Renovation Contractors Contractor Safety and OSHA 2 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: Under OSHA regulations, what is the maximum load capacity of a standard scaffold plank?
- 25 lbs per square foot
- 50 lbs per square foot (Correct answer)
- 75 lbs per square foot
- 100 lbs per square foot
Correct answer: 50 lbs per square foot
OSHA 29 CFR 1926.451 requires that scaffolds and their components be capable of supporting their own weight plus at least four times the maximum intended load.
Question 2: What is the required angle for a portable ladder used in renovation work per OSHA standards?
- 1:1 ratio (45 degrees)
- 3:1 ratio
- 4:1 ratio (approximately 75 degrees) (Correct answer)
- 2:1 ratio (approximately 63 degrees)
Correct answer: 4:1 ratio (approximately 75 degrees)
OSHA requires portable ladders to be set at a 4:1 ratio—for every 4 feet of vertical rise, the base must be 1 foot out from the wall—approximately 75 degrees from horizontal.
Question 3: What is the OSHA permissible exposure limit (PEL) for noise in an 8-hour workday?
- 85 dBA
- 90 dBA (Correct answer)
- 95 dBA
- 100 dBA
Correct answer: 90 dBA
OSHA sets the 8-hour TWA PEL for occupational noise at 90 dBA; employers must implement controls and a Hearing Conservation Program at or above this level.
Question 4: Which OSHA standard governs the safe use of hand and power tools on construction sites?
- 29 CFR 1926.300 (Correct answer)
- 29 CFR 1926.500
- 29 CFR 1926.100
- 29 CFR 1926.200
Correct answer: 29 CFR 1926.300
OSHA 29 CFR 1926.300 covers the requirements for safe use, guarding, and maintenance of hand and power tools in construction.
Question 5: What should a renovation contractor do immediately after a worker is injured on the job site?
- Call a lawyer first
- Provide first aid, secure the scene, and report the injury as required by OSHA and workers' comp (Correct answer)
- Wait to see if the injury is serious before reporting
- Ask the worker to sign a liability waiver
Correct answer: Provide first aid, secure the scene, and report the injury as required by OSHA and workers' comp
Contractors must provide immediate first aid, secure the accident scene to prevent further injury, and report the incident per OSHA requirements and workers' comp procedures.
Question 6: OSHA requires employers to record work-related injuries and illnesses on OSHA Form 300 if they employ how many or more workers?
- 1 or more
- 5 or more
- 10 or more (Correct answer)
- 25 or more
Correct answer: 10 or more
OSHA's recordkeeping rule (29 CFR 1904) requires employers with 10 or more employees (with some industry exceptions) to maintain OSHA 300 injury and illness logs.
Renovation Contractors Contractor Safety and OSHA 2
Under OSHA regulations, what is the maximum load capacity of a standard scaffold plank?