RPLS Safety Regulations and Compliance 4

Question 1

Which federal regulation requires employers in construction to maintain a written safety and health program?

Accepted Answer

OSHA 29 CFR 1926.20

Answer

OSHA 29 CFR 1910.132

Answer

EPA 40 CFR Part 262

Answer

DOT 49 CFR 173

Question 2

A survey crew member is stung multiple times by bees while clearing a traverse line. After retreating, the next priority action is:

Accepted Answer

Assess for signs of anaphylaxis and activate EMS if present, administering epinephrine if available

Answer

Complete remaining traverse stations and treat welts that evening

Answer

Apply insect repellent and return to the work area

Answer

Document the incident and continue if no visible swelling

Question 3

Under state and federal law, what is the typical advance notice period required before beginning ground disturbance near underground utilities in most U.S. states?

Accepted Answer

3 business days

Answer

12 hours

Answer

24 hours

Answer

7 calendar days

Question 4

Class 2 high-visibility safety apparel (HVSA) is required for survey workers on or adjacent to roadways with traffic speeds up to:

Accepted Answer

45 mph

Answer

25 mph

Answer

35 mph

Answer

55 mph

Question 5

Which environmental regulation most commonly affects a land surveyor performing fieldwork adjacent to a jurisdictional wetland?

Accepted Answer

Clean Water Act Section 404 and Section 10 of the Rivers and Harbors Act

Answer

Clean Air Act Section 112

Answer

RCRA Subtitle C

Answer

TSCA Title II

Question 6

What is Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) and when is it relevant to survey work?

Accepted Answer

A procedure to isolate and de-energize equipment required when crews work near machinery that could unexpectedly energize

Answer

A GPS receiver security protocol required when leaving equipment unattended

Answer

A traffic control sign-out system required for every highway survey

Answer

A method of securing benchmark monuments required on federal projects

Question 7

When conducting a survey in an area with known soil contamination and vapor concentrations between the PEL and IDLH, site health and safety plans typically specify:

Accepted Answer

Air-purifying respirator (APR) with appropriate cartridges

Answer

No respiratory protection needed

Answer

Supplied-air respirator (SAR) in pressure-demand mode

Answer

Self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA) in open-circuit mode