Safety & Compliance Standards Flashcards
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Under OSHA's Respiratory Protection Standard (29 CFR 1910.134), before an employee may use a respirator, which step must occur first?
Answer: A medical evaluation by a licensed healthcare professional
OSHA requires a medical evaluation before fit testing or respirator use to ensure the worker can physically tolerate the increased breathing resistance.
Which type of scaffold requires an engineered design and is most commonly used for field construction work at heights exceeding 125 feet?
Answer: Suspension scaffold
Suspension scaffolds (swing stages) that exceed certain heights require a qualified engineer's design per OSHA Subpart L scaffold standards.
A field crew is working in a permit-required confined space. When must the entry permit be terminated?
Answer: When the job is completed or a hazardous condition arises
Per OSHA 29 CFR 1910.146, entry permits must be canceled when the work is done or if conditions change to create an unacceptable hazard.
What is the primary function of a Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP) on a field construction project?
Answer: To identify pollutant sources and describe control measures to reduce stormwater contamination
A SWPPP is required by the EPA's Construction General Permit and must identify pollutant sources and the best management practices (BMPs) to control them.
When using a powder-actuated tool on a field construction site, which PPE is specifically required beyond standard eye protection?
Answer: Hearing protection
Powder-actuated tools produce significant noise impulse; hearing protection is required in addition to eye/face protection during their use.
Under the National Electrical Code (NEC), what is the minimum burial depth for direct-buried 120/240V residential service entrance cable (USE-2) with no conduit?
Answer: 24 inches
NEC Table 300.5 requires direct-buried service entrance cable to be installed at a minimum depth of 24 inches unless otherwise protected.
Which incident reporting requirement applies to an employee hospitalization resulting from a work-related injury on a field construction site?
Answer: Employer must report to OSHA within 24 hours
OSHA requires in-patient hospitalizations (not fatalities) to be reported within 24 hours; fatalities have an 8-hour reporting requirement.