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Combustible scrap is piled below a temporary heater. What safety control should be applied?

Correct Answer

B) Clear combustibles.

Combustible materials should be kept away from heaters and ignition sources.

Answer Options
A
Fire prevention.
B
Clear combustibles.
C
Ventilation control.
D
Heater clearance.

Why This Is the Correct Answer

Combustible materials should be kept away from heaters and ignition sources.

Why the Other Options Are Wrong

Option A: Fire prevention.

Fire prevention. may relate to another site control, but it does not remove or guard the fire prevention housekeeping exposure being tested.

Option C: Ventilation control.

Ventilation control. may relate to another site control, but it does not remove or guard the fire prevention housekeeping exposure being tested.

Option D: Heater clearance.

Heater clearance. may relate to another site control, but it does not remove or guard the fire prevention housekeeping exposure being tested.

Memory Technique

Name the harm before the guard; ventilation, control, heater cannot stand in for Walking Winter.

Reference Hint

Study anchor (closed-book): memorize Fire prevention housekeeping from Cal/OSHA Title 8 Construction Safety Orders; CSLB B General Building. / Cal/OSHA Title 8 fire prevention and housekeeping concepts; know the rule or calculation trigger without relying on exam-room lookup.

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