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  1. On construction sites, 120-volt, single-phase, 15- and 20-amp receptacle outlets that are not part of permanent wiring must be protected by GFCIs or by what alternative?

    Answer: An assured equipment grounding conductor program

    1926.404(b)(1) allows either GFCIs or an assured equipment grounding conductor program for temporary wiring.

  2. Under OSHA Subpart CC, what minimum clearance must a crane maintain from power lines rated up to 350 kV when using the simplified approach?

    Answer: 20 feet

    1926.1408 Option 2 requires a 20-foot minimum clearance for lines up to 350 kV.

  3. Which OSHA subpart governs permit-required confined spaces specifically in construction?

    Answer: Subpart AA

    Subpart AA (1926.1200–1213) covers confined spaces in construction, effective 2015.

  4. According to the hierarchy of hazard controls, which control method is considered most effective?

    Answer: Elimination

    Elimination physically removes the hazard and sits at the top of the NIOSH hierarchy of controls.

  5. What is the primary purpose of a lockout/tagout procedure during equipment maintenance?

    Answer: To prevent unexpected energization or release of stored energy while workers service equipment

    Lockout/tagout isolates hazardous energy so machinery cannot start or release energy during servicing.

  6. Head protection used on construction sites must meet which consensus standard as referenced by OSHA?

    Answer: ANSI Z89.1

    1926.100 references ANSI Z89.1 for protective helmets.

  7. Under OSHA construction noise rules (1926.52), what is the permissible exposure limit for an 8-hour time-weighted average?

    Answer: 90 dBA

    Table D-2 of 1926.52 sets the 8-hour PEL at 90 dBA.

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