BCM Construction Safety and OSHA Compliance 2

Question 1

A Job Hazard Analysis (JHA) or Job Safety Analysis (JSA) is a tool used to:

Accepted Answer

Identify hazards associated with specific tasks and determine controls before work begins

Answer

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?

Accepted Answer

Elimination

Answer

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:

Accepted Answer

Performing maintenance or repair on equipment where unexpected energization or startup could cause injury

Answer

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:

Accepted Answer

Document project-specific hazards, controls, emergency procedures, and safety responsibilities

Answer

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?

Accepted Answer

Personal protective equipment (PPE) required by OSHA standards

Answer

OSHA's PPE standards require employers to provide required protective equipment such as hard hats, safety glasses, and harnesses at no cost to workers.

BCM - Bachelor of Construction Management Practice Test

BCM - Bachelor of Construction Management Practice Test

BCM Construction Safety and OSHA Compliance 2