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Safety Regulations & Compliance Flashcards

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  1. According to OSHA 1926.1053, the top of a portable ladder must extend at least how far above an upper landing surface it provides access to?

    Answer: 3 feet

    OSHA requires ladders to extend at least 3 feet above the upper landing to provide a safe handhold for workers stepping on and off.

  2. When using a straight or extension ladder, OSHA requires it to be set at an angle where the base distance from the wall is what fraction of the working length?

    Answer: 1:4 (one-quarter)

    The 4:1 rule requires the base to be placed 1 foot out for every 4 feet of ladder height.

  3. What is the OSHA permissible exposure limit (PEL) for respirable crystalline silica as a TWA over an 8-hour shift?

    Answer: 50 µg/m³

    OSHA 1926.1153 sets the PEL for respirable crystalline silica at 50 micrograms per cubic meter as an 8-hour TWA.

  4. Fire extinguishers on a construction site must be inspected at minimum:

    Answer: Monthly

    OSHA 1926.150 requires fire extinguishers to be inspected monthly and maintained annually.

  5. Under OSHA 1926.62, which construction activity triggers compliance requirements for lead exposure?

    Answer: Welding on lead-painted steel structures

    Welding, torch cutting, or burning on lead-painted surfaces is a trigger task under OSHA's lead in construction standard.

  6. A safety data sheet must be readily accessible to workers during their work shift. Under OSHA HazCom, electronic access is acceptable only if:

    Answer: There is no barrier to immediate access in an emergency

    Electronic SDS access is allowed only if there are no barriers and employees can access the information immediately in an emergency.

  7. OSHA's Subpart CC governs cranes and derricks in construction. Who is authorized to operate a crane on a regulated construction site?

    Answer: A certified crane operator or qualified operator

    OSHA 1926.1427 requires crane operators to be certified by an accredited crane operator testing organization or qualified through an employer program.