FREE COSS Safety Skills Questions and Answers

Question 1

What measure is mandated by 1926 to protect employees from falling from a walking/working surface that has an unprotected side or edge 6 feet or more above a lower level?

Accepted Answer

Safety nets, guardrails, and personal fall arrest systems

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After all data has been examined, a final report is generated.

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Employees must verify their credentials through the OSHA office.

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Every employee must recognize and avoid hazards.

Question 2

Who is responsible for inspecting the excavation, adjacent areas, and protective systems before the start of work and as needed throughout the shift when a construction job site is performing excavation work?

Accepted Answer

A competent person

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The employer

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A qualified person

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The job safety analysis

Question 3

Since accidents have a specific cause, they are _________.

Accepted Answer

predictable and generally preventable

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measured statistically

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of high risk

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usually periodic

Question 4

Certain organizations commit serious mistakes when they use two distinct approaches to evaluate __________ safety.

Accepted Answer

production

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marketing

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construction

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manufacturing

Question 5

What type of program involves employer/employee participation, where job activities are observed, divided into individual steps, discussed, and recorded to identify, eliminate, or control undesirable events?

Accepted Answer

Job Safety Analysis

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Motivation Drive

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Fault Tree Analysis

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Safety Breakdown Structure

Question 6

How often should employers conduct evaluations of each powered industrial truck operator's performance?

Accepted Answer

At least once every 3 years

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At least once every 2 years

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At least once every 5 years

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At least once every 8 years

Question 7

According to OSHA Noise Standard, what level of exposure to noise over an 8-hour period requires employees in General Industry to be enrolled in a hearing Conservation Program?

Accepted Answer

85 dBA

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15 dBA

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55 dBA

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95 dBA

Question 8

What does Subpart N (Materials Handling and Storage) require regarding the inspection of slings and their attachments for damage or defects?

Accepted Answer

Must be inspected for damage or defects each day before being used.

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Must be inspected for damage or defects once a week.

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Must be inspected for damage or defects once a month.

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Must be inspected for damage or defects once a year.

Question 9

Who is responsible for ensuring the adequacy, proper maintenance, and cleanliness of personal protective equipment provided by employees?

Accepted Answer

Employer

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Engineer

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Manager

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Insurance Provider

Question 10

Which of the following is regarded as an indirect cost of an accident?

Accepted Answer

Loss of earning power

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Frequent government fees

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The expense of repairing damaged equipment

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All of the above