STSC Safety Regulations and Standards 2

Question 1

What does 29 CFR 1926 Subpart P specifically address in construction safety?

Accepted Answer

Excavations

Answer

29 CFR 1926 Subpart P covers excavation safety, including requirements for protective systems (sloping, shoring, trench boxes) and competent person inspections.

Question 2

Under the OSH Act, what is the 'General Duty Clause' (Section 5(a)(1))?

Accepted Answer

The employer's obligation to provide a workplace free from recognized hazards likely to cause death or serious harm

Answer

Section 5(a)(1) of the OSH Act — the General Duty Clause — requires employers to furnish a place of employment free from recognized hazards that are causing or likely to cause death or serious physical harm.

Question 3

What is the maximum penalty OSHA can assess per violation for a 'willful' safety violation as of recent regulatory updates?

Accepted Answer

$156,259

Answer

OSHA adjusts its maximum penalty amounts annually for inflation. As of recent years, willful and repeat violations carry a maximum penalty of $156,259 per violation, while serious violations carry a maximum of $15,625.

Question 4

Under OSHA's multi-employer worksite policy, which employer has duties related to safety on a construction site with multiple subcontractors?

Accepted Answer

Creating, exposing, correcting, and controlling employers all may have duties depending on the situation

Answer

OSHA's multi-employer citation policy recognizes four roles — creating, exposing, correcting, and controlling employers — each of which may have safety obligations regardless of who employs the exposed workers.

Question 5

What does OSHA require employers to do when issuing a hazard communication (HazCom) program under 29 CFR 1926.59?

Accepted Answer

Maintain a list of all chemicals used and ensure Safety Data Sheets (SDSs) are accessible to workers

Answer

29 CFR 1926.59 (HazCom) requires employers to maintain a written hazard communication program, keep a chemical inventory, ensure SDSs are accessible, and train workers on chemical hazards.

(STSC) Safety Trained Supervisor Construction Practice Test

(STSC) Safety Trained Supervisor Construction Practice Test

STSC Safety Regulations and Standards 2