C33 Safety 4

Question 1

When setting up a pump-jack scaffold for exterior painting, which safety feature is required at every platform level?

Accepted Answer

Guardrail system with a top rail, mid-rail, and toe board on all open sides and ends

Answer

Pump-jack scaffold platforms require a full guardrail system—top rail, mid-rail, and toe board—on all open sides and ends per Cal/OSHA scaffold regulations.

Question 2

Under the California Safe Drinking Water and Toxic Enforcement Act (Prop 65), what must a painting contractor do before using a product containing a listed chemical on a commercial property?

Accepted Answer

Provide a clear and reasonable warning to persons who may be exposed prior to exposure

Answer

Prop 65 requires contractors to provide clear and reasonable warnings before exposing anyone to listed chemicals, including lead and certain solvents in paints.

Question 3

What is the required minimum distance from an energized overhead power line when using a metal extension ladder for exterior painting?

Accepted Answer

10 feet

Answer

Cal/OSHA requires maintaining at least 10 feet of clearance from energized power lines up to 50 kV when working with conductive equipment like metal ladders.

Question 4

Which type of glove material provides the best protection when handling aromatic solvent-based paints and strippers?

Accepted Answer

Nitrile rubber gloves (at least 8 mil thickness)

Answer

Nitrile rubber gloves resist penetration by aromatic solvents such as xylene and toluene, which are commonly found in solvent-based paints and strippers.

Question 5

A painting employee slips and falls on wet paint on a scaffold plank, resulting in a lost-time injury. Within how many hours must the California employer report the serious injury to Cal/OSHA?

Accepted Answer

8 hours

Answer

Cal/OSHA requires employers to report any serious injury, illness, or death to the nearest Cal/OSHA district office within 8 hours of the incident.

C33 - C-33 California Painting Contractor License Practice Test

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C33 Safety 4