Renovation Contractors Contractor Safety and OSHA

Question 1

OSHA's fall protection standard for construction (29 CFR 1926.502) requires fall protection when workers are exposed to falls of how many feet or more?

Accepted Answer

6 feet

Answer

4 feet

Answer

10 feet

Answer

15 feet

Question 2

What does OSHA's 'Hazard Communication Standard' (HazCom) require renovation contractors to provide workers?

Accepted Answer

Safety Data Sheets (SDS) and proper labeling for hazardous chemicals

Answer

Daily weather reports

Answer

Hard hats and safety glasses only

Answer

Weekly toolbox talks

Question 3

What is a 'toolbox talk' in renovation safety?

Accepted Answer

A brief job-site safety meeting focused on a specific hazard or topic

Answer

A meeting to plan tool purchases

Answer

A formal OSHA inspection

Answer

A written safety manual

Question 4

Which type of respirator is required when working with materials containing silica dust?

Accepted Answer

At minimum an N95 respirator, but often a half-face APF 10 respirator or better

Answer

Dust mask (N95) only

Answer

A full-face air-purifying respirator only

Answer

No respirator is needed for silica

Question 5

What does OSHA require before workers enter a confined space during renovation work?

Accepted Answer

A permit, atmospheric testing, ventilation, and attendant outside the space

Answer

Just a hard hat

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Only a written notice to the supervisor

Answer

A minimum crew of 5 workers

Question 6

What is the purpose of OSHA's 'lockout/tagout' (LOTO) procedure?

Accepted Answer

To prevent accidental energization of equipment during maintenance or renovation work

Answer

To secure job-site tools overnight

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To lock out competing contractors from a job site

Answer

To tag materials for delivery