CCM Construction Safety and Risk 4

Question 1

The Experience Modification Rate (EMR) primarily reflects a company's:

Accepted Answer

Workers' compensation claims history relative to industry peers

Answer

EMR compares a company's actual workers' compensation losses to the expected losses for its industry, affecting insurance premiums.

Question 2

During a crane lift near energized overhead power lines, OSHA requires the minimum clearance distance for lines rated up to 50 kV to be:

Accepted Answer

10 feet

Answer

OSHA 29 CFR 1926.1408 requires at least 10 feet of clearance from power lines up to 50 kV during crane operations.

Question 3

A contractor discovers an unexpected utility strike during excavation. The BEST immediate response is to:

Accepted Answer

Stop work, evacuate the area, and notify the utility owner and emergency services if damaged

Answer

An unexpected utility strike requires immediate work stoppage, area evacuation, and notification of the utility owner and emergency services if the line is damaged.

Question 4

Which of the following is a leading safety indicator rather than a lagging indicator?

Accepted Answer

Number of near-miss reports submitted per month

Answer

Near-miss reporting rates are leading indicators that measure proactive safety activity before incidents occur.

Question 5

Under the CM's risk management role, which contract clause best protects the owner from contractor-caused third-party bodily injury claims?

Accepted Answer

Additional insured endorsement on contractor's CGL policy

Answer

An additional insured endorsement extends the contractor's Commercial General Liability coverage to the owner for third-party claims arising from the contractor's work.

(CCM) Certified Construction Manager Practice Test

(CCM) Certified Construction Manager Practice Test

CCM Construction Safety and Risk 4