Kentucky Surface Mine Practice Exam

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