of asbestos occurs
List 8 common symptoms of chronic overexposure to lead: Correct Answer: loss of appetite;
constipation; nausea; headache; weakness; dizziness; tremors; excessive tiredness; anxiety
What must PSM training include? Correct Answer: toxicity; PEL; physical data; reactivity data;
corrosive data; thermal & chemical stability data; effects if mixed with other chemicals
What must training documentation records include? Correct Answer: identity of employee; date
of training; procedures/tests used
PSM requirements apply to what equipment? Correct Answer: pressure vessels & storage tanks;
piping systems; relief/vent systems; emergency shutdown systems; controls; pumps
What 5 items must a investigation report include? Correct Answer: date of incident; date
investigation began; description; factors that contributed; recommendations resulting from
investigation
