OSP Codes Compliance & Project Documentation 2 ā Questions and Answers
Question 1: Which OSHA standard specifically governs excavation and trenching safety for OSP construction crews?
- 29 CFR 1926 Subpart P (Correct answer)
- 29 CFR 1910 Subpart Q
- 29 CFR 1926 Subpart T
- 29 CFR 1910 Subpart J
Correct answer: 29 CFR 1926 Subpart P
OSHA 29 CFR 1926 Subpart P covers excavations and trenching safety requirements for construction work.
Question 2: A redline markup on an as-built drawing indicates:
- A proposed change pending approval
- An actual field deviation from the design drawing (Correct answer)
- A safety hazard requiring immediate correction
- A rejected design option
Correct answer: An actual field deviation from the design drawing
Redline markups on as-built drawings record actual field conditions or deviations that differ from the original design.
Question 3: Under the National Electrical Safety Code (NESC), what is the minimum horizontal clearance between communication cables and power lines of 750V to 22kV on joint-use poles?
- 12 inches
- 24 inches
- 30 inches (Correct answer)
- 40 inches
Correct answer: 30 inches
NESC requires a minimum 30-inch horizontal clearance between communication cables and power lines in the 750Vā22kV range on joint-use structures.
Question 4: A permit-to-work (PTW) document for OSP work primarily serves to:
- Authorize billing for the project
- Control and communicate hazards before work begins (Correct answer)
- Record the final inspection outcome
- Approve subcontractor qualifications
Correct answer: Control and communicate hazards before work begins
A permit-to-work formally identifies hazards, required precautions, and authorizes personnel to perform specific tasks safely.
Question 5: When a project requires work within a railroad right-of-way, which document is typically required before construction begins?
- FAA Flight Clearance
- Railroad Flagging Agreement or Encroachment Permit (Correct answer)
- Corps of Engineers Section 404 Permit
- FCC Experimental License
Correct answer: Railroad Flagging Agreement or Encroachment Permit
Railroads require a flagging agreement or encroachment permit to control worker safety and liability within their right-of-way.
Question 6: In OSP project documentation, a 'make-ready' survey is used to determine:
- The final cable route path selection
- What pole or conduit modifications are needed before attachment (Correct answer)
- Grounding electrode resistance values
- Fiber splice loss budgets
Correct answer: What pole or conduit modifications are needed before attachment
A make-ready survey identifies existing infrastructure conditions and any modifications (such as transfers or pole replacements) required before new facilities can be attached.
Question 7: Which regulation requires notification to a one-call center before excavating, and typically requires a minimum notice period of 2ā3 business days?
- EPA Clean Water Act Section 402
- State underground facility protection laws (dig safe laws) (Correct answer)
- NESC Rule 200
- DOT 49 CFR Part 192
Correct answer: State underground facility protection laws (dig safe laws)
State one-call or 'dig safe' laws require advance notification to locate underground utilities before excavation to prevent damage and injury.
OSP Codes Compliance & Project Documentation 2
Which OSHA standard specifically governs excavation and trenching safety for OSP construction crews?