Florida Contractor Practice Exam

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Prepare for the Florida Contractor Exam with practice tests featuring multiple choice questions and answers. Enhance your knowledge to succeed in various categories of contractor licensing in Florida.

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According to OSHA regulations, how soon must accidents resulting in more than 3 serious injuries be reported after learning of the incident?

24 hours
72 hours
8 hours
No more than 5 days

The correct answer is: 8 hours

Accidents that result in serious injuries, defined by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), need to be reported promptly to ensure proper investigation and response. Specifically, OSHA regulations stipulate that any accident that results in hospitalization, amputation, or loss of an eye must be communicated to OSHA within 8 hours of each incident, particularly if it involves more than three serious injuries. This quick reporting requirement is critical for several reasons. It facilitates immediate attention to workplace safety issues, encourages prompt corrective actions to prevent further incidents, and aids in protecting the well-being of employees. By creating a framework for swift reporting, OSHA aims to enhance workplace safety overall. Other durations provided in the options, although they may pertain to different reporting scenarios, do not align with the specific requirement for serious injuries.