Safety Standards & Compliance Flashcards
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Which OSHA standard primarily governs fall protection requirements for fence installers working on elevated surfaces above 6 feet?
Answer: 29 CFR 1926.502
29 CFR 1926.502 sets the fall protection systems criteria and practices for construction, which applies to fence installation work at heights.
When installing a fence near an underground utility line, the minimum safe digging distance from a marked utility is typically:
Answer: 18 inches on each side of the mark
Most state laws and the Common Ground Alliance best practices require hand-digging within 18 inches on each side of a marked utility line.
A fence contractor is required to call 811 (One Call) before digging. How many business days in advance must this call typically be made?
Answer: At least 3 business days
Federal and most state regulations require notification to 811 at least 3 business days before excavation begins to allow utilities time to mark their lines.
Which type of personal protective equipment (PPE) is mandatory when operating a mechanical post driver?
Answer: Hard hat and hearing protection
Mechanical post drivers generate significant noise and pose overhead strike hazards, requiring both hard hats and hearing protection as minimum PPE.
A fence installation crew notices a previously unknown utility line during digging. What is the correct immediate action?
Answer: Stop work and call 811 to report the unmarked line
Discovering an unmarked utility requires stopping excavation immediately and notifying 811 so the utility owner can identify, mark, and assess the line.
Under OSHA's Hazard Communication Standard (HazCom), Safety Data Sheets (SDS) must be readily accessible to employees:
Answer: At all times during the work shift
OSHA 29 CFR 1910.1200 requires SDS to be accessible to employees at all times during their work shift, not just when chemicals are in use.
What is the primary purpose of a Job Hazard Analysis (JHA) before a fence installation project begins?
Answer: To identify and mitigate potential hazards for each task step
A JHA systematically identifies hazards associated with each job step and establishes controls to eliminate or minimize risk before work starts.