Legal and Management Flashcards
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Under OSHA regulations, how long must employers retain records of work-related injuries and illnesses on the OSHA 300 log?
Answer: 5 years
Employers must retain OSHA 300 logs, 300A summaries, and 301 incident reports for five years following the end of the calendar year the records cover.
A construction worker notices a serious unguarded floor opening but their supervisor refuses to act. What is the correct next step?
Answer: Report the hazard to OSHA directly
Workers have the right to report hazards directly to OSHA if the employer fails to address a serious safety concern.
What does the Davis-Bacon Act primarily require on federally funded construction projects?
Answer: Payment of prevailing wages and fringe benefits
The Davis-Bacon Act requires contractors on federally funded construction projects to pay workers the locally prevailing wages and fringe benefits.
Which document formally authorizes a contractor to begin construction work on a specific project?
Answer: Notice to Proceed (NTP)
A Notice to Proceed is the official document issued by the project owner that authorizes the contractor to begin work on a specified date.
Under the Contract Work Hours and Safety Standards Act (CWHSSA), what overtime rate must be paid to laborers on federal contracts over $100,000?
Answer: 1.5 times the basic rate
CWHSSA requires that laborers and mechanics on qualifying federal contracts be paid 1.5 times their basic rate for hours worked over 40 per week.
What is the primary purpose of a construction project's submittal process?
Answer: To verify that materials and methods comply with contract requirements
The submittal process allows the architect or engineer to review and approve shop drawings, product data, and samples to confirm they meet contract specifications.
When must an employer provide personal protective equipment (PPE) to construction workers according to OSHA standards?
Answer: When engineering and administrative controls cannot adequately reduce hazard exposure
OSHA's hierarchy of controls places PPE as the last line of defense, required when higher-order controls like engineering solutions cannot sufficiently eliminate hazards.