OSHA 10 Practice Questions (Construction) with Answers
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1. At what height must fall protection generally be provided on construction sites?
Answer: 6 feet
Construction requires protection at 6 feet or more above a lower level.
2. Which is NOT one of the construction 'Focus Four' hazards?
Answer: Heat illness
The Focus Four are falls, electrocution, struck-by, and caught-in or -between.
3. A trench is how deep before a protective system is generally required?
Answer: 5 feet
At 5 feet or deeper, protection is required unless the excavation is in stable rock.
4. How far must a portable ladder extend above the landing it is used to reach?
Answer: 3 feet
The side rails must extend at least 3 feet above the upper landing, or the ladder must be otherwise secured.
5. Which is a worker right under OSHA?
Answer: Reporting hazards and requesting an inspection without retaliation
Workers can raise safety concerns with OSHA without fear of punishment from their employer.
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