Florida General Contractor Flashcards
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Under OSHA, at what height in construction must fall protection generally be provided?
Answer: 6 feet
OSHA requires fall protection for construction workers exposed to falls of 6 feet or more to a lower level.
When excavating, at what depth does OSHA generally require a protective system such as sloping, shoring, or a trench box?
Answer: 5 feet or deeper
Trenches 5 feet deep or greater require a protective system unless the excavation is made entirely in stable rock.
Who is responsible for inspecting excavations and trenches for hazards before workers enter?
Answer: A competent person designated by the employer
OSHA requires a competent person to inspect excavations daily and as conditions change for signs of cave-ins and other hazards.
What color hard hat area signage and PPE emphasis relates to which OSHA-focused hazard category on many sites?
Answer: Personal protective equipment reduces exposure to head, eye, and foot injuries
PPE such as hard hats, eye protection, and safety-toe footwear reduces injury exposure but supplements—never replaces—engineering and guardrail controls.
The OSHA standard for construction is found in which Code of Federal Regulations part?
Answer: 29 CFR 1926
29 CFR 1926 contains the OSHA safety and health regulations specific to the construction industry.
Scaffolds must generally be capable of supporting their own weight plus how many times the maximum intended load?
Answer: 4 times
OSHA requires scaffolds and their components to support at least four times the maximum intended load without failure.
Which agency administers workers' compensation requirements that Florida contractors must satisfy?
Answer: Florida Division of Workers' Compensation (under the Department of Financial Services)
Florida's Division of Workers' Compensation, within the Department of Financial Services, enforces workers' comp coverage requirements for the construction industry.