MHIC Safety and Regulations 2

Question 1

Under OSHA regulations applicable to home improvement contractors, what is the minimum height at which fall protection is required for residential construction?

Accepted Answer

6 feet above a lower level

Answer

10 feet above a lower level

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4 feet above a lower level

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8 feet above a lower level

Question 2

Before beginning renovation work on a home built before 1978, Maryland contractors must comply with which federal regulation?

Accepted Answer

EPA Renovation, Repair and Painting (RRP) Rule

Answer

OSHA Hazard Communication Standard

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EPA National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants

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HUD Lead Paint Disclosure Rule

Question 3

A contractor is using a scaffold on a residential project. OSHA requires that scaffolding capable of supporting how many times the maximum intended load?

Accepted Answer

Four times the maximum intended load

Answer

Two times the maximum intended load

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Six times the maximum intended load

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Equal to the maximum intended load

Question 4

What is the primary purpose of a Job Hazard Analysis (JHA) in home improvement work?

Accepted Answer

To identify potential hazards before a task begins and plan preventive measures

Answer

To document completed work for permit inspection

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To calculate the cost of materials and labor

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To report injuries to OSHA after they occur

Question 5

When working in a confined space on a residential project, what is the FIRST step a contractor should take?

Accepted Answer

Test the atmosphere for oxygen, flammable gases, and toxic substances

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Enter and begin work as quickly as possible

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Remove all tools from the confined space

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File a confined space permit with MHIC

Question 6

A Maryland home improvement contractor discovers asbestos-containing materials during a renovation. What should they do?

Accepted Answer

Stop work, secure the area, and contact a licensed asbestos abatement contractor

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Continue work carefully to avoid disturbing the material

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Remove the material themselves using dust masks

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Notify the homeowner and resume work after 24 hours