Chapter 5 of 519% of exam
Safety
Safety is about 19% of the C-9 exam: personnel and job site procedures, tools and equipment, and work at heights under Cal/OSHA Title 8. This page is a short survey; the PrepPass C-9 Drywall study guide covers each rule with worked examples.
People and programs
Written IIPP, Code of Safe Practices, tailgate meetings and training.
Tailgate meetings
At least every 10 working days.
T8 CCR §1509(e)Heat
Outdoor (§3395) and indoor (§3396) standards differ; the 10-minute-per-2-hours rest is agricultural.
T8 CCR §§3395, 3396Old materials
Test old compound and texture before disturbing it.
Asbestos
100 sq ft or more of ACM needs C-22 or asbestos certification.
B&P Code §7058.5Heights
Fall protection over 7-1/2 feet; rolling towers follow the 1/3 and 1/2 base rules.
Rolling scaffolds
Base at least 1/3 the height free-standing; casters locked during work.
T8 CCR §1646