Safety and Regulations Flashcards
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Under OSHA regulations applicable to home improvement contractors, what is the minimum height at which fall protection is required for residential construction?
Answer: 6 feet above a lower level
OSHA's residential construction fall protection standard (29 CFR 1926.502) requires fall protection when workers are exposed to falls of 6 feet or more above a lower level.
Before beginning renovation work on a home built before 1978, Maryland contractors must comply with which federal regulation?
Answer: EPA Renovation, Repair and Painting (RRP) Rule
The EPA's RRP Rule requires contractors working in pre-1978 homes to follow lead-safe work practices and be certified if the work disturbs lead-based paint.
A contractor is using a scaffold on a residential project. OSHA requires that scaffolding capable of supporting how many times the maximum intended load?
Answer: Four times the maximum intended load
OSHA scaffold standards require that scaffolding be capable of supporting at least four times the maximum intended load without failure.
What is the primary purpose of a Job Hazard Analysis (JHA) in home improvement work?
Answer: To identify potential hazards before a task begins and plan preventive measures
A Job Hazard Analysis (JHA) is a proactive safety planning tool used to identify potential hazards in each step of a task and determine control measures before work begins.
When working in a confined space on a residential project, what is the FIRST step a contractor should take?
Answer: Test the atmosphere for oxygen, flammable gases, and toxic substances
Before entering any confined space, atmospheric testing for oxygen levels, flammable gases, and toxic substances must be performed to ensure it is safe to enter.
A Maryland home improvement contractor discovers asbestos-containing materials during a renovation. What should they do?
Answer: Stop work, secure the area, and contact a licensed asbestos abatement contractor
When asbestos-containing materials are discovered, work must stop immediately, the area must be secured, and a licensed asbestos abatement contractor must be engaged. Home improvement contractors are not authorized to disturb asbestos.