Safety Regulations & Compliance Flashcards
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A fence company employee is exposed to concrete dust while mixing post-setting material. Which OSHA permissible exposure limit (PEL) applies to crystalline silica (quartz)?
Answer: 0.05 mg/m³ (respirable fraction)
OSHA's PEL for respirable crystalline silica (quartz) in construction is 0.05 mg/m³ as an 8-hour TWA per 29 CFR 1926.1153.
Under the National Electrical Safety Code (NESC), metal fences must be grounded when they are within what distance of electrical supply lines or equipment?
Answer: 10 feet
The NESC requires metal fences within 10 feet of electrical supply lines or equipment to be grounded to prevent shock hazards.
When a fence contractor submits a Dig Safe/811 request, what is the required advance notice period before excavation can legally begin in most U.S. states?
Answer: 48–72 hours
Most states require 48–72 hours advance notice after calling 811 before excavation can begin, allowing utilities time to locate and mark their lines.
Which type of fall protection is OSHA-required for fence workers working on elevated platforms (scaffolding) at or above 10 feet in construction?
Answer: Guardrail system, safety net, or personal fall arrest system
OSHA 1926.502 requires one of three fall protection systems — guardrails, safety nets, or personal fall arrest systems — for construction workers at heights of 6 feet or more (10 feet for scaffolding).
A property owner asks a fence contractor to install a fence that would block a neighbor's prescriptive easement. What is the fence contractor's best course of action?
Answer: Advise the owner to resolve the easement issue before installation and get written authorization
Fence contractors should advise property owners to resolve easement and legal boundary disputes prior to installation and obtain written authorization to avoid liability.
Under which OSHA standard must a fence company maintain a written Injury and Illness Prevention Program (IIPP) or equivalent safety plan?
Answer: 29 CFR 1926.20
OSHA 29 CFR 1926.20 requires construction employers to have and enforce a written safety and health program, including accident prevention measures.
When a fence installer uses a powder-actuated fastening tool to anchor fence hardware to concrete, what additional PPE is required beyond standard safety glasses?
Answer: A face shield
OSHA and tool manufacturer guidelines require a face shield (in addition to safety glasses) when operating powder-actuated tools due to the risk of ricocheting fasteners and spalling.