Construction OSHA Construction Safety 1 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: What is the minimum height at which fall protection is required for workers on construction sites under OSHA standards?
- 4 feet
- 6 feet (Correct answer)
- 8 feet
- 10 feet
Correct answer: 6 feet
OSHA 29 CFR 1926.502 requires fall protection for construction workers at heights of 6 feet or more above a lower level.
Question 2: Which OSHA standard governs the use of personal protective equipment (PPE) on construction sites?
- 29 CFR 1926.100 (Correct answer)
- 29 CFR 1926.50
- 29 CFR 1910.132
- 29 CFR 1926.200
Correct answer: 29 CFR 1926.100
OSHA 29 CFR 1926.100 covers head protection and PPE requirements specific to construction.
Question 3: What is the maximum weight capacity of a standard single-width scaffold plank used in construction?
- 25 lbs/sq ft
- 50 lbs/sq ft (Correct answer)
- 75 lbs/sq ft
- 100 lbs/sq ft
Correct answer: 50 lbs/sq ft
OSHA requires scaffold planks to support at least 4 times the intended load, with standard platforms rated for 50 lbs per square foot.
Question 4: How far must a ladder extend above the landing surface when used to access an elevated work area?
- 1 foot
- 2 feet
- 3 feet (Correct answer)
- 5 feet
Correct answer: 3 feet
OSHA requires portable ladders to extend at least 3 feet above the landing surface they are used to access.
Question 5: What is the required lateral distance from an excavation for spoil pile placement per OSHA?
- 1 foot
- 2 feet (Correct answer)
- 3 feet
- 5 feet
Correct answer: 2 feet
OSHA 29 CFR 1926.651 requires excavated material (spoil) to be placed at least 2 feet from the edge of the excavation.
Question 6: Under OSHA regulations, how often must a competent person inspect an excavation?
- Once per week
- Before each work shift (Correct answer)
- Every 4 hours
- Only after rain events
Correct answer: Before each work shift
OSHA 29 CFR 1926.651(k) requires a competent person to inspect excavations before each work shift and as needed.
Construction OSHA Construction Safety 1
What is the minimum height at which fall protection is required for workers on construction sites under OSHA standards?