CCM Quality, Safety & Risk Management 4

Question 1

Under OSHA's Hazard Communication Standard (HazCom), what document must accompany hazardous chemicals on a construction site and provide detailed safety information?

Accepted Answer

Safety Data Sheet (SDS)

Answer

Safety Data Sheets (SDS), formerly Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS), are required by HazCom and provide health, physical, and safety information about hazardous chemicals.

Question 2

In qualitative risk analysis, a risk with a probability of 0.7 and an impact score of 4 on a 1–10 scale has a risk score of:

Accepted Answer

2.8

Answer

The risk score in qualitative analysis is calculated by multiplying probability by impact: 0.7 × 4 = 2.8.

Question 3

Which quality management principle does ISO 9001:2015 emphasize as the foundation for all other quality activities?

Accepted Answer

Customer focus

Answer

ISO 9001:2015 places customer focus as the primary principle, with the fundamental objective being to meet customer requirements and enhance customer satisfaction.

Question 4

A construction manager reviews fall protection requirements. At what minimum height above a lower level does OSHA require fall protection for workers in construction?

Accepted Answer

6 feet

Answer

OSHA's 29 CFR 1926.502 requires fall protection when workers are exposed to a fall of 6 feet or more to a lower level in construction.

Question 5

A contractor submits a Risk Response Plan that includes purchasing a performance bond. This is an example of which risk strategy?

Accepted Answer

Risk transfer

Answer

A performance bond transfers the financial risk of contractor non-performance to the surety company, which is a classic risk transfer mechanism.

(CCM) Certified Construction Manager Practice Test

(CCM) Certified Construction Manager Practice Test

CCM Quality, Safety & Risk Management 4