Safety Standards & Construction Practices Flashcards

Under OSHA 29 CFR 1926, what is the minimum height at which fall protection is required for workers on a construction site?

Answer: 6 feet

OSHA requires fall protection for construction workers at heights of 6 feet or more above a lower level.

When excavating near an existing underground utility, Florida law requires hand-digging within how many inches of the marked utility line?

Answer: 24 inches

Florida Statute 556 (Underground Facility Damage Prevention Act) requires careful hand-digging within 24 inches of a marked utility.

A trench that is 5 feet deep in Type C soil must be protected by which method?

Answer: Sloping, shoring, or shielding

OSHA 1926.652 requires sloping, shoring, or shielding for all trenches 5 feet or deeper regardless of soil type.

What does the Florida Building Code require a contractor to post at a construction site before work begins?

Answer: A valid building permit in a conspicuous location

The Florida Building Code requires the issued building permit to be posted prominently on-site before construction commences.

Which fire extinguisher class is specifically required when flammable liquids are stored on a Florida construction site?

Answer: Class B

Class B fire extinguishers are designed for flammable liquid fires including gasoline, solvents, and paint.

Under OSHA's Hazard Communication Standard (HazCom), which document must be accessible to workers for every hazardous chemical on site?

Answer: Safety Data Sheet (SDS)

OSHA's HazCom Standard (29 CFR 1926.59) requires Safety Data Sheets (SDS) to be readily accessible for each hazardous chemical.

What is the maximum allowable slope (H:V ratio) for Type B soil when using the sloping method for trench protection?

Answer: 1:1

OSHA Appendix B to Subpart P specifies a maximum slope of 1H:1V for Type B soil.