OSHA Construction Safety Flashcards
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What is the required clearance distance for equipment operating near overhead power lines rated up to 50 kV?
Answer: 10 feet
OSHA 29 CFR 1926.1408 requires a minimum 10-foot clearance from overhead power lines rated up to 50 kV.
Which of the following is NOT a type of cave-in protection system recognized by OSHA for excavations?
Answer: Drainage matting
OSHA recognizes sloping, shoring, and trench shields (boxes) as acceptable cave-in protection systems; drainage matting is not a recognized method.
How frequently must fire extinguishers on a construction site be visually inspected?
Answer: Monthly
OSHA and NFPA 10 require fire extinguishers to be visually inspected monthly to ensure they are charged and accessible.
What is the purpose of a toolbox talk on a construction site?
Answer: Brief safety meeting focusing on specific hazards
Toolbox talks are short, informal safety meetings held at the job site to discuss specific hazards related to the day's work activities.
Under OSHA, what must be done when a worker is injured and requires more than first aid treatment?
Answer: Record on OSHA Form 300
OSHA requires work-related injuries requiring medical treatment beyond first aid to be recorded on the OSHA Form 300 Log.
Which of the following is a leading cause of fatalities in the construction industry according to OSHA's 'Fatal Four'?
Answer: Falls
Falls are number one among OSHA's 'Fatal Four' construction hazards, accounting for about 36% of construction fatalities.