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Safety Regulations & Compliance Flashcards

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  1. Which type of fire extinguisher is appropriate for electrical equipment fires (Class C) in a field construction environment?

    Answer: CO2 or dry chemical (non-conductive agent)

    CO2 and dry chemical extinguishers are non-conductive and safe for Class C electrical fires; water and foam conduct electricity.

  2. Under EPA regulations, who is responsible for preparing a Spill Prevention, Control, and Countermeasure (SPCC) Plan for a construction site storing large quantities of fuel?

    Answer: The facility owner or operator

    EPA 40 CFR Part 112 places responsibility for SPCC plan preparation on the facility owner or operator storing oil above threshold quantities.

  3. What minimum distance must a ladder extend above the landing surface when used for accessing elevated work areas?

    Answer: 3 feet

    OSHA 1926.1053(b)(1) requires portable ladders to extend at least 3 feet above the upper landing surface.

  4. A worker is using a powder-actuated tool to fasten anchor bolts into concrete. What PPE is specifically required in addition to standard eye protection?

    Answer: Hearing protection and a face shield

    Powder-actuated tools produce loud impulse noise and projectile risk, requiring both hearing protection and a face shield per OSHA 1926.302(e).

  5. Which regulatory agency enforces the Clean Air Act provisions relevant to asbestos demolition and renovation on construction sites?

    Answer: EPA

    The EPA enforces the National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants (NESHAP) for asbestos under the Clean Air Act.

  6. According to OSHA's excavation standard, what is the minimum trench depth that requires a protective system such as sloping, shoring, or trench boxes?

    Answer: 5 feet

    OSHA 1926.652 requires a protective system for all trenches 5 feet or deeper unless the excavation is in stable rock.

  7. What is the required minimum safe working distance from energized overhead power lines rated up to 50 kV for construction equipment operators?

    Answer: 10 feet

    OSHA 1926.1408 requires a minimum clearance of 10 feet from power lines rated up to 50 kV for equipment operations.