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Safety & Compliance Standards Flashcards

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  1. Which ASTM standard is most commonly referenced for specifying the quality of steel pipe used in field utility installations?

    Answer: ASTM A53

    ASTM A53 covers seamless and welded black and galvanized steel pipe used in pressure and mechanical applications on construction sites.

  2. What is the primary purpose of a Job Hazard Analysis (JHA) in field construction?

    Answer: To identify hazards for each task before work begins

    A JHA breaks each job task into steps and identifies associated hazards so that controls can be implemented before work starts.

  3. When is a Safety Data Sheet (SDS) required to be updated by the chemical manufacturer?

    Answer: Within 3 months of new hazard information becoming available

    Under OSHA's HazCom 2012 (GHS-aligned), manufacturers must update SDSs within 3 months of discovering significant new hazard information.

  4. In field construction, what does 'LOTO' stand for and what is its purpose?

    Answer: Lockout/Tagout — isolating energy sources to prevent accidental machine startup

    Lockout/Tagout (OSHA 29 CFR 1910.147) requires de-energizing and physically locking equipment before maintenance to prevent unexpected energization.

  5. A newly installed field drainage system must be pressure-tested. Which standard most likely governs the testing procedure for PVC pressure pipe?

    Answer: ASTM D2774

    ASTM D2774 provides standard practice for underground installation and pressure testing of thermoplastic (PVC) pressure piping systems.

  6. What is the maximum allowable slope (rise:run) for a temporary access ramp used by workers on a field construction site?

    Answer: 1:3 (approximately 18 degrees)

    OSHA allows temporary ramps for workers up to approximately 18 degrees (1:3 slope) before additional safety measures such as cleats are required.

  7. Which government agency enforces environmental compliance standards on field construction sites, including stormwater runoff controls?

    Answer: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)

    The EPA enforces the Clean Water Act's NPDES permit program, which requires stormwater pollution prevention plans (SWPPPs) on construction sites.