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Law and Order CHAP 5
Safety & Health In Construction
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| 5A: What is the name of the entity who adopts, amends, or repeals California health standards | Occupational Safety and Health Standards Board |
| 5A: To which entity can I appeal a citation issued by DOSH? | Occupational Safety and Health Appeals Board |
| 5B: Which 2 Posters must an employer post on the worksite each day | Safety and Health Protection on the Job / Code of Safe Practices |
| 5B: In regards to health and safety, Each employer must have and maintain an effective, written ________ | Injury and Illness Prevention Program |
| 5B: Who will give free Consulation to Contractors looking to Establish an IIPP | Cal/OSHA |
| 5C: All employers should adopt a _______________ that is specific to the safety of the work the contractor carries out | Code of Safe Practices |
| 5C: When is the ONLY time an employee can knowingly work in an unsafe place | if His/her purpose is to make it safe |
| 5C: If Safety Equipment is required for the job, the ________ must provide it | employer |
| 5C: In regards to safety, each new employee should be introduced to the _______ | Code of Safe Practices |
| 5C: A “toolbox” or “tailgate” safety meeting must be held every | 10 days |
| 5C: Which 2 safety measures must employees ALWAYS have access to | first aid kit and emergency medical services |
| 5D: If an employee believes that the Workplace is unsafe, He/she may ______ | file a complaint with DOSH |
| 5D: For a serious violation, DOSH has ______ working days to investigate the complaint | 3 |
| 5D: For a non-serious violation, DOSH has ______ working days to investigate the complaint | 14 |
| 5D: A citation must be posted where it can be readily observed by the affected employees for | 3 days or until the violation is corrected |
| 5D: If the Employer knowingly removes a posted Safety Citation he can be subject to | $1,000 or up to 1 year in jail |
| 5D: Define the “abatement” period | the amount of time a contractor has to correct a violation |
| 5D: What must the employer do after correcting a DOSH issued violation | provide DOSH with a written notice |
| 5D: An appeal for a Cal/OSHA Penalty must be filed within _____ working days | 15 |
| 5E: When should an employer report any occupational fatality or injury? | No longer than 8 hours following the occurence |
| 5E: Where should an employer report any occupational fatality or injury? | The closest DOSH office |
| 5E: Which injuries need not be reported to DOSH? | One that only requires basic first aid |
| 5E: The Form 5020 must be made within _____ of the initial injury report | 5 days |
| 5E: The Form 5020 is also known as | Employer’s Report of Occupational Injury or Illness |
| 5E: If the Injury leads to a death of the employee, the injury report must be amended within ____ | 5 days |
| 5E: Workers compensation should receive a report within ______ after the initial report of injury | 5 days |
| 5E: All Work-Related injuries, illnesses, accidents, and near misses must be recorded on | Cal-Osha Form 300 |
| 5E: Cal-OSHA Form 300 is also known as the | Log of Work-Related Injuries and Illnesses |
| 5E: What are Circumstances where employer is exempt from keeping a Cal-OSHA Form 300 | Less than 10 employees during previous calendar year |
| 5E: Who needs to have access to the Cal-OSHA Form 300? | Current and former employees |
| 5F: OSHA currently regulates approximately ___________ substances | 400 |
| 5F: Manufacturers of Hazardous Substances must prepare ______ | Material Safety Data Sheets |
| 5G: Before a contractor begins any lead-related work, he must provide a notification to | the nearest DOSH |
| 5G: What is the PEL in regards to Lead | Permissable Exposure Limit |
| 5G: What fines may a contractor face for not complying with federal Lead regulations | $37,500 |
| 5G: What is a common source of Lead in remodeling? | Dust from Lead-Based paints |
| 5G: All employees who perform lead-related work shall be trained and certified by the | California Department of Health Services |
| 5G: Contractors conducting renovation or demolition must receive training from EPA if the building was constructed before | 1978 |
| 5G: At least one member of the renovating firm must be certified in asbestos removal, the certificate is valid for | 5 years |
| 5G: lead removal certifications are unrequired for 3 reasons | post 1978 home, under 6 square feet indoors, under 20 square feet outdoors |
| 5H: A licensed Contractor who engages in or is involved in the removal of hazardous substances must be certified with | CSLB |
| 5H: The most common Carcinogen in construction and demolition work is _______ | asbestos |
| 5H: If the building was constructed before 1978, the contractor must ask the owner _____ | if asbestos is present |
| 5H: A contractor without proper license cannot engage in asbestos-related work which involves ______ square feet or more | 100 |
| 5H: All contractors who engage in 100 square feet or more with asbestos must register with _____ | DOSH |
| 5H: What is NESHAP | National Emission Standards of Hazardous Air Pollutants |
| 5H: Before doing ANY renovation or demolition involving asbestos, which 2 agencies must be notified | NESHAP and FEPA |
| 5H: How many feet from the asbestos-related work space must a sign be posted | 20 feet |
| 5H: What must the “asbestos” sign state | Danger – Asbestos. Cancer and Lung Hazard. Keep Out |
| 5H: Which agency is involved in disposal of Asbestos | California Department of Toxic Substances Control, Hazardous Waste Management Branch |
| 5H: All asbestos waste must be handled and disposed of in accordance with the _____ | Toxic Substances Control Act |
| 5I: The 3 instances where a DOSH permit is required are | Trenching 5 feet deep, Building/Demo 3 stories high, Diesel Engines underground |
| 5I: Annual DOSH permits can be granted for the erection of | Scaffolding systems and Shoring systems |
| 5I: A Permanent variance can be issued by Cal/OSHA if | the method of conducting work provides equal or greater level of safety |
| 5I: A temporary variance can be issued by Cal/OSHA if | the contractor is working towards correcting the violation |
| 5I: A temporary OSHA variance can be renewed ______ | up to two times for up to 180 days each |