Apprenticeship Exam Apprenticeship Safety and OSHA Standards 2 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: How long does an employer have to report a workplace fatality to OSHA?
- 8 hours (Correct answer)
- 24 hours
- 48 hours
- 72 hours
Correct answer: 8 hours
Employers must report workplace fatalities to OSHA within 8 hours of the incident.
Question 2: What does 'lockout/tagout' (LOTO) protect against?
- Unauthorized computer access
- Unexpected energization of machinery during maintenance (Correct answer)
- Chemical spills in storage areas
- Falls from elevated platforms
Correct answer: Unexpected energization of machinery during maintenance
LOTO procedures prevent the unexpected startup or energization of equipment while workers are performing maintenance.
Question 3: Which respirator type provides protection against airborne particles only?
- Air-purifying respirator with organic vapor cartridge
- Self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA)
- N95 particulate respirator (Correct answer)
- Supplied-air respirator
Correct answer: N95 particulate respirator
An N95 respirator filters at least 95% of airborne particles but does not protect against gases or vapors.
Question 4: What is the maximum permissible noise exposure at 90 dBA for an 8-hour work shift per OSHA standards?
- 2 hours
- 4 hours
- 8 hours (Correct answer)
- 10 hours
Correct answer: 8 hours
OSHA's permissible noise exposure is 8 hours per day at 90 dBA before hearing protection is required.
Question 5: What is the minimum width for a safe walking path in a construction zone per OSHA?
- 12 inches
- 18 inches
- 24 inches
- 36 inches (Correct answer)
Correct answer: 36 inches
OSHA requires at least 36 inches (3 feet) of clear walkway width in construction areas.
Question 6: An apprentice notices a safety hazard that their supervisor hasn't addressed. What is the correct first step?
- Ignore it and continue working
- Report it to OSHA directly without telling the supervisor
- Report it again in writing to the supervisor or safety officer (Correct answer)
- Fix the hazard themselves without authorization
Correct answer: Report it again in writing to the supervisor or safety officer
The appropriate first step is to formally report the hazard in writing to the supervisor or safety officer before escalating.
Apprenticeship Exam Apprenticeship Safety and OSHA Standards 2
How long does an employer have to report a workplace fatality to OSHA?