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  • Proper shade protection is very important to guard against the damage caused by what?
  • What does STS stand for in hearing conservation terminology?
  • On the first line of safety footwear labeling, what does PT indicate?
  • What is the maximum height for lumber piles, and what additional limit applies to manually handled lumber?
  • In the outdoor WBGT calculation, which coefficient is applied to the Dry Bulb temperature?
  • What test is used as the biological marker for exposure to toluene?
  • The System Hazard NFPA Diamond is what NFPA number?
  • What is the purpose of the spring-loaded cover on a flammable liquid safety can?
  • Generally, an enclosure is placed around what to prevent it from affecting the outside environment?
  • What shade number is torch brazing?
  • Which statement correctly describes air purifying respirators?
  • Which frequencies are used to determine STS thresholds?
  • How many hours per day can you be exposed to a noise level of 102 dB?
  • Type C soil that is 20 feet or less in depth needs to have a maximum allowable slope of what?
  • What provides the best protection when dealing with hoisting and rigging equipment?
  • If you have an EMR greater than what value, you have above average losses and a less than standard performance?
  • Which designation on safety footwear labeling indicates metatarsal protection?
  • What is the overall scope of injuries that the sharps injury log is designed to capture?
  • A thorough inspection of all chains in use shall be made very how many months?
  • Which article of the NEC deals with classifications of hazardous materials?
  • What two instruments would be the instruments of choice where the exhaust opening is large and air velocities are low as in spray booths or chemical hoods?
  • Which instrument is used to test receptacle wiring and polarity?
  • Will a GFCI detect line-to-line faults?
  • What is the formula outdoor for WBGT?
  • A load of 3,500 BTU/hr is described as what?
  • What type of equipment would indicate the amount of resistance presented to current flow by the equipment ground?
  • The standard hot wire combustible gas detector reads in what units?
  • What is the purpose of the hoist line limit switch?
  • Under what condition is manual leveling permissible during lifting operations?
  • Which of the following statements about determining the fire ignition sequence is true?
  • Which of the following is one of OSHA's requirements for blasters?
  • Which actions are listed as important when examining the scene of a fire?
  • What is the main purpose of local exhaust ventilation in occupational settings?
  • Which action best protects confidentiality when maintaining the log?
  • What does the Ames Test test for?
  • Employers need to certify that they have evaluated compliance with the process safety management requirements (audits) at least every how many years?
  • Class G helmets are intended to reduce the danger of exposure to what?
  • Means of egress from trench excavations are required in trenches of what depth or more?
  • What shade number is soldering?
  • What shade number is carbon-arc welding?
  • For a slope of 1/2:1, which description best describes the slope?
  • Approximately how many joules are in one BTU?
  • Extension cords used with portable tools and appliances and temporary and portable lights shall be designed as what?
  • The log records injuries from contaminated sharps that involve which type of injury?
  • What shade number is associated with 5/16, 3/8 inch diameter electrodes?
  • A professional engineer is needed to design sloping and benching plans for excavations in type C soil deeper than how many feet?
  • Drilling is permitted within ______ of remaining butts of old hoses if there is any suspicion of unexploded charges?
  • What is the maximum height for brick stacks per OSHA guidelines, regardless of tapering rules?
  • How many hours per day can you be exposed to a noise level of 90 dB?
  • UV exposure to the eye will affect which part of the eye?
  • Which noise level corresponds to a daily exposure time of 1.5 hours?
  • Which of the following is NOT one of the five principles according to VPP philosophy?
  • Anthrax is best described as which of the following?
  • How should lumber be stacked for safety and stability?
  • Which units are listed as the three sound measurements in air?
  • What is the primary purpose of EMR in workers' compensation insurance?
  • Respirable air under suitable pressure should be delivered to each respirator at a volume of at least what?
  • Which form of radiant energy is more harmful to the eye?
  • In outdoor WBGT, which coefficient multiplies Globe Temperature (GT)?
  • For rooms storing more than 60 gallons of flammable liquids, what is the minimum extinguisher rating and its distance from the door opening?
  • When OSHA arrives on site and there is no one to accompany him or her, what is the expected waiting time?
  • Using the example values WB = 90, GT = 98, DB = 94, which term contributes 63 to the WBGT total?
  • If there is an objection to a joint conference, the CSHO shall do what?
  • Which statement about the load-bearing capacity of evenly distributed loads on beams is true?
  • For a slope of 1 1/2:1, which description best describes the slope?
  • The discharge pipe should be arranged to avoid undue stresses on what?
  • In the context of Type A soil slope rules, what does 'open less than 24 hours' indicate?
  • Parathion was originally developed by which company?
  • Which statement best describes the level of detail included about the device in the minimum contents?
  • Thoracic outlet syndrome is described as a disorder caused by compression of nerves and blood vessels in which location?
  • Estimate the max vapor concentration that could be expected in the head space of a 55 gallon drum containing n-Pryopyl nitrate with VP of 20?
  • Under HazCom, a compressed gas is defined as what, and must be labeled accordingly?
  • Respirators can be categorized into two groups. What are they?
  • What shade number is light cutting, up to 1 inch?
  • In the DOSE formula, what does C stand for?
  • Which statement best describes the purpose of a ground in electrical safety?
  • How do you determine the PSF of a unit?
  • If the potential impact load is 3,000 pounds, what is the minimum anchorage capacity required for positioning devices?
  • In the quick calculation method, VP stands for?
  • What does a wind rose diagram illustrate?
  • Which instrument is used to measure resistance in a circuit to test continuity?
  • What is a ground?
  • For protection against heavy metal grinding hazards, which combination of PPE is recommended?
  • The log's minimum contents include the device information. Which option correctly describes this requirement?
  • What is the first step when doing CPR?
  • What does a ground serve as?
  • Which organization code is used for eye protection in welding?
  • What is the purpose of lining enclosures with sound-absorption material?
  • A microbar is equal to which of the following?
  • What is the SIC used for?
  • How many hours per day can you be exposed to a noise level of 97 dB?
  • Which statement accurately describes the log's establishment and maintenance responsibility?
  • If the DOSE is greater than 1, what is the status of the exposure?
  • In the DOSE calculation, the DOSE is formed by summing C/T values for each exposure interval. True or False?
  • What is the primary function of a GFCI in electrical circuits?
  • What shade number is heavy cutting, over 6 inches?
  • Which method ensures MSDS updates are accessible to all work areas as soon as they are posted?
  • Which of the following is NOT listed as a common place PCBs are found?
  • Conductive footwear offers a resistance below what?
  • Who is primarily responsible for implementing and enforcing the company's loss control and safety and health programs?
  • Using the example values WB = 90, GT = 98, DB = 94, which term contributes 9.4 to the WBGT total?
  • During helmet testing, what object is dropped from a simulated free fall of 8 feet?
  • If the MSDS is missing from a shipment, under which condition may the employer avoid a citation?
  • What does the abbreviation fpm stand for?
  • What is the NSC definition of a ground?
  • Which test is used to assess accumulation of carbon monoxide exposure?
  • In WBGT, what does GT stand for?
  • The minimum access code to an exit required by NFPA 101 is?
  • Which statement is true about the log's confidentiality?
  • True or False: Primers must never be tamped with.
  • Are haz com labels required on fuel tanks on the pickup trucks?
  • Grounding is not required when?
  • Which of the following is not an air-purifying respirator type?
  • The log must include the department or work area where the exposure occurred. Which option confirms this requirement?
  • Which Halon extinguishing agents have been identified as ozone depleting agents?
  • EMR helps insurers predict what?
  • According to the NSC Accident Prevention Manual, tool rests should be adjusted to not more than_____ from the grinding wheel and tongue guards should be adjusted to ______?
  • What type of PPE is required specifically for splashing hazards?
  • Under 1926.800, which of the following is a responsibility of a competent person?
  • Airless spray guns above how many psi must be equipped with a manual safety for operator safety?
  • Which statement best describes wind rose data?
  • The chance of a dust cloud igniting is governed by which factors?
  • What is among the most important safety precautions welders and metal cutters can take?
  • What is the quick method of calculating the max concentrations in a container?
  • Extremely heavy work is about ______ BTU/hr?
  • How long do Arc Eye symptoms typically last before disappearing?
  • Which two methods are used to control the volume of air movements in a ventilation system?
  • If the cross-sectional area is 6 square units and the velocity is 20 units per minute, what is the air flow?
  • What shade number is gas welding (light), up to 1/8 inch?
  • For toxic, heavy, direct path, time inconsistent, or large sources of emissions, the solution is point source removal through what?
  • What effect does ultraviolet (UV) exposure have on the eye?
  • Atomic hydrogen welding is what shade?
  • For repeated violations, the citation is issued within 3 years of what?
  • Parathion is closely related to which compound?
  • The log must include an explanation of how the incident occurred. Which option reflects this requirement?
  • During lift-slab operations, load transfer to building columns cannot begin until which condition is satisfied?
  • What shade number is gas welding (heavy), over 1/2 inch?
  • Which tests are used to assess lead exposure?
  • What does the insurance industry use for workers' compensation insurance as a means of determining equitable premiums?
  • The hoist line limit switch is often referred to as what device?
  • Which item is NOT part of the log's minimum contents?
  • What does the post-indicator valve (PIV) indicate in a sprinkler system?
  • What type of radiation is considered to be non-penetrating and not considered an external hazard?
  • The angle of repose is defined as the angle at which soil will no longer slide. Which statement best describes this concept?
  • NAICS stands for what?
  • What is the minimum extinguisher rating for a portable extinguisher near a room storing more than 60 gallons of flammable liquids?
  • Which factors do EMR rating systems consider when calculating premiums?
  • Which shade number is shared by the carbon-arc welding entry and the 5/16, 3/8 inch diameter electrodes entry?
  • CFR 1926 requires GFCIs on all what on construction sites?
  • What is parathion?
  • SIC stands for what?
  • Which of the following is not one of the five items detected in NSC's link-by-link inspection?
  • PSF is an acronym for which unit?
  • Which shade number is the highest single value among the numbers listed (excluding ranges)?
  • Which of the following is included in NSC's five items for a link-by-link inspection?
  • The Cl in the chemical element table stands for which element?
  • Excavations less than how many feet in depth do not require shoring or sloping if examination of the ground finds no indication of a cave-in?
  • Which noise level corresponds to a daily exposure of 0.25 hours?
  • Which label indicates puncture resistance on safety footwear labeling?
  • How do you calculate the modification rate?
  • Which factor primarily influences the destructiveness of a dust explosion?
  • At minimum, the sharps injury log must contain which items?
  • What three organizations have the approval authority for Safety Gas Cans?
  • Which of the following is an air-purifying type of respirator?
  • Means of egress from trench excavations such as a stairway, ladder, or ramp are required in trench excavations deeper than how many feet?
  • Hoods on grinding and cutting operations serve a dual function. What are the two functions?
  • Which statement best describes grounding in electrical systems?
  • What is the angle of repose?
  • Which PPE combination would best protect against splashing hazards during operations?
  • Stainless steel welding fumes contain nickel and chromium; which other statement is also true about these welding processes?
  • What is the difference between the volt-ohm-meter and the ground impedance meter?
  • OSHA's 'Qualified' requirement for blasters implies they must be what?
  • Which shade number might be used for heavy cutting, over 6 inches, among the options 4,5,6,7?
  • The NFPA 704 system hazard diamond is associated with which NFPA number?
  • Which noise level allows a daily exposure of one hour?
  • What is the purpose of NAICS?
  • In ASME B31 piping, the discharge pipe sectional area shall not be what relative to the full area of the valve outlets?
  • Why should flammable liquid safety cans not be stored in confined spaces such as trunks or vehicles?
  • Line 3 and 4 with the label EH stand for?
  • How should masonry blocks stacked higher than 6 feet be tapered?
  • True or False: drill holes should be large enough to freely admit the insertion of explosive cartridges.
  • Which document communicates health and safety information about chemicals used in the workplace?
  • What are the four parts of 40 CFR 264?
  • The C in the chemical element table stands for which element?
  • What shade number is medium cutting, 1 inch to 6 inches?
  • What shade number is the shielded metal-arc welding electrode with sizes 3/16, 7/32 and 1/4 inch diameter?
  • How fast will the GFCI interrupt the electric power?
  • How many days do you have to contest an OSHA penalty?
  • Does OSHA exempt concrete cleaning from the 30 psi limitation?
  • The second line on safety footwear labeling, if it states MT, stands for what?
  • What practice is required for used lumber before stacking?
  • How many hours per day can you be exposed to a noise level of 105 dB?
  • According to OSHA 1926.250, brick stacks shall not be more than how many feet in height?
  • For outdoor storage areas, what is the maximum distance a 20-B extinguisher may be from the storage area?
  • If a safety label reads PT 91, what does the 91 signify?
  • Table 400-4 in NFPA 70 lists various types of what?
  • According to manufacturer recommendations, calibrations should be performed at which times?
  • Which label indicates electrical hazard on safety footwear labeling?
  • What is EMR based on?
  • There is no category for protective footwear for who?
  • A hazardous location is defined by the NEC as what?
  • What is the most effective way to post all MSDSs?
  • The F in the chemical element table stands for which element?
  • Atomic hydrogen welding shade is expressed as which range?
  • Under HazCom labeling requirements, which items must bear labels?
  • Which factor may cause reoccurrence of MFF after weekend disruption?
  • The cause of MFF is almost always what?
  • NAICS stands for which of the following?
  • Recovery from MFF is normally complete within what time frame?
  • How frequently is an inspection required for hanger bracing, pipe and fitting, sprinklers and fire dept connections?
  • Which instrument is used to determine the specific gravity of solids, minerals, and liquids?
  • Which shade number is used for light cutting up to 1 inch, among the listed values?
  • If an inspection is refused, the area director shall notify which official?
  • Which of the following is not a component of the WBGT outdoor calculation?
  • What is the DOSE formula for noise exposure commonly written as?
  • How is the hearing zone defined?
  • OSHA Subpart P, Appendix B requires that an excavation in Type A soil that is open less than 24 hours and is 12 feet or less in depth to have a maximum allowable slope of what?
  • Which statement best describes the relationship between noise level and allowable daily exposure time?
  • Which statement is true about the left and right sides of the NFPA hazard diamond?
  • What is the simplest and most effective way to display data to obtain an instant picture of usage?
  • What does FI indicate on safety footwear labeling?
  • How many recent PSM audits do employers need to retain?
  • When a loose brick stack reaches a height of 4 feet, it shall be tapered back by how many inches per foot of height above the 4 foot level?
  • In the NFPA hazard diamond, what does the number on the left side represent?
  • What is the most common cause of the building sprinkler system failure?
  • In CPR, what does the acronym ABC stand for?
  • Which fault would a GFCI respond to most quickly?
  • What is the test for exposure to parathion?
  • Which shade number is used for gas welding heavy, over 1/2 inch?
  • How often should powder actuated tools be inspected?
  • For outdoor storage areas of flammable liquids, what is the required extinguisher rating and distance from the storage area?
  • Positioning devices must be anchored to withstand at least what capacity?
  • According to CFR 1926, GFCIs are required on all what receptacles?
  • Which item is not listed as a factor influencing dust explosion destructiveness?
  • When stacking masonry blocks above 6 feet, what is the required taper?
  • What shade number is for gas shielded arc welding (ferrous) electrodes of 1/16, 3/32, 1/8 and 5/32 inch diameter?
  • What is the primary reason airless spray guns above 1000 psi must be equipped with a manual safety?
  • For employees with a significant threshold shift, hearing protector attenuation must reduce exposure to a TWA of what level?
  • What shade number corresponds to shielded metal arc welding electrodes with sizes 1/16, 3/32, 1/8, and 5/32 inch?
  • What is the best source for data on testing and certifying or approving fire rated doors?
  • Do double insulated equipment require a third wire?
  • Why should fusible lead links on fire doors not be painted?
  • Which shade number is used for gas welding light, up to 1/8 inch?
  • FM Global is best known as a data source for testing and certifying which building components?
  • In helmet testing, what circle diameter is used on the top of the helmet in the 'as worn' position?
  • How many hours per day can you be exposed to a noise level of 95 dB?
  • What is the weight of the pointed steel penetrator used in the helmet drop test?
  • How long does it take a new employee to acclimatize to heat for a full work day?
  • Which instrument would you use to check the grounding path impedance to earth in a building?
  • What is a GFCI?
  • How many hours per day can you be exposed to a noise level of 110 dB?
  • What two instruments may be used to check the capability of the equipment ground on a branch circuit within the building?
  • Which statement best describes how a GFCI determines when to interrupt power?
  • What does a split-core ammeter provide?
  • What is a velometer used for?
  • Which item is not included in the NEC hazardous location definition?
  • Calculate the WBGT outdoors using WB 90°F, GT 98°F, and DB 94°F.
  • Where is the 3-inch testing circle located on the helmet for testing?
  • Stainless steel welding fumes contain which elements?
  • The electrodes used in stainless steel welding release large amounts of which compounds into the air?
  • How many hours per day can you be exposed to a noise level of 115 dB?
  • The Br in the chemical element table stands for which element?
  • What is the angle of the penetrator used in the helmet drop test?
  • Which shade number is used for gas welding medium, 1/8 inch to 1/2 inch?
  • At what scaffold height must a professional engineer sign off?
  • Which statement best describes the relationship expressed by Q = A × V?
  • A viscometer is used to determine the viscosity of which materials?
  • Barrier creams are used to inhibit contact with which substances?
  • How many hours per day can you be exposed to a noise level of 92 dB?
  • What is the ANSI/ASC code for eye protection with welding?
  • What shade number corresponds to gas shielded arc welding (nonferrous) electrodes of 1/16, 3/32, 1/8 and 5/32 inch diameter?
  • If the employer refused to allow an inspection, what should the CSHO do?
  • Which noise level corresponds to a daily exposure time of two hours?
  • What is the Class G helmets intended to reduce the danger of exposure to?
  • What is the formula for the area of a rectangle?
  • What is the formula for indoor WBGT?
  • What is a BTU?
  • Which statement best defines a Standard Threshold Shift (STS)?
  • What is the maximum permitted tolerance between jacking points when raising a slab during lift-slab operations?
  • Which instrument could be used to test the continuity of the case ground on a portable drill?
  • Why can't you add counterweight to a forklift?
  • A Class E helmet is designed for electrical protection up to how many volts?
  • Which option is NOT a method described for controlling the volume of air movements in a ventilation system?
  • The rotating vane anemometer is useful for measuring what?
  • What causes increased stresses in rigging when a hoisting apparatus makes a sudden movement (up or down)?
  • In helmet testing, the term 'as worn' refers to testing in which orientation?
  • If a weight is distributed evenly on a beam, how much more load can it carry compared to a single, concentrated load?
  • The log records injuries from what type of exposure?
  • A continuity test is performed on which of the following items?
  • Infrared radiation is more harmful to the eye than ultraviolet because it is which of the following?
  • EMR stands for?
  • Which shade number appears in more than one welding category?
  • How is air flow (Q) computed from cross-sectional area and velocity?
  • STS may be revealed by which routine test?
  • In the context of Type A soil slope rules, what does 'open less than 24 hours' indicate?
  • In which frequency range would you suspect high noise levels?
  • Line 3 and 4 with the label Pr stand for?
  • The log must be maintained in a manner that protects the confidentiality of whom?
  • In the NFPA hazard diamond, what does the number on the right side represent?
  • What is based on the rate of heat loss from exposed skin caused by wind and cold?
  • What is a Class E helmet?
  • Class C helmets are conductive and not intended to provide protection from electrical conductors. Which option describes this statement?
  • What shade number is gas welding (medium) 1/8 inch to 1/2 inch?
  • In WBGT, what does DB stand for?
  • What is the standard unit used for velocity in the example calculations?
  • What maximum storage temperature is allowed for a gas cylinder that is not designed for temperatures above?
  • How is the average velocity calculated from a set of velocity readings?
  • Halon 1301 is identified as an ozone-depleting agent. What is its composition?
  • What is the primary purpose of grounding in electrical systems?
  • Who is responsible for establishing and maintaining the sharps injury log?
  • When working with explosives or blasting agents, equipment must not be operated within how many feet of loaded holes?
  • What is a continuity test?
  • ZPP stands for what?
  • Which of the following is a major element of the VPP program?
  • What is the limit maximum arresting force on an employee when used with a body harness?
  • Table 400-4 in NFPA 70 concerns what category of cords?
  • What is the purpose of establishing a sharps injury log?
  • What is the lettering for examples of hard or extra hard usage type electrical cords?
  • What is the Class C helmet?
  • During a sudden acceleration of a hoisted load, rigging stress can increase by up to what factor relative to the actual load?
  • What is the most effective control method for prevention of industrial dermatosis?
  • In WBGT, what does WB stand for?
  • What property does the Westphal balance measure?
  • How many hours per day can you be exposed to a noise level of 100 dB?
  • In a fire investigation, what is the number one area to determine?
  • Which calibration concept is identified as the most important factor to ensure reliability?
  • What is the purpose of a polarity test?
  • The minimum amount of electric current passing through the body to produce a fatality is what?
  • Line 3 and 4 with the label Cd stand for?
  • OSHA 1910.404 requires two tests, what are they?
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