Kentucky Surface Mine Practice Exam

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• How do you splint a fracture?
• Who shall be in charge of each surface mine?
• Which statement accurately describes the Division of Mine Safety's authority?
• How do we test a stretcher?
• Which elements constitute proper fall protection when working in the vicinity of hoppers?
• If you see an electrical hazard such as a smoking cable or worn insulation on a wire, what should you do
• How shall gauges, regulators, and valves on oxygen and acetylene tanks be maintained?
• Before removing or replacing fuses, what must be done to electrical circuits?
• When should we scale down loose material on a highwall?
• When towing heavy equipment, what must be used with the tow bar?
• Who makes electrical repairs in the mine?
• How many hours of classroom time are required to become a surface miner?
• Bleeding involves which types of blood vessels?
• If no phone is available at the mines, we need what?
• Define berm.
• When auger operations are performed after dark, what must be provided?
• Which statement describes a misfire?
• What steps should be taken to ensure a parked, unattended piece of equipment is secure?
• Before moving loaded cars or trucks, what condition must be satisfied?
• How should transformers or other electrical units be located to minimize risk?
• Which item is explicitly listed as protective clothing
• Methane may be found in which locations?
• Under which conditions should CPR be stopped?
• Cans no larger than how many gallons is used for solvents?
• The license cannot be revoked by the commissioner before a hearing. True or false?
• What is the purpose of railings, barriers, or covers around openings near travel ways?
• Where is oxygen deficiency in auger holes?
• What does the Division of Mine Safety (DMS) do?
• What is the basic policy regarding alcohol on the job?
• Which statement best expresses the minimum qualifications to perform electrical work?
• What is fainting?
• What is the required safety procedure during maintenance or repair on equipment?
• Security guards may move from their post after a charge goes off. True or False?
• How often should fire extinguishers be inspected or checked?
• Which type of wound has a higher risk of infection than others?
• Can your Self-Rescuer be kept more than 25 feet away?
• Fixed ladders should project how many feet above the landing?
• Are you allowed to stay on shot when lightning?
• If he is pale, which part should be raised?
• The best way you can avoid being shocked when working with electricity is
• Electrical disconnecting devices shall be within a distance of the equipment they serve, not to exceed how many feet?
• How close to a magazine are no open flames or smoking permitted?
• Can the commissioner revoke a license before a hearing?
• Are men permitted to work between equipment and the highwall?
• Is methane lighter than air?
• What protection is provided for mobile equipment that uses trailing cables?
• Which burn depth is considered most severe?
• What is the normal breathing rate of an adult at rest?
• What are the requirements to perform electrical work?
• Should fire extinguishers be labeled A, B, and C?
• Which statement describes carbon monoxide's properties?
• Where do we cross conveyor belts?
• What do METs incorporate?
• Which of the following is a major health hazard in mines?
• How many hours of re-training is required per year for surface miners?
• How shall auger machines and other related equipment on which a person is required to work during drilling operations be protected against falling material from the highwall?
• What is the third step before administering first aid?
• Which statement best describes guard requirements for moving parts?
• A dislocation is defined as which of the following?
• Is it correct to move an injured person before a thorough examination and injury protection have been established?
• Who must be considered the most valuable resource in the coal mining safety context?
• What is the main purpose of the Division of Mine Safety in relation to miners and operators?
• When work is performed after dark, which areas must be illuminated?
• How many inspections are required at a mine annually?
• What statement about fire extinguisher criteria is accurate?
• Trailering cables and power cable connections shall not be broken under load. True or False?
• Which airway-management technique must be used when spinal injury is suspected?
• What must be done when abandoned mines or abandoned parts of an active underground mine are penetrated by auger drilling?
• Openings above or near travel ways through which miners may fall should be protected by?
• Who is responsible for ensuring newly hired miners receive 8 hours of mine specifics training?
• Are used fire extinguishers acceptable to remain in service without replacement?
• Where should battery changing stations be located to minimize hazard?
• Which burn classifications are listed in the material?
• When men are working after dark, what must be provided?
• How is CPR accomplished?
• Are miners allowed to work under dangerous highwalls?
• Guards must be used on which parts?
• What is a dislocation?
• Ramps and roads constructed on solid material should have ample width and clearance. (True or False)
• Emergency brake systems must be what in relation to any other brake system?
• What does CPR stand for?
• Under KY mining laws, trailing cables may be run over by equipment if they are what?
• Can explosives and detonators travel together?
• The term 'commissioner' refers to the head of which division?
• What personal protective equipment is required when handling substances corrosive, toxic, or injurious to the skin?
• When operating an auger, methane checks are made when?
• What is the minimum experience required to become a blaster?
• When must unsafe equipment be removed?
• Which safety feature protects workers from flying or falling material hazards in mining areas?
• When a potentially dangerous condition is found, what must be done?
• If the transformer station is not 15 feet off the ground or housed, it must have a fence and a locked gate. How close can the fence be to energized parts?
• Which sign is required to address ignition risks in blasting safety zones?
• How do we shovel a conveyor belt?
• What do you do if your methane monitor on your auger goes off?
• Must a blaster be present when a shot is fired?
• In areas where flying material or falling material presents a hazard, what must be provided?
• 2 major health hazards in the mine are?
• Name some protective clothing
• Who places the mine foreman in charge at the mines?
• Which action is part of proper shock management?
• When shall a Foreman or competent person examine working areas and face of walls for unsafe conditions?
• How many trainee miners may work with and under the direct supervision of a miner holding a certificate of competency and qualification?
• What is a puncture?
• How long does a self-rescuer provide effective protection after activation?
• In cases of hazard, what two actions should you take to prevent harm
• Which statement best describes permissible devices
• If an auger penetrates old mines, when should you check for CH4?
• The first cut made in a tract of land to be surface mined is called the?
• In auger work near old mine workings, how often should CH4 be checked?
• What term describes notifying all persons to retreat before a blast?
• In the METs framework, which combination of elements is included?
• What must be done to abandoned electrical circuits?
• Renewal of a blaster license requires passing an exam.
• What must be posted at all major electrical installations?
• Describe the position for climbing ladders?
• If hazardous conditions exist and are not corrected promptly, what action should be taken?
• A dangerous atmosphere is defined by an oxygen deficiency of what percent?
• Where should tests for explosive gases and oxygen deficiency be conducted when drilling near abandoned underground areas?
• Screening used to protect workers from falling material must be heavy gauge and subject to approval by whom?
• Which statement best explains why the highwall screen must permit workers to keep the highwall in view at all times?
• What indicates that crossing over an auger train is allowed?
• Which of the following is NOT listed as a bleeding control method?
• Which wrap is appropriate when treating a burn?
• Who issues the license to operate a coal mine?
• What does DMS stand for?
• Which factor exactly determines berm height for normal use?
• During auger planning, advance planning is intended to prevent hazards affecting which part of underground workings?
• What is part of the treatment for shock?
• What do we do with auger holes when the job is finished?
• What is prohibited in areas where fires start?
• Under the direct supervision policy, how many trainees may be supervised by a single certified miner at one time?
• Who should perform the tests for explosive gases and oxygen deficiency when an abandoned mine or abandoned part is penetrated by auger drilling?
• What is a mine foreman?
• Which set lists all six fundamentals of first aid?
• What precautions must be taken when miners work in areas or places where fire or explosion hazards exist?
• What protection should be used to prevent falls when working with hoppers?
• Who certifies the Foreman?
• What is the term for the rock and soil that lies above the coal seam?
• What is the best method of artificial ventilation?
• What type of warning device is required on conveyors when visibility is poor to warn of startup?
• What is an open wound?
• In surface mining, which area is considered the most dangerous?
• What should you do with embedded objects in a wound?
• Which safety action is required before continuing work when loose material or trees are observed on exposed wall area?
• In general, what characteristic should the battery storage area have to reduce risk?
• To protect the spine, how should you move a person?
• Can auger operators leave the controls while the auger is in operation?
• When determining prudent equipment speed, which factors should be considered?
• What is the primary responsibility of a mine safety analyst?
• How many hours of training must newly hired miners receive in mine specifics?
• When the auger is operated at night, it must be?
• Which safety action is described for holes created by auger after the job?
• The ventilation to compression ratio in CPR is given as what?
• What must be done if hazardous overhanging walls and other unsafe ground conditions are not corrected promptly?
• In first aid terminology, what does ABCs stand for?
• Which term describes a mound of dirt built on a haulage road to slow trucks or prevent overtravel?
• How many pints of blood loss are fatal?
• Are men allowed to work on mobile equipment while in motion?
• Is a MET required on the job?
• What is the first step in basic first aid after performing scene size-up?
• What do you do if a person has a head injury?
• What are the final steps in completing a repair job on equipment?
• How do you tell if an unconscious person has a broken back?
• What is the initial action to take when a fire starts?
• Blasting operations shall not be conducted within how many feet of any public highway?
• Can a person be appointed to the office of Mine Inspector or Instructor without a Foreman card?
• Which concentration range of methane in air is considered explosive?
• In surface operations, what is the leading cause of fatalities?
• Is a Foreman card required to appoint someone as Mine Inspector or Instructor?
• How should electrically powered mobile equipment be left when unattended?
• MSHA requires no smoking signs be posted in which locations?
• In first aid, which action assesses the victim's responsiveness?
• What is the safe procedure for leaving unattended electrically powered equipment in terms of controls and brakes?
• What must be worn by miners at mine plants and active workings?
• What is the correct policy regarding painting wooden ladder members?
• Who is allowed to enter major electrical installations?
• What is the penalty for violating the law on a first offense?
• Which statement about bleeding color and source is correct?
• What is the correct handling rule for open flames in blast areas?
• What does permissible mean
• How long must a permitted miner work to be certified?
• In CPR, which two actions are used to sustain life during resuscitation?
• Are intoxicating drinks allowed on the job?
• Where should batteries be stored to minimize hazard?
• Where should oily waste and rags be placed?
• What is a pressure point?
• Safety glasses are required to be worn under which condition?
• What is the new name for OMSL?
• What do Kentucky laws say about equipment speeds on roadways?
• What is the treatment for strains & sprains?
• Which statement about tourniquet use in serious bleeding is correct?
• When should you trim the load on a truck?
• What is the best single method for controlling bleeding?
• Splices in power cables must be
• What is high power
• Which items constitute the required head protection and footwear for miners?
• Is it permissible to break trailering cables or power connections under load?
• What final action should be taken after completing a repair on equipment?
• When loose material or trees are observed on exposed wall area, what should be done?
• Do used fire extinguishers need to be replaced?
• Besides fire extinguishers, what must be provided in areas where fire hazards exist?
• What is the correct practice for examining areas for unsafe conditions in relation to blasting operations?
• Areas surrounding flammable liquid storage tanks and electric substations and transformers shall be kept free from dry grass, weeds, underbrush and other combustibles for at least how many feet in all directions?
• Which items are haulage roads equipped with, according to safety standards?
• Which statement describes the required maintenance after a fire extinguisher is discharged?
• The phrase 3 years (36 months) equals how many months?
• If clearance from power lines is less than 10 ft while moving equipment, what action is required?
• How often must equipment be inspected?
• How should equipment be left when unattended?
• In electrical terms, high power circuits are defined by voltages above what
• Shock is best defined as:
• Are fire extinguishers required on all self-propelled mobile haulage equipment?
• What minimum distance around a storage area must be kept free of combustible material?
• Under KY mining laws, trailing cables can be run over by crawler-mounted or rubber-tired equipment?
• What is the minimum safe distance for a fence from energized parts when required by station height or housing?
• If equipment is found unsafe, what is the immediate action?
• What two devices protect electrical circuits from overloads?
• A pressure point is defined as the area where arteries come close to the skin over a bone.
• What is the first cut in a surface mining operation called?
• Are tourniquets used for all serious bleeding?
• Why is carbon monoxide particularly dangerous?
• What is the most dangerous area in all types of surface mines?
• What is the explosive range of methane in air?
• If he is red, which part should be raised?
• What is the second step before administering first aid?
• During drilling operations, what is the requirement for personnel on the drill mass?
• What must be provided to prevent over travel and overturning at dumping locations?
• If it is impractical to install protective devices around an opening near a travel path, what should be provided?
• Which statement is true regarding fire extinguishers?
• Which of the following best describes the characteristics of methane?
• What is the first step before administering first aid to an injured person?
• Before an employee can be assigned to work alone in his area, what condition must be met?
• Which of the following is a direct fire safety expectation for storage areas?
• What must you do for safety when working under booms or buckets?
• What is the #1 hazard associated with blasting operations?
• Define Misfire.
• Who is allowed to be present in loading and dumping areas?
• When artificial respiration is necessary, how soon should it be started?
• Which action provides stability when working under booms or buckets?
• The signage requirement at major electrical installations is intended to warn about what
• What is the most important thing to do when applying a tourniquet?
• Which method is used to assess possible spinal injury in an unconscious person?
• Before moving an injured person, what should be completed first?
• If a load extends more than four feet beyond the rear of the vehicle, how should it be marked?
• If the victim is not breathing but has a pulse, what action should you take?
• Power lines are required to be protected from what hazards?
• Which daylight marking method is required for loads extending beyond the rear of the vehicle?
• What item cannot be transported with explosives?
• The purpose of the Federal Mine Safety and Health Act of 1977 is?
• Where are you allowed to cross over an auger train?
• Which pair of actions is listed as part of the steps in treating an injured person?
• What percentage of oxygen is present in the atmosphere?
• When a blast is to be fired, what must be given to allow all persons to retreat to a safe place?
• What is a requirement for the location of transformers to reduce exposure to energized parts?
• Are you allowed to shoot after dark?
• If a transformer station is not 15 feet off the ground or housed, what safety feature must be present?
• The initial action in first aid, according to the material, is what?
• Should you attempt to straighten a fracture?
• Which percentage of oxygen deficiency is considered dangerous in mining environments?
• Should you remove embedded objects?
• Surface transformer stations shall be housed or fenced in when lower than
• All storage areas must be kept clean within how many feet around them?
• Must a drill be attended at all times while it is in operation?
• Do all injuries result in shock?
• Which item is explicitly listed as requiring guards?
• Which statement best describes who is responsible for safety compliance at a surface mine?
• If conveyor belts are not visible, what must be on them to warn persons the belt will be starting?
• What determines the height of berms and guard rails for normal use?
• Which maintenance detail is stated for gauges, regulators, and valves on oxygen and acetylene tanks?
• What is required before repairing tires on equipment?
• The highest priority of the commonwealth must be the health and safety of the coal industry's most valuable resource. Which is who?
• How long is the inexperience miner permit (Green Card) issued for?
• How many feet on each side of auger shall the highwall be checked?
• What is the first precaution to take to minimize fire hazards?
• Should you get consent before administering first aid?
• How should oxygen and acetylene tanks be stored when not in use?
• Which coal type is most common in Kentucky?
• What shall be done to vehicle engines before fueling (all internal combustion engines except diesel)?
• Define CPR
• Advance planning before augering is done shall insure that no hazards are created affecting active underground workings. Auger mine workings and holes drilled shall be located to prevent which occurrences?
• If dark red blood is flowing in a steady stream, where is the blood coming from?
• If a person is not breathing, what should you do?
• Which statement best matches methane's safety characteristics?
• When treating a fracture, what is the correct approach to a misshapen bone or joint?
• Who is the commissioner?
• Do hand held power tools need to be grounded?
• Do hand held power tools require grounding according to the safety provisions?
• What must be done before performing maintenance on mobile equipment to ensure it cannot move?
• What safety devices are used to move energized cables or fuses?
• How must guards at conveyor drive, head & tail pulleys be built?
• What determines the height and width of a bench?
• Is a company allowed to take disciplinary action against a miner for invoking his safety rights?
• Which action is not part of the immediate first aid sequence described for an unresponsive person?
• Does the Mine Safety Analyst have the same authority as an Inspector?
• Which statement best describes shock in the context of trauma?
• Warning devices and lights are required on haulage equipment. True or False?
• What kind of protection do we have for our equipment?
• To prevent equipment from rolling when not in use, what should be done?
• Equipment with booms or masts which are not properly protected shall not be operated when the booms or masts can come within how many feet of an energized overhead powerline?
• The inexperienced miner permit is commonly known as what?
• When parking a front end loader, what action should you take with the bucket?
• During transport, what is not allowed to be carried with explosives?
• Who is allowed to ride in buckets of end loaders?
• Which locations require a 25-foot clearance around them?
• Which of the following are methods for controlling bleeding?
• How must can windows be maintained?
• Which of the following describes carbon monoxide?
• How often must a blaster renew their license?
• MSHA stands for which organization?
• The soil and dirt covering the coal are called?
• Which of the following describes the steps in treating an injured person?
• What detector is used to identify methane presence in hazardous environments?
• What is the first step in first aid?
• Coal companies are not required to compensate their employees for attending annual retraining (True or False)?
• What is the minimum distance of high voltage lines to ground where there is a possibility of contact from equipment passing underneath?
• Where do first aid supplies have to be located?
• After completing auger work, what should be done to any auger holes?
• Auger holes should be covered before abandonment? (True or False)
• When should you stop performing CPR?
• How should operators confirm the area is clear?
• A laceration is best described as which of the following?
• Trainee miners shall work within sight and sound of a certified person?
• Can physical shock be dangerous to life?
• When is adequate illumination required for auger work?
• Which is the correct order of the six fundamentals of first aid?
• Which of the following is also a symptom of shock?
• Which of the following is a symptom of shock?
• Class C fires require?
• Which direction should wheels be turned when the vehicle or equipment is unattended?
• Inspect the highwall, how many feet on each side of the auger?
• What are the classes of burns?
• Before maintenance or repair, what is the first step?
• Should wooden ladder members be painted?
• What is the first step in patient assessment?
• What must be posted in areas where fires are most likely to start?
• Which fundamental is primarily concerned with maintaining air flow and respiration?
• In what sequence should you perform actions for an unresponsive person who is not breathing?
• Why are safety lines used
• What is the depth of compressions in CPR?
• Which gas is typically emitted by batteries?
• When should a miner check his work area?
• What must be posted at major electrical installations
• What is the most common obstruction in an unconscious person?
• What is the ratio of ventilation & compressions?
• Must drill be attended at all times while the drill is in operation?
• What is another name for a fracture?
• Mine Foreman and Mine Inspector must have how many years of experience?
• If no response, what should you do?
• Which detector would confirm the presence of CH4 in a space?
• How should you wrap a burn to avoid restricting blood flow?
• When fences are installed around transformer stations, they must be a minimum of how many feet
• Battery changing stations must be in which type of area?
• Which statement about berm height is correct for normal use?
• Under which condition may a worker cross over an auger train?
• Define Licensee.
• Are men allowed to be on drill mass while in operation?
• If loose material is observed on high wall, what should be done?
• When a fire extinguisher has been discharged, what must be done?
• What is the most common gas found in fire or explosion?
• Which statement best describes the depth of chest compressions in CPR?
• Which statement best describes proper grounding in this context?
• Most of the coal in Kentucky is in what group?
• What is the normal heart rate for adults?
• Under safety rights policy, can a miner be disciplined for invoking safety rights?
• Which entity serves as the safety division overseeing mine safety in Kentucky?
• Which engines must be shut off before fueling?
• What minimum clearance must be provided around all parts of stationary electrical equipment where access or travel is necessary?
• If spinal injury is suspected, which airway-clearing technique should be used?
• What is the recommended initial treatment for chemical burns?
• How many inches of toe clearance is required on fixed ladders?
• Haulage roads are equipped with what?
• Tow bar safety requires what in conjunction with the tow bar?
• Magazines must be located how far apart?
• For methane checks during auger operation, when should they be performed?
• How long does a permitted miner have to get his 45 days in?