Safety and Regulations Flashcards
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A homeowner asks their MHIC-licensed contractor to skip the required electrical inspection to save time. The contractor should:
Answer: Refuse, as inspections cannot be waived by homeowner request
Required inspections are mandated by code and cannot be waived by homeowner consent; the contractor remains legally responsible for obtaining all required inspections.
Under OSHA's Hazard Communication Standard (HazCom), what must contractors maintain on-site for all hazardous chemicals used?
Answer: Safety Data Sheets (SDS) accessible to all workers
OSHA's HazCom Standard requires Safety Data Sheets for every hazardous chemical on site, accessible to workers at all times during each work shift.
Which Maryland agency is primarily responsible for licensing and regulating home improvement contractors?
Answer: Maryland Home Improvement Commission (MHIC)
The Maryland Home Improvement Commission (MHIC) is the licensing and regulatory body for home improvement contractors under Maryland law.
What is the maximum OSHA-allowed angle for positioning an extension ladder against a wall?
Answer: 1:4 ratio (one out for every four up)
OSHA requires extension ladders to be set at a 75-degree angle, which corresponds to a 1:4 ratio (one foot out for every four feet of height).
A contractor in Maryland is cited for a 'serious' OSHA violation. What distinguishes a serious violation from an 'other-than-serious' violation?
Answer: A serious violation involves a substantial probability of death or serious physical harm
OSHA defines a serious violation as one where there is a substantial probability that death or serious physical harm could result, regardless of whether the employer knew about it.
Under Maryland's contractor regulations, how long must a contractor retain records related to a home improvement contract after project completion?
Answer: 3 years
Maryland MHIC regulations require contractors to retain all contract-related records for at least 3 years following project completion.
When working with pressure-treated lumber containing arsenic compounds (older CCA-treated wood) during renovation, workers should:
Answer: Use N95 respirators, eye protection, and wash hands before eating or drinking
CCA (chromated copper arsenate) treated wood dust contains arsenic and chromium; workers must use respiratory protection and practice hygiene to prevent exposure.