Jobsite Safety Procedures Flashcards
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What is the minimum approach distance an unqualified worker must maintain from an energized 480V overhead line?
Answer: 10 feet
OSHA requires unqualified persons to stay at least 10 feet away from energized lines up to 50kV.
A 'hot work permit' is typically required before performing which of the following tasks on a jobsite?
Answer: Grinding metal near flammable materials
Hot work permits are required for operations like grinding, welding, or cutting that produce sparks near flammable or combustible materials.
When should an electrical apprentice inspect their personal protective equipment (PPE)?
Answer: Before each use
PPE must be inspected before each use to ensure it is free of damage and will provide the intended protection.
Which OSHA standard governs electrical safety in general industry workplaces?
Answer: 29 CFR 1910 Subpart S
29 CFR 1910 Subpart S covers electrical safety standards for general industry workplaces.
What is the purpose of a safety data sheet (SDS) on a construction jobsite?
Answer: To provide hazard and safe handling information for chemicals
An SDS provides detailed information about chemical hazards, safe handling, storage, and emergency procedures.
A trench is 6 feet deep and 4 feet wide. What is required before workers may enter?
Answer: Proper sloping, shoring, or a trench box
OSHA requires all trenches 5 feet or deeper to have a protective system such as sloping, shoring, or a trench box before entry.
Which of the following best describes a 'near miss' on a jobsite?
Answer: An event that could have resulted in injury but did not
A near miss is an unplanned event that did not result in injury or damage but had the potential to do so.