CSLB General Contractor B License (Law &
Business I) Questions and Answers 100% Verified
Question:
MSDS (Material Safety Data Sheet)
Answer:
A document that provides information about the properties, hazards, safe handling, and
emergency measures related to chemicals or hazardous materials. ✏■ MSDS stands for
Material Safety Data Sheet. It outlines safety procedures, potential hazards, first- aid
measures, and proper storage/disposal methods for hazardous substances. It is required by
OSHA for worker safety compliance. It must also be furnished by the supplier to any
contractor who purchases hazardous materials. ■ "MSDS = Must See Data Sheet"
(especially before handling chemicals!)
Question:
Why should a contractor keep records relating to accidents and other work-related injuries?
Answer:
To comply with OSHA regulations, track patterns for improving safety, and protect against
legal or insurance claims. ✏■ Contractors must keep accurate records of workplace injuries
and accidents to comply with OSHA standards, help prevent future incidents, and provide
documentation in case of audits, claims, or lawsuits. ■"Track the crack before it bites back."
(Document accidents to stay safe and compliant.)
,Question:
What should be done during the removal of asbestos?
Answer:
Seal walls, windows, floors, and doors with 6 mil plastic. Wear protective clothing and
respirators. Thoroughly wet asbestos containing material to minimize dust. ✏■ To prevent
airborne contamination, asbestos abatement requires containment using 6 mil plastic
sheeting, the use of protective clothing and respirators, and thoroughly wetting asbestos
materials to minimize dust. These practices are required under Cal/OSHA and EPA
regulations to ensure safety for workers and building occupants. ■ "Seal it, suit up, and soak
it." (Plastic, PPE, and water are your three defenses.)
Question:
How many days does DOSH have to investigate non serious violations?
Answer:
14 calendar days ✏■ Under Cal/OSHA (DOSH), non-serious complaints must be evaluated
and responded to within 14 calendar days. This timeline ensures all safety issues are
reviewed promptly, even if not life-threatening. ■ "Two weeks for weak complaints." (14 days
for non-serious violations.)
,Question:
All reportable occupational injuries and illnesses must reported to what agency, with what
form and within how many days?
Answer:
Reported to Cal/OSHA using Form 5020 within 5 days of knowledge of the injury/illness. ✏■
California law requires that all reportable occupational injuries and illnesses be reported to
Cal/OSHA within 5 days using Form 5020. This is stricter than the federal OSHA requirement
and is enforced by CSLB exam standards. ■ "In California, 5020 in 5 or you're not alive
(legally)!"
Question:
How much time does the primary contractor have to report a serious or fatal injury on the job
site?
Answer:
Immediately, but no later than 8 hours to Cal/OSHA. ✏■ Per Cal/OSHA regulations, any
serious injury, illness, or fatality must be reported by the employer to the nearest Cal/OSHA
office immediately, but no later than 8 hours after the employer knows or should have known
about the incident. ■"Serious = 8 hours or less." (Don't wait if someone's fate is at stake.)
, Question:
What requires a DOSH permit?
Answer:
1) Use of diesel engines underground. 2) Digging of a trench deeper than five feet where
workers will descend. 3) Construction of scaffolding more than three stories tall. 4)
Demolishing a building more than three stories tall. ✏■ Certain high-risk construction
activities require a permit from the Division of Occupational Safety and Health (DOSH),
including deep trenching, tall scaffolding or demolition, and the use of diesel engines in
enclosed spaces due to serious safety risks. ■ "5 feet down, 3 stories up, diesel in, permits
begin."
Question:
Which agencies share responsibilities regarding hazardous substances?
Answer:
California Department of Public Health, Department of Toxic Substance Control, California
Highway Patrol ✏■ These agencies share oversight of hazardous substances in various
capacities. *Note: California Department of Avionics does NOT share responsibilities with
these agencies. ■ 'Public Health, Tox Control, Patrol - they're on hazard control!'
Business I) Questions and Answers 100% Verified
Question:
MSDS (Material Safety Data Sheet)
Answer:
A document that provides information about the properties, hazards, safe handling, and
emergency measures related to chemicals or hazardous materials. ✏■ MSDS stands for
Material Safety Data Sheet. It outlines safety procedures, potential hazards, first- aid
measures, and proper storage/disposal methods for hazardous substances. It is required by
OSHA for worker safety compliance. It must also be furnished by the supplier to any
contractor who purchases hazardous materials. ■ "MSDS = Must See Data Sheet"
(especially before handling chemicals!)
Question:
Why should a contractor keep records relating to accidents and other work-related injuries?
Answer:
To comply with OSHA regulations, track patterns for improving safety, and protect against
legal or insurance claims. ✏■ Contractors must keep accurate records of workplace injuries
and accidents to comply with OSHA standards, help prevent future incidents, and provide
documentation in case of audits, claims, or lawsuits. ■"Track the crack before it bites back."
(Document accidents to stay safe and compliant.)
,Question:
What should be done during the removal of asbestos?
Answer:
Seal walls, windows, floors, and doors with 6 mil plastic. Wear protective clothing and
respirators. Thoroughly wet asbestos containing material to minimize dust. ✏■ To prevent
airborne contamination, asbestos abatement requires containment using 6 mil plastic
sheeting, the use of protective clothing and respirators, and thoroughly wetting asbestos
materials to minimize dust. These practices are required under Cal/OSHA and EPA
regulations to ensure safety for workers and building occupants. ■ "Seal it, suit up, and soak
it." (Plastic, PPE, and water are your three defenses.)
Question:
How many days does DOSH have to investigate non serious violations?
Answer:
14 calendar days ✏■ Under Cal/OSHA (DOSH), non-serious complaints must be evaluated
and responded to within 14 calendar days. This timeline ensures all safety issues are
reviewed promptly, even if not life-threatening. ■ "Two weeks for weak complaints." (14 days
for non-serious violations.)
,Question:
All reportable occupational injuries and illnesses must reported to what agency, with what
form and within how many days?
Answer:
Reported to Cal/OSHA using Form 5020 within 5 days of knowledge of the injury/illness. ✏■
California law requires that all reportable occupational injuries and illnesses be reported to
Cal/OSHA within 5 days using Form 5020. This is stricter than the federal OSHA requirement
and is enforced by CSLB exam standards. ■ "In California, 5020 in 5 or you're not alive
(legally)!"
Question:
How much time does the primary contractor have to report a serious or fatal injury on the job
site?
Answer:
Immediately, but no later than 8 hours to Cal/OSHA. ✏■ Per Cal/OSHA regulations, any
serious injury, illness, or fatality must be reported by the employer to the nearest Cal/OSHA
office immediately, but no later than 8 hours after the employer knows or should have known
about the incident. ■"Serious = 8 hours or less." (Don't wait if someone's fate is at stake.)
, Question:
What requires a DOSH permit?
Answer:
1) Use of diesel engines underground. 2) Digging of a trench deeper than five feet where
workers will descend. 3) Construction of scaffolding more than three stories tall. 4)
Demolishing a building more than three stories tall. ✏■ Certain high-risk construction
activities require a permit from the Division of Occupational Safety and Health (DOSH),
including deep trenching, tall scaffolding or demolition, and the use of diesel engines in
enclosed spaces due to serious safety risks. ■ "5 feet down, 3 stories up, diesel in, permits
begin."
Question:
Which agencies share responsibilities regarding hazardous substances?
Answer:
California Department of Public Health, Department of Toxic Substance Control, California
Highway Patrol ✏■ These agencies share oversight of hazardous substances in various
capacities. *Note: California Department of Avionics does NOT share responsibilities with
these agencies. ■ 'Public Health, Tox Control, Patrol - they're on hazard control!'
