OSHA- 30- Construction Exam Test with Verified Solutions
1. When applying ergonomic principles to Identify the ergonomic risks as-
your office environment, what should you sociated with tasks you perform
do to avoid injury? on the job.
2. Ergonomics is the applied science of de- People and the things they use
signing environments so what can hap- can interact most efficiently and
pen? safely.
3. What type of condition does repeated Cumulative trauma disorder
stress on muscles, joints, tendons, and (CTD)
delicate nerve tissues cause?
4. What CTD results from prolonged or repet- Carpal tunnel syndrome
itive flexing of your wrists and causes
numbness, tingling, and pain?
5. Which of the following is an example of Holding a phone during a
static loading? lengthy phone conversation
6. Why does working in an uncomfortably Because it will cause blood flow
cold office increase your risk of develop- to shift from your extremities to
ing a CTD in your shoulder, arm, wrist, or your core
hand?
7. What CTD risk factor is associated with Contact stress
resting your wrist on the edge of the desk
while typing?
8. In what area of your back are you most Lumbar area
likely to feel pain that results from sitting
in one position for too long without ade-
quate back support or with poor posture?
9. What office activity is most likely to cause Repetitively using a manual
trigger finger? stapler
10. Which behavior is an example of working Keeping key objects close to
in your comfort zone? your body
11. Apply ergonomic best practices
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What is the most appropriate response to
initial CTD warning signs?
12. What is the best description on a "neutral Keeping your body aligned and
posture?" balanced and maintaining the
natural S-curve of your spine.
13. Toxic gases are the most serious of fires True
14. Workplace violence is primarily physical False
violence
15. Dangers from natural disasters include True
drowning, collapsing structures, and fly-
ing debris.
16. Fuel, heat, and oxygen complete the fire False
tetrahedron.
17. poor planning or lack of preparedness is False
only a danger in fire emergencies
18. A toxic chemical release can produce tox- True
ic gases, contamination, explosions, and
possibly, fire.
19. Of the primary dangers of fire, which is the Toxic gases
most serious?
20. Which of the following components must Fuel, oxygen, ignition source,
be present for a fire to ignite and continue and a chemical chain reaction
burning?
21. Do poor planning and lack of prepared- Yes
ness present a danger in an emergency
situation?
22. Do emergency action and fire prevention No
plans have to be written?
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1. When applying ergonomic principles to Identify the ergonomic risks as-
your office environment, what should you sociated with tasks you perform
do to avoid injury? on the job.
2. Ergonomics is the applied science of de- People and the things they use
signing environments so what can hap- can interact most efficiently and
pen? safely.
3. What type of condition does repeated Cumulative trauma disorder
stress on muscles, joints, tendons, and (CTD)
delicate nerve tissues cause?
4. What CTD results from prolonged or repet- Carpal tunnel syndrome
itive flexing of your wrists and causes
numbness, tingling, and pain?
5. Which of the following is an example of Holding a phone during a
static loading? lengthy phone conversation
6. Why does working in an uncomfortably Because it will cause blood flow
cold office increase your risk of develop- to shift from your extremities to
ing a CTD in your shoulder, arm, wrist, or your core
hand?
7. What CTD risk factor is associated with Contact stress
resting your wrist on the edge of the desk
while typing?
8. In what area of your back are you most Lumbar area
likely to feel pain that results from sitting
in one position for too long without ade-
quate back support or with poor posture?
9. What office activity is most likely to cause Repetitively using a manual
trigger finger? stapler
10. Which behavior is an example of working Keeping key objects close to
in your comfort zone? your body
11. Apply ergonomic best practices
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, OSHA- 30- Construction Exam Test with Verified Solutions
What is the most appropriate response to
initial CTD warning signs?
12. What is the best description on a "neutral Keeping your body aligned and
posture?" balanced and maintaining the
natural S-curve of your spine.
13. Toxic gases are the most serious of fires True
14. Workplace violence is primarily physical False
violence
15. Dangers from natural disasters include True
drowning, collapsing structures, and fly-
ing debris.
16. Fuel, heat, and oxygen complete the fire False
tetrahedron.
17. poor planning or lack of preparedness is False
only a danger in fire emergencies
18. A toxic chemical release can produce tox- True
ic gases, contamination, explosions, and
possibly, fire.
19. Of the primary dangers of fire, which is the Toxic gases
most serious?
20. Which of the following components must Fuel, oxygen, ignition source,
be present for a fire to ignite and continue and a chemical chain reaction
burning?
21. Do poor planning and lack of prepared- Yes
ness present a danger in an emergency
situation?
22. Do emergency action and fire prevention No
plans have to be written?
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