NASCLA STUDY GUIDE| NASCLA
ACCREDITED PRACTICE QUESTIONS WITH
VERIFIED SOLUTIONS
What are 4 types of Steel Decking? -- ANSWER--Composite, Roof, Cellular,
and Form
What are the lengths of Full sheets of Steel Decking? -- ANSWER--12", 18",
24", 30", or 36". All are usually less than 40"
Who has full responsibility for Safety on a construction site? -- ANSWER--The
prime contractor
Who is responsible to ensure workers have appropriate eye protection? --
ANSWER--The employer
Safety belt lanyard shall be a minimum of? -- ANSWER--1/2 inch nylon, w/
max length to provide for a fall of no greater than 6ft. The rope shall have a
nominal breaking strength of 5,400 lbs.
When should safety nets be provided? -- ANSWER--When workplaces are
more than 25 feet above ground or water surface or where use of ladders,
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,scaffolds, catch platforms, temporary floors, safety lines, or safety belts are
impractical
What are the different types of Safety Equipment? -- ANSWER--Head, Eye and
Face, and
Respiratory protection. Safety belts, lifelines, lanyards, and safety nets
Wire rope shall not be used if? -- ANSWER--In any length of eight diameters,
the total number of visible broken wires exceeds 10 percent of the total number
of wires, or if rope shows other signs of excessive wear, corrosion, or defect
Waste materials - when materials are dropped more than 20 feet to any point
lying outside the exterior walls of the building what is needed? -- ANSWER--
An enclosed chute of wood, or equivalent material, shall be used. Enclosed
chute is a slide, closed in on all sides, through which material is moved from a
high place to a lower one
All other hand-held powered tools such as circular saws, chain saws, and
percussion tools without positive accessory holding means, shall be equipped
with what? -- ANSWER--A constant pressure switch that will shut off the
power when the pressure is released
Compressed air shall not be used for cleaning purposes except when? --
ANSWER--Where reduced to less than 30 p.s.i and then only with effective
chip guarding and personal protective equipment which meets the requirements.
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,The 30 psi requirement does not apply for concrete form, mill scale and similar
cleaning purposes
Who shall be allowed to operated a powder-actuated tool? -- ANSWER--Only
employees who have been trained in the operation of the particular tool in used
All employees using abrasive wheels shall be protected by? -- ANSWER--Eye
protection equipment
Guarding, all portable, power-driven circular saws shall be equipped with what?
-- ANSWER--Guards above and below the base plate or shoe. The upper guard
shall cover the saw to the depth of the teeth, except for the minimum arc
required to permit the base to be tilted for bevel cuts. The lower guard shall
cover the saw to the depth of the teeth, except for the minimum arc required to
allow proper retraction and contract with the work. When the tool is withdrawn
from the work, the lower guard shall automatically and instantly return to the
covering position.
Valve protection caps shall not be used for lifting cylinders from one vertical
position to another. -- ANSWER--Bars shall not be used under valves or valve
protection caps to pry cylinders loose when frozen. Warm, not boiling, water
shall be used to thaw cylinder loose
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, How should compressed air be secured? -- ANSWER--In an upright position at
all times except, if necessary, for short periods of time while cylinders are
actually being hoisted or carried
What distance shall Oxygen cylinders in storage be separated from fuel-gas
cylinders or combustible materials (especially oil or grease)? -- ANSWER--A
minimum distance of 20 ft (6.1m) or by non-combustible barrier at least 5 ft
(1.5m) high having fire-resistance rating of a least one-half hour.
Where should quantities of flammable liquid in excess of 25 gallons be stored in
that is acceptable or approved? -- ANSWER--Acceptable wooden storage and
Approved metal storage cabinets. Cabinets shall be labeled in conspicuous
lettering "Flammable-Keep Away from Open Flames"
LP-Gas storage outside of buildings for containers waiting use shall be located
from the nearest building or group of buildings in accordance to? -- ANSWER--
1. 500 lbs or less - 0ft
2. ***501 to 6,000 lbs - 10ft
3. 6,001 to 10,000 lbs - 20ft
4. Over 10,000 lbs - 25ft
Clearance and mounting of temporary heating devices are? -- ANSWER--1.
Room heater, circulating type - 12" sides, 12" rear, 18" chimney connector
2. ***Room heater, radiant type - 36" sides, 36" rear, 18" chimney connector
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ACCREDITED PRACTICE QUESTIONS WITH
VERIFIED SOLUTIONS
What are 4 types of Steel Decking? -- ANSWER--Composite, Roof, Cellular,
and Form
What are the lengths of Full sheets of Steel Decking? -- ANSWER--12", 18",
24", 30", or 36". All are usually less than 40"
Who has full responsibility for Safety on a construction site? -- ANSWER--The
prime contractor
Who is responsible to ensure workers have appropriate eye protection? --
ANSWER--The employer
Safety belt lanyard shall be a minimum of? -- ANSWER--1/2 inch nylon, w/
max length to provide for a fall of no greater than 6ft. The rope shall have a
nominal breaking strength of 5,400 lbs.
When should safety nets be provided? -- ANSWER--When workplaces are
more than 25 feet above ground or water surface or where use of ladders,
1
,scaffolds, catch platforms, temporary floors, safety lines, or safety belts are
impractical
What are the different types of Safety Equipment? -- ANSWER--Head, Eye and
Face, and
Respiratory protection. Safety belts, lifelines, lanyards, and safety nets
Wire rope shall not be used if? -- ANSWER--In any length of eight diameters,
the total number of visible broken wires exceeds 10 percent of the total number
of wires, or if rope shows other signs of excessive wear, corrosion, or defect
Waste materials - when materials are dropped more than 20 feet to any point
lying outside the exterior walls of the building what is needed? -- ANSWER--
An enclosed chute of wood, or equivalent material, shall be used. Enclosed
chute is a slide, closed in on all sides, through which material is moved from a
high place to a lower one
All other hand-held powered tools such as circular saws, chain saws, and
percussion tools without positive accessory holding means, shall be equipped
with what? -- ANSWER--A constant pressure switch that will shut off the
power when the pressure is released
Compressed air shall not be used for cleaning purposes except when? --
ANSWER--Where reduced to less than 30 p.s.i and then only with effective
chip guarding and personal protective equipment which meets the requirements.
2
,The 30 psi requirement does not apply for concrete form, mill scale and similar
cleaning purposes
Who shall be allowed to operated a powder-actuated tool? -- ANSWER--Only
employees who have been trained in the operation of the particular tool in used
All employees using abrasive wheels shall be protected by? -- ANSWER--Eye
protection equipment
Guarding, all portable, power-driven circular saws shall be equipped with what?
-- ANSWER--Guards above and below the base plate or shoe. The upper guard
shall cover the saw to the depth of the teeth, except for the minimum arc
required to permit the base to be tilted for bevel cuts. The lower guard shall
cover the saw to the depth of the teeth, except for the minimum arc required to
allow proper retraction and contract with the work. When the tool is withdrawn
from the work, the lower guard shall automatically and instantly return to the
covering position.
Valve protection caps shall not be used for lifting cylinders from one vertical
position to another. -- ANSWER--Bars shall not be used under valves or valve
protection caps to pry cylinders loose when frozen. Warm, not boiling, water
shall be used to thaw cylinder loose
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, How should compressed air be secured? -- ANSWER--In an upright position at
all times except, if necessary, for short periods of time while cylinders are
actually being hoisted or carried
What distance shall Oxygen cylinders in storage be separated from fuel-gas
cylinders or combustible materials (especially oil or grease)? -- ANSWER--A
minimum distance of 20 ft (6.1m) or by non-combustible barrier at least 5 ft
(1.5m) high having fire-resistance rating of a least one-half hour.
Where should quantities of flammable liquid in excess of 25 gallons be stored in
that is acceptable or approved? -- ANSWER--Acceptable wooden storage and
Approved metal storage cabinets. Cabinets shall be labeled in conspicuous
lettering "Flammable-Keep Away from Open Flames"
LP-Gas storage outside of buildings for containers waiting use shall be located
from the nearest building or group of buildings in accordance to? -- ANSWER--
1. 500 lbs or less - 0ft
2. ***501 to 6,000 lbs - 10ft
3. 6,001 to 10,000 lbs - 20ft
4. Over 10,000 lbs - 25ft
Clearance and mounting of temporary heating devices are? -- ANSWER--1.
Room heater, circulating type - 12" sides, 12" rear, 18" chimney connector
2. ***Room heater, radiant type - 36" sides, 36" rear, 18" chimney connector
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