Question 1

Under OSHA standards, how many employees must a construction company have before it is required to maintain a written Injury and Illness Prevention Program?

Accepted Answer

Companies with more than 10 employees must maintain a written Injury and Illness Prevention Program (IIPP) under OSHA regulations.

Question 2

Within how many hours must an employer report a work-related fatality to OSHA?

Accepted Answer

A work-related fatality must be reported to OSHA within 8 hours of the employer learning about the incident.

Question 3

What OSHA standard specifically governs safety and health regulations for the construction industry?

Accepted Answer

OSHA 29 CFR Part 1926 specifically governs safety and health regulations for the construction industry.

Question 4

Within how many hours must an employer report a work-related in-patient hospitalization, amputation, or loss of an eye to OSHA?

Accepted Answer

These serious injuries must be reported to OSHA within 24 hours of the employer learning about the incident.

Question 5

What is the maximum penalty OSHA can assess per violation for a willful or repeated violation as of current federal standards?

Accepted Answer

OSHA can assess a maximum penalty of $156,259 per violation for willful or repeated violations (subject to annual adjustments).

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