Florida General Contractor MCQ Flashcards
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Under OSHA standards, at what fall height in general construction is fall protection generally required?
Answer: 6 feet
OSHA requires fall protection in construction at heights of 6 feet or more above a lower level.
Before excavating in Florida, contractors must contact Sunshine 811 primarily to do what?
Answer: Locate underground utilities
Sunshine 811 arranges marking of underground utility lines to prevent damage during excavation.
In Florida, at what excavation depth does OSHA generally require a protective system such as sloping or shoring?
Answer: 5 feet or more
OSHA requires cave-in protection for trenches 5 feet or deeper unless in stable rock.
Who is required to maintain a Safety Data Sheet (SDS) on a jobsite for hazardous chemicals?
Answer: The employer where the chemicals are used
Under OSHA Hazard Communication, the employer must keep SDSs accessible for hazardous chemicals on site.
What is the primary function of a 'competent person' on an OSHA-regulated jobsite?
Answer: To identify hazards and take corrective action
A competent person is capable of identifying hazards and is authorized to take prompt corrective measures.
Florida law generally requires workers' compensation coverage for a construction business with how many employees?
Answer: 1 or more employees
In the construction industry, Florida requires workers' compensation coverage with one or more employees.
A ground-fault circuit interrupter (GFCI) is required on construction sites primarily to protect against what?
Answer: Electric shock from ground faults
GFCIs protect workers from electric shock by cutting power when a ground fault is detected.