OSHA Safety Standards in Construction

<p>Wash hands and face (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>25 feet (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>A roof edge is more than 6 feet high (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>15 feet (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>1 foot from the wall for every 4 feet in height (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Ensure employee safety (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>20 feet (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Weekly (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>90 decibels (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>When no falls are expected (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>25 gallons (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Personal fall arrest system (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>With a cord or string (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>To identify and act on hazards (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Recommended for all job sites regardless of noise levels (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Implementation of enclosed chutes (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>One-fourth of the working length (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>10B grade (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Assessment of risk to workers (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Wash hands and face if no shower is available (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

A person who knows relevant safety standards, can identify hazards, and is designated by the employer with the authority to take action.

50 micrograms of lead per cubic meter of air.

Trench excavations 4 feet or more deep must have a stairway, ladder, ramp, or other safe exit requiring no more than 25 feet of lateral travel for workers.

Any drop of 6 feet or more above the lower level requires fall protection; the use of guardrails, safety harnesses, or similar equipment is mandatory.

The base of a ladder should be placed a quarter of the ladder's working length from the wall. (the 1 in 4 rule.)

Flammable liquids need to be stored 15 feet away from structures.

Hearing protection is required when the average sound level in an 8-hour workday reaches 90 decibels.

Employers are legally accountable for ensuring employee health and safety on the job site.

Construction sites must have first aid kits that are checked weekly for completeness and supplies.

Occupational Safety and Health Administration. It's a government agency that sets safety rules for workplaces.

The maximum allowable lead exposure for workers is 50 micrograms per cubic meter of air.

Workers involved in removing hazardous materials must wash their hands and face at the end of their shift.

Before demolition, employers must assess the risks of lead exposure to their employees.

If materials are dropped more than 20 feet, an enclosed chute must be used.

Any roof with an unprotected edge over 6 feet requires a fall arrest system.

Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) sets safety rules for workplaces to protect workers.

Construction sites must check their first aid kits weekly to ensure they're fully stocked.

Workers need hearing protection when the average sound level in an 8-hour workday reaches 90 decibels.

Trench excavations 4 feet or deeper require safe exits (stairway, ladder, ramp) within 25 feet for workers.

Any roof edge over 6 feet high requires fall protection like guardrails or harnesses.