QUESTIONS COMPREHENSIVE QUESTIONS WITH DETAILED
VERIFIED ANSWERS(100% CORRECT)
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