Safety Regulations and Compliance Flashcards
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When welding on a steam line that previously carried hazardous materials, what must be done before hot work begins?
Answer: Purge and test the line for hazardous atmosphere
Before hot work on any line that carried hazardous materials, the system must be purged and the atmosphere tested to confirm it is safe for welding.
Under OSHA 1926.502, which fall protection system is acceptable when a steamfitter works at heights above 6 feet on a construction site?
Answer: Guardrail, safety net, or personal fall arrest system
OSHA 1926.502 requires guardrail systems, safety net systems, or personal fall arrest systems to protect workers from falls exceeding 6 feet in construction.
What is the purpose of a pressure reducing valve (PRV) in a steam distribution system from a compliance standpoint?
Answer: Reduce system pressure to safe design levels downstream
PRVs reduce higher upstream steam pressure to a lower, safe working pressure that matches downstream equipment design ratings, preventing overpressure.
According to OSHA 1910.217 and general industry standards, which type of scaffold requires a licensed engineer's stamp for the design?
Answer: Suspended scaffolds and unique/complex scaffold systems
OSHA requires that suspended scaffolds and specially designed or manufactured scaffold systems be designed by a qualified engineer and bear an engineer's stamp.
Which ASME standard governs the qualification of welding procedures and welders for pressure piping systems?
Answer: ASME Section IX
ASME Section IX (Welding, Brazing, and Fusing Qualifications) establishes the requirements to qualify both welding procedures and the welders/operators who perform them.
A steamfitter discovers asbestos insulation on old piping. What is the correct OSHA-compliant response?
Answer: Stop work, cordon off the area, and notify the competent person
Disturbing asbestos-containing materials without proper abatement violates OSHA 29 CFR 1910.1001; work must stop and a competent person must assess before proceeding.
What is the minimum approach distance rule for unqualified workers near energized electrical equipment of 50 volts or more, per OSHA 1910.333?
Answer: Must maintain sufficient distance to avoid accidental contact
OSHA 1910.333 requires unqualified workers to stay far enough from energized parts to avoid accidental contact or flashover, with specific distances defined by voltage tables.