Demolition starts in a wall that may contain live electrical wiring. What should happen first?
Correct Answer
C) Verify utilities.
Utilities should be identified, verified, and controlled before demolition begins.
Why This Is the Correct Answer
Utilities should be identified, verified, and controlled before demolition begins.
Why the Other Options Are Wrong
Option A: Heat training.
Heat training. may relate to another site control, but it does not remove or guard the demolition utility control exposure being tested.
Option B: High-visibility apparel.
High-visibility apparel. may relate to another site control, but it does not remove or guard the demolition utility control exposure being tested.
Option D: Load security.
Load security. may relate to another site control, but it does not remove or guard the demolition utility control exposure being tested.
Memory Technique
Demolition Utility lock for Supervising Interior: identified is the harm, verified is the guard.
Reference Hint
Study anchor (closed-book): memorize Demolition utility control from Cal/OSHA Title 8 Construction Safety Orders; CSLB B General Building. / Cal/OSHA Title 8 demolition utility control; know the rule or calculation trigger without relying on exam-room lookup.
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