AFE Safety, Codes & Regulatory Compliance 5 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: Which OSHA standard establishes requirements for personal fall arrest systems used during construction activities at heights of 6 feet or more?
- 29 CFR 1910.23
- 29 CFR 1926.502 (Correct answer)
- 29 CFR 1910.147
- 29 CFR 1926.59
Correct answer: 29 CFR 1926.502
29 CFR 1926.502 governs fall protection systems, including personal fall arrest systems, for construction activities where workers are exposed to falls of 6 feet or more.
Question 2: A facilities engineer is reviewing indoor air quality. ASHRAE Standard 62.1 primarily addresses which concern?
- Energy efficiency of HVAC systems
- Ventilation requirements for acceptable indoor air quality (Correct answer)
- Refrigerant leak detection in mechanical rooms
- Noise levels generated by HVAC equipment
Correct answer: Ventilation requirements for acceptable indoor air quality
ASHRAE Standard 62.1 establishes minimum ventilation rates and other measures to provide acceptable indoor air quality in commercial and institutional buildings.
Question 3: Under OSHA's Bloodborne Pathogens standard (29 CFR 1910.1030), which engineering control is considered the primary method to prevent needlestick injuries?
- Double gloving
- Sharps with engineered sharps injury protections (SESIPs) (Correct answer)
- Training employees on proper disposal
- Posting warning signs near sharps containers
Correct answer: Sharps with engineered sharps injury protections (SESIPs)
Sharps with Engineered Sharps Injury Protections (SESIPs) are the primary engineering control required to minimize needlestick and sharps injuries under the BBP standard.
Question 4: In facilities with elevator systems, which code establishes the safety requirements for construction, installation, and operation of elevators in the US?
- NFPA 13
- ASME A17.1 (Correct answer)
- ANSI B11.1
- IBC Chapter 30
Correct answer: ASME A17.1
ASME A17.1, the Safety Code for Elevators and Escalators, is the primary standard governing elevator construction, installation, inspection, and operation in the US.
Question 5: A facilities manager is evaluating chemical storage compatibility. Which class of chemicals should NEVER be stored with flammable liquids?
- Inert gases
- Oxidizers (Correct answer)
- Corrosives in sealed containers
- Non-reactive solids
Correct answer: Oxidizers
Oxidizers must never be stored with flammable liquids because oxidizers provide oxygen to support combustion and can cause fires or explosions.
Question 6: Under the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA), which document is required for federal projects that may significantly affect the environment?
- Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) (Correct answer)
- Tier II Report
- Risk Management Plan (RMP)
- Pollution Prevention Plan (PPP)
Correct answer: Environmental Impact Statement (EIS)
NEPA requires federal agencies to prepare an Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) for major federal actions that may significantly affect the quality of the human environment.
Question 7: Which IBC occupancy group classification applies to an assembly building with an occupant load of 1,000 or more persons?
- Group A-1 (Correct answer)
- Group A-2
- Group A-3
- Group A-5
Correct answer: Group A-1
Group A-1 under the IBC covers assembly uses with fixed seating for viewing of performing arts or motion pictures, typically with large occupant loads such as theaters and auditoriums.
AFE Safety, Codes & Regulatory Compliance 5
Which OSHA standard establishes requirements for personal fall arrest systems used during construction activities at heights of 6 feet or more?