CCI Safety Regulations & Compliance 2

Question 1

Under OSHA 29 CFR 1926.502, what is the maximum free-fall distance allowed when using a personal fall arrest system?

Accepted Answer

6 feet

Answer

OSHA 29 CFR 1926.502 limits free-fall distance to 6 feet when using a personal fall arrest system.

Question 2

Which OSHA standard governs excavation and trenching safety on construction sites?

Accepted Answer

29 CFR 1926.650–652

Answer

Subpart P (29 CFR 1926.650–652) covers excavations, including trenching and shoring requirements.

Question 3

A trench 6 feet deep in Type C soil must be sloped at a maximum angle of:

Accepted Answer

1½H:1V

Answer

Type C soil, the least stable classification, requires a slope of 1½H:1V (34 degrees from horizontal).

Question 4

According to OSHA, which party is responsible for conducting a competent person inspection of an excavation?

Accepted Answer

A designated competent person

Answer

OSHA 1926.651 requires a competent person to inspect excavations daily and after rain events.

Question 5

Under OSHA 1926.100, hard hats on construction sites must meet the requirements of which standard?

Accepted Answer

ANSI Z89.1

Answer

OSHA 1926.100 requires head protection to meet ANSI Z89.1 performance standards.

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