Chapter 5 of 518% of exam

Safety

About 18 percent of the exam: personnel safety and job-site safety under the Cal/OSHA safety orders. The study guide teaches both in two chapters.

Personnel safety

A written IIPP, a posted Code of Safe Practices and tailgate meetings at least every 10 working days. Silica controls follow Table 1 of section 1532.3; heat rules start at 80°F outdoors (shade) and 82°F indoors.

Silica

Action level 25 and PEL 50 μg/m³ (8-hour TWA).

8 CCR 1532.3

Job-site safety

Ladders at 4:1 and 36 inches above landings; no platforms of loose tile; personal fall protection above 7-1/2 feet; GFCI protection on temporary 120-volt receptacles.

GFCI

Required on temporary 120 V, 15/20 A receptacles in use, or an assured grounding program.

8 CCR 2405.4

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