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

Answer

A permit-required confined space is one that has limited means of entry or exit AND contains or has the potential for a serious hazard such as atmospheric danger or engulfment.

Question 2

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

Accepted Answer

The employer, with a few exceptions

Answer

Cal/OSHA generally requires employers to provide and pay for required PPE, with limited exceptions for items employees may use off the job.

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

Answer

Cal/OSHA's noise exposure standard sets the Permissible Exposure Limit (PEL) at 90 dBA for an 8-hour time-weighted average before mandatory engineering or administrative controls are required.

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)

Answer

Title 8, CCR §1509 of the Construction Safety Orders requires every employer engaged in construction to have a written Code of Safe Practices.

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

Answer

Cal/OSHA requires a competent person to inspect excavations before the start of each day and whenever conditions change, such as after rain or vibration events.

CSLB - Contractors State License Board Practice Test

CSLB - Contractors State License Board Practice Test

CSLB Construction Safety and OSHA Compliance 3