CEM Safety Compliance & Risk Management 3

Question 1

A crane operator witnesses a load swing unexpectedly due to wind. Under OSHA 29 CFR 1926.1417, what is the operator authorized to do?

Accepted Answer

Stop the operation if a safety hazard exists

Answer

OSHA 1926.1417 grants crane operators the authority to stop and refuse to perform an operation they believe is unsafe.

Question 2

What does TRIR (Total Recordable Incident Rate) measure in equipment and construction safety programs?

Accepted Answer

The number of OSHA recordable incidents per 100 full-time equivalent workers

Answer

TRIR = (number of recordable incidents × 200,000) ÷ total hours worked, normalized to 100 full-time equivalent workers.

Question 3

Which type of fire extinguisher is appropriate for use on a Class C (energized electrical equipment) fire?

Accepted Answer

CO2 (carbon dioxide)

Answer

CO2 extinguishers are non-conductive and safe for Class C fires involving energized electrical equipment.

Question 4

When performing a pre-operational inspection on a forklift, a crack is found in the mast. What is the correct action?

Accepted Answer

Report the defect and remove the forklift from service immediately

Answer

OSHA 29 CFR 1910.178 requires that equipment with safety defects be taken out of service and not used until repaired.

Question 5

Under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and OSHA, what is an employer's obligation regarding emergency evacuation procedures for employees with mobility impairments?

Accepted Answer

Develop a Personal Emergency Evacuation Plan (PEEP) for affected employees

Answer

Employers must develop individualized Personal Emergency Evacuation Plans (PEEPs) to ensure safe egress for employees who cannot use standard evacuation routes.

(CEM) Certified Equipment Manager Practice Test

(CEM) Certified Equipment Manager Practice Test

CEM Safety Compliance & Risk Management 3