FREE Construction Health and Safety Technician Questions and Answers Flashcards

Under OSHA 29 CFR 1926.502, what is the maximum free-fall distance allowed when using a personal fall arrest system?

Answer: 6 feet

OSHA limits free-fall distance to 6 feet when using a personal fall arrest system.

A competent person conducting a daily excavation inspection discovers tension cracks parallel to the trench wall. What is the FIRST action to take?

Answer: Remove all workers from the trench immediately

Tension cracks parallel to a trench wall are a sign of imminent cave-in, requiring immediate worker evacuation.

Which OSHA standard governs the hazard communication program for construction worksites?

Answer: 29 CFR 1926.59

29 CFR 1926.59 is the OSHA Hazard Communication standard applicable to construction.

When is a safety data sheet (SDS) Section 8 most relevant during a construction task?

Answer: Selecting PPE and engineering controls for chemical exposure

Section 8 (Exposure Controls/Personal Protection) directly guides PPE selection and engineering controls.

According to OSHA 1926 Subpart P, what soil classification requires the steepest allowable slope (least excavation angle)?

Answer: Stable rock

Stable rock can be cut vertically (90°), which is the steepest permissible slope.

A crane operator must vacate the cab and ground the equipment during an electrical storm when lightning is within how many miles?

Answer: 10 miles

Industry guidelines (ASME B30.5) recommend grounding crane operations when lightning is within 10 miles.

What is the primary purpose of a Job Hazard Analysis (JHA)?

Answer: To identify hazards before a task begins and establish controls

A JHA proactively identifies hazards associated with specific job tasks so controls can be implemented before work starts.