There are selected 20 OSHA-style multiple-choice questions below, along with explanations and answers to help you be ready for the exam
Practice questions with answers
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What is the least safe distance between someone and overhead power lines?
Answer: 10 feet
Explanation:
It is meant to avoid electrocution that might happen from an electric arc or by touching.
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What is the highest amount an employee should be able to lift on their own?
Response: 50 pounds
Explanation:
Manual lifting should not exceed 50 pounds; Heavy loads should be moved using machinery or by involving someone to help.
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When should scaffolds be checked for safety?
Answer and explanation:
Scaffolds should be checked before starting work and after any incident that might harm them. They allow you to find out if anything is broken, unstable or unsafe.
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What is considered a biological hazard that might be found on a job site?
Answer: Exposure to mold.
Explanation:
If mold is left unprotected, you may develop respiratory problems, allergies or skin irritation.
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How low can a construction site be before fall protection is needed?
Answer: 6 feet
Explanation:
Because this is the main cause of work deaths and injuries as the 6 feet height can definitely break bones.
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What hazard is most likely to happen during excavation work?
Answer: fall hazards.
Explanation:
At excavation sites, workers may fall because of open edges, unstable soil or surfaces that can shift and be caught in cave-ins.
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How should hazardous energy be controlled when performing maintenance?
Answer: Separating equipment from its original source of energy
Explanation:
Lockout/tagout procedures require that machinery is separated from any sources of energy.
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Why do we use lockout/tagout procedures?
Answer: The purpose is to prevent workers from coming into contact with hazardous energy. It stops serious accidents such as getting electrocuted or being crushed.
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What is an example of a non-ionizing radiation hazard?
Answer: Ultraviolet (UV) radiation.
Explanation:
If you stay out in the sun without protection, you may suffer from skin burns and eye injuries.
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How far away must a forklift be from power lines?
Answer: 10 feet.
Explanation:
All high-reaching equipment, including forklifts, should keep a minimum distance of 10 feet from overhead power lines. It helps to avoid electrocution when you touch live wires.
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What should you do if the environment at work is hazardous or unhealthy?
Answer: Let your employer know and then contact OSHA if the situation calls for it. As OSHA says, you should first report them to your supervisor or employer.
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Who covers the cost of personal protective equipment (PPE)?
Answer: Employer
Explanation:
OSHA requires that employers both provide and cover the costs of necessary PPE. It makes sure that workers are protected at work, regardless of cost.
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An injury or illness is related to work if it was caused by something at the workplace.
Answer: Yes
Explanation:
If your job environment caused, added to or made an injury or illness much worse, it is considered work-related.
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How can you check what chemicals are added to workplace products?
Answer and Explanation:
You can find out about chemicals by checking the labels, reading the Safety Data Sheet (SDS) or talking to your supervisor. OSHA’s Hazard Communication Standard requires that this information is easily accessible.
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Does OSHA usually inform workplaces before starting an inspection?
Answer: Almost every time, OSHA does not inform workplaces before an inspection.
Explanation:
OSHA inspections are typically unannounced to observe the actual conditions at the workplace without any prior preparation. This approach helps ensure that safety and compliance are maintained consistently, not only during audits -
What is the minimum height that requires fall protection (other than on scaffolds) in construction?
Solution: 6 feet
Explanation:
It reduces the danger of serious injury or death when someone falls. Workers must wear harnesses, use guardrails or work under safety nets while working at heights.
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What happens most often when trenching is not done correctly during excavation?
Answer: Cave-ins
Explanation:
A lack of shoring or trench boxes can make the soil walls fall. OSHA rules say that trenches deeper than 5 feet must be protected by special systems.
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What does OSHA’s Hazard Communication Standard (HCS) say is necessary?
Answer: You should be able to access Safety Data Sheets at any time.
Explanation:
HSC results, workers understand the dangers, how to handle hazardous items and what to do if an emergency occurs. You must also label your data correctly and train it properly.
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How should a worker act during equipment servicing to remain safe?
Answer and Explanation: Follow the procedures for locking and tagging equipment. Machines should be turned off and isolated from all energy before attempting any service work.
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What is the maximum amount of time you should stand under a suspended load?
Ans: 0
Explanation:
The question makes it sound as if standing under a suspended load is possible for a short time – but this is a trick. Because you should never stand under a suspended load, the answer is zero.
