SafetyQuestion 1331 of 1605
Fire protection on a construction site requires the employer to provide:
a.A firefighting program, accessible fire extinguishers, and an alarm/communication method
b.Nothing until the building is complete
c.Only a garden hose
d.A single bucket of sand
Explanation
1926.150 requires a firefighting program throughout all phases of construction, with portable fire extinguishers readily accessible and a means to alert workers of an emergency.
Law Reference: 29 CFR 1926.150Practice all 1605 questions free — no signup required.
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