OSHA 30 CONSTRUCTION FINAL EXAM COMPREHENSIVE
QUESTIONS WITH DETAILED VERIFIED ANSWERS(100%
CORRECT) GRADED A+
When applying ergonomic principles to your office environment, what should you do to avoid
injury? - (correct answer) Identify the ergonomic risks associated with tasks you perform on
the job.
Ergonomics is the applied science of designing environments so what can happen? - (correct
answer) People and the things they use can interact most efficiently and safely.
What type of condition does repeated stress on muscles, joints, tendons, and delicate nerve
tissues cause? - (correct answer) Cumulative trauma disorder (CTD)
What CTD results from prolonged or repetitive flexing of your wrists and causes numbness,
tingling, and pain? - (correct answer) Carpal tunnel syndrome
Which of the following is an example of static loading? - (correct answer) Holding a phone
during a lengthy phone conversation
Why does working in an uncomfortably cold office increase your risk of developing a CTD in your
shoulder, arm, wrist, or hand? - (correct answer) Because it will cause blood flow to shift
from your extremities to your core
What CTD risk factor is associated with resting your wrist on the edge of the desk while typing? -
(correct answer) Contact stress
In what area of your back are you most likely to feel pain that results from sitting in one position
for too long without adequate back support or with poor posture? - (correct answer) Lumbar
area
, What office activity is most likely to cause trigger finger? - (correct answer) Repetitively using
a manual stapler
Which behavior is an example of working in your comfort zone? - (correct answer) Keeping
key objects close to your body
What is the most appropriate response to initial CTD warning signs? - (correct answer) Apply
ergonomic best practices
What is the best description on a "neutral posture?" - (correct answer) Keeping your body
aligned and balanced and maintaining the natural S-curve of your spine.
Toxic gases are the most serious of fires - (correct answer) True
Workplace violence is primarily physical violence - (correct answer) False
Dangers from natural disasters include drowning, collapsing structures, and flying debris. -
(correct answer) True
Fuel, heat, and oxygen complete the fire tetrahedron. - (correct answer) False
poor planning or lack of preparedness is only a danger in fire emergencies - (correct answer)
False
A toxic chemical release can produce toxic gases, contamination, explosions, and possibly, fire. -
(correct answer) True
Of the primary dangers of fire, which is the most serious? - (correct answer) Toxic gases
QUESTIONS WITH DETAILED VERIFIED ANSWERS(100%
CORRECT) GRADED A+
When applying ergonomic principles to your office environment, what should you do to avoid
injury? - (correct answer) Identify the ergonomic risks associated with tasks you perform on
the job.
Ergonomics is the applied science of designing environments so what can happen? - (correct
answer) People and the things they use can interact most efficiently and safely.
What type of condition does repeated stress on muscles, joints, tendons, and delicate nerve
tissues cause? - (correct answer) Cumulative trauma disorder (CTD)
What CTD results from prolonged or repetitive flexing of your wrists and causes numbness,
tingling, and pain? - (correct answer) Carpal tunnel syndrome
Which of the following is an example of static loading? - (correct answer) Holding a phone
during a lengthy phone conversation
Why does working in an uncomfortably cold office increase your risk of developing a CTD in your
shoulder, arm, wrist, or hand? - (correct answer) Because it will cause blood flow to shift
from your extremities to your core
What CTD risk factor is associated with resting your wrist on the edge of the desk while typing? -
(correct answer) Contact stress
In what area of your back are you most likely to feel pain that results from sitting in one position
for too long without adequate back support or with poor posture? - (correct answer) Lumbar
area
, What office activity is most likely to cause trigger finger? - (correct answer) Repetitively using
a manual stapler
Which behavior is an example of working in your comfort zone? - (correct answer) Keeping
key objects close to your body
What is the most appropriate response to initial CTD warning signs? - (correct answer) Apply
ergonomic best practices
What is the best description on a "neutral posture?" - (correct answer) Keeping your body
aligned and balanced and maintaining the natural S-curve of your spine.
Toxic gases are the most serious of fires - (correct answer) True
Workplace violence is primarily physical violence - (correct answer) False
Dangers from natural disasters include drowning, collapsing structures, and flying debris. -
(correct answer) True
Fuel, heat, and oxygen complete the fire tetrahedron. - (correct answer) False
poor planning or lack of preparedness is only a danger in fire emergencies - (correct answer)
False
A toxic chemical release can produce toxic gases, contamination, explosions, and possibly, fire. -
(correct answer) True
Of the primary dangers of fire, which is the most serious? - (correct answer) Toxic gases
