CSLB Construction Safety and OSHA Compliance 3

Question 1

Under California's confined space regulations, a 'permit-required confined space' is one that:

Accepted Answer

Has limited entry/exit and contains a serious safety hazard

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Is any space smaller than 4 feet wide

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Requires a building permit to access

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Is underground only

Question 2

California's Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) standard requires that PPE costs be borne by:

Accepted Answer

The employer, with a few exceptions

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The employee in most cases

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The general contractor only on public works

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Shared equally between employer and employee

Question 3

What is the maximum noise exposure level (dBA) allowed for an 8-hour workday under Cal/OSHA without requiring hearing protection?

Accepted Answer

90 dBA

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80 dBA

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85 dBA

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95 dBA

Question 4

Which California regulation requires contractors to have a written Code of Safe Practices specific to their work?

Accepted Answer

Construction Safety Orders (Title 8, CCR §1509)

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General Industry Safety Orders

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Labor Code §6401.7

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Business and Professions Code §7110

Question 5

A competent person conducting an excavation inspection in California must perform inspections:

Accepted Answer

Before work begins and as conditions change during the shift

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Once before work begins each day

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Weekly at minimum

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Only after rain events

Question 6

Under California law, an employee who reports an unsafe working condition to Cal/OSHA is protected by:

Accepted Answer

Labor Code anti-retaliation provisions

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No specific protection — at-will employment applies

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Only if they are a union member

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Federal whistleblower statutes only