CSLB Construction Safety and OSHA Compliance

Question 1

Which California agency enforces occupational safety and health regulations on construction sites?

Accepted Answer

Cal/OSHA (Division of Occupational Safety and Health)

Answer

Federal OSHA

Answer

CSLB Enforcement Unit

Answer

California Labor Commissioner

Question 2

Under Cal/OSHA regulations, what is the maximum penalty for a 'willful or repeat' safety violation?

Accepted Answer

$156,259

Answer

$7,000

Answer

$15,000

Answer

$70,000

Question 3

California contractors must submit an Injury and Illness Prevention Program (IIPP) to Cal/OSHA:

Accepted Answer

They must have one on file at all times but don't submit it proactively

Answer

Before each new project begins

Answer

Only if they have more than 10 employees

Answer

Annually by January 31

Question 4

What is the minimum safe distance a worker must stay from the edge of an unprotected excavation that is 5 feet or deeper?

Accepted Answer

Workers must be protected by a trench box, sloping, or shoring

Answer

No minimum — a spotter is sufficient

Answer

Spoil pile must be kept at least 2 feet from edge

Answer

A flagging system is the only requirement

Question 5

Under Cal/OSHA's fall protection standard, workers on residential construction must have fall protection when working at heights of:

Accepted Answer

6 feet or more

Answer

4 feet or more

Answer

10 feet or more

Answer

15 feet or more

Question 6

A Statewide Construction Safety Order (SCSO) in California applies to:

Accepted Answer

All construction, demolition, alteration, and repair work

Answer

Only public works projects

Answer

Only projects over $500,000

Answer

Only projects employing more than 5 workers