Safety Regulations & OSHA Compliance Flashcards

Under OSHA's heat illness prevention guidance, what is the recommended water intake for workers in hot outdoor environments?

Answer: About 1 cup (8 oz) of water every 15–20 minutes

OSHA recommends workers in hot environments drink approximately 1 cup (8 oz) of cool water every 15–20 minutes to maintain adequate hydration and prevent heat illness.

Which OSHA standard requires contractors to have a written Injury and Illness Prevention Program (IIPP) and conduct regular safety meetings?

Answer: State OSHA plans (State Plans) may mandate IIPPs; federal OSHA recommends but does not uniformly mandate them

Federal OSHA recommends Injury and Illness Prevention Programs but does not universally mandate them; however, many State OSHA plans (such as California's Cal/OSHA) require written IIPPs for all employers.

What does OSHA's 'competent person' designation mean in the context of excavation and trenching?

Answer: Someone capable of identifying hazardous conditions and authorized to take corrective action

OSHA defines a competent person as one who can identify existing and predictable hazardous conditions and has the authority to take prompt corrective measures to eliminate them.

A residential contractor is roofing a house. What type of fall protection system does OSHA allow as an alternative to guardrails or personal fall arrest systems on low-slope roofs?

Answer: A safety monitoring system combined with a warning line system

OSHA 29 CFR 1926.502 permits a warning line system combined with a safety monitoring system as an alternative fall protection method on low-slope roofs.

Under OSHA's personal protective equipment (PPE) standard, who is required to pay for employee PPE?

Answer: The employer must provide and pay for required PPE at no cost to the employee

OSHA's PPE standard (29 CFR 1926.95) requires employers to provide required PPE and pay for it, with limited exceptions such as non-specialty safety-toe footwear and prescription safety glasses.

What is the OSHA requirement for reporting a worker fatality that occurs on a residential construction job site?

Answer: The employer must report within 8 hours of learning about the fatality

OSHA 29 CFR 1904.39 requires employers to report any work-related fatality to OSHA within 8 hours of learning about it, by calling 1-800-321-OSHA or visiting an OSHA office.

Which OSHA record-keeping form is used to log and summarize all recordable work-related injuries and illnesses for a calendar year?

Answer: OSHA Form 300 (Log of Work-Related Injuries and Illnesses)

OSHA Form 300 is the log used throughout the year to record each work-related injury and illness, while Form 300A is the annual summary posted for employees.