MHIC Safety and Regulations 2

Question 1

Under OSHA regulations applicable to home improvement contractors, what is the minimum height at which fall protection is required for residential construction?

Accepted Answer

6 feet above a lower level

Answer

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.

Question 2

Before beginning renovation work on a home built before 1978, Maryland contractors must comply with which federal regulation?

Accepted Answer

EPA Renovation, Repair and Painting (RRP) Rule

Answer

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.

Question 3

A contractor is using a scaffold on a residential project. OSHA requires that scaffolding capable of supporting how many times the maximum intended load?

Accepted Answer

Four times the maximum intended load

Answer

OSHA scaffold standards require that scaffolding be capable of supporting at least four times the maximum intended load without failure.

Question 4

What is the primary purpose of a Job Hazard Analysis (JHA) in home improvement work?

Accepted Answer

To identify potential hazards before a task begins and plan preventive measures

Answer

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.

Question 5

When working in a confined space on a residential project, what is the FIRST step a contractor should take?

Accepted Answer

Test the atmosphere for oxygen, flammable gases, and toxic substances

Answer

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.

(MHIC) Maryland Home Improvement Contractor Practice Test

(MHIC) Maryland Home Improvement Contractor Practice Test

MHIC Safety and Regulations 2