CSLB License Health & Safety Practice
Test
What does it mean when the underground service alert marks the grounds
with WHITE stakes and markings?
(Ans- Proposed Excavation
What is the length a ladder must extend above the excavation/trench?
(Ans- 3 feet
When should an employee wear foot and/or leg protection?
(Ans- ALL
-When heavy objects might roll onto or fall on the employee’s feet
-Working with sharp objects such as nails or spikes that could pierce the
soles or uppers of ordinary shoes
-Exposure to molten metal and working on or around hot, wet or slippery
surfaces
Safety nets must be provided when workplaces are more than how many
feet above ground or other unstable surfaces?
(Ans- 25 feet
Explanation:
Safety nets must be provided when workplaces are more than 25 feet
above ground or water surface, or other surfaces where the use of ladders,
scaffolds, catch platforms, temporary floors, safety lines, or safety belts are
impractical.
The use of wood upright in shoring systems must be at least __.
(Ans- 2″ x 8″
What does PFAS stand for?
(Ans- Personal Fall Arrest System
Explanation:
A PFAS is designed to arrest (stop) a worker during a fall from a working
level. It consists of an anchorage, connectors, a body belt or body harness,
and may include a lanyard, deceleration device, lifeline, or suitable
combinations of the above.
Which of the following is considered PPE?
(Ans- Face shields
Explanation:
PPE is Personal Protective Equipment. It is meant to be worn to minimize
exposure to a variety of hazards. PPE includes gloves, foot and eye
protection, protective hearing devices, hard hats, respirators and full body
suits.
If you do not call the underground service alert intentionally, you will be
subject to what penalties?
(Ans- Up to $50,000
The NEC and OSHA specify that particular flexible cords be used in
construction settings. Where can a flexible cord be used?
(Ans- ALL
-Elevator cables and wiring of cranes and hoists
-Prevention of noise
-With appliances where fastening and mechanical connections are
designed to permit removal for maintenance or repair
Explanation:
Flexible cords must be connected to devices and to fittings so as to prevent
tension at joints and terminal screws. Flexible cords may be damaged on
the job by sharp objects and electrical conductors can be exposed. Flexible
cords should not be used where frequent inspections are impractical. They
should not be run through walls, ceilings, doorways, windows or hidden
areas like conduits or other raceways.
A certification is required for operating cranes with a rated capacity of at
least how many tons?
(Ans- 3
Explanation:
The DOSH crane unit must be contacted for a list of crane certifiers. The
fees involved vary with each certifier.
When excavating a trench, what is the required distance for spoils piles
from edge of the excavation or trench?
(Ans- 2 feet
Warning lines must be erected around all sides of roof work areas and may
consist of________?
(Ans- ALL
-Ropes
-Wires
-Chains
The Underground Service Alert must be contacted at least how many days
before an excavation project?
(Ans- 2 days
In what sequence should scaffolding be dismantled?
(Ans- Top down