FCC Safety Standards & Construction Practices 2 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: Under OSHA 29 CFR 1926, what is the minimum height at which fall protection is required for workers on a construction site?
- 4 feet
- 6 feet (Correct answer)
- 10 feet
- 15 feet
Correct answer: 6 feet
OSHA requires fall protection for construction workers at heights of 6 feet or more above a lower level.
Question 2: When excavating near an existing underground utility, Florida law requires hand-digging within how many inches of the marked utility line?
- 12 inches
- 18 inches
- 24 inches (Correct answer)
- 36 inches
Correct answer: 24 inches
Florida Statute 556 (Underground Facility Damage Prevention Act) requires careful hand-digging within 24 inches of a marked utility.
Question 3: A trench that is 5 feet deep in Type C soil must be protected by which method?
- Sloping, shoring, or shielding (Correct answer)
- Dewatering only
- Fencing the perimeter
- Posting warning signs
Correct answer: Sloping, shoring, or shielding
OSHA 1926.652 requires sloping, shoring, or shielding for all trenches 5 feet or deeper regardless of soil type.
Question 4: What does the Florida Building Code require a contractor to post at a construction site before work begins?
- OSHA safety poster only
- A valid building permit in a conspicuous location (Correct answer)
- The contractor's license number on a sign
- A site safety plan approved by the county
Correct 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.
Question 5: Which fire extinguisher class is specifically required when flammable liquids are stored on a Florida construction site?
- Class A
- Class B (Correct answer)
- Class C
- Class D
Correct answer: Class B
Class B fire extinguishers are designed for flammable liquid fires including gasoline, solvents, and paint.
Question 6: Under OSHA's Hazard Communication Standard (HazCom), which document must be accessible to workers for every hazardous chemical on site?
- Material Test Report (MTR)
- Safety Data Sheet (SDS) (Correct answer)
- Certificate of Occupancy
- MSDS archive binder
Correct 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.
Question 7: What is the maximum allowable slope (H:V ratio) for Type B soil when using the sloping method for trench protection?
- ¾:1
- 1:1 (Correct answer)
- 1½:1
- 2:1
Correct answer: 1:1
OSHA Appendix B to Subpart P specifies a maximum slope of 1H:1V for Type B soil.
FCC Safety Standards & Construction Practices 2
Under OSHA 29 CFR 1926, what is the minimum height at which fall protection is required for workers on a construction site?