GAF Safety Procedures & Compliance 4

Question 1

A roofer is using a torch-down application on a commercial roof. What fire safety equipment must be immediately accessible at all times?

Accepted Answer

A fire extinguisher rated at minimum 20-BC

Answer

A bucket of water and sand

Answer

A garden hose connected to a water supply

Answer

Fire-resistant gloves and a face shield only

Question 2

How long must a Hot Work Permit fire watch be maintained after torch-down or hot asphalt roofing work is completed?

Accepted Answer

1 hour

Answer

15 minutes

Answer

30 minutes

Answer

4 hours

Question 3

Which fall protection system is NOT acceptable for residential roofing with a roof pitch of 4:12 or greater under OSHA 1926.502?

Accepted Answer

Warning line system used alone without additional protection

Answer

Personal fall arrest system

Answer

Safety net system

Answer

Guardrail system

Question 4

What is the correct procedure when a worker discovers asbestos-containing materials (ACM) on an older roof during a reroof project?

Accepted Answer

Stop work immediately, secure the area, and notify a licensed abatement contractor

Answer

Wet the materials down and continue removing them quickly

Answer

Cover ACM with new roofing materials without disturbing them

Answer

Remove ACM and dispose of it in regular dumpsters

Question 5

At what minimum roof slope does OSHA consider a roof to be 'steep-slope' with more stringent fall protection requirements?

Accepted Answer

4:12

Answer

2:12

Answer

6:12

Answer

8:12

Question 6

What is the OSHA requirement for a safety monitor on a residential roofing site?

Accepted Answer

The monitor must be able to see each worker and be in close proximity

Answer

The monitor may supervise up to 20 workers simultaneously

Answer

The monitor must be stationed on the ground below the work area

Answer

The monitor is only required when using a warning line system on low-slope roofs

Question 7

Which document must a roofing contractor maintain for each employee who works with or near hazardous substances?

Accepted Answer

Hazard Communication training records and SDS access logs

Answer

A general liability insurance certificate

Answer

OSHA 300 injury log entries only

Answer

A manufacturer warranty registration form