CFB Safety & Compliance Standards 4

Question 1

Under OSHA's Respiratory Protection Standard (29 CFR 1910.134), before an employee may use a respirator, which step must occur first?

Accepted Answer

A medical evaluation by a licensed healthcare professional

Answer

OSHA requires a medical evaluation before fit testing or respirator use to ensure the worker can physically tolerate the increased breathing resistance.

Question 2

Which type of scaffold requires an engineered design and is most commonly used for field construction work at heights exceeding 125 feet?

Accepted Answer

Suspension scaffold

Answer

Suspension scaffolds (swing stages) that exceed certain heights require a qualified engineer's design per OSHA Subpart L scaffold standards.

Question 3

A field crew is working in a permit-required confined space. When must the entry permit be terminated?

Accepted Answer

When the job is completed or a hazardous condition arises

Answer

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.

Question 4

What is the primary function of a Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP) on a field construction project?

Accepted Answer

To identify pollutant sources and describe control measures to reduce stormwater contamination

Answer

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.

Question 5

When using a powder-actuated tool on a field construction site, which PPE is specifically required beyond standard eye protection?

Accepted Answer

Hearing protection

Answer

Powder-actuated tools produce significant noise impulse; hearing protection is required in addition to eye/face protection during their use.

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CFB Safety & Compliance Standards 4