Questions for Qwizdom

1. What is OSHA’s regulation on bloodborne pathogens designed to do?

a. Limit the number of people who can give first aid. b. Provide a set of practices to follow that will protect people from infections caused by germs carried in blood. c. Eliminate exposure to bacterial infections. d. Prevent patients from being infected by health care personnel.

2. Protective systems used at excavations protect you from:

a. Falls. b. Cave-ins c. Hazardous atmospheres. d. Spiders and snakes.

3. OSHAs regulation on hazard communication says that:

a. Only certain chemicals can be used. b. Only chemicals that are used in large quantities need to be evaluated for their hazards. c. All chemicals must be evaluated for their hazards, and all information relating to these hazards must be made available to workers. d. Only chemical engineers can be allowed to handle large quantities of chemicals.

4. Which of the following operations does not produce exposure to silica?

a. Sandblasting to remove paint and rust. b. Mixing, chipping, hammering, drilling, sawing, grinding, and demolition of concrete and masonry. c. Dry sweeping or pressurized air blowing of concrete or sand dust. d. Welding or cutting stainless steel pipes.

5. Face shields:

a. Provide full-face protection against molten metal and chemical splashes. b. Should always be used with goggles or safety glasses to make sure your eyes are protected as well as your face. c. Are available to be worn with a hard hat. d. All of the above. 6. At what minimum percent oxygen level is it safe for entry into a confined space?

a. 23.5% b. 19.5% c. 16% d. 14%

7. A fixed guard:

a. Is the best protection for power transmission apparatus. b. Is a barrier which prevents access to danger areas. c. May be removed without taking any additional precautions, such as lockout/tagout. d. Both a and b.

8. One way to avoid slips on frequently wet surfaces is:

a. Clean surfaces with dry material. b. Wax surfaces only once a year. c. Apply some type of abrasive that will increase traction. d. Grease or oil the floor.

9. Some common ergonomic risk factors include:

a. Working too many days in a row. b. Force, repetition, awkward postures, vibration, and cold temperatures. c. Exposure to toxic gases. d. None of the above.

10. Unprotected sides and edges are best protected by:

a. A safety zone. b. Guardrails. c. Warning lights. d. Toeboards.

11. Too much noise:

a. Can make you tired and irritable. b. Is linked to high blood pressure, ulcers, headache, sleeping disorders. c. Both a and b. d. None of the above. 12. A fast acting device that shuts off the circuit only when it senses an imbalance in current flow is:

a. An overcurrent protective device. b. A voltage regulator. c. A ground-fault circuit-interrupter. d. Both a and c.

13. The most serious hazard with fuel-powered tools comes from:

a. Taking them out of use when in need of repair. b. Fuel vapors that can burn or explode. c. Getting fuel on your hands when refilling the tank. d. Using them at only half capacity.

14. A good source for chemical hazard information is:

a. Spill carts. b. In cabinets containing the chemicals. c. MSDSs. d. Emergency response team handbook.

15. Damaged tools:

a. Should be taken out of use and repaired or replaced. b. Should be returned to the tool chest until someone has time to fix them. c. Can still be used if you don’t apply too much force to them. d. Should be immediately thrown away.

16. What is OSHAs highest inspection priority?

a. Fatalities. b. Complaints. c. Focused inspections. d. Imminent danger.

17. What is the minimum distance a spoil pile must be placed from an excavation?

a. Two feet. b. Four feet. c. Ten feet. d. Twenty feet. 18. You should mow ______the slope with a riding mower.

a. Across b. Up and Down c. Diagonal d. Backwards

19. You must keep yourself, equipment, and materials at least ____ feet away from overhead power lines.

a. 2 feet b. 5 feet c. 10 feet d. 25 feet

20. The risk of exposure to bloodborne pathogens is only possible when blood is present in the bodily fluid. True or False

21. Lifting with your legs is necessary only when attempting to lift heavy loads. True or False.

22. Extension cords should never be used as a permanent power source. True or False.

23. Which of the following about rollover protective structures is not true?

a. ROPS are designed to withstand forces in a rollover. b. ROPS do not prevent rollovers but are effective in preventing death or injury. c. Wearing a seatbelt is not necessary when operating equipment with ROPS. d. ROPS must meet standards and regulations to ensure adequate protection.

24. Which of the following increases the risk for kickback when using a chainsaw?

a. Inserting the saw fully when cutting. b. Cutting at an angle so you are not directly behind the saw. c. Making sure the chainsaw has an anti-kickback device. d. Cutting with the tip portion of the saw.

25. Which of the following activities may require some type of respiratory protection?

a. Application of pesticides. b. Spray painting in a spray booth. c. Sweeping up heavy dusts from a greenhouse. d. All of the above.