General Contractor License Construction Safety and OSHA 4 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: What is the minimum breaking strength required for lifelines used in personal fall arrest systems on construction sites?
- 3,000 pounds
- 5,000 pounds (Correct answer)
- 7,500 pounds
- 10,000 pounds
Correct answer: 5,000 pounds
OSHA requires lifelines in personal fall arrest systems to have a minimum breaking strength of 5,000 pounds.
Question 2: When is a safety net system required to be installed on a construction site under OSHA fall protection standards?
- When fall heights exceed 6 feet and other protection is infeasible (Correct answer)
- Only when working over water
- Whenever a worker is more than 4 feet above ground
- Only on roofing operations above 10 feet
Correct answer: When fall heights exceed 6 feet and other protection is infeasible
Safety nets are one acceptable fall protection method when workers are exposed to falls of 6 feet or more and other means are infeasible.
Question 3: What OSHA form must be used to record work-related injuries and illnesses on construction sites?
- OSHA Form 100
- OSHA Form 200
- OSHA Form 300 (Correct answer)
- OSHA Form 400
Correct answer: OSHA Form 300
OSHA Form 300 (Log of Work-Related Injuries and Illnesses) is the required recordkeeping form for employers.
Question 4: Which soil type is considered the most stable for excavation purposes under OSHA's classification system?
- Type A (Correct answer)
- Type B
- Type C
- Type D
Correct answer: Type A
Type A soil is the most stable and cohesive, allowing for the steepest allowable slope (¾:1 horizontal to vertical).
Question 5: Under OSHA regulations, which party is primarily responsible for ensuring subcontractors comply with safety standards on a multi-employer worksite?
- The subcontractor only
- The property owner
- The general contractor as the controlling employer (Correct answer)
- OSHA inspectors on-site
Correct answer: The general contractor as the controlling employer
OSHA's multi-employer citation policy holds the controlling employer (typically the general contractor) responsible for overall site safety compliance.
Question 6: What is the minimum illumination level required in active construction areas according to OSHA?
- 3 foot-candles
- 5 foot-candles (Correct answer)
- 10 foot-candles
- 15 foot-candles
Correct answer: 5 foot-candles
OSHA requires a minimum of 5 foot-candles of illumination in general construction work areas.
Question 7: Under OSHA's crane safety standard, what is required before a crane operator lifts a load near its rated capacity?
- Visual inspection only
- A written permit from the foreman
- A load test at 100% of rated capacity
- Confirmation that outriggers are fully extended and set (Correct answer)
Correct answer: Confirmation that outriggers are fully extended and set
Outriggers must be fully extended and set on firm footing to ensure crane stability before lifting near rated capacity.
General Contractor License Construction Safety and OSHA 4
What is the minimum breaking strength required for lifelines used in personal fall arrest systems on construction sites?