OSHA Construction Safety Flashcards
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What type of fire extinguisher should be used on an electrical fire on a construction site?
Answer: Class C
Class C fire extinguishers use non-conductive agents and are required for electrical fires to prevent electrocution.
What is the minimum illuminance level required for general construction area work under OSHA standards?
Answer: 5 foot-candles
OSHA 29 CFR 1926.56 requires a minimum of 5 foot-candles of illumination for general construction areas.
Which hazard communication requirement mandates that chemical containers on a job site be properly labeled?
Answer: OSHA HazCom Standard 29 CFR 1926.59
OSHA's Hazard Communication Standard (HazCom) at 29 CFR 1926.59 requires proper labeling and Safety Data Sheets for hazardous chemicals.
When must a Safety Data Sheet (SDS) be accessible to workers on a construction site?
Answer: At all times during work shifts
OSHA's HazCom Standard requires SDS documents to be readily accessible to workers at all times during their work shift.
What is the OSHA permissible exposure limit (PEL) for noise over an 8-hour workday?
Answer: 90 dBA
OSHA 29 CFR 1926.52 sets the permissible noise exposure limit at 90 dBA for an 8-hour workday.
What is required before work begins in a confined space on a construction site?
Answer: A permit and atmospheric testing
OSHA 29 CFR 1926.1203 requires a permit and atmospheric testing before entry into permit-required confined spaces on construction sites.