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OSHA 10-Hour Final Exam 2025 | Featuring Topics
such as Workplace Safety Fundamentals, Hazard
Recognition, Personal Protective Equipment (PPE),
Fire Prevention, Fall Protection, and Electrical
Safety
You note that the unguarded gears on a table saw could snag workers' clothing or fingers. What problem-solving step is this part of? ---------CORRECT ANSWER-------- ---------Identifying the problem You've identified the best solution, but it's too big for your team to handle by yourselves. What should you do? ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------Bring it to your supervisor. Who would be the best choice to implement a solution? ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------The person who best understands the problem What can happen if you don't follow the problem-solving framework? --------- CORRECT ANSWER-----------------You might create more problems. You know your coworker is misusing a power tool. What should you do? --------- CORRECT ANSWER-----------------Hold a team meeting about tool safety.
What should you do after choosing someone to implement a solution? --------- CORRECT ANSWER-----------------Be ready to address complications. While you're identifying a problem, which of these should you consider? --------- CORRECT ANSWER-----------------Why is this hazard dangerous? What is the final step in the problem-solving framework? ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------Evaluate the outcome. While you're identifying a problem, which of these should you analyze? --------- CORRECT ANSWER-----------------The parts of the situation that make it more dangerous When you're solving a problem, what should be the first step? ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------Identify the problem. Which of these should you ask yourself while you're identifying a problem? --------
- CORRECT ANSWER-----------------What will happen if it goes wrong?
For excavations, a person is considered competent if they ... ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------Have the authority to immediately correct hazards. Which of the following conditions could lead to a cave-in? ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------A piece of heavy equipment is working near the excavation edge. Why must a registered professional engineer design the safety systems for trenches deeper than 20 feet? ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------Normal safety measures aren't enough to prevent a cave-in. How far away from the trench edge should materials, excess soil, and tools be kept? ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------2 feet To keep heavy loads from falling in, how high does a trench protection system need to extend above a trench? ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------18 inches A competent person is responsible for which of the following? ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------Classifying the soil
You and your team are trenching in solid rock. What type of protective system do you need to install? ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------None You've been installing sewer piping inside a trench, and a storm just passed through. What should you do? ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------A competent person should check the trench for hazards. You notice that the bottom of the trench is cracking. What is this a sign of? --------- CORRECT ANSWER-----------------A possible cave-in Which area of a crane has the worst blind spot? ---------CORRECT ANSWER----------- ------Back right Of the following, which causes the most crane failures? ---------CORRECT ANSWER- ----------------Overloading A competent person is responsible for which type of inspection? ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------Monthly
Who should inspect a crane after it's been modified or repaired? ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------Qualified person What's the best way to avoid a crane's blind spot? ---------CORRECT ANSWER-------- ---------Install barrier guards that show the swing radius of the crane. Which of the following is a sign of a good safety culture? ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------Workers do most of the talking in safety meetings. Which of the following is an example of a lagging indicator? ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------Worker's compensation claims Why do near-miss reports help strengthen your workplace safety program? --------
- CORRECT ANSWER-----------------They give more information about hazards on site. You notice that a piece of equipment is making a lot more noise than usual and could be a community nuisance. How could you reduce the noise? --------- CORRECT ANSWER-----------------Install a muffler on it.
What does a leading indicator do? ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------It measures how much you're doing to prevent incidents. When it comes to safety culture, what should you report? ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------When someone almost trips on a cord in a walkway You're working with noisy equipment close to a residential neighborhood, and people are complaining. What is the best way to minimize your neighbors' noise exposure? ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------Use plywood to make a noise barrier around the equipment. In a company with a good safety culture, who is responsible for finding and addressing hazards? ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------Everyone What is an employer responsible for when it comes to PPE? ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------Employers must give workers correctly fitting PPE. Why is it dangerous to wear PPE that doesn't fit right? ---------CORRECT ANSWER-- ---------------It could get caught in the moving parts of tools or machinery.
Contributing factor ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------Something that helps cause a result Job safety analysis (JSA) ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------A safety tool that defines and controls hazards for a certain process, job, or procedure Job hazard analysis ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------A document detailing a job's steps and potential hazards, and the safety controls needed Normalizing ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------When people become so used to a deviant behavior that they don't consider it wrong anymore Reasonable person ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------An individual who approaches a situation with reasonable caution and sensibly takes action Stop Work Authority (SWA) ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------An OSHA program that gives workers and contractors the authority and responsibility to stop work if they observe unsafe conditions or behaviors on the job site. Which of the following behaviors is an example of normalizing? ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------Accepting unsafe conditions as part of the job
You report an unsafe work condition, and your employer fires you on September 5th. You decide to file a whistleblower complaint with OSHA. When do you need to do this by? ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------October 5th (One month) When your team needs to make quick cuts on a miter saw, they don't put on safety glasses. It's been two months and no one's had any eye injuries. What does this mean? ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------Nothing. It's still unsafe to use the saw without safety glasses. Which of the following helps companies follow laws and regulations? --------- CORRECT ANSWER-----------------Safety and health programs At the start of a shift, you grab a sledgehammer and notice the handle is starting to crack. What's the best thing to do? ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------Tag out the sledgehammer and alert your supervisor. You've come across a safety concern on the job site but you don't want to speak up in front of everybody. What should you do? ---------CORRECT ANSWER------------ -----Tell your supervisor in private.
What must you do before you can refuse hazardous work? ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------Ask your supervisor or employer to address the hazard. Which of the following is an example of good body language in a difficult conversation? ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------Uncrossing your arms to show openness When should you speak up about a workplace hazard? ---------CORRECT ANSWER-- ---------------Whenever you see something wrong so you can keep everyone safe What are two US government agencies that are good resources for safety and health information? ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------OSHA and NIOSH OSHA requires fall protection when working near the edge of a trench or excavation that is _________ or more in depth. ---------CORRECT ANSWER----------- ------6 feet
- Every supported scaffold and its components must support, without failure, its own weight and at least _______ the intended load. ---------CORRECT ANSWER----- ------------4 times
- During an OSHA inspection: ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------You have the right to talk to the inspector privately
- The OSHA standards for Construction and General Industry are found in: --------- CORRECT ANSWER-----------------Parts 1926 and 1910
- When the employer receives an OSHA citation, it must be: ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------Posted for 3 days or until the violation is fixed
- What does OSHA require employers to post for 3 days? ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------OSHA citations and abatement verification notices
- What section of the OSH Act does the Whistleblower Program reference? ------- --CORRECT ANSWER-----------------Section 11(c)
- OSHA requires fall protection at different heights for construction and general industry however, regardless of the fall distance, which of the following is most --- ------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------A. Fall protection must be provided when working over dangerous equipment B. Fall protection must be provided when working over dangerous machinery
- More than 33% of fatalities in construction are from a combination of falls from: ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------Roofs
- Examples of fall hazards that have resulted in deaths on the jobsite include: --- ------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------A. Falls to the ground or lower levels B. Falls through existing floor or roof openings C. Falls through the floor or roof surface D. Falls on the same level E. All the above
- How can YOU prevent a fall from a ladder? ---------CORRECT ANSWER------------- ----A. Choose the right ladder for the job B. Tie the top and bottom of the ladder to fixed points when necessary C. Don't carry tools or other materials in-hand while climbing the ladder D. All the above
- Three major components of a Personal Fall Arrest System (PFAS) include; anchor and the anchorage connector; full body harness; and: ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------Connecting device (lanyard with shock absorber/retractable lifeline, snap hooks)
- When using scaffolds, make sure there is which of the following? --------- CORRECT ANSWER-----------------A. Safe and compliant access and egress B. Full planking C. Stable footing D. Guard railing E. All of the above
- Preventing fall hazards is a critical part of the construction planning process. Controls to mitigate fall hazards include installing which of the following? --------- CORRECT ANSWER-----------------A. Guardrails B. Walls C. Protective covers D. Parapets E. All of the above
- OSHA requires fall protection at different heights for construction and general industry however, regardless of the fall distance, which of the following is most correct? ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------A. Fall protection must be provided when working over dangerous equipment B. Fall protection must be provided when working over dangerous machinery C. Both A and B are correct D. None of the above
- True or False: OSHA standards appear in the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR). ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------True
- True or False: A worker or worker representative can file a complaint about a safety or health hazard in the workplace. ---------CORRECT ANSWER----------------- True
- Employers covered by OSHA's standards must display an "It's the Law" poster. What does this poster address? ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------Safety and health information
- Which of following would be best to have when consulting a medical professional about possible exposure to a harmful chemical? ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------Safety Data Sheet for the chemical
- The CFR Parts, such as Part 1926 for Construction, are further broken down into ___________, which group together specific and detailed standards. --------- CORRECT ANSWER-----------------Subparts
- Which of the following is a type of OSHA violation? ---------CORRECT ANSWER-- ---------------A. Repeat
B. Serious C. Willful D. All of the above
- Among the rights related to OSHA recordkeeping, workers have the right to review: ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------OSHA 300 Logs and OSHA 300A Summaries
- Who does OSHA recommend you first bring a workplace safety or health concern to? ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------Your employer
- True or False: OSHA standards fall into four categories (or Parts): General Industry, Construction, Maritime, and Agriculture. ---------CORRECT ANSWER-------- ---------True
- What type of OSHA inspection is conducted when immediate death or serious harm is likely? ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------Imminent danger
- True or False: You can request to remain anonymous when OSHA presents a complaint to your employer. ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------True
