Florida General Contractor Safety and OSHA Regulations Flashcards
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What is the maximum allowable slope for a supported scaffold before additional bracing is required?
Answer: 1:3
OSHA requires additional bracing when a supported scaffold's base is inclined beyond a 1:3 slope ratio.
Which of the following personal protective equipment (PPE) is mandatory for workers operating near energized electrical lines on a Florida construction site?
Answer: Insulating rubber gloves rated for the voltage
Workers near energized electrical lines must wear insulating rubber gloves rated for the voltage level present to protect against electrocution.
Under OSHA trenching standards, a trench more than 5 feet deep requires which protective measure?
Answer: Protective system such as sloping, shoring, or trench box
OSHA mandates a protective system—sloping, shoring, or a trench box—for any trench deeper than 5 feet.
What is the minimum safe approach distance from overhead power lines for uninsulated equipment operating at 50 kV or below?
Answer: 10 feet
OSHA requires a minimum safe approach distance of 10 feet for uninsulated equipment or workers near power lines up to 50 kV.
Which chemical is commonly used in concrete work and is considered a serious skin hazard requiring PPE on Florida job sites?
Answer: Portland cement (alkaline)
Portland cement is highly alkaline and can cause severe skin burns and dermatitis, requiring gloves and protective clothing.
In Florida, when must a contractor conduct a pre-task safety analysis (JSA) for high-hazard operations?
Answer: Before beginning any task identified as high-hazard
Best practice and many Florida project specifications require a Job Safety Analysis (JSA) to be completed before starting any high-hazard task.