Safety Compliance & Risk Management Flashcards
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Which regulation requires construction employers to have a written safety and health program and conduct regular inspections on multi-employer worksites?
Answer: 29 CFR 1926.20
OSHA 29 CFR 1926.20 requires construction employers to initiate and maintain programs for the prevention of accidents and illness on their projects.
What is the primary risk associated with operating heavy equipment on slopes exceeding manufacturer-rated grade limits?
Answer: Tip-over or rollover due to shifted center of gravity
Operating on grades beyond rated limits shifts the center of gravity past the stability baseline, creating a high tip-over risk.
In a residual risk scenario, after all feasible controls have been applied, what must an equipment manager do?
Answer: Document the residual risk and obtain management sign-off
Residual risk must be formally documented and accepted by authorized management to ensure accountability and traceability.
Which OSHA standard specifically governs the safe use of aerial work platforms (AWPs) such as scissor lifts and boom lifts in construction?
Answer: 29 CFR 1926.453
OSHA 29 CFR 1926.453 covers aerial lifts in construction, including training, inspection, and safe use requirements.
When multiple contractors share a worksite, who bears primary OSHA responsibility for the overall safety of the site under the multi-employer citation policy?
Answer: The controlling employer who has overall supervisory authority
Under OSHA's multi-employer citation policy, the controlling employer — who has overall authority over the worksite — bears primary responsibility for site-wide safety.
A risk register entry shows a hazard rated High probability and High severity. What is the recommended immediate action according to standard risk management practice?
Answer: Implement immediate controls to reduce probability or severity
A High-High risk falls in the intolerable zone and requires immediate implementation of controls to reduce either probability or consequence.
What is the function of a Safety Data Sheet (SDS) Section 8 in the context of equipment maintenance involving hazardous chemicals?
Answer: Exposure controls and personal protective equipment requirements
SDS Section 8 (Exposure Controls/Personal Protection) specifies permissible exposure limits, engineering controls, and required PPE for safe handling.