Safety and OSHA Compliance Flashcards
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Which agency enforces workplace safety regulations for California construction workers?
Answer: California Division of Occupational Safety and Health (Cal/OSHA)
Cal/OSHA administers and enforces California's safety and health regulations, which in many areas exceed federal OSHA standards.
Under Cal/OSHA, what is the required minimum height at which fall protection is mandatory for construction workers?
Answer: 6 feet
Cal/OSHA requires fall protection for construction workers at heights of 6 feet or more above a lower level.
Which document must California employers maintain to record and track workplace injuries and illnesses?
Answer: Cal/OSHA Form 300 Log of Work-Related Injuries and Illnesses
California employers must maintain the Cal/OSHA Form 300 Log to record work-related injuries and illnesses throughout the year.
What is the minimum width required for scaffold platforms used by construction workers under Cal/OSHA regulations?
Answer: 12 inches
Cal/OSHA requires scaffold platforms to be at least 12 inches wide when used as a work surface.
Under California law, what is required before an employee can enter a confined space designated as 'permit-required'?
Answer: A written permit authorizing entry with specific safety precautions
Entry into a permit-required confined space requires a written entry permit documenting hazards, safety measures, and authorized entrants and attendants.
How soon must a California employer report a work-related fatality to Cal/OSHA?
Answer: Within 8 hours
California employers must report work-related fatalities and serious injuries to Cal/OSHA within 8 hours of occurrence.