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  1. A construction worker develops contact dermatitis after repeated exposure to portland cement. This is best classified as which type of hazard?

    Answer: Chemical hazard

    Portland cement contains chromium compounds and is alkaline; dermatitis from cement exposure is a chemical hazard.

  2. Under OSHA's Hazard Communication Standard (HazCom 2012), how many sections does a Safety Data Sheet (SDS) contain?

    Answer: 16

    OSHA's HazCom 2012, aligned with the GHS, requires SDSs to have exactly 16 standardized sections.

  3. Which OSHA standard requires employers to develop and implement a written Respiratory Protection Program for construction workers using respirators?

    Answer: 29 CFR 1926.103

    29 CFR 1926.103 is OSHA's construction industry respirator standard, which incorporates by reference the requirements of 1910.134 including the written program.

  4. A CHST investigating a near-miss incident involving a scissor lift tip-over should use which root cause analysis method to identify systemic factors?

    Answer: 5 Whys technique

    The 5 Whys technique is an effective root cause analysis method that drills down through symptom layers to uncover systemic causes of incidents.

  5. Under OSHA 29 CFR 1926 Subpart CC, what is the minimum ground-to-power-line clearance distance required for a crane when the line voltage is between 50 kV and 200 kV?

    Answer: 15 feet

    OSHA 1926.1408 Table A requires a 15-foot minimum clearance for voltages over 50 kV up to 200 kV during crane operations.

  6. A CHST reviews a material safety data sheet and finds the flash point of a solvent is 70°F. How should this material be classified?

    Answer: Flammable liquid

    OSHA defines flammable liquids as those with a flash point below 100°F (37.8°C); a flash point of 70°F clearly qualifies as flammable.

  7. Which of the following best describes the purpose of a Job Safety Analysis (JSA) in construction safety management?

    Answer: To identify, analyze, and control hazards associated with specific job steps before work begins

    A JSA proactively breaks a job into steps, identifies hazards associated with each step, and establishes controls before work begins.