Questions With Verified Answers Latest 202341/2025
When was OSHA written and signed into law? - ANSWERWritten in 1970 and signed
into law 1971
What are OSHA's top 3 inspection priorities/reasons - ANSWER1. Imminent Danger
2. Fatality or Catastrophic Loss
3. Complaint or Referral
What is a multilift in steel erection called? and how many members can be lifted how
many feet apart? - ANSWERChristmas Tree
5 members @ 7' apart
What are the height requirements for fall protection standards for scaffolds, steel
erection, and general work - ANSWERScaffolds - 10' above
Steel Erection - 30'
General Work - 6'
What should not be used as counterweights - ANSWERanything flowable such as
sand, gravel, or water
what is not an acceptable system to be used for trenching excavation for shoring and
cave in protection - ANSWERplywood
Min distance spoil pile should be used from trench - ANSWER2'
If employee brings own tools and PPE, who is responisble that these still meet
regulations - ANSWERemployer
At what depth does OSHA say you are required to have some sort of cave in safety -
ANSWER5'
What is the min working distance from energized power lines - ANSWER20'
What depth do you need a means of egress in trenching excavation - ANSWER4'
what is the max lateral distance to the means of egress in a trench - ANSWER25'
After concrete is poured what must determined before adding a load - ANSWERIf the
concrete can actually support that load
Min height for steel erection fall protection - ANSWER15'
Accessible swing areas around cranes should be: - ANSWERbarricaded
, Hazard communication requirements for construction industry are about the same
as in - ANSWER1910
Regular inspections should be made by - ANSWERa competent person
Under OSHA standards, hard hats are required to be worn on site when - ANSWER1.
Falling or flying objects are present
2. Contractor requires it
3. Employer requires it
To use a full face respirator, employee must - ANSWER1. Be fit tested
2. Be trained.
3. Clean shaven
OSHA focus four - ANSWER1. Crushed By
2. Struck By
3. Falling
4. Electrical
How much weight should a guardrail support? - ANSWER200 pounds outward and
downward
Height of a guardrail should be - ANSWER42" plus or minus 3"
Are you allowed to drive a forklift with out certification and training? - ANSWERNO
OSHA compliance officer on site, what is the inspection process - ANSWER1. Show
credentials
2. Tell reason for being here
3. Opening Conference
4. Site Walk
5. Closing conference.
In confined spaces, hazardous atmosphere has an oxygen deficiency of 19.5, does a
permit require if below 19.5 or above 23? - ANSWERYES
OSHA suggests but does not require having an attendant outside the hazardous
confined space - ANSWERNO, it is required
What are four itmes on the safety management chart? - ANSWER1. Mission
Statement
2. Early Return to Work
3. Drug Testing
4. Hiring process
5. Training
6. Disciplinary or Corrective Action
7. Continous Improvement