CFP Safety Standards & Compliance 2

Question 1

Which OSHA standard primarily governs fall protection requirements for fence installers working on elevated surfaces above 6 feet?

Accepted Answer

29 CFR 1926.502

Answer

29 CFR 1926.502 sets the fall protection systems criteria and practices for construction, which applies to fence installation work at heights.

Question 2

When installing a fence near an underground utility line, the minimum safe digging distance from a marked utility is typically:

Accepted Answer

18 inches on each side of the mark

Answer

Most state laws and the Common Ground Alliance best practices require hand-digging within 18 inches on each side of a marked utility line.

Question 3

A fence contractor is required to call 811 (One Call) before digging. How many business days in advance must this call typically be made?

Accepted Answer

At least 3 business days

Answer

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.

Question 4

Which type of personal protective equipment (PPE) is mandatory when operating a mechanical post driver?

Accepted Answer

Hard hat and hearing protection

Answer

Mechanical post drivers generate significant noise and pose overhead strike hazards, requiring both hard hats and hearing protection as minimum PPE.

Question 5

A fence installation crew notices a previously unknown utility line during digging. What is the correct immediate action?

Accepted Answer

Stop work and call 811 to report the unmarked line

Answer

Discovering an unmarked utility requires stopping excavation immediately and notifying 811 so the utility owner can identify, mark, and assess the line.

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CFP Safety Standards & Compliance 2