2.0 Falls (Focus Four) OSHA 10 Practice Quiz

• A. An unprotected floor opening where a worker could step through
• B. A neatly stored tool inside a toolbox
• C. A safety meeting before starting work
• D. A posted emergency phone number

An unprotected opening can allow a worker to fall to a lower level. This is the correct answer.

• A. Loose debris, wet areas, or uneven surfaces that can cause slips or trips
• B. On the project, a neatly stored tool inside a toolbox
• C. On the project, a safety meeting before starting work
• D. On the project, a posted emergency phone number

Poor surface conditions can cause a worker to lose footing and fall. This is the correct answer.

• A. On site, a safety meeting before starting work
• B. Falling from an unprotected edge
• C. On site, a posted emergency phone number
• D. A worker using approved fall protection correctly

Open edges without protection create serious fall exposure. This is the correct answer.

• A. At the worksite, a safety meeting before starting work
• B. An unstable improvised work platform
• C. At the worksite, a posted emergency phone number
• D. On the project, a worker using approved fall protection correctly

Improvised platforms can shift, collapse, or cause loss of balance. This is the correct answer.

• A. In this case, a safety meeting before starting work
• B. On site, falling from an unprotected edge
• C. In this case, a posted emergency phone number
• D. During work, a worker using approved fall protection correctly

Open edges without protection create serious fall exposure. This is the correct answer.

• A. During the shift, a posted emergency phone number
• B. On site, a worker using approved fall protection correctly
• C. Falls are a leading cause of serious injuries and fatalities in construction
• D. On site, a neatly stored tool inside a toolbox

Falls are one of the major construction hazards emphasized for recognition and prevention. This is the correct answer.

• A. In the field, a posted emergency phone number
• B. At the worksite, a worker using approved fall protection correctly
• C. The skylight may not support a worker and can be a fall-through hazard
• D. At the worksite, a neatly stored tool inside a toolbox

Skylights can break or fail if stepped on and need protection. This is the correct answer.

• A. During the shift, a worker using approved fall protection correctly
• B. During the shift, a neatly stored tool inside a toolbox
• C. During the shift, a safety meeting before starting work
• D. A missing guardrail around a stairwell opening

Missing protection around an opening can expose workers to a fall. This is the correct answer.