Beyond OSHA
Choate requires cave-in protection to be in place when a trench or excavation exceeds what depth?
What is four feet?
At what height is fall protection required?
What is 6'?
These are the minimum PPE requirements at Choate Sites
What are hard hats, safety glasses, boots, and high visibility clothing?
The distance that no trespassing signs must be posted & not exceed.
What is every 75'?
OneLife was introduced in this year?
What is 2015?
The main objective of Choate's 2026 hand safety campaign is not PPE solutions. What are the other 4 hierarchy of controls that come first?
Elimination (remove sharp edge exposure)
Substitution (use automated cutting tool vs knife)
Engineering (Machine/Tool guards)
Administrative (Training & hazard communication)
Falls at this height account for the most fatalities. 10' or less, 11-15', 16-20'
What is 10' or less?
In construction, we use this term to refer to the color that your clothing should be while working on site.
What is high-viz?
This type of insurance claim can be the most costly and hardest to fight in court
What is injury to the general public?
Choate was recognized as the Nation's Safest Construction Company by the National AGC in this year
What is 2022?
At what height are temporary stair towers required for access to upper levels in lieu of ladders?
What is 20'?
PFAS while working on a ladder is not required by OSHA or Choate, however, what condition would warrant PFAS while on a ladder?
Ladder is near a leading edge to a lower level
Eye protection to protect from dust, debris, and flying particles must have this rating.
What is ANSI Z87.1?
What are lockable gates?
Who was Choate's first safety officer?
Who is Jim Kindley?
These three types of equipment require third party inspections
What are lattice boom cranes, tower cranes, buck hoists, mast climbers, and shared scaffolding?
At this depth, professional engineering is required for trenches and excavation protective systems
What is 20'? 1926.652
This PPE is required anywhere that noise levels reach 85 decibels or higher.
What is hearing protection? (ear plugs, ear muffs)
This legal term is often used to describe many of our project sites and is the primary reason for site fencing/security
What is attractive nuisance?
The last OSHA citation Choate received was for this hazard and occurred in this year.
What is trenching/excavation protective measures in 2022?
Crane picks that are greater than this % must be reviewed and approved by the VP of Safety AND Division Manager
What is 85%
Which of the fatal four has been deemed a National Safety Emphasis Program for 2026 due to the increase in incidents?
What is Struck by Hazards?
This piece of PPE protects your head from falling objects as well as side impact hazards.
What is a type 2 helmet?
Name two of the four camera services we have master agreements for discounted rates listed in M-18
What is EarthCam, Ecam, Fedora-Intertech, or Pro-Vigil
The first Choate safety sign/banner included this number of rules
What is nine?