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Title 29 of Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) - correct answer ✔✔ Outlines the provisions
relevant to the Department of Labor which oversees OSHA. The regulations are mandatory.
Regulations begin in Part 1900 of Title 29. This section of the code that specifically covers safety
and health regulations for construction is Part 1926.
Activities covered by Construction Standard - correct answer ✔✔ According to OSHA, the
construction standard applies to any contractor, subcontractor, and employees thereof who
engage in activities related to construction, alteration, and repair. The standard includes
painting and decorating as construction activities.
Part 1926 of Title 29 of the Code of Federal Regulations - correct answer ✔✔ Outlines specific
provisions to prevent employees engaged in construction activities from working in unsanitary,
hazardous, or dangerous conditions.
Prime Contractor - correct answer ✔✔ Responsible for the overall adherence and compliance of
all health and safety programs at the site.
They may agree to have a subcontractor ensure compliance in various health and safety aspects,
but the prime assumes all obligations designated in the standards for the employer.
Joint Responsibility - correct answer ✔✔ If a prime contractor has an arrangement for a
subcontractor to execute specific portions of the health and safety requirements.
, Example: Prime contractor hires welding subcontractor and requires them to implement all of
the elements for hot work fire prevention. Prime must ensure that controls are implemented
and retain legal responsibility.
Safety Management System - correct answer ✔✔ A system of procedures, practices, and
policies designed to reduce the risk of occupational injury and illness within an organization.
National Safety Council Five P's of an Effective Safety Management System - correct answer ✔✔
People: Responsible parties for all aspects of the system, emphasizing an engaged and
committed workforce
Planning: Assessments and audits to proactively identify hazards
Programs: Written programs that serve as references for employees and standardize both
procedures and expectations
Progress: Implementation of the concept of continual improvement to compare the system to
regulatory and legal requirements and routinely review these assessments with upper
management
Performance: Comparison of injury and illness data to internal and external criteria to evaluate
the system's performance, making changes as necessary
OSHA's General Duty Clause - correct answer ✔✔ Section 5 of the Occupational Health and
Safety Act of 1970
"Each employer shall furnish to each of his employee's employment and a place of employment
which is free from recognized hazards that are causing or likely to cause death or serious
physical harm to his employees."
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Title 29 of Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) - correct answer ✔✔ Outlines the provisions
relevant to the Department of Labor which oversees OSHA. The regulations are mandatory.
Regulations begin in Part 1900 of Title 29. This section of the code that specifically covers safety
and health regulations for construction is Part 1926.
Activities covered by Construction Standard - correct answer ✔✔ According to OSHA, the
construction standard applies to any contractor, subcontractor, and employees thereof who
engage in activities related to construction, alteration, and repair. The standard includes
painting and decorating as construction activities.
Part 1926 of Title 29 of the Code of Federal Regulations - correct answer ✔✔ Outlines specific
provisions to prevent employees engaged in construction activities from working in unsanitary,
hazardous, or dangerous conditions.
Prime Contractor - correct answer ✔✔ Responsible for the overall adherence and compliance of
all health and safety programs at the site.
They may agree to have a subcontractor ensure compliance in various health and safety aspects,
but the prime assumes all obligations designated in the standards for the employer.
Joint Responsibility - correct answer ✔✔ If a prime contractor has an arrangement for a
subcontractor to execute specific portions of the health and safety requirements.
, Example: Prime contractor hires welding subcontractor and requires them to implement all of
the elements for hot work fire prevention. Prime must ensure that controls are implemented
and retain legal responsibility.
Safety Management System - correct answer ✔✔ A system of procedures, practices, and
policies designed to reduce the risk of occupational injury and illness within an organization.
National Safety Council Five P's of an Effective Safety Management System - correct answer ✔✔
People: Responsible parties for all aspects of the system, emphasizing an engaged and
committed workforce
Planning: Assessments and audits to proactively identify hazards
Programs: Written programs that serve as references for employees and standardize both
procedures and expectations
Progress: Implementation of the concept of continual improvement to compare the system to
regulatory and legal requirements and routinely review these assessments with upper
management
Performance: Comparison of injury and illness data to internal and external criteria to evaluate
the system's performance, making changes as necessary
OSHA's General Duty Clause - correct answer ✔✔ Section 5 of the Occupational Health and
Safety Act of 1970
"Each employer shall furnish to each of his employee's employment and a place of employment
which is free from recognized hazards that are causing or likely to cause death or serious
physical harm to his employees."
