ASP Construction Exam Practice Test 5

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1. A worker arrives on site impaired by cannabis. What does the Act say?

   1. They may work if they used it the evening before, before midnight
   2. The Act only covers alcohol, not cannabis or drugs
   3. On a construction site, this condition is a risk and they must not work
   4. They may work if they just avoid working at height

2. What must be in place before an employer allows a hazardous product to be used?

   1. Written approval from ASP Construction for each product used on the site
   2. A purchase price lower than that of non-hazardous products
   3. A red container, whatever label is attached
   4. A compliant label and safety data sheet, and a trained worker

3. How must waste produced on an upper floor be disposed of?

   1. Piled on the floor until the job ends, then carried down all at once by the stairs
   2. Thrown out a window after shouting a warning to the workers below
   3. Tossed into an open bin at the foot of the building with no other precaution
   4. Removed as work goes on, using containers, a closed chute or hoisting equipment

4. Under the Construction Safety Code, what does lockout mean?

   1. Hanging a "Do not use" tag on a machine's control panel without cutting the power
   2. Putting a single-key padlock on the isolating device of an energy source
   3. Locking the site trailer at the end of the work day
   4. Locking power tools in a box to prevent theft

5. What does the Code say about moving loads over workers?

   1. It is allowed if the crane operator honks before passing over them
   2. No load may pass over their heads, and no one may stand under a load
   3. It is allowed if the workers wear hard hats meeting CSA Z94.1
   4. It is allowed if the load weighs less than half the rated load shown on the device

6. How should a worker with long hair wear it near a moving machine?

   1. Loose, if they keep their distance
   2. Covered by a scarf tied loosely at the neck
   3. Held in a cap, under the hard hat
   4. Tied in a ponytail down the back

7. Under Québec's Act respecting occupational health and safety, what is the main goal of prevention?

   1. Reducing the number of CNESST site inspections
   2. Eliminating hazards at their very source
   3. Giving protective equipment to every worker
   4. Compensating injured site workers quickly

8. An electrician works alone at a remote station with no way to call for help. What must the employer do?

   1. Nothing special, if the electrician has passed the 30-hour course
   2. Have him phone the CNESST at the start and end of every day
   3. Ban all work until a second electrician is hired for the station
   4. Set up an effective check-in system, continuous or at intervals

9. Under Québec's Construction Safety Code, who must have passed the General health and safety on construction sites course?

   1. Site workers and the management and supervisory staff who usually work on the site
   2. Only workers who use scaffolds, cranes or motorized equipment on the site
   3. Only foremen and superintendents who lead a crew of more than ten workers on the site
   4. Only apprentices under 18 during their first year on a construction site

10. A foreman wants to deal with dust by handing out masks only, although a vacuum at the source is possible. What does the law say?

    1. The choice between masks and a vacuum depends only on the lowest cost
    2. The mask always comes first, because it protects each worker directly
    3. The law requires nothing as long as workers agree to wear a mask
    4. Eliminating the hazard at the source comes before personal protective equipment

11. A safety net must limit free fall to what maximum height?

    1. 15 m
    2. 2 m
    3. 10 m
    4. 6 m

12. Which type of temporary heater is banned on a construction site?

    1. A compliant natural gas heater
    2. A properly installed oil heater
    3. A gasoline or naphtha heater
    4. A CSA-certified electric heater

13. Three workers must enter a conveyor's danger zone. Who must lock out?

    1. Each of the three workers, with their own padlock
    2. No one, if the machine is stopped with the stop button
    3. The foreman alone, for the whole crew of three
    4. The most experienced worker, on behalf of the others

14. What is the minimum clear width of a scaffold platform?

    1. 250 mm
    2. 1 m
    3. 300 mm
    4. 470 mm

15. How high must a guardrail be above the work area?

    1. Between 1.5 m and 1.8 m
    2. At least 2 m
    3. Between 1 m and 1.2 m
    4. Between 0.5 m and 0.7 m

16. A worker takes off his earmuffs for a few minutes now and then during noisy work. Why is this a problem?

    1. The Code requires two pairs of protectors worn together
    2. Protectors must be worn for the entire time of exposure to noise
    3. Earmuffs must be replaced by the employer every hour
    4. Removing them is allowed only during the official 15-minute morning and afternoon breaks

17. Where is it forbidden to use an internal combustion engine?

    1. On a site with fewer than ten workers at once
    2. In an outdoor parking area on site
    3. Near flammable or explosive dust or vapours
    4. Within 10 m of a site office

18. How far must shoring extend above the excavation?

    1. 1 m
    2. It must be flush with the ground
    3. 50 mm
    4. 300 mm

19. Before signalling a lift, what must the signaller check?

    1. That the load was weighed on a certified scale the same day
    2. That the crane operator has finished his break and had his coffee
    3. That every worker on site has gone back into the trailer for the break
    4. That the slings, cables or chains are properly attached and the lift is safe

20. Which vehicles need a self-resetting back-up alarm?

    1. Only vehicles that move around the site at night, after dark, without lights
    2. Only service vans that carry workers
    3. Only vehicles bought new less than five years ago
    4. Earthmoving machines, trucks rated 2,250 kg or more and vehicles with a blocked rear view

21. In Québec, in which language must a hazardous product's label and safety data sheet be written?

    1. In whatever language the supplier chooses, based on its home country
    2. In French, with a translation allowed if it does not prevail over the French
    3. In English only, since most chemical makers are based outside Québec
    4. In the first language of the worker who uses the product

22. A truck wants to park 2 m from the edge of a trench with normal shoring. What does the Code say?

    1. It is banned within 3 m unless reinforced shoring is provided for it
    2. It is allowed if it parks for under 30 minutes with the engine turned off
    3. It is allowed if the truck is empty
    4. It is allowed if the driver stays in the cab

23. A ladder is 8 m long between its supports. About how far from the wall should its foot be?

    1. About 2 m to 2.7 m (1/4 to 1/3 of its length)
    2. About 6 m, so it lies almost flat on the ground
    3. About 4 m, which is half the ladder's length
    4. Right against the wall, so it stands as straight as possible

24. When is a cab or protective frame required on a self-propelled vehicle?

    1. Only when the vehicle travels on a public road, off the site
    2. When the driver could be hurt by flying or falling objects
    3. Only when the temperature drops below zero
    4. Only when the vehicle is more than ten years old

25. Moving a heavy load by hand is dangerous. What must the employer do?

    1. Let the worker choose the method alone, based on their strength
    2. Require the worker to wear a back belt for the whole move
    3. Ask two more workers to lift the load together by hand
    4. Make mechanical devices available to the workers