OSHA 10 Test Questions and Answers
OSHA 10-Hour answers for independent study: review 75 construction and general industry questions, each cited to an OSHA standard or osha.gov page. Not an official OSHA Outreach exam key.
OSHA 10-Hour Outreach practice questions: course rules, worker rights, fall protection, ladders, electrical, PPE, hazard communication, exits, extinguishers, lockout/tagout and forklifts, each cited to 29 CFR or osha.gov.
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01What is the minimum instructional time for an OSHA 10-Hour Construction Outreach class, and how many of those hours cover required topics?
At least 10 hours, of which 6 hours are required topics. The 10-hour outline says instructional time must be a minimum of 10 hours and lists Required – 6 hours.
VERIFIED AGAINST THE SOURCE
“Required – 6 hours. a. Introduction to OSHA (1 hour)”
— OSHA Outreach Training Program Construction Industry Procedures (revised July 1, 2024), PDF p. 7 ↗02How long is the Introduction to OSHA topic in the 10-hour Construction course, and what does it cover?
1 hour. It covers workers' rights, employer responsibilities and how to file a complaint.
VERIFIED AGAINST THE SOURCE
“Covers workers’ rights, employer responsibilities, and how to file a complaint.”
— OSHA Outreach Training Program Construction Industry Procedures (revised July 1, 2024), PDF p. 7 ↗03A 10-hour Construction trainer has 4 hours for the Focus Four. What is the minimum split between falls and the other three hazards?
Falls at least 1 hour 30 minutes; each of the remaining three Focus Four topics at least 30 minutes. OSHA gives falls more time because most construction fatalities are caused by fall hazards.
VERIFIED AGAINST THE SOURCE
“falls must be covered for a minimum of 1 hour and 30 minutes. The remaining three Focus Four Hazard topics must be covered for a minimum of 30 minutes each.”
— OSHA Outreach Training Program Construction Industry Procedures (revised July 1, 2024), PDF p. 8 ↗04Besides falls, which three hazards make up OSHA's construction Focus Four?
Electrocution, struck-by (for example falling objects, trucks, cranes) and caught-in or between (for example trench hazards, equipment).
VERIFIED AGAINST THE SOURCE
“2) Electrocution 3) Struck-By (e.g., falling objects, trucks, cranes) 4) Caught -In or Between (e.g., trench hazards, equipment)”
— OSHA Outreach Training Program Construction Industry Procedures (revised July 1, 2024), PDF p. 8 ↗05Which two 30-minute required topics complete the 6 required hours of the 10-hour Construction course?
Personal Protective Equipment (30 min) and Health Hazards in Construction (30 min).
VERIFIED AGAINST THE SOURCE
“c. Personal Protective Equipment (30 min) d. Health Hazards in Construction (30 min)”
— OSHA Outreach Training Program Construction Industry Procedures (revised July 1, 2024), PDF p. 8 ↗06Under the Health Hazards in Construction topic of the 10-hour course, what may the trainer teach?
Noise, hazard communication, crystalline silica, or any other construction health hazard.
VERIFIED AGAINST THE SOURCE
“May teach noise, hazard communication, crystalline silica, or any other construction health hazard.”
— OSHA Outreach Training Program Construction Industry Procedures (revised July 1, 2024), PDF p. 8 ↗07A 10-hour Construction trainer is planning the elective block. How many hours, how many topics at minimum, and how short can one topic be?
2 hours, at least two topics, and no topic shorter than 30 minutes.
VERIFIED AGAINST THE SOURCE
“Elective – 2 hours . Must present at least two hours of training on the following topics. At least two topics must be presented. The minimum length of any topic is 30 minutes.”
— OSHA Outreach Training Program Construction Industry Procedures (revised July 1, 2024), PDF p. 8 ↗08Are excavations and fire protection and prevention on OSHA's list of Construction Outreach elective topics?
Yes. The elective list includes e. Excavations and f. Fire Protection and Prevention.
VERIFIED AGAINST THE SOURCE
“e. Excavations f. Fire Protection and Prevention”
— OSHA Outreach Training Program Construction Industry Procedures (revised July 1, 2024), PDF p. 8 ↗09What may the 2 optional hours of a 10-hour Construction class be used for?
Other construction industry hazards or policies, or expanding on the required or elective topics.
VERIFIED AGAINST THE SOURCE
“Optional – 2 hours . Teach other construction industry hazards or policies and/or expand on the required or elective topics.”
— OSHA Outreach Training Program Construction Industry Procedures (revised July 1, 2024), PDF p. 9 ↗10Can a 10-hour Outreach class be completed in a single calendar day?
No. Training is limited to 7.5 student contact hours per calendar day, so 10-hour classes must take a minimum of two calendar days.
VERIFIED AGAINST THE SOURCE
“Training is limited to a maximum of 7.5 student contact hours conducted per calendar day. Therefore: 1) 10-hour classes must take a minimum of two calendar days.”
— OSHA Outreach Training Program Requirements (2024), PDF p. 13 ↗11After a 10-hour class ends, how long does the Outreach trainer have to issue student course completion cards?
90 days. OSHA says trainers have 90 days after course completion to issue cards.
VERIFIED AGAINST THE SOURCE
“trainers have 90 days after course completion to issue cards”
— OSHA, Outreach Training Program, osha.gov/training/outreach (fetched 2026-10-27) ↗12A worker lost their OSHA 10-hour card. Whom should they contact for a replacement?
The trainer who conducted their training. A student who lost or damaged their card must contact that trainer to request a replacement.
VERIFIED AGAINST THE SOURCE
“A student who lost or damaged their student course completion card mus t contact the trainer that conducted their training to request a replacement card.”
— OSHA Outreach Training Program Requirements (2024), PDF p. 27 ↗13Can an Outreach trainer request a replacement card for a class completed six years ago?
No. A trainer cannot request replacement cards unless the class completion date is within the last five years.
VERIFIED AGAINST THE SOURCE
“Class completion date is within the last five years.”
— OSHA Outreach Training Program Requirements (2024), PDF p. 27 ↗14What does federal law say about a worker's right to a safe workplace?
Workers have the right to work in a safe place, and the employer must keep the workplace free from known safety and health hazards.
VERIFIED AGAINST THE SOURCE
“Federal law gives you the right to work in a safe place. Your employer must keep the workplace free from known safety and health hazards.”
— OSHA, Workers (Know Your Rights), osha.gov/workers (fetched 2026-10-27) ↗15Can a worker who thinks the workplace is unsafe ask OSHA to inspect it without their name being revealed?
Yes. A worker can file a confidential complaint with OSHA and ask OSHA to inspect the workplace.
VERIFIED AGAINST THE SOURCE
“you can file a confidential complaint with OSHA and ask them to inspect it”
— OSHA, Workers (Know Your Rights), osha.gov/workers (fetched 2026-10-27) ↗16Is it legal for an employer to fire, demote or transfer a worker for complaining to OSHA?
No. It is illegal for an employer to fire, demote, transfer, or otherwise retaliate against a worker for complaining to OSHA.
VERIFIED AGAINST THE SOURCE
“It is illegal for an employer to fire, demote, transfer, or otherwise retaliate against a worker for complaining to OSHA.”
— OSHA, Workers (Know Your Rights), osha.gov/workers (fetched 2026-10-27) ↗17How soon must a worker report retaliation for a safety complaint to OSHA?
Within 30 days of the retaliation (the alleged reprisal).
VERIFIED AGAINST THE SOURCE
“Complaints of retaliation must be made to OSHA within 30 days of the alleged reprisal.”
— OSHA, Workers Right to Refuse Dangerous Work, osha.gov/workers/right-to-refuse (fetched 2026-10-27) ↗18Is a signed or an unsigned OSHA complaint more likely to lead to an onsite inspection?
A signed complaint. OSHA says a signed complaint is more likely to result in an onsite inspection.
VERIFIED AGAINST THE SOURCE
“A signed complaint is more likely to result in an onsite inspection.”
— OSHA, File a Complaint, osha.gov/workers/file-complaint (fetched 2026-10-27) ↗19May a worker file a safety and health complaint with OSHA anonymously?
Yes. OSHA lets workers submit an oral or written complaint in any language and file it anonymously.
VERIFIED AGAINST THE SOURCE
“Submit your oral or written complaint in any language. File your complaint anonymously.”
— OSHA, File a Complaint, osha.gov/workers/file-complaint (fetched 2026-10-27) ↗20Which conditions must all be met for a worker's refusal to do dangerous work to be legally protected?
The worker asked the employer to eliminate the danger and it failed to; the refusal was in good faith; a reasonable person would agree there is a real danger of death or serious injury; and there is not enough time to fix it through regular enforcement channels.
VERIFIED AGAINST THE SOURCE
“A reasonable person would agree that there is a real danger of death or serious injury; and There isn't enough time, due to the urgency of the hazard, to get it corrected through regular enforcement channels”
— OSHA, Workers Right to Refuse Dangerous Work, osha.gov/workers/right-to-refuse (fetched 2026-10-27) ↗21A worker refuses an imminently dangerous task. Should the worker leave the worksite?
No. Tell the employer you will not do the work until the hazard is corrected, and remain at the worksite until the employer orders you to leave.
VERIFIED AGAINST THE SOURCE
“Tell your employer that you won't perform the work unless and until the hazard is corrected; and Remain at the worksite until ordered to leave by your employer.”
— OSHA, Workers Right to Refuse Dangerous Work, osha.gov/workers/right-to-refuse (fetched 2026-10-27) ↗22A construction worker is on a walking/working surface with an unprotected side or edge. At what height is fall protection required, and with which systems?
6 feet or more above a lower level, using guardrail systems, safety net systems, or personal fall arrest systems.
VERIFIED AGAINST THE SOURCE
“with an unprotected side or edge which is 6 feet (1.8 m) or more above a lower level shall be protected from falling by the use of guardrail systems, safety net systems, or personal fall arrest systems”
— 29 CFR 1926.501, Duty to have fall protection (eCFR, title 29 up to date as of 2026-10-26) ↗23How must construction workers be protected from falling through holes, including skylights, more than 6 feet above lower levels?
By personal fall arrest systems, covers, or guardrail systems erected around the holes.
VERIFIED AGAINST THE SOURCE
“protected from falling through holes (including skylights) more than 6 feet (1.8 m) above lower levels, by personal fall arrest systems, covers, or guardrail systems erected around such holes”
— 29 CFR 1926.501, Duty to have fall protection (eCFR, title 29 up to date as of 2026-10-26) ↗24How must a worker at the edge of a well, pit or shaft 6 feet or more deep be protected from falling?
By guardrail systems, fences, barricades, or covers.
VERIFIED AGAINST THE SOURCE
“Each employee at the edge of a well, pit, shaft, and similar excavation 6 feet (1.8 m) or more in depth shall be protected from falling by guardrail systems, fences, barricades, or covers.”
— 29 CFR 1926.501, Duty to have fall protection (eCFR, title 29 up to date as of 2026-10-26) ↗25A worker is less than 6 feet above dangerous equipment. Is fall protection still required?
Yes. The worker must be protected from falling into or onto the dangerous equipment by guardrail systems or equipment guards.
VERIFIED AGAINST THE SOURCE
“Each employee less than 6 feet (1.8 m) above dangerous equipment shall be protected from falling into or onto the dangerous equipment by guardrail systems or by equipment guards.”
— 29 CFR 1926.501, Duty to have fall protection (eCFR, title 29 up to date as of 2026-10-26) ↗26What fall protection options apply to a worker on a steep roof with unprotected sides and edges 6 feet or more above lower levels?
Guardrail systems with toeboards, safety net systems, or personal fall arrest systems.
VERIFIED AGAINST THE SOURCE
“Each employee on a steep roof with unprotected sides and edges 6 feet (1.8 m) or more above lower levels shall be protected from falling by guardrail systems with toeboards, safety net systems, or personal fall arrest systems.”
— 29 CFR 1926.501, Duty to have fall protection (eCFR, title 29 up to date as of 2026-10-26) ↗27In residential construction, when may an employer use a fall protection plan instead of guardrails, nets or personal fall arrest?
Only when the employer can demonstrate that those systems are infeasible or create a greater hazard; then it must develop and implement a fall protection plan meeting 1926.502(k).
VERIFIED AGAINST THE SOURCE
“Exception: When the employer can demonstrate that it is infeasible or creates a greater hazard to use these systems, the employer shall develop and implement a fall protection plan which meets the requirements of paragraph (k) of § 1926.502”
— 29 CFR 1926.501, Duty to have fall protection (eCFR, title 29 up to date as of 2026-10-26) ↗28When construction workers are exposed to falling objects, what must each worker wear, and what other measures may the employer use?
A hard hat, plus one of: toeboards, screens or guardrail systems; a canopy structure; or barricading the area where objects could fall and keeping employees out of it.
VERIFIED AGAINST THE SOURCE
“Erect a canopy structure and keep potential fall objects far enough from the edge of the higher level”
— 29 CFR 1926.501, Duty to have fall protection (eCFR, title 29 up to date as of 2026-10-26) ↗29How much load must a self-supporting portable ladder sustain without failure?
At least four times the maximum intended load; an extra-heavy-duty type 1A metal or plastic ladder must sustain at least 3.3 times.
VERIFIED AGAINST THE SOURCE
“Each self-supporting portable ladder: At least four times the maximum intended load, except that each extra-heavy-duty type 1A metal or plastic ladder shall sustain at least 3.3 times the maximum intended load”
— 29 CFR 1926.1053, Ladders (eCFR, title 29 up to date as of 2026-10-26) ↗30When a portable ladder is used to reach an upper landing, how far must its side rails extend above the landing surface?
At least 3 feet (.9 m).
VERIFIED AGAINST THE SOURCE
“the ladder side rails shall extend at least 3 feet (.9 m) above the upper landing surface to which the ladder is used to gain access”
— 29 CFR 1926.1053, Ladders (eCFR, title 29 up to date as of 2026-10-26) ↗31What is the proper setup angle for a non-self-supporting ladder?
The horizontal distance from the top support to the foot of the ladder should be about one-quarter of the ladder's working length.
VERIFIED AGAINST THE SOURCE
“the horizontal distance from the top support to the foot of the ladder is approximately one-quarter of the working length of the ladder”
— 29 CFR 1926.1053, Ladders (eCFR, title 29 up to date as of 2026-10-26) ↗32May a worker stand on the top or top step of a stepladder?
No. The top or top step of a stepladder shall not be used as a step.
VERIFIED AGAINST THE SOURCE
“The top or top step of a stepladder shall not be used as a step.”
— 29 CFR 1926.1053, Ladders (eCFR, title 29 up to date as of 2026-10-26) ↗33When must a ladder have nonconductive siderails?
When it is used where the employee or the ladder could contact exposed energized electrical equipment.
VERIFIED AGAINST THE SOURCE
“Ladders shall have nonconductive siderails if they are used where the employee or the ladder could contact exposed energized electrical equipment”
— 29 CFR 1926.1053, Ladders (eCFR, title 29 up to date as of 2026-10-26) ↗34Who must inspect construction ladders for visible defects, and when?
A competent person, on a periodic basis and after any occurrence that could affect their safe use.
VERIFIED AGAINST THE SOURCE
“Ladders shall be inspected by a competent person for visible defects on a periodic basis and after any occurrence that could affect their safe use.”
— 29 CFR 1926.1053, Ladders (eCFR, title 29 up to date as of 2026-10-26) ↗35What must be done with a portable ladder found to have structural defects such as broken rungs?
Immediately mark it as defective or tag it "Do Not Use," and withdraw it from service until repaired.
VERIFIED AGAINST THE SOURCE
“shall either be immediately marked in a manner that readily identifies them as defective, or be tagged with “Do Not Use” or similar language, and shall be withdrawn from service until repaired”
— 29 CFR 1926.1053, Ladders (eCFR, title 29 up to date as of 2026-10-26) ↗36How must a worker face and hold a ladder while climbing up or down?
Face the ladder and use at least one hand to grasp it, and do not carry any object or load that could cause a loss of balance.
VERIFIED AGAINST THE SOURCE
“An employee shall not carry any object or load that could cause the employee to lose balance and fall.”
— 29 CFR 1926.1053, Ladders (eCFR, title 29 up to date as of 2026-10-26) ↗37On what kind of surface may a construction ladder be set up?
Only on stable and level surfaces, unless the ladder is secured to prevent accidental displacement.
VERIFIED AGAINST THE SOURCE
“Ladders shall be used only on stable and level surfaces unless secured to prevent accidental displacement.”
— 29 CFR 1926.1053, Ladders (eCFR, title 29 up to date as of 2026-10-26) ↗38Under 29 CFR 1926.1060, who must train workers who use ladders and stairways, and name one required training area?
A competent person. Training includes the nature of fall hazards in the work area and the maximum intended load-carrying capacities of ladders used.
VERIFIED AGAINST THE SOURCE
“The maximum intended load-carrying capacities of ladders used”
— 29 CFR 1926.1060, Training requirements (stairways and ladders) (eCFR, title 29 up to date as of 2026-10-26) ↗39Under 29 CFR 1926.404, which two ground-fault protection approaches may a construction employer use?
Ground-fault circuit interrupters (GFCIs) or an assured equipment grounding conductor program.
VERIFIED AGAINST THE SOURCE
“The employer shall use either ground fault circuit interrupters as specified in paragraph (b)(1)(ii) of this section or an assured equipment grounding conductor program”
— 29 CFR 1926.404, Wiring design and protection (eCFR, title 29 up to date as of 2026-10-26) ↗40Which temporary receptacle outlets on a construction site need GFCI protection?
All 120-volt, single-phase, 15- and 20-ampere receptacle outlets that are not part of the building's permanent wiring and are in use by employees.
VERIFIED AGAINST THE SOURCE
“All 120-volt, single-phase, 15- and 20-ampere receptacle outlets on construction sites, which are not a part of the permanent wiring of the building or structure and which are in use by employees, shall have approved ground-fault circuit interrupters for personnel protection.”
— 29 CFR 1926.404, Wiring design and protection (eCFR, title 29 up to date as of 2026-10-26) ↗41Under an assured equipment grounding conductor program, when must cord sets and plug-connected equipment be visually inspected?
Before each day's use, for external defects such as deformed or missing pins or insulation damage.
VERIFIED AGAINST THE SOURCE
“shall be visually inspected before each day's use for external defects, such as deformed or missing pins or insulation damage”
— 29 CFR 1926.404, Wiring design and protection (eCFR, title 29 up to date as of 2026-10-26) ↗42May worn or frayed extension cords be used on a construction site, and how may cords not be fastened?
Worn or frayed cords shall not be used, and extension cords shall not be fastened with staples, hung from nails, or suspended by wire.
VERIFIED AGAINST THE SOURCE
“Extension cords shall not be fastened with staples, hung from nails, or suspended by wire.”
— 29 CFR 1926.416, General requirements (electrical safety-related work practices) (eCFR, title 29 up to date as of 2026-10-26) ↗43Workers are using jack-hammers where the exact location of underground power lines is unknown. What must they be given?
Insulated protective gloves.
VERIFIED AGAINST THE SOURCE
“In work areas where the exact location of underground electric powerlines is unknown, employees using jack-hammers, bars, or other hand tools which may contact a line shall be provided with insulated protective gloves.”
— 29 CFR 1926.416, General requirements (electrical safety-related work practices) (eCFR, title 29 up to date as of 2026-10-26) ↗44Who pays for required personal protective equipment in construction, and what are the main exceptions?
The employer, at no cost to employees. The employer need not pay for non-specialty safety-toe footwear or non-specialty prescription safety eyewear if those may be worn off the job site.
VERIFIED AGAINST THE SOURCE
“The employer is not required to pay for non-specialty safety-toe protective footwear (including steel-toe shoes or steel-toe boots) and non-specialty prescription safety eyewear, provided that the employer permits such items to be worn off the job-site.”
— 29 CFR 1926.95, Criteria for personal protective equipment (eCFR, title 29 up to date as of 2026-10-26) ↗45Must a construction employer pay for replacement PPE?
Yes, except when the employee has lost or intentionally damaged the PPE.
VERIFIED AGAINST THE SOURCE
“The employer must pay for replacement PPE, except when the employee has lost or intentionally damaged the PPE.”
— 29 CFR 1926.95, Criteria for personal protective equipment (eCFR, title 29 up to date as of 2026-10-26) ↗46If construction workers bring their own protective equipment, who is responsible for its adequacy?
The employer, including proper maintenance and sanitation of the equipment.
VERIFIED AGAINST THE SOURCE
“Where employees provide their own protective equipment, the employer shall be responsible to assure its adequacy, including proper maintenance, and sanitation of such equipment.”
— 29 CFR 1926.95, Criteria for personal protective equipment (eCFR, title 29 up to date as of 2026-10-26) ↗47When must construction workers wear protective helmets?
When working where there is a possible danger of head injury from impact, falling or flying objects, or electrical shock and burns.
VERIFIED AGAINST THE SOURCE
“Employees working in areas where there is a possible danger of head injury from impact, or from falling or flying objects, or from electrical shock and burns, shall be protected by protective helmets.”
— 29 CFR 1926.100, Head protection (eCFR, title 29 up to date as of 2026-10-26) ↗48When there is a hazard from flying objects, what feature must a worker's eye protection have?
Side protection.
VERIFIED AGAINST THE SOURCE
“uses eye protection that provides side protection when there is a hazard from flying objects”
— 29 CFR 1926.102, Eye and face protection (eCFR, title 29 up to date as of 2026-10-26) ↗49How must a construction worker who wears prescription lenses be protected from eye hazards?
With eye protection that incorporates the prescription in its design, or eye protection that can be worn over the prescription lenses.
VERIFIED AGAINST THE SOURCE
“wears eye protection that incorporates the prescription in its design, or wears eye protection that can be worn over the prescription lenses”
— 29 CFR 1926.102, Eye and face protection (eCFR, title 29 up to date as of 2026-10-26) ↗50How does the construction hazard communication rule, 29 CFR 1926.59, relate to 29 CFR 1910.1200?
Its requirements for construction work are identical to those in 1910.1200.
VERIFIED AGAINST THE SOURCE
“The requirements applicable to construction work under this section are identical to those set forth at § 1910.1200 of this chapter”
— 29 CFR 1926.59, Hazard communication (eCFR, title 29 up to date as of 2026-10-26) ↗51What are the two signal words on hazard communication labels, and which marks the more severe hazard?
"Danger" and "warning." "Danger" is used for the more severe hazards and "warning" for the less severe.
VERIFIED AGAINST THE SOURCE
“The signal words used in this section are “danger” and “warning.” “Danger” is used for the more severe hazards, while “warning” is used for the less severe.”
— 29 CFR 1910.1200, Hazard communication (eCFR, title 29 up to date as of 2026-10-26) ↗52How many pictograms does the Hazard Communication Standard designate?
Eight.
VERIFIED AGAINST THE SOURCE
“Eight pictograms are designated under this standard for application to a hazard category.”
— 29 CFR 1910.1200, Hazard communication (eCFR, title 29 up to date as of 2026-10-26) ↗53What six items must be on the label of a shipped container of a hazardous chemical?
Product identifier, signal word, hazard statement(s), pictogram(s), precautionary statement(s), and the name, U.S. address and U.S. phone number of the manufacturer, importer or other responsible party.
VERIFIED AGAINST THE SOURCE
“(i) Product identifier; (ii) Signal word; (iii) Hazard statement(s); (iv) Pictogram(s); (v) Precautionary statement(s); (vi) Name, U.S. address, and U.S. telephone number of the chemical manufacturer, importer, or other responsible party.”
— 29 CFR 1910.1200, Hazard communication (eCFR, title 29 up to date as of 2026-10-26) ↗54Where must employers keep safety data sheets, and may they be electronic?
In the workplace, readily accessible to employees in their work areas during each work shift; electronic access is permitted if there are no barriers to immediate employee access.
VERIFIED AGAINST THE SOURCE
“Electronic access and other alternatives to maintaining paper copies of the safety data sheets are permitted as long as no barriers to immediate employee”
— 29 CFR 1910.1200, Hazard communication (eCFR, title 29 up to date as of 2026-10-26) ↗55Which numbered SDS section gives first-aid measures, and which covers exposure controls and personal protection?
Section 4 is first-aid measures; Section 8 is exposure controls/personal protection.
VERIFIED AGAINST THE SOURCE
“Section 8, Exposure controls/personal protection”
— 29 CFR 1910.1200, Hazard communication (eCFR, title 29 up to date as of 2026-10-26) ↗56When must employers give workers hazard communication information and training?
At the time of initial assignment, and whenever a new chemical hazard they have not been trained about is introduced into their work area.
VERIFIED AGAINST THE SOURCE
“at the time of their initial assignment, and whenever a new chemical hazard the employees have not previously been trained about is introduced into their work area”
— 29 CFR 1910.1200, Hazard communication (eCFR, title 29 up to date as of 2026-10-26) ↗57In general industry, at what height above a lower level must a worker at an unprotected side or edge be protected from falling?
4 feet (1.2 m) or more, under 29 CFR 1910.28.
VERIFIED AGAINST THE SOURCE
“each employee on a walking-working surface with an unprotected side or edge that is 4 feet (1.2 m) or more above a lower level is protected from falling”
— 29 CFR 1910.28, Duty to have fall protection and falling object protection (eCFR, title 29 up to date as of 2026-10-26) ↗58Under 29 CFR 1910.22, what hazards must walking-working surfaces be kept free of, and when must a hazardous condition be fixed?
Sharp or protruding objects, loose boards, corrosion, leaks, spills, snow and ice; hazards must be corrected or repaired before an employee uses the surface again.
VERIFIED AGAINST THE SOURCE
“Hazardous conditions on walking-working surfaces are corrected or repaired before an employee uses the walking-working surface again.”
— 29 CFR 1910.22, General requirements (walking-working surfaces) (eCFR, title 29 up to date as of 2026-10-26) ↗59How many exit routes must a workplace normally have, and how should they be located?
At least two, located as far from each other as practical so that if fire or smoke blocks one, employees can use the other.
VERIFIED AGAINST THE SOURCE
“The exit routes must be located as far away as practical from each other so that if one exit route is blocked by fire or smoke, employees can evacuate using the second exit route.”
— 29 CFR 1910.36, Design and construction requirements for exit routes (eCFR, title 29 up to date as of 2026-10-26) ↗60May an exit route door require a key or special knowledge to open from the inside?
No. Employees must be able to open an exit route door from the inside at all times without keys, tools, or special knowledge.
VERIFIED AGAINST THE SOURCE
“Employees must be able to open an exit route door from the inside at all times without keys, tools, or special knowledge.”
— 29 CFR 1910.36, Design and construction requirements for exit routes (eCFR, title 29 up to date as of 2026-10-26) ↗61What is the minimum width of an exit access?
28 inches (71.1 cm) at all points.
VERIFIED AGAINST THE SOURCE
“An exit access must be at least 28 inches (71.1 cm) wide at all points.”
— 29 CFR 1910.36, Design and construction requirements for exit routes (eCFR, title 29 up to date as of 2026-10-26) ↗62May materials or equipment be placed in an exit route temporarily?
No. Exit routes must be free and unobstructed; no materials or equipment may be placed in them, permanently or temporarily.
VERIFIED AGAINST THE SOURCE
“Exit routes must be free and unobstructed. No materials or equipment may be placed, either permanently or temporarily, within the exit route.”
— 29 CFR 1910.37, Maintenance, safeguards, and operational features for exit routes (eCFR, title 29 up to date as of 2026-10-26) ↗63How must a doorway or passage that could be mistaken for an exit be marked?
"Not an Exit" or a similar designation, or a sign showing its actual use.
VERIFIED AGAINST THE SOURCE
“exit access that could be mistaken for an exit must be marked “Not an Exit” or similar designation, or be identified by a sign indicating its actual use”
— 29 CFR 1910.37, Maintenance, safeguards, and operational features for exit routes (eCFR, title 29 up to date as of 2026-10-26) ↗64In general industry, what is the maximum travel distance from an employee to a Class A fire extinguisher?
75 feet (22.9 m) or less.
VERIFIED AGAINST THE SOURCE
“Class A fires so that the travel distance for employees to any extinguisher is 75 feet (22.9 m) or less”
— 29 CFR 1910.157, Portable fire extinguishers (eCFR, title 29 up to date as of 2026-10-26) ↗65How often must portable fire extinguishers be visually inspected and given a maintenance check?
Visually inspected monthly and given a maintenance check annually.
VERIFIED AGAINST THE SOURCE
“subjected to an annual maintenance check”
— 29 CFR 1910.157, Portable fire extinguishers (eCFR, title 29 up to date as of 2026-10-26) ↗66If employees are expected to use portable fire extinguishers, when must they be educated in their use?
Upon initial employment and at least annually after that, covering general principles of extinguisher use and the hazards of incipient stage fire fighting.
VERIFIED AGAINST THE SOURCE
“upon initial employment and at least annually thereafter”
— 29 CFR 1910.157, Portable fire extinguishers (eCFR, title 29 up to date as of 2026-10-26) ↗67Under lockout/tagout, what is the difference between an authorized employee and an affected employee?
An authorized employee locks or tags out equipment to service or maintain it; an affected employee operates or uses the equipment being serviced under lockout or tagout.
VERIFIED AGAINST THE SOURCE
“Affected employee. An employee whose job requires him/her to operate or use a machine or equipment on which servicing or maintenance is being performed under lockout or tagout”
— 29 CFR 1910.147, The control of hazardous energy (lockout/tagout) (eCFR, title 29 up to date as of 2026-10-26) ↗68Who removes a lockout or tagout device, and what if that person is not available?
The employee who applied it. If that person is not available, the device may be removed under the employer's direction using specific documented procedures and training in the energy control program.
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“not available to remove it, that device may be removed under the direction of the employer, provided that specific procedures and training for such removal have been developed, documented and incorporated into the employer's energy control program”
— 29 CFR 1910.147, The control of hazardous energy (lockout/tagout) (eCFR, title 29 up to date as of 2026-10-26) ↗69How often must the employer inspect its energy control (lockout/tagout) procedure?
At least annually.
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“The employer shall conduct a periodic inspection of the energy control procedure at least annually”
— 29 CFR 1910.147, The control of hazardous energy (lockout/tagout) (eCFR, title 29 up to date as of 2026-10-26) ↗70By which criteria must lockout and tagout devices be standardized within a facility?
At least one of color, shape, or size.
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“Lockout and tagout devices shall be standardized within the facility in at least one of the following criteria: Color; shape; or size”
— 29 CFR 1910.147, The control of hazardous energy (lockout/tagout) (eCFR, title 29 up to date as of 2026-10-26) ↗71How often must a forklift operator's performance be evaluated?
At least once every three years.
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“An evaluation of each powered industrial truck operator's performance shall be conducted at least once every three years.”
— 29 CFR 1910.178, Powered industrial trucks (eCFR, title 29 up to date as of 2026-10-26) ↗72Name situations that require refresher training for a forklift operator.
Unsafe operation observed, an accident or near-miss, an evaluation showing unsafe operation, assignment to a different type of truck, or a workplace change that could affect safe operation.
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“(A) The operator has been observed to operate the vehicle in an unsafe manner; (B) The operator has been involved in an accident or near-miss incident; (C) The operator has received an evaluation that reveals that the operator is not operating the truck safely; (D) The operator is assigned to drive a different type of truck; or (E) A condition in the workplace changes in a manner that could affect safe operation of the truck.”
— 29 CFR 1910.178, Powered industrial trucks (eCFR, title 29 up to date as of 2026-10-26) ↗73How often must powered industrial trucks be examined before being placed in service?
At least daily, or after each shift where trucks are used around the clock; a truck with a condition adversely affecting safety must not be placed in service.
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“Industrial trucks shall be examined before being placed in service, and shall not be placed in service if the examination shows any condition adversely affecting the safety of the vehicle. Such examination shall be made at least daily. Where industrial trucks are used on a round-the-clock basis, they shall be examined after each shift.”
— 29 CFR 1910.178, Powered industrial trucks (eCFR, title 29 up to date as of 2026-10-26) ↗74When is a powered industrial truck considered unattended?
When the operator is 25 feet or more away from it while it stays in view, or whenever the operator leaves it and it is not in view.
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“A powered industrial truck is unattended when the operator is 25 ft. or more away from the vehicle which remains in his view, or whenever the operator leaves the vehicle and it is not in his view.”
— 29 CFR 1910.178, Powered industrial trucks (eCFR, title 29 up to date as of 2026-10-26) ↗75May anyone stand or pass under the elevated forks of a powered industrial truck?
No. No person may stand or pass under the elevated portion of any truck, whether loaded or empty.
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“No person shall be allowed to stand or pass under the elevated portion of any truck, whether loaded or empty.”
— 29 CFR 1910.178, Powered industrial trucks (eCFR, title 29 up to date as of 2026-10-26) ↗Know questions we're missing?
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