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Exam Type
OPEN BOOK
Exam Content
Subject Areas
# of Questions
Boilers, General Knowledge
10
Controls, Boiler Fittings, & Accessories
3
Pumps
3
Safety
6
Boiler Testing & Troubleshooting
4
Hoisting & Rigging
3
Conveying Equipment
6
Welding
5
Total number of test questions:
40
Time allowed (minutes):
90
Scope of Work
Service which provides for the installation or removal of equipment or machinery including but not limited to conveyors or heavy machinery. Boilers exempted by the Virginia Uniform Statewide Building Code (13VAC5-63) but regulated by the Department of Labor and Industry are also included in this specialty. This specialty does not provide for any electrical, plumbing, process piping or
HVAC functions.
Books Allowed in the Exam
1.
CFR Title 29, Part 1926 Selections (OSHA), 2013, PSI
2.
Virginia Boiler and Pressure Vessel Rules and Regulations, 16 VAC 25-50-10, 2003, Virginia DLI
3.
ASME B20.1-2012: Safety Standard for Conveyors and Related Equipment, 2012, ASME
Modern Welding, 11th Edition, 2013, Althouse, Turnquist, Bowditch
6.
Pump Handbook, 4th Edition, 2007, Karassik, Messina, Cooper & Heald
7.
Handbook of Rigging for Construction and Industrial Operations, 5th Edition, 2009, Rossnagel, Higgins, Lindley
Available Study Materials
This study guide only covers the OSHA portion of the PSI exam.
PSI OSHA Selections, 2013 Study Guide
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