SafetyQuestion 348 of 1605
A contractor performs renovation that disturbs lead-based paint in a building. Cal/OSHA's lead in construction standard requires the employer to:
a.Take no action unless an employee reports feeling ill
b.Notify only the building owner
c.Assess employee lead exposure and provide protective measures such as training, monitoring, and respiratory protection
d.Wait for an annual Cal/OSHA inspection before acting
Explanation
8 CCR §1532.1 (Lead in Construction) requires employers to assess worker exposure to lead, and where exposure exceeds limits, to provide controls, training, respiratory protection, hygiene facilities, and medical surveillance.
Law Reference: 8 CCR §1532.1Practice all 1605 questions free — no signup required.
Related questions on this topic
- A contractor is cited by Cal/OSHA for the same violation it was cited for two years earlier. This is most likely classified as a:
- A worker on a job site finds a container of solvent with no label. Under the Hazard Communication Standard, what should the worker do?
- Who is responsible for obtaining and maintaining the Safety Data Sheets (SDS) for hazardous chemicals used at a job site?
- Before disturbing material in a building constructed in the 1960s that may contain asbestos, a contractor should FIRST:
- A contractor with employees plans to perform asbestos abatement work. Before doing so, the contractor must be:
- Under California's heat illness prevention standard, when the temperature reaches 95°F, an employer must implement "high-heat procedures." These procedures include:
Last reviewed: · editorial process
Sen Lin, PrepPass Founder · Verified against California CSLB Contractor License Law & Business Exam · How we review
Reviewed by Abraham Chen — Licensed California General Contractor (CSLB License #1101856 — verify)