Inside a controlled decking zone, the foreman tracks panels that have been laid but not finally secured. What OSHA cap applies to unsecured decking in the CDZ?
Correct Answer
D) 3,000 sq ft
OSHA 1926.760(c)(5) says unsecured decking in a controlled decking zone shall not exceed 3,000 sq ft. Other choices either understate the limit or exceed the allowed unsecured deck area.
Why This Is the Correct Answer
OSHA 1926.760(c)(5) says unsecured decking in a controlled decking zone shall not exceed 3,000 sq ft. Other choices either understate the limit or exceed the allowed unsecured deck area.
Why the Other Options Are Wrong
Option A: 1,000 sq ft
Choice A gives 1,000 sq ft. Its specific error: 1,000 sq ft is a different published number than the cited Unsecured decking value; 29 CFR 1926.760(c)(5) supports 3,000 sq ft. The accepted answer is 3,000 sq ft.
Option B: 2,000 sq ft
Choice B (2,000 sq ft) is rejected because 2,000 sq ft is a different published number than the cited Unsecured decking value; 29 CFR 1926.760(c)(5) supports 3,000 sq ft. The cited answer is 3,000 sq ft.
Option C: 4,000 sq ft
In metals work, 4,000 sq ft is the wrong selection for Unsecured decking: 4,000 sq ft is a different published number than the cited Unsecured decking value; 29 CFR 1926.760(c)(5) supports 3,000 sq ft.
Memory Technique
Link unsecured decking to its book condition; a different condition means a different answer than 3,000 sq ft.
Reference Hint
Open 29 CFR Part 1926, Subpart R - Steel Erection; use 29 CFR 1926.760(c)(5) to confirm that OSHA 1926.760(c)(5) says unsecured decking in a controlled decking zone shall not exceed 3,000 sq ft.
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