CCM Construction Safety and Risk 2

Question 1

Under OSHA's Hierarchy of Controls, which control method is considered most effective for eliminating hazards?

Accepted Answer

Elimination

Answer

Administrative controls

Answer

PPE

Answer

Engineering controls

Question 2

A confined space that contains a hazardous atmosphere or other recognized serious safety hazard is classified as a:

Accepted Answer

Permit-required confined space

Answer

Non-permit required confined space

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Restricted access space

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Limited entry space

Question 3

Which document establishes the safety program requirements for a construction project and is typically maintained by the general contractor?

Accepted Answer

Accident prevention plan (APP)

Answer

Safety data sheet (SDS)

Answer

Notice of commencement

Answer

Subcontractor qualification form

Question 4

What is the primary purpose of a Job Hazard Analysis (JHA)?

Accepted Answer

Identify and control task-specific hazards before work begins

Answer

Determine project bid price

Answer

Assign responsibility for project delays

Answer

Document post-accident root causes only

Question 5

OSHA's trenching standard requires a competent person to classify soil and inspect the excavation:

Accepted Answer

Before each shift and after any hazard-increasing event

Answer

Once per week

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Only after a cave-in incident

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Monthly or after rainfall

Question 6

Which risk response strategy involves purchasing insurance to transfer financial consequences of a construction risk?

Accepted Answer

Risk transfer

Answer

Risk avoidance

Answer

Risk mitigation

Answer

Risk acceptance

Question 7

A construction safety incentive program that rewards workers for NOT reporting injuries is considered problematic because:

Accepted Answer

It discourages injury reporting and masks true incident rates

Answer

It increases workers' compensation premiums

Answer

It violates Davis-Bacon Act requirements

Answer

It inflates the Experience Modification Rate artificially