C33 California Painting Contractor Safety 2

Question 1

Under Cal/OSHA regulations, at what height must a C-33 painting contractor provide fall protection for employees in general industry?

Accepted Answer

7.5 feet

Answer

Cal/OSHA Title 8, Section 1670 requires fall protection at heights of 7.5 feet or more for general industry, which applies to most painting operations.

Question 2

A C-33 contractor is spray-painting in an enclosed space. What is the primary ventilation requirement under Cal/OSHA?

Accepted Answer

Provide mechanical ventilation to keep airborne concentrations below the PEL

Answer

Cal/OSHA requires mechanical ventilation sufficient to maintain airborne concentrations of hazardous substances below their Permissible Exposure Limits (PELs).

Question 3

What type of respirator must a C-33 contractor provide when employees are spray-applying coatings containing isocyanates?

Accepted Answer

Supplied-air respirator (SAR) or SCBA

Answer

Isocyanates are highly toxic sensitizers that require supplied-air respirators (SAR) or self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA) during spray application.

Question 4

A painting crew is working on a scaffold 25 feet high. Under Cal/OSHA, who must inspect the scaffold before each work shift?

Accepted Answer

A competent person designated by the employer

Answer

Cal/OSHA requires that scaffolds be inspected by a competent person before each work shift and after any event that could affect structural integrity.

Question 5

Under Cal/OSHA, what determines the maximum wind speed for exterior painting from an elevated work platform?

Accepted Answer

The specific equipment manufacturer's operating specifications

Answer

Cal/OSHA requires employers to follow manufacturer specifications for maximum wind speed limits on aerial lifts and elevated work platforms.

C33 - C-33 California Painting Contractor License Practice Test

C33 - C-33 California Painting Contractor License Practice Test

C33 California Painting Contractor Safety 2