C27 License - C-27 Landscaping Contractor License Safety and Regulations Questions and Answers

Question 1

According to Cal/OSHA, what action must an employer take when landscaping employees are working outdoors and the temperature exceeds 80°F?

Accepted Answer

Provide access to a shaded area and encourage employees to take cool-down rests.

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Provide one quart of water per hour for each employee.

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Require mandatory 15-minute cool-down breaks every hour.

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Monitor employees for signs of heat illness and have an emergency plan.

Question 2

A landscape contractor is digging a 6-foot deep trench for an irrigation mainline. Which of the following is a mandatory Cal/OSHA requirement for this excavation?

Accepted Answer

A permit must be obtained from Cal/OSHA before employees are allowed to enter.

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A registered professional engineer must design the protective system.

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The excavated soil (spoils) must be placed at least 4 feet from the edge of the trench.

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Ladders or other means of egress must be placed every 50 feet of lateral travel.

Question 3

Under California's "Call Before You Dig" law (811), what is the minimum amount of time a contractor must notify the regional notification center before starting an excavation?

Accepted Answer

At least 2 working days, not including the date of notification.

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24 hours before digging.

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5 working days before the planned start date.

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The morning of the excavation, provided a ticket number is received.

Question 4

A landscaping crew is using a wood chipper to dispose of tree trimmings. Which of the following is a critical safety practice required by OSHA?

Accepted Answer

Using a lockout/tagout system to de-energize the machine before clearing a jam.

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Wearing loose-fitting clothing to stay cool.

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Feeding short branches and twigs by hand into the hopper.

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Keeping the chipper's discharge chute pointed towards the work area.

Question 5

A C-27 contractor's business applies pesticides as part of its maintenance services. According to the California Department of Pesticide Regulation (DPR), what must the business do?

Accepted Answer

Register with the County Agricultural Commissioner in every county where they perform pest control.

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Ensure all employees have a personal pesticide applicator license.

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Submit pesticide use reports to the DPR on a quarterly basis.

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Only use pesticides classified as 'general use' to avoid licensing.

Question 6

Which of the following scenarios BEST describes a situation where an employer is required to conduct a workplace hazard assessment for Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)?

Accepted Answer

Before any work begins, to identify hazards that necessitate the use of PPE.

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Only when a new employee is hired.

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When an employee requests a new pair of gloves.

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Annually, as part of the business license renewal process.