CCS Safety Procedures & Regulations 2

Question 1

Which OSHA standard most directly governs fall protection for chimney sweeps working on residential rooftops?

Accepted Answer

29 CFR 1926.502

Answer

29 CFR 1926.502 sets fall protection system criteria and practices for construction work, which applies to rooftop chimney service.

Question 2

When working near an active gas appliance connected to a chimney, the sweep should first:

Accepted Answer

Shut off the gas supply and allow the appliance to cool

Answer

The gas supply must be shut off and the appliance allowed to cool before any chimney work begins to prevent burns and gas hazards.

Question 3

A chimney sweep discovers asbestos rope gasket material around a fireplace insert door. The correct action is to:

Accepted Answer

Encapsulate it and advise the homeowner to contact an asbestos abatement professional

Answer

Asbestos-containing materials must not be disturbed by the sweep; the homeowner should be notified and a licensed abatement professional engaged.

Question 4

The minimum recommended ladder angle ratio for leaning ladders per OSHA guidelines is:

Accepted Answer

1:4 (one out for every four up)

Answer

OSHA requires a 1:4 base-to-height ratio, meaning the base should be one foot out for every four feet of ladder height.

Question 5

Which document must a chimney sweep provide to a customer after finding a Level 2 deficiency that poses an immediate safety hazard?

Accepted Answer

A written notice of the hazardous condition before leaving the property

Answer

CSIA and industry standards require sweeps to provide written notification of any serious safety hazard discovered during service.

(CCS) Certified Chimney Sweeper Practice Test