Safety Regulations & Compliance Flashcards
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What is the maximum permissible noise exposure level for an 8-hour workday under OSHA's construction noise standard?
Answer: 90 dBA
OSHA 29 CFR 1926.52 sets the permissible exposure limit (PEL) at 90 dBA for an 8-hour workday in construction.
A CCS specifier must reference the correct standard for lead paint abatement in renovation of pre-1978 construction. Which EPA rule applies?
Answer: EPA RRP Rule (40 CFR Part 745)
The EPA's Renovation, Repair and Painting (RRP) Rule at 40 CFR Part 745 governs lead-safe work practices during renovation of pre-1978 buildings.
Which specification section division typically contains requirements for a site-specific safety plan and emergency action procedures?
Answer: Division 01 – General Requirements
Division 01 General Requirements contains administrative and procedural requirements including safety plans and emergency action procedures.
OSHA's Process Safety Management (PSM) standard applies to construction activities involving highly hazardous chemicals above threshold quantities. Which OSHA standard number covers PSM?
Answer: 29 CFR 1910.119
OSHA's PSM standard is codified at 29 CFR 1910.119 and applies when construction involves highly hazardous chemicals above specified threshold quantities.
What minimum angle from horizontal must an extension ladder be positioned at for safe use per OSHA construction standards?
Answer: 75.5 degrees (4:1 pitch ratio)
OSHA requires portable ladders to be set up at a pitch of 4 horizontal to 1 vertical (approximately 75.5°), per 29 CFR 1926.1053.
When excavations exceed what depth does OSHA require a means of egress (ladder, stairway, or ramp) within 25 lateral feet of workers?
Answer: 4 feet
OSHA 29 CFR 1926.651(c)(2) requires a means of egress for excavations 4 feet or more in depth, accessible within 25 lateral feet.
Which federal regulation requires contractors to report a worker fatality to OSHA within a specific time frame?
Answer: 8 hours for fatalities; 24 hours for in-patient hospitalizations
OSHA's reporting rule (29 CFR 1904.39) requires employers to report work-related fatalities within 8 hours and in-patient hospitalizations within 24 hours.