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Safety and OSHA Compliance Flashcards

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  1. What type of shoring system uses hydraulic or mechanical cylinders pressed against trench walls to prevent cave-ins?

    Answer: Aluminum hydraulic shoring

    Aluminum hydraulic shoring uses pressure-applied cylinders or struts to brace trench walls and prevent collapse.

  2. Under Cal/OSHA, who is qualified to classify soil type and approve protective systems for an excavation?

    Answer: A competent person trained in soil classification

    Cal/OSHA requires a 'competent person' — one with specific soil classification training — to classify soil and select appropriate protective systems.

  3. What is the minimum distance workers must keep spoil piles from the edge of an excavation under Cal/OSHA rules?

    Answer: 2 feet

    Cal/OSHA requires spoil piles to be kept at least 2 feet from the edge of an excavation to prevent material from falling in.

  4. Which PPE is required for all workers where there is a risk of head injury from falling objects on California construction sites?

    Answer: Hard hat (safety helmet)

    Cal/OSHA mandates hard hats wherever there is a danger of head injury from falling or flying objects on construction sites.

  5. Under California law, which entity must be notified before any excavation or digging begins near underground utilities?

    Answer: Underground Service Alert (USA/811)

    California law requires contractors to contact Underground Service Alert (USA/811) at least 2 working days before excavating to locate and mark underground utilities.

  6. What does the California heat illness prevention standard require employers to provide when outdoor temperatures reach 80 degrees Fahrenheit?

    Answer: Cool drinking water (1 quart per hour), shade, and rest periods

    Cal/OSHA's heat illness prevention standard requires employers to provide fresh cool water (1 quart per hour), access to shade, and rest periods when temperatures reach 80 degrees Fahrenheit.