Construction OSHA Construction Safety 2

Question 1

What type of fire extinguisher should be used on an electrical fire on a construction site?

Accepted Answer

Class C

Answer

Class C fire extinguishers use non-conductive agents and are required for electrical fires to prevent electrocution.

Question 2

What is the minimum illuminance level required for general construction area work under OSHA standards?

Accepted Answer

5 foot-candles

Answer

OSHA 29 CFR 1926.56 requires a minimum of 5 foot-candles of illumination for general construction areas.

Question 3

Which hazard communication requirement mandates that chemical containers on a job site be properly labeled?

Accepted Answer

OSHA HazCom Standard 29 CFR 1926.59

Answer

OSHA's Hazard Communication Standard (HazCom) at 29 CFR 1926.59 requires proper labeling and Safety Data Sheets for hazardous chemicals.

Question 4

When must a Safety Data Sheet (SDS) be accessible to workers on a construction site?

Accepted Answer

At all times during work shifts

Answer

OSHA's HazCom Standard requires SDS documents to be readily accessible to workers at all times during their work shift.

Question 5

What is the OSHA permissible exposure limit (PEL) for noise over an 8-hour workday?

Accepted Answer

90 dBA

Answer

OSHA 29 CFR 1926.52 sets the permissible noise exposure limit at 90 dBA for an 8-hour workday.

Construction Practice Test