Florida General Contractor Florida General Contractor Safety and OSHA Regulations

Question 1

Under OSHA standards, what is the minimum height at which fall protection is required for construction workers?

Accepted Answer

6 feet

Answer

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

Question 2

Which OSHA standard specifically governs safety requirements for the construction industry?

Accepted Answer

29 CFR 1926

Answer

29 CFR 1926 is the OSHA standard that specifically covers safety and health regulations for the construction industry.

Question 3

In Florida, who is responsible for maintaining a safe worksite on a general contractor's project?

Accepted Answer

The general contractor and all subcontractors jointly

Answer

Both the general contractor and all subcontractors share responsibility for maintaining a safe worksite under Florida law and OSHA regulations.

Question 4

What is the required width of a scaffold plank overhang beyond the support on each end according to OSHA?

Accepted Answer

6 to 12 inches

Answer

OSHA requires scaffold planks to overhang their end supports by a minimum of 6 inches and a maximum of 12 inches.

Question 5

How many hours of OSHA safety training must a Florida General Contractor licensee complete to satisfy continuing education requirements?

Accepted Answer

1 hour

Answer

Florida requires at least 1 hour of workplace safety instruction as part of the continuing education requirements for licensed contractors.

Florida General Contractor Practice Test