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Quiz: Introduction

1) The ___________ created the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) to set
and enforce protective workplace safety and health standards.
a) Worker’s Safety Act of 1970
b) National Worker Protection Association
c) Industrial Health and Safety Administration
d) Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970
e) National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health
Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970
Explanation
The Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970 was passed to prevent workers from being
seriously harmed or killed while working. The act created both the Occupational Safety and
Health Administration (OSHA) and the National Institute for Occupational Safety and
Health (NIOSH). OSHA is responsible for setting and enforcing standards, as well as education
and outreach. NIOSH is a research organization that focuses on preventing work-related illness,
injury, disability, and death, using knowledge from scientific research to provide services and
products.

2) Which of the following is NOT protected under the whistleblower protection program?
a) Filing an OSHA complaint
b) Reporting an injury
c) Seeking access to employee exposure and injury records
d) Complaints filed nine months after an employer retaliatory action
e) Raising a safety or health complaint with an employer
Com plaints filed nine m onths after a retaliatory action
Explanation
The OSH Act whistleblower protection program protects workers from retaliation who complain
to their employer, OSHA, or other government agencies about unsafe or unhealthful working
conditions in the workplace. Complaints of retaliation under OSHA must be reported to OSHA
within 30 days to be protected. Some other laws, such as the Federal Railroad Safety Act and
the Seaman’s Protection Act, protect complaints filed up to 180 days after a retaliatory event.
However, no laws currently protect any complaints filed after nine months.

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3) Which part of the Code of Federal Regulations applies to construction?
a) CPUC Rule 21
b) CFR Part 825 Title 29
c) CEC Title 24
d) CFR Part 1926, Title 24
e) CFR Part 1926, Title 29
CFR P art 1926, Title 29
Explanation
This part of the Code of Federal Regulations applies specifically to safety and health regulations
for construction.

4) Per OSHA requirements, employers are responsible for training employees on

_______________ and ________________. (pick two)
a) Recognition and avoidance of unsafe conditions
b) How to carry out their duties
c) Applicable regulations and methods to control or eliminate hazards
d) how to report unproductive workers
e) working efficiently and effectively
R ecognition and avoidance of unsafe conditions, Applicable regulations and
m ethods to control or elim inate hazards
Explanation
While employers may choose to train their employees on how to carry out their job duties, how
to report unproductive workers, and how to work more efficiently and effectively, OSHA does
not require such training. OSHA specifically requires employers to train employees to recognize
and avoid unsafe conditions, and understand applicable regulations and methods to control or
eliminate hazards.

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5) Match the definitions with the correct employee descriptions:
1) _____A person approved or assigned by an employer to perform a specific type of duty or
be at a specific location on a jobsite.
2) _____One who, by possession of a recognized degree, certificate, professional standing, or
extensive knowledge, training, and experience, has successfully demonstrated their ability
to solve problems relating to the subject matter, work, or project.
3) _____One who is capable of identifying existing and predictable hazards in the
surroundings or working conditions which are unsanitary, hazardous, or dangerous to
employees, and who has authorization to take prompt corrective measures to eliminate
them.
a) Qualified
b) Authorized
c) Capable
d) Specified
e) Competent
1) b) Authorized
2) a) Qualified
3) e) Com petent
Explanation
It is important to understand the differences between the specific terms that describe a
worker’s position or authority when dealing with workplace safety. While the words “qualified”,
“authorized”, and “competent” may mean many things in our everyday language, they have
very specific and distinct definitions under OSHA regulations.

6) True or False: General contractors may not exceed OSHA minimum requirements.
False
Explanation
OSHA requirements are minimums; it is always acceptable to exceed the minimums to create
an even safer work environment.

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7) How often should site safety meetings be performed?
a) Monthly
b) Weekly, or whenever conditions change
c) Daily, or whenever conditions change
d) Hourly
e) Once
Daily, or w henever conditions change
Explanation
Conditions change frequently on construction sites. Site safety meetings should be held daily to
address any changes or concerns. It is also a good idea to hold additional safety meetings if
and when safety conditions change drastically throughout the course of a day.

8) Which of the following would NOT be found on a site safety plan?

a) Emergency action plan
b) Racking attachment details
c) Incident notification
d) Minimum PPE
e) Details on safety meetings
R acking attachm ent details
Explanation
Racking attachment details would be found in a construction plan set, but not on a site safety
plan.

9) What type of form is intended to identify, eliminate, and control hazards?

a) Job hazard analysis form
b) Task control form
c) Worker safety identification form
d) Hazard control form
e) Hazard identification form
Job hazard analysis form
Explanation
Job hazard analysis forms are created for each task, and outlines the hazards, special
equipment required, PPE and other protective measures required to keep workers safe while
performing the specified task.

10) True or False: New workers entering a task zone must read and sign off on the job hazard
analysis form.

True
Explanation

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 All workers entering a task zone must read and sign off on the job hazard analysis form,
specific for that task, acknowledging that they understand the risks and how to work safely in
that zone.

11) The least effective hazard control type is ___________.

a) Training and procedures
b) Elimination or substitution
c) Warnings
d) Personal protective equipment
e) Engineering controls
P ersonal protective equipm ent
Explanation
In the “hierarchy of controls”, PPE is the last line of defense between workers and hazards.
While PPE can protect workers from many hazards, it is better to eliminate or control the
hazard whenever possible. Remember, all PV installation tasks require differing levels of PPE,
depending on the hazards present.

12) The most effective hazard control type is _____________.

a) Personal protective equipment
b) Elimination or substitution
c) Engineering controls
d) Warnings
e) Training and procedures
Elim ination or substitution
Explanation
In the “hierarchy of controls”, elimination or substitution is the best way of protecting workers.
If you can remove or eliminate a hazard, the worker is no longer put at risk due to that hazard.

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13) Which of the following concept is part of a “culture of safety”?
a) Work alone when you can to save resources
b) Only pay attention to the task you are working on
c) Work as quickly as possible to get the job done
d) Never work alone
e) Include many people on a single task
Never w ork alone
Explanation
In a “culture of safety”, it is acknowledged that working alone is dangerous and should be
avoided. Rushing to complete a task, having too many workers on a single task, and not being
aware of one’s surroundings can lead to injuries and death.

14) Which of the following is NOT a “Focus Four” hazard?

a) Falls
b) Struck-by
c) Caught-in/between
d) Blindsided
e) Electrocution
Blindsided
Explanation
The Focus Four hazards include falls, struck-by, caught-in/between, and electrocution.

15) On a large-scale ground mount PV construction site, it is common for workers to be exposed
to ________________ of the Focus Four hazards.
a) One
b) All
c) None
d) Two
e) Three
All
Explanation
It is common on a large-scale ground mount PV installation for workers to be exposed to all of
the Focus Four hazards, and it’s important for workers to understand the risks involved with
each of them.

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