RPLS Safety Regulations and Compliance 2

Question 1

Under OSHA's Excavation Standard (29 CFR 1926 Subpart P), what is the minimum depth at which a trench must be protected with a protective system?

Accepted Answer

5 feet

Answer

3 feet

Answer

4 feet

Answer

6 feet

Question 2

When a land surveyor observes an imminent danger situation on a job site that is not their employer's responsibility, the correct action is to:

Accepted Answer

Immediately notify the site controller and withdraw workers from danger

Answer

Continue work and note it in the field book

Answer

File a written report within 24 hours

Answer

Contact OSHA directly before taking any other action

Question 3

Which OSHA standard governs the safe use of hand and power tools for land survey crews on construction sites?

Accepted Answer

29 CFR 1926 Subpart I

Answer

29 CFR 1910 Subpart D

Answer

29 CFR 1926 Subpart E

Answer

29 CFR 1910 Subpart O

Question 4

A surveyor is working in a known wildfire-prone area. Which combination of personal protective equipment is most critical?

Accepted Answer

Fire-resistant clothing and an N95 respirator

Answer

Steel-toed boots and hard hat

Answer

High-visibility vest and safety glasses

Answer

Chemical-resistant gloves and face shield

Question 5

Before positioning a total station near energized overhead power lines, a surveyor should consult which standard for minimum approach distances?

Accepted Answer

OSHA 29 CFR 1910.269 or the NESC

Answer

ANSI Z87.1

Answer

MUTCD Chapter 6

Answer

IEEE 1584

Question 6

What document must be completed before entering a permit-required confined space under OSHA 29 CFR 1910.146?

Accepted Answer

A confined space entry permit signed by an authorized entry supervisor

Answer

A general safety inspection report

Answer

A hazard communication data sheet

Answer

An excavation competent-person certification

Question 7

Under OSHA's Hazard Communication Standard (HazCom 2012 / GHS), Safety Data Sheets must contain how many standardized sections?

Accepted Answer

16

Answer

8

Answer

12

Answer

20