OIC Safety Standards & Compliance 2

Question 1

Under Oregon law, how soon must a contractor notify the Oregon Construction Contractors Board (CCB) after receiving a notice of a safety violation from OSHA?

Accepted Answer

Within 10 business days

Answer

Oregon CCB-licensed contractors must notify the CCB within 10 business days of receiving an OSHA citation or safety violation notice.

Question 2

Which Oregon administrative rule governs safety standards for ladder use on residential construction sites?

Accepted Answer

OAR 437-003-1926

Answer

OAR 437-003-1926 incorporates Oregon-OSHA's Division 3 rules covering construction safety including ladder requirements.

Question 3

An Oregon inspector finds that a contractor is using a portable electric tool without a ground fault circuit interrupter (GFCI) near a water source. Which standard has most likely been violated?

Accepted Answer

OAR 437-003-0404 Construction Electrical

Answer

OAR 437-003-0404 mandates GFCI protection for construction site electrical equipment used near water or in damp locations.

Question 4

When inspecting a trench excavation in Oregon, at what minimum depth does a protective system (shoring, sloping, or shielding) become required?

Accepted Answer

5 feet

Answer

Oregon OSHA requires a protective system for any trench excavation 5 feet or deeper, unless the excavation is in stable rock.

Question 5

Which entity is primarily responsible for enforcing workplace safety and health standards on Oregon construction sites?

Accepted Answer

Oregon Occupational Safety and Health Division (Oregon OSHA)

Answer

Oregon OSHA, a division of DCBS, is the primary enforcement authority for workplace safety and health on Oregon construction sites.

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OIC Safety Standards & Compliance 2