AIC Workforce Management & Labor Relations Flashcards

Under OSHA regulations, who is responsible for ensuring subcontractor employees comply with site safety rules on a multi-employer construction site?

Answer: The general contractor as the controlling employer, as well as each creating/exposing employer

OSHA's multi-employer citation policy holds the general contractor (controlling employer) and creating/exposing employers responsible for hazard compliance.

What is the primary purpose of a pre-task plan (PTP) in construction workforce management?

Answer: To identify hazards and assign controls before crew members begin a specific work task

Pre-task plans require crew members to identify job-specific hazards and controls before starting work, promoting hazard awareness and accountability.

In construction workforce management, 'manpower loading' refers to:

Answer: Plotting the number of workers required over the project timeline to match schedule demands

Manpower loading charts show how many workers are needed in each time period, helping managers plan hiring, layoffs, and resource allocation.

Which federal law prohibits employment discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, or national origin in construction?

Answer: Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964

Title VII of the Civil Rights Act prohibits employers from discriminating in hiring, firing, or any term of employment based on protected characteristics.

A construction contractor uses an 'open shop' labor arrangement, which means:

Answer: Workers are not required to be union members as a condition of employment

Open shop (merit shop) contractors hire both union and non-union workers, with employment not conditioned on union membership.

What document should a general contractor require from each subcontractor before allowing their workers on site?

Answer: Certificates of insurance, safety programs, and worker credentials/certifications

GCs must verify subcontractors carry adequate insurance, have documented safety programs, and that workers hold required trade certifications before site access.