Construction Safety and Risk Flashcards
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In the context of construction risk, 'force majeure' events are best described as:
Answer: Unforeseeable events beyond the parties' control that excuse contract performance
Force majeure clauses excuse non-performance due to extraordinary, unforeseeable events such as natural disasters, wars, or pandemics that are beyond either party's control.
A construction manager conducting a pre-task safety briefing (toolbox talk) is fulfilling which function of a safety management system?
Answer: Hazard communication and worker engagement
Toolbox talks serve as a hazard communication and worker engagement tool, connecting safety planning to frontline workers before tasks begin.
Which OSHA standard requires construction employers to implement a written Hazard Communication Program when workers are exposed to hazardous chemicals?
Answer: 29 CFR 1926.59
29 CFR 1926.59 (the construction HazCom standard) requires written programs, SDS access, labeling, and worker training on chemical hazards.
A construction manager is evaluating insurance coverage for a major vertical project. Which policy covers physical loss or damage to the structure under construction?
Answer: Builders Risk (Course of Construction) insurance
Builders Risk insurance covers the physical structure, materials, and equipment on site for damage during the construction period.
When performing a root cause analysis after a construction incident, which method uses repeated 'why' questions to trace a problem to its fundamental cause?
Answer: 5 Whys technique
The 5 Whys technique iteratively asks 'why' until the root cause is identified, typically reaching the systemic or management failure behind the incident.
Under OSHA's scaffolding standard (29 CFR 1926 Subpart L), the maximum permissible deflection for a scaffold plank is:
Answer: 1/60 of the span
OSHA requires scaffold planks to have sufficient strength so that deflection does not exceed 1/60 of the span under maximum intended load.
A construction manager reviewing a subcontractor's safety record notes an EMR of 1.45. This figure indicates the subcontractor's workers' compensation losses are:
Answer: 45% above the industry average
An EMR above 1.0 means actual losses exceed the industry average; 1.45 indicates losses are 45% higher than the expected industry baseline.