CFM 345 Final

How much does workers comp cover?

2/3 of regular wages

Unless separated by a noncombustible barrier at least 5 feet high having a fire resistance rating of at least one-half hour, oxygen cylinders in storage must be separated from fuel-gas cylinders or combustible materials a minimum distance of ____ feet.

20

About how much on top of workers' wages do employers pay for fringe benefits?

20%

Lumber piles shall not exceed ______feet in height provided that lumber to be handled manually shall not be stacked more than______feet high.

20,16

Top rail shall withstand __Ibs down or out

200

Hospitalization must be reported within __hours (Fed) or __hours (UT)

24,8

When stored indoors, flammable and combustible liquids in excess of ________________ gallons must be stored in an acceptable or approved cabinet.

25

Safety nets must be provided when workplaces are more than _____ feet above the ground or water surface.

25 ft

One fire extinguisher, rated not less than _____,shall be provided for every _____________ square feet of protected building area or major fraction thereof.

2A, 3000

Citation posting requirements

3 day or until fixed (whichever is longer)

How much working space is required in front of a circuit breaker panel with the cover removed which carries 120 volts?

3 feet

Statute of limitations for repeat violation

3 years

Safety net shall be installed no more than __ ft below working surface

30

Employee exposure to hazardous chemical records must be maintained for a period of ___________.

30 years

Stairways which will not be a permanent part of a structure on which work is being done shall have a landing of at least ____ by ____ inches.

30, 22

Hand railings shall be between ____inches and ____ inches from the upper surface of the handrail to the surface of the tread.

30, 37

Stairs shall be installed between ______ degrees and ____ degrees from horizontal.

30, 50

______ summary must be posted from _____ to ______.

300A, Feb 1, April 30

A radiant heating device must have a clearance of _______ from the rear and sides of the device.

36 inches

At no time in a structural steel assembly shall there be more than ______ floors or 48 feet whichever is less, of unfinished bolting or welding above the foundation or uppermost permanently secured floor, without design approval.

4

When a loose brick stack reaches a height of _____feet, it shall be tapered back two inches in every foot above this height

4

How long does it take to recover from a bad accident on EMR

4 years

When parallel sections of oxygen and fuel gas hose are taped together, not more than ____ inches out of ___ inches shall be covered by tape.

4, 12

Anything more than __ risers or __ inches must have a handrail

4, 30

A fixed ladder's side rails must extend at least _____ inches above the top of the landing platform served by the ladder.

42

Top rail must be ____inches above working surface

42 + or - 3

OSHA 301's must be kept for __years following end of calendar year the records cover

5

Requirements for steel erecting with crane?

5 members max with 7ft min distance between members

Min. strength of each member of fall arrest system

5000 lb

Lifelines shall be secured above the point of operation to an anchorage capable of supporting a minimum dead weight of:

5400 lbs

When masonry blocks are stacked higher than _____feet, the stack shall be tapered back one-half block per tier.

6

Max mesh size

6 in square

Accidents = __% of construction costs

6%

Not more than _______ gallons of flammable or _______ gallons of combustible liquids can be stored in a single cabinet.

60, 120

Brick stacks shall not be more than ______feet in height.

7

Deaths must be reported to OSHA within ___hours

8

Rungs on a step stool must be not less than _____inches and not more than ____inches apart

8, 12

Protection against the effects of noise exposure shall be provided when sound levels exceed _____ dBA or the time period exceeds ______hr(s).

92, 6

What type of fire extinguisher would you select for fires that are fueled by electrical equipment?

C

True or False: Each circuit breaker must be labeled to identify it as a disconnecting means

True

True or false: Electrical installations having exposed live parts over 600 volts shall be accessible to qualified persons only.

True

True or false: Erected cast-in-place shoring equipment must be inspected immediately prior to, during, and immediately after concrete placement.

True

Safety glasses must meet what standard?

Z-87

Competent person

ability to recognize and authority to correct

When does workers comp coverage begin?

after missing 3 working days

What kind of switch device should all power concrete trowels be equipped with?

automatic shut off when hands are removed from handles

Types of citations on multi-employer worksites

controlling, creating, correcting, exposing

3 E's

engineer, educate, enforce

Total Fall Distance = _________ + ________ + _________

free fall distance (6 ft max) + deceleration distance (4.5 ft) + safety factor (2 ft)

4 categories of OSHA

general industry, construction, maritime, agriculture

4 parts to fall arrest system:

harness, connectors, anchorage, rescue plan

3 things that go into calculating workers comp premiums:

manual rates, EMR, Estimated payroll

How wide does a limited access zone have to be next to a masonry wall?

the height of the wall plus 4 feet

When is a limited access zone required in masonry construction?

whenever a masonry wall is being constructed

All portable ladders shall have a minimum of _____ inches and a maximum of _____ inches vertical spacing between rungs.

10, 14

If you have __ or more employees, you must keep records

11

What is the minimum clear distance between side rails for all portable ladders?

11.5 inches

Circulating heating devices must have a clearance of _______ from the rear and sides of the device.

12 inches

Exposure to impulsive or impact noise should not exceed _____ dB peak sound pressure level.

140

With the exception of employees working in Controlled Decking Zones (CDZ), each employee engaged in a steel erection activity who is on a walking/working surface with an unprotected side or edge more than _____ feet above a lower level shall be protected by either guardrail systems, safety nets, or other fall protection.

15

How long do you have to contest a citation?

15 days

Mid rail shall withstand __lbs down or out

150

Number of working days away from work reported to OSHA is capped at ____days

180

Break of __ inches or more requires stairs or ladder

19

Permissible O2 levels:

19.5-23.5%

Citations/Inspections CFR

1903

Record Keeping CFR

1904

General CFR

1910

Construction CFR

1926

Year OHSA started

1970

Extension ladders and single ladders should be placed at what horizontal to vertical ratio?

1:4

Min distance of soil piles from trench

2 feet

A fully planked or decked floor or nets shall be maintained within _____ stories or ______ feet, whichever is less, directly under any erection work being performed.

2, 30

Job site injury report (General)

Form 300

Summary of injury or illness (posted from Feb 1 to April 30)

Form 300A

Individual incident report (specific)

Form 301

How often is an employer required to conduct safety inspections?

Frequently, regularly

Types of violations and associated fines:

Other than serious: up to $1000, Serious: $1500-$7000, Willful violation: up to $70,000 each ($5000 min), Repeat: up to $70,000

One who, by possession of a recognized degree, certificate, or professional standing, or who by extensive knowledge, training, and experience, has successfully demonstrated his ability to solve or resolve problems relating to the subject matter, the work, or the project. Designated

Qualified

What do the initials QLFT mean?

Quantitative Fit Test

What do the initials QNFT mean?

Quantitative Fit Test

The safety and health standards (OSHA) are promulgated by:

Secretary of Labor

How long is it safe for an employee to be exposed to a noise level of 115 decibels?

1/4 hr

Bagged material should be cross keyed every _______ bags high.

10

Conductors run outdoors should be at least ____ feet above finished grades, sidewalks, or other platforms front which they might be reached.

10

No combustible material shall be stored outside within _______ feet of a building or structure.

10

Runs of open conductors for temporary wiring shall be located where the conductors will not be subject to physical damage, and the conductors shall be fastened at intervals not exceeding ____ feet.

10

Toilet requirement

1 per 40 workers

Fire extinguisher requirements

1 within every 100 ft or 1 per 3000 sf

5 steps to successful accident investigation:

1. Aid injured 2. Secure area 3. Investigate and define facts 4. Find real cause 5. Take action

EMR = ______________

Actual Losses/Expected Losses

All temporary 120 volt single phase 15 and 20 amp receptacle outlets used at a construction site shall have what kind of circuits?

All assured grounding conductor program, Grounded extension cords, Ground- fault circuit interrupters

Who from OSHA issues fines?

Area director

Person approved or assigned by the employer to perform a specific type of duty or duties or to be at a specific location or locations at the jobsite

Authorized person

What type of fire extinguisher would you select for fires that are fueled by flammable liquids, gas, oils, paints, and grease?

B

3 things owners should look at when hiring a contractor

EMR, OSHA incident rate, safe attitudes and practices

4 things OSHA focuses on:

Falls, electrocution, caught in-between, struck by

One of the first things to scope out on new project?

How will fire dept. gain access?

4 reasons for OSHA visits:

Imminent danger to life/health, death, called, random visits

If an employer gives employee medical records to employees who have worked less than one year upon termination how long must the employer maintain a copy of the records?

They need not be maintained beyond the term of employment