Question

In general, employers must provide fall protection to construction workers working on surfaces with unprotected sides and edges that are how many feet above the lower level?
A). 10 feet
B). 3 feet
C). 4 feet
D). 6 feet

Answer 1

Answer

6 feet

Explanation

The occupational safety and health and administration is an agency of United States Department of labor which was established under the occupational safety and health act.(OSHA). This agency deals with protection of workers and it gives the procedures which must me followed to ensure the safety of the employees in construction sites and in excavations. It requires that fall protection be provided at 6 feet in the construction industry.

Answer 2

The correct option is (D) 6 feet.

Further explanation:

According to the Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSHA), every employer should be provided fall protection to workers who do construction work with unprotected edges and sides that are 6 feet above the lower level.

THE OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH ACT (OSHA)

This Act established a system of laws to regulate and promote workplace safety. The aim of this law is to minimize workplace hazards. Another goal is to implement health and safety programs for both employees and employers. The OSH Act gives a number of rights to employees, it includes:

1. Clear information and training to avoid harm in the workplace.
2. Review and obtain documentation on injuries and work-related illnesses at the workplace.
3. An employee can make a complaint and OSHA will do an inspection of the job site and that will remain confidential.
4. An employee can take part and accompany OSH to inspect the workplace.
5. An employee will get copies of the tests done.

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Answer details

Grade: High School

Subject: Social Studies

Topic: The Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSHA)

Keywords: safety, health, occupational, hazards, workplace, confidential, employee, employer, training, information