PC OSHA Safety Standards 2

Question 1

Under OSHA 29 CFR 1926.416, what is the minimum safe approach distance for unqualified workers near energized overhead lines rated at 50kV?

Accepted Answer

10 feet

Answer

3 feet

Answer

6 feet

Answer

15 feet

Question 2

Which OSHA standard specifically governs electrical safety requirements for construction sites?

Accepted Answer

29 CFR 1926.400

Answer

29 CFR 1910.303

Answer

29 CFR 1910.147

Answer

29 CFR 1926.100

Question 3

An electrical contractor's crew discovers a trench that has been open for two days and is 6 feet deep in sandy soil. Per OSHA, what must be done before workers enter?

Accepted Answer

Shore, slope, or shield the trench walls

Answer

Post a warning sign at the trench edge

Answer

Assign a designated spotter at the surface

Answer

Test the soil with a penetrometer only

Question 4

Under OSHA's lockout/tagout standard (29 CFR 1910.147), when must an energy control procedure be documented in writing?

Accepted Answer

When there is more than one energy source or the isolation is not readily apparent

Answer

Only when more than 10 workers share the same equipment

Answer

Whenever the equipment is rated above 480V

Answer

Only for equipment manufactured before 1990

Question 5

OSHA's Hazard Communication Standard (29 CFR 1910.1200) requires Safety Data Sheets (SDS) to follow which format?

Accepted Answer

16-section GHS format

Answer

NFPA 704 diamond sections

Answer

8-section EPA format

Answer

12-section ANSI format

Question 6

Which OSHA requirement mandates that electrical contractors provide a written emergency action plan when there are more than 10 employees at a site?

Accepted Answer

29 CFR 1910.38

Answer

29 CFR 1926.35

Answer

29 CFR 1910.132

Answer

29 CFR 1926.503

Question 7

Under OSHA 29 CFR 1926.501, when is fall protection required for workers on walking/working surfaces at construction sites?

Accepted Answer

At heights of 6 feet or more

Answer

At heights of 4 feet or more

Answer

At heights of 8 feet or more

Answer

At heights of 10 feet or more