CSLB Safety and OSHA Compliance 1 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: Which agency enforces workplace safety regulations for California construction workers?
- Federal OSHA
- California Division of Occupational Safety and Health (Cal/OSHA) (Correct answer)
- CSLB
- California Department of Industrial Relations only
Correct 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.
Question 2: Under Cal/OSHA, what is the required minimum height at which fall protection is mandatory for construction workers?
- 4 feet
- 6 feet (Correct answer)
- 7.5 feet
- 10 feet
Correct answer: 6 feet
Cal/OSHA requires fall protection for construction workers at heights of 6 feet or more above a lower level.
Question 3: Which document must California employers maintain to record and track workplace injuries and illnesses?
- OSHA 300 Log
- Cal/OSHA Form 300 Log of Work-Related Injuries and Illnesses (Correct answer)
- CSLB Safety Report
- Workers' Compensation First Report of Injury only
Correct 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.
Question 4: What is the minimum width required for scaffold platforms used by construction workers under Cal/OSHA regulations?
- 12 inches (Correct answer)
- 18 inches
- 20 inches
- 24 inches
Correct answer: 12 inches
Cal/OSHA requires scaffold platforms to be at least 12 inches wide when used as a work surface.
Question 5: Under California law, what is required before an employee can enter a confined space designated as 'permit-required'?
- A verbal authorization from a supervisor
- A written permit authorizing entry with specific safety precautions (Correct answer)
- Only a hard hat and safety glasses
- Completion of a 10-hour OSHA training course
Correct 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.
Question 6: How soon must a California employer report a work-related fatality to Cal/OSHA?
- Within 8 hours (Correct answer)
- Within 24 hours
- Within 48 hours
- Within 72 hours
Correct answer: Within 8 hours
California employers must report work-related fatalities and serious injuries to Cal/OSHA within 8 hours of occurrence.
CSLB Safety and OSHA Compliance 1
Which agency enforces workplace safety regulations for California construction workers?