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It is essential to keep scaffold elements level and plumb.

A) True
B) False

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List five general safety guidelines for forklift operation.

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Any of the...

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Safe work practices minimize costs for


A) workers.
B) employers.
C) building owners.
D) all of the above.

E) None of the above
F) C) and D)

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Supplies should be placed along the edge of the trench so they are easy for workers to reach.

A) True
B) False

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False

Where would you find the safe load capacity of a hoist?


A) on the hoist body
B) on the manufacturer's instructions included with the hoist
C) on the slings attached to the hoist
D) none of the above

E) B) and C)
F) C) and D)

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OSHA defines a confined space as any tight space that has mechanical or electrical equipment in it.

A) True
B) False

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Most forklift accidents are caused by


A) inadequate training.
B) improper lifting of loads.
C) driving recklessly with a load.
D) driving forward down a grade.

E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

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What two traits will a safe worker have?

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The ability to recognize, avoi...

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List five common causes of accidents involving ladders and scaffolds.

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Overextending or overreaching
Horseplay
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Stepladders must have


A) a metal spreader or locking device.
B) hooks to hold tools and equipment.
C) a painted surface.
D) rungs placed at varying intervals.

E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

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Properly constructed scaffold systems can provide a safe working platform.

A) True
B) False

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Angle of repose is the greatest angle above the horizontal at which a given material will lie without sliding.

A) True
B) False

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The first requirement of any job activities in the construction industry is


A) safety.
B) knowledge of the industry.
C) mechanical skills.
D) experience.

E) B) and C)
F) A) and B)

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Since most purging gases are inert, there is no danger if they leak in a confined space.

A) True
B) False

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Being certified to operate a forklift on a previous job does not automatically make a worker certified to operate one on a new job.

A) True
B) False

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The angle of repose is


A) the angle that occurs when slope is added to a pipe for drainage purposes.
B) the slope of the walls inside a trench.
C) the angle above the horizontal plane at which a material will lie without sliding.
D) the angle of the piping at the building drain.

E) None of the above
F) C) and D)

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List three critical safety practices for rigging.

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How often should rigging equipment be checked?

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Why would you choose to use a scaffold instead of a ladder?

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Three-foot overlap is the standard for extension ladders, regardless of size.

A) True
B) False

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