Construction OSHA Construction Safety 3

Question 1

What is the required clearance distance for equipment operating near overhead power lines rated up to 50 kV?

Accepted Answer

10 feet

Answer

OSHA 29 CFR 1926.1408 requires a minimum 10-foot clearance from overhead power lines rated up to 50 kV.

Question 2

Which of the following is NOT a type of cave-in protection system recognized by OSHA for excavations?

Accepted Answer

Drainage matting

Answer

OSHA recognizes sloping, shoring, and trench shields (boxes) as acceptable cave-in protection systems; drainage matting is not a recognized method.

Question 3

How frequently must fire extinguishers on a construction site be visually inspected?

Accepted Answer

Monthly

Answer

OSHA and NFPA 10 require fire extinguishers to be visually inspected monthly to ensure they are charged and accessible.

Question 4

What is the purpose of a toolbox talk on a construction site?

Accepted Answer

Brief safety meeting focusing on specific hazards

Answer

Toolbox talks are short, informal safety meetings held at the job site to discuss specific hazards related to the day's work activities.

Question 5

Under OSHA, what must be done when a worker is injured and requires more than first aid treatment?

Accepted Answer

Record on OSHA Form 300

Answer

OSHA requires work-related injuries requiring medical treatment beyond first aid to be recorded on the OSHA Form 300 Log.

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