STSC Safety Regulations and Standards 5

Question 1

OSHA's Steel Erection standard (29 CFR 1926 Subpart R) requires a site-specific erection plan for structures with how many or more stories?

Accepted Answer

2 stories or 20 feet

Answer

Subpart R requires a site-specific erection plan for structures with 2 or more stories or exceeding 20 feet in height.

Question 2

Which NFPA standard is most directly referenced for electrical safety in construction and governs the use of temporary wiring on job sites?

Accepted Answer

NFPA 70 (NEC) Article 590

Answer

NFPA 70 (NEC) Article 590 specifically governs temporary electrical wiring installations on construction sites.

Question 3

Under OSHA's recordkeeping rule (29 CFR 1904), a work-related injury requiring prescription medication but no days away from work is classified as which type of recordable case?

Accepted Answer

Other recordable case

Answer

An injury requiring prescription medication beyond first aid is an 'other recordable case' on the OSHA 300 Log if no days away or restrictions result.

Question 4

The OSHA Silica Standard for construction (29 CFR 1926.1153) requires medical surveillance for workers exposed at or above the Action Level for how long?

Accepted Answer

30 or more days per year

Answer

Medical surveillance is required for workers exposed at or above the Action Level for 30 or more days per year.

Question 5

Which agency publishes the Threshold Limit Values (TLVs) that, while not legally enforceable, are widely used in construction safety programs as exposure guidelines?

Accepted Answer

ACGIH

Answer

The American Conference of Governmental Industrial Hygienists (ACGIH) publishes TLVs annually as occupational exposure guidelines.

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STSC Safety Regulations and Standards 5