Construction Safety and OSHA Flashcards
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According to OSHA, what is the minimum safe approach distance for unqualified workers near power lines operating at 50 kV or less?
Answer: 10 feet
OSHA requires unqualified workers to maintain a minimum distance of 10 feet from power lines energized at 50 kV or less.
What does the OSHA acronym 'PPE' stand for in the context of construction safety?
Answer: Personal Protective Equipment
PPE stands for Personal Protective Equipment, which includes hard hats, safety glasses, gloves, and other gear.
Under OSHA's Hazard Communication Standard (HazCom), how many sections are required on a Safety Data Sheet (SDS)?
Answer: 16
OSHA's GHS-aligned Hazard Communication Standard requires Safety Data Sheets to contain exactly 16 standardized sections.
Which class of hard hat provides the highest level of electrical protection?
Answer: Class B
Class B hard hats provide the highest electrical protection, rated for up to 20,000 volts.
What is the OSHA requirement for guardrail height on construction sites?
Answer: 42 inches
OSHA requires guardrails on construction sites to be 42 inches (plus or minus 3 inches) above the walking/working surface.
How often must fire extinguishers be inspected on a construction site according to OSHA?
Answer: Monthly
OSHA requires monthly visual inspections of fire extinguishers, with annual maintenance checks.
Under the OSHA Lockout/Tagout standard (29 CFR 1910.147), what must be done before servicing equipment with stored energy?
Answer: Isolate and de-energize all energy sources
Lockout/Tagout requires all energy sources to be isolated and de-energized before maintenance or servicing begins.