BCM Construction Safety and OSHA Compliance 2 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: A Job Hazard Analysis (JHA) or Job Safety Analysis (JSA) is a tool used to:
- Identify hazards associated with specific tasks and determine controls before work begins (Correct answer)
- Document incidents after they occur for OSHA recordkeeping
- Certify workers on the proper use of equipment
- Calculate workers' compensation premiums for each trade
Correct answer: Identify hazards associated with specific tasks and determine controls before work begins
A JHA breaks down each job task into steps, identifies hazards at each step, and establishes controls, serving as a proactive safety planning tool.
Question 2: OSHA's Hierarchy of Controls lists which control method as most effective in eliminating workplace hazards?
- Elimination (Correct answer)
- Engineering controls
- Administrative controls
- Personal protective equipment (PPE)
Correct answer: Elimination
Elimination physically removes the hazard from the workplace entirely and is the most effective control because it does not rely on worker behavior or equipment.
Question 3: Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) procedures in construction are required when:
- Performing maintenance or repair on equipment where unexpected energization or startup could cause injury (Correct answer)
- Operating heavy equipment during normal construction activities
- Employees work near electrical transmission lines
- Conducting daily safety toolbox talks
Correct answer: Performing maintenance or repair on equipment where unexpected energization or startup could cause injury
LOTO procedures control hazardous energy (electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic, mechanical) during servicing to prevent unexpected equipment startup.
Question 4: The purpose of a Site Safety Plan (SSP) on a construction project is to:
- Document project-specific hazards, controls, emergency procedures, and safety responsibilities (Correct answer)
- Meet OSHA's recordkeeping requirements for injuries and illnesses
- Assign liability for accidents to specific subcontractors
- Outline the contractor's insurance coverage and limits
Correct answer: Document project-specific hazards, controls, emergency procedures, and safety responsibilities
A Site Safety Plan is a project-specific document outlining how hazards will be managed, who is responsible, and how emergencies will be handled.
Question 5: OSHA requires construction employers to provide workers with which of the following at no cost?
- Personal protective equipment (PPE) required by OSHA standards (Correct answer)
- Safety training materials in all languages spoken on site
- Transportation to medical treatment after an injury
- Life insurance coverage for high-risk work activities
Correct answer: Personal protective equipment (PPE) required by OSHA standards
OSHA's PPE standards require employers to provide required protective equipment such as hard hats, safety glasses, and harnesses at no cost to workers.
Question 6: An OSHA 300 Log is used to record:
- Work-related injuries and illnesses that meet OSHA's recordability criteria throughout the calendar year (Correct answer)
- Daily safety inspections of equipment and site conditions
- Chemical inventory and SDS management for hazardous materials
- Subcontractor qualification and safety prequalification data
Correct answer: Work-related injuries and illnesses that meet OSHA's recordability criteria throughout the calendar year
The OSHA 300 Log is required of most employers to track work-related injuries and illnesses throughout the year as part of the Recordkeeping Standard.
BCM Construction Safety and OSHA Compliance 2
A Job Hazard Analysis (JHA) or Job Safety Analysis (JSA) is a tool used to: