🦅

Eagle Safety Institute

Comprehensive Safety Examination

Student Information

Enter Your Full Name:

🦅

Eagle Safety Institute

Comprehensive Safety Examination

Student:

Time Remaining: 20:00

Instructions: Click on your chosen answer for each question. Selected answers will be highlighted. You have 20 minutes to complete the exam.

Chapter 1: Fundamentals of Safety (5 Questions)

1. What is the primary objective of occupational safety and health programs?

A) To comply with legal requirements only B) To prevent workplace injuries, illnesses, and fatalities C) To reduce insurance premiums D) To improve company reputation

2. According to Heinrich’s Safety Triangle, what is the ratio of near misses to serious injuries?

A) 30:1 B) 300:1 C) 600:1 D) 1000:1

3. What does PPE stand for in safety management?

A) Personal Protection Equipment B) Personal Protective Equipment C) Professional Protective Equipment D) Primary Protection Equipment

4. Which hierarchy of controls is most effective in reducing workplace hazards?

A) Personal Protective Equipment B) Administrative Controls C) Engineering Controls D) Elimination

5. What is a safety audit?

A) A financial review of safety costs B) A systematic evaluation of safety management systems C) A legal requirement for all companies D) A training program for employees

Chapter 2: Scaffolding Safety (5 Questions)

6. What is the minimum width requirement for scaffold platforms?

A) 12 inches (30 cm) B) 18 inches (45 cm) C) 20 inches (50 cm) D) 24 inches (60 cm)

7. At what height must fall protection be provided for scaffold workers?

A) 4 feet (1.2 m) B) 6 feet (1.8 m) C) 10 feet (3 m) D) 12 feet (3.6 m)

8. What is the maximum gap allowed between scaffold planks?

A) 1/2 inch (1.3 cm) B) 1 inch (2.5 cm) C) 2 inches (5 cm) D) 3 inches (7.6 cm)

9. Who is qualified to inspect scaffolds before each work shift?

A) Any worker using the scaffold B) A competent person C) The site supervisor D) The safety officer only

10. What is the standard height for scaffold guardrails?

A) 36 inches (91 cm) B) 39 inches (99 cm) C) 42 inches (107 cm) D) 48 inches (122 cm)

Chapter 3: Fire Safety (5 Questions)

11. What are the three elements of the fire triangle?

A) Heat, Fuel, and Water B) Heat, Fuel, and Oxygen C) Fuel, Oxygen, and Carbon Dioxide D) Heat, Oxygen, and Nitrogen

12. Which class of fire involves ordinary combustible materials like wood and paper?

A) Class A B) Class B C) Class C D) Class D

13. What does Class B fire involve?

A) Ordinary combustible materials B) Flammable liquids and gases C) Electrical equipment D) Combustible metals

14. What is the most common cause of workplace fires?

A) Electrical faults B) Hot work operations C) Smoking materials D) Chemical reactions

15. What is the recommended evacuation time for most buildings?

A) 1 minute B) 2.5 minutes C) 5 minutes D) 10 minutes

Chapter 4: Fire Extinguisher (5 Questions)

16. What does the acronym PASS stand for in fire extinguisher operation?

A) Point, Activate, Spray, Stop B) Pull, Aim, Squeeze, Sweep C) Prepare, Approach, Spray, Secure D) Position, Activate, Spray, Sweep

17. Which type of fire extinguisher is suitable for electrical fires?

A) Water-based extinguisher B) Foam extinguisher C) CO2 extinguisher D) Wet chemical extinguisher

18. How often should fire extinguishers be inspected?

A) Weekly B) Monthly C) Quarterly D) Annually

19. What is the maximum travel distance to reach a Class A fire extinguisher?

A) 50 feet (15 m) B) 75 feet (23 m) C) 100 feet (30 m) D) 150 feet (46 m)

20. What should you do after successfully extinguishing a fire?

A) Leave immediately B) Watch for re-ignition C) Clean up the area D) Refill the extinguisher

Chapter 5: Confined Space (5 Questions)

21. Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of a confined space?

A) Limited means of entry and exit B) Not designed for continuous occupancy C) Large enough for a person to enter D) Always well-ventilated

22. What is the minimum oxygen level required for safe entry into a confined space?

A) 16% B) 18% C) 19.5% D) 21%

23. What is the maximum oxygen level considered safe for confined space entry?

A) 21% B) 22% C) 23.5% D) 25%

24. What does LEL stand for in confined space safety?

A) Lower Explosion Limit B) Lower Emergency Level C) Limited Entry Level D) Lower Exposure Limit

25. Who must be present outside a permit-required confined space during entry operations?

A) Safety officer B) Attendant C) Supervisor D) Emergency responder

🦅