CSLB Safety and OSHA Compliance

Question 1

Which agency enforces workplace safety regulations for California construction workers?

Accepted Answer

California Division of Occupational Safety and Health (Cal/OSHA)

Answer

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?

Accepted Answer

6 feet

Answer

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?

Accepted Answer

Cal/OSHA Form 300 Log of Work-Related Injuries and Illnesses

Answer

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?

Accepted Answer

12 inches

Answer

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'?

Accepted Answer

A written permit authorizing entry with specific safety precautions

Answer

Entry into a permit-required confined space requires a written entry permit documenting hazards, safety measures, and authorized entrants and attendants.

CSLB - Contractors State License Board Practice Test

CSLB - Contractors State License Board Practice Test

CSLB Safety and OSHA Compliance