Site Management Flashcards

Which condition on a fence installation site would MOST likely require the crew to stop work and contact the project owner immediately?

Answer: Discovery of buried debris, unmarked utilities, or suspected contaminated soil

Unexpected subsurface conditions such as contaminated soil or unmarked utilities present safety, legal, and liability issues that require immediate owner notification before work continues.

When bidding a fence project on a site with significant rock formations, what is the MOST important cost factor to account for beyond standard excavation?

Answer: Rock drilling or blasting costs and equipment rental

Rock excavation requires specialized equipment such as hydraulic rock drills or breakers, dramatically increasing labor and equipment costs beyond standard soil digging.

What is the significance of maintaining accurate as-built drawings after completing a fence installation project?

Answer: They document the actual installed fence layout, gate locations, and post depths for future reference

As-built drawings record what was actually installed versus what was originally planned, which is essential for future maintenance, additions, or legal disputes.

A fence crew is working near an active roadway. Which site management measure is required by OSHA for worker protection?

Answer: High-visibility (Class 2 or 3) safety vests for all workers

OSHA's 29 CFR 1926.201 and MUTCD require workers in roadway work zones to wear ANSI/ISEA 107 Class 2 or Class 3 high-visibility garments for vehicle conspicuity.

When installing a fence on a site with existing landscaping, what precaution BEST protects tree root systems?

Answer: Maintain a minimum clearance from trunk flare and hand-dig near root zones

Tree root systems can extend well beyond the canopy; maintaining clearance and hand-digging near roots prevents structural damage to trees and potential project liability.

What is the BEST approach when a residential fence project requires work in a utility easement?

Answer: Obtain written approval from the easement holder before installation

Utility easements grant the utility company rights over that land strip; installing a fence without approval can result in forced removal at the property owner's expense.

Which practice BEST reduces material theft and vandalism risk on an unsupervised overnight fence installation site?

Answer: Leaving site lighting on and securing materials with locked storage or cable locks

Adequate lighting deters opportunistic theft, while physical locking of materials and tools significantly reduces losses on unattended construction sites.