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Construction Safety and OSHA Compliance Flashcards

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

    Answer: Has limited entry/exit and contains a serious safety hazard

    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.

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

    Answer: The employer, with a few exceptions

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

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

    Answer: 90 dBA

    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.

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

    Answer: Construction Safety Orders (Title 8, CCR §1509)

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

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

    Answer: Before work begins and as conditions change during the shift

    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.

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

    Answer: Labor Code anti-retaliation provisions

    California Labor Code Section 6310 prohibits employer retaliation against any employee who files a complaint or participates in a Cal/OSHA inspection or proceeding.