OSHA 10 General Industry
Final Exam Answer Key
1.
An important air test for any confined space is for the presence of oxygen. The concentration of oxygen should
be:
A. Between 15 and 25%
B. As high as possible
C. Between 19.5% and 23.5% - an ideal level is 21% (correct answer)
D. None of the above
2.
In addition to air monitoring, exposure to hazardous chemicals can be done through testing of blood and or urine
for some compounds. This is called:
A. IV Monitoring
B. Bodily Fluid Monitoring
C. Biological Monitoring (correct answer)
D. Liquid Monitoring
3.
An incipient stage fire is a fire in the initial or beginning stage and which can be controlled or extinguished by
portable fire extinguishers, Class II standpipe or small hose systems. What is required in order to fight such fires?
A. Whatever equipment is provided
B. Appropriate training.
C. Appropriate equipment, training and a comfort level to fight such fires. (correct answer)
D. Trained supervision
4.
From the list below, what would be considered a PHYSICAL HAZARD classification?
A.
Acute toxin
B.
Skin corrosive, irritant
C.
Have the potential to cause serious eye damage/eye irritation
D.
Flammable (correct answer)
E.
Respiratory or skin sensitizer
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OSHA standards appear in the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR).
A.
True (correct answer)
B.
False
During a fire, factors that interfere with a safe escape include panic and confusion, poor visibility, lack of
information, and ___________.
A.
Outside personnel (fire-fighters).
B.
Fire extinguishing systems.
C.
Misinformation. (correct answer)
D.
An accurate Emergency Action and Fire Prevention Plan.
Resistance is:
A.
The movement of electrical charge, expressed in amps or amperes.
B.
The opposition to current flow, expressed in ohms. (correct answer)
C.
A measure of electrical force, expressed in volts.
D.
Dependent upon whether it is AC or D
Safeguards need to meet minimum requirements. These include:
A.
Be painted yellow to identify them as safety devices.
B.
Prevent contact, protect from falling objects and create no new hazards. (correct answer)
C.
Allow for safe lubrication and be standardized machine to machine.
D.
There are no special requirements for safeguards; they just need to work.
The first step in a PPE program is:
A.
Training.
B.
Assignment of PPE to workers.
C.
A formal and documented Hazard Assessment. (correct answer)
D.
Writing the program regardless of information available.
10. The CFR Parts, such as Part 1926 for Construction, are further broken down into ___________, which group
together specific and detailed standards.
A.
Bullets
B.
Pieces
C.
Slices
D.
Subparts (correct answer)
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11. When you've been assigned a new job or task, be sure to ask about the:
A.
Additional pay and benefits
B.
Time it takes to drive to the nearest OSHA office
C.
Medical expenses that all you co-workers may have
D.
Written procedures and any additional training that may be required (correct answer)
12. An effective safety and health program will investigate which of the following incidents to uncover the "root
cause"?
A.
First aid cases and serious injury incidents
B.
Petty theft
C.
Near miss incidents
D.
Both A and C (correct answer)
E.
None of the above
13. Under Hazard Communication (HCS), employees have a right to know:
A.
The identities, hazards and protective measures of chemicals they are exposed to
B.
The names of all local OSHA officials
C.
That all workers in all sectors are covered by OSHA's Hazard Communication Standard
D.
All of the above
E.
A and C only (correct answer)
14. Exposure limits are established as 8 hour time-weighted average (TWA) exposures and or short term exposures
(STELs). Exam occupational exposure limits (OELs) include:
A.
Permissible Exposure Limits (OSHA PELs) & Threshold Limit Values (ACGIH TLVs). (correct answer)
B.
Formal Exposure Limits (FELs).
C.
RKZs (Japan).
D.
Permissible Exposure Limits only.
15. Conductors are:
A.
Substances, such as metals, that have little resistance to electricity. (correct answer)
B.
Substances, such as wood, rubber, and glass that have high resistance to electricity
C.
A conductive connection to the earth which acts as a protective measure.
D.
A device to measure opposition to current flow.
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16. Respiratory protective equipment must be approved by (look for the marking):
A.
OSHA
B.
EPA
C.
NDC
D.
NIOSH (correct answer)
17. A fixed guard:
A.
Is easily removed.
B.
Is a permanent part of the machine. (correct answer)
C.
There is no such thing as a "fixed guard".
D.
None of the above.
18. machines to have Depending on single use built-in safeguards provided by the manufacturer:
A.
Is a mistake in that not all do, especially if manufactured internationally. (correct answer)
B.
Is fine since the manufacturer cannot sell a machine without adequate guarding.
C.
Is a violation of OSHA regulations.
D.
Is ok if that manufacturer certifies that it is "compliant".
19. Keys for Safety Leadership include:
A.
Individuals with great communication skills
B.
Individuals work to gain trust and respect of others
C.
The overall sharing of vision and passion
D.
All of the above (correct answer)
20. Typically, how long does an employee have to file a complaint with OSHA, when the employee has been
discriminated against for reporting a safety or health hazard?
A.
3 days
B.
10 days
C.
30 days (correct answer)
D.
60 days
21. MSD is an acronym for:
A.
Maximum Stress Disease
B.
Musculoskeletal Disorder (correct answer)
C.
Motion Sensor Disability
D.
Multiple Stressor Disorder
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