CCS Safety Regulations & Compliance 2 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: Under OSHA's Hazard Communication Standard (HazCom), what document must accompany every hazardous chemical on a construction site?
- Safety Data Sheet (SDS) (Correct answer)
- Material Test Report (MTR)
- Product Data Sheet (PDS)
- Certificate of Compliance (COC)
Correct answer: Safety Data Sheet (SDS)
OSHA's HazCom Standard (29 CFR 1910.1200) requires Safety Data Sheets to be readily accessible for every hazardous chemical used on site.
Question 2: Which OSHA standard specifically governs fall protection requirements for construction workers at heights of 6 feet or more?
- 29 CFR 1926.502 (Correct answer)
- 29 CFR 1910.23
- 29 CFR 1926.100
- 29 CFR 1910.145
Correct answer: 29 CFR 1926.502
29 CFR 1926.502 establishes fall protection systems criteria and practices for construction, triggered at 6-foot elevation differences.
Question 3: A construction specification requires 'confined space entry procedures.' Which OSHA standard applies specifically to permit-required confined spaces in construction?
- 29 CFR 1926.1201–1213 (Correct answer)
- 29 CFR 1910.146
- 29 CFR 1926.800
- 29 CFR 1910.147
Correct answer: 29 CFR 1926.1201–1213
29 CFR 1926.1201–1213 (Subpart AA) specifically covers confined spaces in construction, distinct from the general industry standard.
Question 4: When specifying temporary electrical systems on a construction site, what OSHA-required protection must be provided for all 120-volt, single-phase 15- and 20-ampere receptacles?
- Ground-Fault Circuit Interrupter (GFCI) protection (Correct answer)
- Arc-fault circuit interrupter (AFCI) protection
- Double-insulated equipment only
- Isolated ground receptacles
Correct answer: Ground-Fault Circuit Interrupter (GFCI) protection
OSHA 29 CFR 1926.404(b)(1) requires GFCI protection for all temporary 120V, single-phase 15A and 20A receptacles on construction sites.
Question 5: A specifier is writing Division 01 safety requirements. Which entity has primary authority to enforce safety regulations on federally funded construction projects in states without an approved State Plan?
- Federal OSHA (Correct answer)
- The Army Corps of Engineers
- State Department of Labor
- The Environmental Protection Agency
Correct answer: Federal OSHA
Federal OSHA has jurisdiction over construction safety on federal projects in states that have not established an OSHA-approved State Plan.
Question 6: Which NFPA document establishes life safety requirements for means of egress in temporary construction facilities and site trailers?
- NFPA 101, Life Safety Code (Correct answer)
- NFPA 70, National Electrical Code
- NFPA 241, Construction Fire Safety
- NFPA 10, Portable Fire Extinguishers
Correct answer: NFPA 101, Life Safety Code
NFPA 101 governs life safety from fire and similar emergencies, including means of egress requirements applicable to temporary construction structures.
Question 7: Under OSHA regulations, how frequently must scaffolding used in construction be inspected?
- Before each work shift and after any event that could affect structural integrity (Correct answer)
- Weekly by a licensed structural engineer
- Monthly by the general contractor's safety officer
- Only upon initial erection and after modification
Correct answer: Before each work shift and after any event that could affect structural integrity
OSHA 29 CFR 1926.451(f)(3) requires scaffolds to be inspected by a competent person before each shift and after any event that could affect structural integrity.
CCS Safety Regulations & Compliance 2
Under OSHA's Hazard Communication Standard (HazCom), what document must accompany every hazardous chemical on a construction site?