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Safety and OSHA Regulations Flashcards

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  1. What is 'heat illness prevention' as required by OSHA for outdoor construction workers?

    Answer: Providing water, shade, and rest breaks and training workers to recognize heat stroke and exhaustion

    OSHA's heat illness prevention guidance requires the 'water, rest, shade' approach along with acclimatization plans and training to identify heat-related symptoms.

  2. Under OSHA, how soon must a workplace fatality be reported to OSHA?

    Answer: Within 8 hours of the incident

    OSHA requires employers to report work-related fatalities to OSHA within 8 hours and in-patient hospitalizations, amputations, or eye losses within 24 hours.

  3. What is the purpose of an OSHA 300 Log?

    Answer: To record all work-related injuries and illnesses occurring in the workplace throughout the year

    The OSHA 300 Log is a required injury and illness recordkeeping form that tracks work-related incidents to identify patterns and improve workplace safety.

  4. What does 'silica dust control' require from contractors under OSHA's 2016 silica rule?

    Answer: Implementing engineering controls, respiratory protection, and medical surveillance for workers exposed to silica

    OSHA's silica standard (29 CFR 1926.1153) requires dust suppression, respiratory protection, and medical exams for workers regularly exposed to respirable crystalline silica.

  5. What is the OSHA requirement for ladder safety on a construction site?

    Answer: Ladders must extend at least 3 feet above the landing surface and be secured at the top

    OSHA requires portable ladders to extend at least 3 feet (0.9m) above the upper landing to provide a handhold when stepping off, and they must be secured against movement.

  6. Which OSHA standard covers trenching and excavation safety for construction workers?

    Answer: 29 CFR 1926 Subpart P

    OSHA 29 CFR 1926 Subpart P covers all requirements for excavations, trenches, and earthmoving operations, including protective systems and soil classification.