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TEST #1
“ SAFETY ORIENTATION ”
1. The first rule to employee safety is showing up for work rested, alert and fit to
give full attention to your work. TRUE or FALSE
2. Report to your supervisor all medications you are taking, even if they are over the
counter drugs. TRUE or FALSE
3. As relating to the operation of equipment, if you know how to do it, then do so.
TRUE or FALSE
10. Slips and falls injure more people than any other type of accident.
TRUE or FALSE.
11. In the case of an unsafe act on your part, you can fully expect:
A. Counseling on proper job performance
B. Investigation into the circumstance
C. Information on the time required for you to correct the unsafe act.
D. All of the above
15. There needs to be a clearance below all sprinkler heads of at least how many
inches?
A. 12
B. 18
C. 24
D. 30
16. Which of the following is not a slip and fall safety measure?
A. Be alert for change in elevation of the floor.
B. Run only if you are in a serious hurry.
C. Use only authorized walkways or aisles.
D. Always hold the handrail when it’s available.
TEST #2
“ UNSAFE ACTS OF EMPLOYEES “
3. If you cut your hand with a finger cutter (box cutter), this is an unsafe act.
TRUE or FALSE
5. When an accident investigation is conducted, fault and blame are the objectives.
TRUE or FALSE
10. If you take safety seriously, you will have less to worry about.
TRUE or FALSE.
TEST #3
“ ELECTRICAL SAFETY “
2. It is “Amps” (the intensity of current) which delivers electric shocks, not Volts?
TRUE or FALSE
3. How many “Amps” can most household and industrial lines safely carry?
A. 5 to 10
B. 15 to 20
C. 25 to 30
4. 0.06 Amps (the amount of electricity need to light a Christmas bulb) can be fatal.
TRUE or FALSE
5. If you are using a “three-prong” outlet, you can be sure that it is “grounded”?
TRUE or FALSE
6. If one of the fuses in a fuse box is continually burning out, you should replace it
with a higher rated fuse? TRUE or FALSE
TEST #4
“ LOCK-OUT / TAG-OUT “
2. What is the name of the Plan which a facility must have to protect employees
from energy related injuries?
A. Exposure Control Plan
B. Energy Control Plan
C. Both “A” and “B”
D. None of the above.
3. If you do not have a Lock, you can use a Tag in its place to “lock-out” a machine?
TRUE or FALSE
5. During a shift change, who must remove locks and tags that have been installed
by first shift employees?
A. Incoming second shift employees
B. Outgoing first shift employees
C. Shift supervisor
D. All of the above
TEST #5
“ MATERIALS HANDLING SAFETY “
4. When grasping an awkward object put one hand low on the side away from you
and the other hand high on the side close to you. TRUE or FALSE
5. When using a lifting aid, such as a hand-truck or cart, should you push or pull the
equipment?
A. Push
B. Pull
6. When driving a forklift, it is best to keep the load as high off the ground as
overhead clearances will allow. TRUE or FALSE
7. When using a hand-truck, it is best to tilt the truck as far back as possible to
spread the weight of the load? TRUE or FALSE
TEST #6
“ CRANE SAFETY “
4. Every Boom Crane has its own Load Chart? TRUE or FALSE
5. You can always adjust the angle of a Jib Crane? TRUE or FALSE
6. Which of the following Operational Safety Devices does not monitor and control
the handling capabilities of a Crane?
A. Overload Indicators
B. Emergency Stop Buttons
C. Anti-Slip Bevels
D. Limit Switches
7. To signal an Emergency Stop, extend both of your arms out (with palms down)
and move them horizontally. TRUE or FALSE
1. Never use a crane hoist chain or wire rope as a sling. TRUE or FALSE
2. Tying knots in the chain or sling greatly increases the safe lifting capacity.
TRUE or FALSE
3. Keep your lift rope or chain as straight and parallel to the vertical as possible.
TRUE or FALSE
4. When carrying a load, always keep it 18 – 24 inches from the floor to avoid hang-
ups. TRUE or FALSE
5. It is acceptable to raise and lower loads quickly if you are not over the capacity
load. TRUE or FALSE
6. Make sure your chain or wire isn’t kinked or twisted or you will ruin your chain
guides. TRUE or FALSE
7. If a load is average size, the weight is not as important as the crane’s safe lifting
capacity. TRUE or FALSE
8. Chains are stored anywhere that is dry and clean. TRUE or FALSE
9. If a chain looks like has been stretched, it’s probably unsafe to use.
TRUE or FALSE.
10. If you have doubt about the safety of your equipment, then do not use it. TRUE
or FALSE.
11. It should take about how many pounds of pull to move a capacity load on manual
jib hoists?
A. 28 – 57
B. 58 – 69
C. 70 – 86
D. 97
12. A good sling angle is any angle under _____ degrees from the vertical.
A. 10
B. 15
C. 20
D. 25
15. The condition in which all energy sources are neutralized is called:
A. Zero defects
B. Zero Mechanical System
C. Zero Mechanical State
D. Operating condition
16. When the crane is not being used, rest the hook assembly where?
A. On the machine
B. Do not let it rest
C. On the floor of the jobsite
D. Only on a wooden surface
17. When a hook is stretched more than _____% of its original size, it is unsafe to
use.
A. 15
B. 20
C. 25
D. 30
19. What can you do to help protect your chains and slings?
A. Put padding over the sharp edges
B. Apply the load weight to the tip of the hook
C. Run the crane to the guide pins
D. Store them in metal cans
20. By running the hoist or crane all the way up or all the way down, you could
damage the:
A. Guide pins
B. Alignment plates
C. Chain/wire rope
D. All of the above
TEST #8
“ RESPIRATORY PROTECTION AND SAFETY “
5. Which of the following conditions might prevent you from wearing a respirator?
A. Scars
B. Wearing glasses
C. A beard
D. All of the above
6. A respirator should be checked for damage and proper fit at least twice a year?
TRUE or FALSE
7. It is a good idea to use a wire brush to dislodge stubborn dirt when cleaning a
respirator? TRUE or FALSE
TEST #9
“ ASBESTOS AWARENESS “
1. Asbestos fibers are so small that they can only be seen with a microscope?
TRUE or FALSE
3. Asbestos fibers are 50 times more hazardous for people who smoke?
TRUE or FALSE
TEST #10
“ TUBERCULOSIS IN THE FIRST RESPONDER ENVIRONMENT “
4. Which of the following types of people are at increased risk for developing
Tuberculosis infection?
A. HIV carriers
B. IV drug abusers
C. The elderly
D. Chemotherapy patients
E. All of the above
7. OSHA requires workers who are at risk of TB exposure to use High Efficient
Particulate (HEPA) respirators in exposure situations?
TRUE or FALSE
TEST #11
“ BLOODBORNE PATHOGENS IN THE WORKPLACE “
5. Splashes of infected body fluids into the eye cannot cause a disease to be
transmitted. TRUE or FALSE
6. Latex gloves may be cleaned and reused after coming into contact with a
bloodborne pathogen. TRUE or FALSE
8. One cup of bleach per one gallon of water makes a good sanitizing agent.
TRUE or FALSE
10. The only prevention is to use caution, common sense and follow your
organization’s policies and procedures relating to bloodborne pathogens.
TRUE or FALSE
TEST #12
“ BACK INJURY PREVENTION / SAFE LIFTING ”
2. You have to lift incorrectly for many years to develop a back problem.
TRUE or FALSE
4. You should lift objects as quickly as possible to reduce stress on your back.
TRUE or FALSE
7. When lifting, bend your legs and your back. TRUE or FALSE
9. Safe lifting procedures are only necessary when objects over eight pounds are
lifted. TRUE or FALSE.
10. Discs in your back can be damaged by improper lifting. TRUE or FALSE
TEST #13
“ MACHINE GUARDING & CONVEYOR SAFETY “
2. The basic rule about guarding is “If a moving part of a machine can cause injury,
it needs to be guarded.” TRUE or FALSE
5. It is ok to begin operation of a machine without its guards only if the guards are
placed back in position during operation. TRUE or FALSE
7. Machine guards do work but it’s up to the individual to make the safety program
successful. TRUE or FALSE
TEST #14
“ HOW TO PREVENT SLIPS, TRIPS, AND FALLS ”
1. Floor wax used on tile floors should also be used on concrete floors.
TRUE or FALSE
3. Cleaning the top of walk off mats is important, but it is a waste of time to clean
the bottom of the walk off mat. TRUE or FALSE
4. If you see water spilled on the floor you should clean it up or report it to your
supervisor. TRUE or FALSE
5. Very few slips and falls occur because the person is not watching where he or
she is walking. TRUE or FALSE
6. Never stand on the top two steps of any stepladder. TRUE or FALSE
7. The type of shoes you wear have little to do with slips and falls.
TRUE or FALSE
8. Maintenance personnel should never pour unused floor wax back into the wax
container. TRUE or FALSE
10. All spills are cleaned up suing the same procedures. TRUE or FALSE.
13. What action would be recommended if you find water spilled on the floor?
A. Clean it up
B. Report the spill to your supervisor if you can’t clean it up
C. Don’t worry about it because it’s not your job
D. Both A and B
14. You can reduce your chance of experiencing a slip or fall by:
A. Watching where you walk
B. Using walk off mats in winter
C. Avoiding the use of stairways
D. All of the above
17. When cleaning up a spill containing grease, oil or mayonnaise, you should use:
A. Water
B. Abrasive cleaner
C. Kerosene
D. Baking soda
TEST #15
“ HEARING CONSERVATION AND SAFETY “
3. One of the effects of “Threshold Shift” is losing the ability to hear sounds at only
low frequencies? TRUE or FALSE
4. You should wear hearing protection if you are exposed to noise levels that
average over how many decibels in an 8 hour day?
A. 75 dB’s
B. 90 dB’s
C. 105 dB’s
7. Many times hearing loss is temporary and will return in a few hours.
TRUE or FALSE
TEST #16
“ EYE SAFETY “
4. The best way to remove a particle from your eye is to rub the affected eye
vigorously? TRUE or FALSE
5. If your eyes are splashed with a hazardous chemical you should rinse them for a
minimum of how many minutes?
A. 5 minutes
B. 10 minutes
C. 15 minutes
6. Burns to the retina often heal within a few days? TRUE or FALSE
TEST #17
“ SAFETY SHOWERS AND EYE WASHES “
1. To be effective, showers and eye washes should supply a flow of water for at
least how many minutes?
A. 5 minutes
B. 15 minutes
C. 25 minutes
2. Most incidents that require using a shower or eye wash are the result of
carelessness? TRUE or FALSE
3. Which of the following are good ways to determine whether the chemical you are
using is hazardous?
A. Consult the MSDS
B. “Sniff” the container for a tell-tale smell
C. Read the container label
4. If there is a drain under a safety shower, water should usually be kept in the
trap? TRUE or FALSE
5. When helping a splash victim shower, make sure they leave their clothes on so
residual contamination doesn’t remain in the cloth?
TRUE or FALSE
TEST #18
“ HEAT STRESS “
2. To maintain your body’s internal “balance” you must replace both fluids and
minerals? TRUE or FALSE
4. In hot environments how much water can the average person’s body lose in an
hour through sweating?
A. 1 pint
B. 1 quart
C. 1 gallon
5. If you are working in a high heat area, doctors suggest that you should stop for a
drink every how many minutes?
A. 10 minutes
B. 15 to 20 minutes
C. 60 minutes
7. Alcohol is as good as any other type of drink for restoring fluid loss?
TRUE or FALSE
8. When using a fan to cool your work area always move air away from where you
are working? TRUE or FALSE
TEST #19
“ LADDER SAFETY “
1. If using a straight ladder to reach a roof, how many rungs should extend beyond
the roof edge for proper support?
A. 2
B. 3
C. 4
2. What is the correct relationship between a ladder’s distance away from the wall
verses its “working length”?
A. 3 to 1
B. 4 to 1
C. 5 to 1
4. When climbing a ladder, how many “contact points” (hands and feet) should be
touching the ladder at all times?
A. 2
B. 3
C. 4
6. The safest way to pull materials up the ladder is by hauling them up as you go?
TRUE or FALSE
7. How many rungs of an extension ladder should overlap in the center when it is
extended?
A. 3
B. 4
C. 5
TEST #20
“ SCAFFOLD SAFETY “
1. Any scaffold must be constructed to safely hold _________ the weight that is the
maximum intended load.
A. 2 times
B. 3 times
C. 4 times
D. 5 times
2. Falls from scaffolds are the 2 nd most common cause for disabling and fatal fall
injuries of construction workers. TRUE or FALSE
4. Falls from ladders are the 3 rd most common reason for fatalities among
construction workers. TRUE or FALSE
6. OSHA requires that one or more qualified people be on site to supervise the
erection, use and disassembly of scaffolds. TRUE or FALSE
TEST #21
“ HAND AND POWER TOOL SAFETY”
2. Most wrench accidents are caused by the wrench slipping off the bolt or nut you
are trying to turn. TRUE or FALSE
4. Dull blades and bits on power tools can contribute to personal injury.
TRUE or FALSE
5. Grounding and double insulation are two safety devices that are built into each
power tool. TRUE or FALSE
10. Using octopus receptacles and plugs can overload the wall receptacle and trip a
circuit breaker, but there is actually no possibility of personal injury.
TRUE or FALSE.
11. When you need to loosen a frozen nut or bolt and hand pressure doesn’t do it,
you may always use which of the following?
A. Striking tool
B. Penetrating oil
C. Hammer
D. All of the above
12. The third prong on a power tool always signifies that the tool is:
A. Grounded
B. Double insulated
13. What should you look for when you find a tool with only two prongs on the plug?
A. An octopus receptacle
B. An external wire running from the ground mechanism
C. “Double Insulated” on the manufacturer’s data plate
D. Another tool because this one should never be used
16. What is the first rule in hand and power tool safety?
A. Inspect it for safe serviceability
B. Check for double insulation or a proper three-prong connection
C. Insure working conditions of machine guarding and emergency stop
functions
D. All of the above
18. The most common protection on electrical tools and appliances is what?
A. Double insulating
B. Grounding
C. Emergency shut-off switch
D. Machine guarding
TEST #22
“ FORKLIFT OPERATOR TRAINING”
1. The engineering principles of the forklift are important because if you understand
how the forklift works, you’ll be able to make good decisions on how to properly
operate the equipment under normal operating situations.
TRUE or FALSE
2. As you raise the forks, the center of gravity shifts towards the rear of the vehicle
which stabilizes the forklift and keeps it from turning over.
TRUE or FALSE
3. When moving your forklift onto trucks and trailers, the trailer wheels must be
chocked. TRUE or FALSE
4. When operating your vehicle, the forks should be raised about 10 inches off the
floor, to avoid hitting any bumps or other objects on the floor.
TRUE or FALSE
5. When refueling with propane, always use hand, eye and face protection because
the propane is very cold and can cause serious injuries.
TRUE or FALSE
6. The data plate normally provides three maximum lifting capacities. The reason
for this is that you may have different load centers, which can affect the
maximum lifting capacity. TRUE or FALSE
7. Forklifts are built with a suspension system similar to cars. This allows for shock
absorbers, which keep the vehicle stable when you run over a bump or piece of
wood. TRUE or FALSE
8. If your horn doesn’t work, that doesn’t mean the vehicle is unsafe, it just means
that it should be reported to your supervisor so it can get fixed as soon as
possible. TRUE or FALSE
9. Riders are not permitted on forklifts, except in the cab of the truck.
TRUE or FALSE.
10. On electric forklifts, it’s okay to operate the vehicle until the battery is dead, then
you know it’s time to change batteries. TRUE or FALSE.
13. If there are leaks in the oil, fuel, hydraulic or transmission system:
A. Go slowly with your foot on the break
B. The forklift should be taken out of service until repaired or replaced
C. That doesn’t mean the vehicle is unsafe
D. None of the above
18. When getting off your vehicle, the minimum requirement for stopping should be:
A. Shut off the motor and remove the keys
B. Place gear in neutral and set the parking brake
C. Place gear in neutral, set parking brake and cut off motor
D. Both A and B
19. Exit doors and electrical panels must remain unblocked except for:
A. When parking the forklift, but the operator will remain within 25 feet
B. The forklift key will remain in the ignition system
C. Lunch periods when the operator is near the forklift
D. None of the above
TEST #23
“ COMPRESSED GAS CYLINDERS “
1. Once a gas is forced into a cylinder, the gas is no longer under pressure.
TRUE or FALSE
4. If compressed oxygen escapes into the air, it won’t cause any problems, since
we all breath oxygen every day? TRUE or FALSE
6. You can tell what gas is in a cylinder by the color of the cylinder?
TRUE or FALSE
8. There are not pressure relief devices on cylinders used to store toxic or
poisonous substances? TRUE or FALSE
TEST #24
“ WELDING SAFETY “
1. Which of the following hazards can be encountered during the welding process?
A. Flying sparks
B. Electric shock
C. Toxic fumes
D. All of the above
3. To reduce the risk of fire, debris should be cleared for a 10 foot radius around the
welding work area? TRUE or FALSE
5. Mechanical ventilation is called for in work areas where ceilings are less than 16
feet high? TRUE or FALSE
6. It is not necessary to warn others in the area when you are arc welding, since the
light it gives off isn’t hazardous? TRUE or FALSE
TEST #25
“ CONFINED SPACE ENTRY ”
1. All personal protective equipment provided by your employer must be site and
hazard specific. TRUE or FALSE
2. Persons entering a confined space from the top must have a safety belt of the
harness type that suspends a person in an upright position.
TRUE or FALSE
3. The employees inside the confined space should never be out of sight of the
immediate standby person. TRUE or FALSE
6. A key aspect of OSHA’s confined space rule involves the written program for
every confined space in a construction area. TRUE or FALSE
7. The written program for confined space entry should include proper equipment to
test, monitor, and ventilate the space.
TRUE or FALSE
10. The contractor and employer must coordinate their operations when entering a
permit-required space and contractors must be briefed after work has been
completed in the space. TRUE or FALSE.
13. One of the most important parts of confined space entry is testing for:
A. Proper electrical bonding and grounding
B. Hazardous atmosphere
C. Proper respiratory fit prior to entry
D. Program facilitator
14. When testing for toxic or hazardous atmospheres, the test must be made:
A. At the top of the space
B. In the middle of the space
C. At the bottom of the space
D. All of the above
16. All confined space cleaning materials and agents need to be checked for:
A. Radioactivity
B. Compatibility
C. Toxicity
D. Fluoride content
19. When you need more information on determining specific hazards and/or
compatibility it is best to check:
A. The labeling of the product
B. With the nearest poison control center
C. Material Safety Data Sheets provided by your employer
D. With another employee
TEST #26
“ PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT“
1. Leather or metal mesh gloves provide the best protection when working with
sharp edges? TRUE or FALSE
2. Soft rubber soled safety shoes are best on what types of surfaces?
A. Concrete
B. Dry surfaces
C. Wet wood
5. You can continue to use an electrical glove on the job if it has a hole in it, as long
as the hole is less than one-sixteenth inch in diameter.
TRUE or FALSE
7. Air filter cartridges are labeled and color-coded to provide what information?
TEST #27
“ HANDLING & TRANSPORTING HAZARDOUS MATERIALS “
1. Which of the training listed below is required by the DOT’s Hazardous Materials
Regulations?
A. General awareness
B. Safety training
C. Function-specific
D. Driver training
E. All of the above
TEST #28
“ HAZARD COMMUNICATIONS – YOUR RIGHT TO KNOW ”
5. If you want more detail on any chemical used in the workplace, just ask you’re
your employer for the Material Safety Data Sheet. TRUE or FALSE
7. When cleaning with chemicals, more is always better to get the area cleaner.
TRUE or FALSE
8. One section of the Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) identifies any
carcinogenic or cancer causing components of the chemical.
TRUE or FALSE
9. It is always a good idea to notify your local fire department if you use chemicals
requiring special fire fighting techniques or equipment.
TRUE or FALSE.
10. The best protection available to every employee concerning hazardous materials
are the Material Safety Data Sheets. TRUE or FALSE.
11. When you have questions about safety rules, regulations, policies and/or
procedures, always:
A. Consult with your supervisor
B. Follow company policies or procedures first
C. Refer to OSHA standards
D. Reread your employee handbook
12. When you are uncertain about the proper method of safety to follow, you should:
A. Ask a co-worker
B. Follow company policies or procedures first
C. Follow OSHA requirements first and foremost
D. Follow NIOSH standards first
16. The reactivity section of a chemical Material Safety Data Sheet gives what
information?
A. Physical characteristics of the chemical
B. Hazardous and cancer causing ingredients
C. Engineering and management information on physical characteristics
D. Level of compatibility or incompatibility with other chemicals
18. Where can you quickly find important information about a chemical in addition to
Material Safety Data Sheets?
A. On the label
B. On the chemical sign
C. Your supervisor
D. All of the above
TEST #29
“ FIRE PREVENTION RESPONSIBILITIES “
4. Electrical outlets should be used with octopus plugs to increase its potential
usage. TRUE or FALSE
TEST #30
“ FIRE EXTINGUISHER TRAINING AND USE ”
3. When you use the word PASS, this simply is a method of remembering to Pull
the pin, Aim the nozzle, Squeeze the handle and Sweep from side to side.
TRUE or FALSE
8. Smoke is responsible for killing more people in fires than anything else.
TRUE or FALSE
9. When using a fire extinguisher to extinguish a fire, make sure the fire is
completely out. TRUE or FALSE.
10. A carbon dioxide or CO2 extinguisher reduces the oxygen from the fire, causing
the fire to go out. TRUE or FALSE.
12. If you stand too close to the fire before squeezing the handle on a fire
extinguisher, you could:
A. Damage the handle
B. Spread the flames by the pressure of the expelling gas
C. Burn yourself by being too close to the fire
D. None of the above
16. Wood, paper and combustibles would be classified as a Class _____ fire.
A. A
TEST #31
“ FIRE PREVENTION AND SAFETY “
5. Which of the following are one of the four major causes of workplace fires?
7. The “P” in the PASS system stands for “Point the Extinguisher”?
TRUE or FALSE
TEST #32
“ HOW TO INVESTIGATE AN ACCIDENT ”
2. Accidents are easily divided into two categories: injury and non-injury.
TRUE or FALSE
7. According to the example in this training program, a ladder must be inspected for
slippery substances prior to use. TRUE or FALSE
8. It is very costly to investigate every accident, whether or not there was injury.
TRUE or FALSE
11. Who is responsible for assigning the proper coding or grouping needed for future
analysis?
A. Supervisors
B. Investigators
C. Owners
D. Both A and B
13. When equipment is involved it is important to record what information about the
equipment?
A. Brand
B. Age
C. Distinguishing features
D. All of the above
15. According to this program, what could best prevent the maintenance man from
experiencing an injury?
A. Proper footwear
B. Good housekeeping
C. Inspection prior to use
D. All of the above
16. The ultimate use for accident reports as concerning supervisors is:
A. Taking corrective measures
B. Assessing employee responsibility
C. Determining what groups or coding to incorporate
D. None of these
17. When you are unsure about safety guidelines, policies, or procedures, always:
A. Ask a co-worker
B. Consult with your supervisor or manager
C. Refer to OSHA and NIOSH standards
D. Read your employee handbook
18. Which of the following should NOT be reported in an accident report form?
A. Near misses
B. Employee’ time-full/part-time, seasonal, etc.
C. Supervisor’s next of kin
D. A narrative description of the accident
19. Which of the following is NOT a source for information to be filed in the accident
report?
A. Manufacturer’s label
B. Employee’s medical history
C. Employee’s non-involved family
D. Employee’s co-workers
TEST #33
“ SAFETY AUDITS “
3. An effective safety audit should also include a close look at a facility’s equipment
maintenance program. TRUE or FALSE