CHST - Construction Health and Safety Technician Safety Program Management Questions and Answers Flashcards
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When conducting a job hazard analysis (JHA), which step should be completed FIRST?
Answer: Break the job into sequential steps
A JHA begins by breaking the job into its sequential basic steps before hazards can be identified or controls assigned.
Which leading indicator is MOST useful for measuring the effectiveness of a construction safety program?
Answer: Near-miss reporting rate
Near-miss reporting rate is a leading indicator because it tracks events before harm occurs, enabling proactive intervention.
Under OSHA's multi-employer worksite policy, which employer bears primary responsibility for correcting hazards they create?
Answer: The creating employer
The creating employer is responsible for eliminating hazards they introduce to the worksite, regardless of who is exposed.
A construction safety manager wants to reduce struck-by incidents. Which hierarchy of controls approach is MOST preferred?
Answer: Physically separate workers from equipment travel paths using barriers
Engineering controls such as physical barriers rank higher than PPE or administrative controls in the hierarchy of controls.
Which document is typically required before a confined space entry permit is issued on a construction site?
Answer: Atmospheric testing results showing acceptable oxygen and hazardous gas levels
Atmospheric testing must confirm acceptable oxygen levels (19.5%–23.5%) and absence of hazardous concentrations before entry is permitted.
What is the primary purpose of a safety management system (SMS) audit on a construction project?
Answer: To verify that safety program elements are implemented and effective
Audits evaluate whether safety program elements are in place, functioning, and producing intended outcomes.
A safety technician is reviewing incident investigation reports and notices that 'inadequate training' is listed as a root cause in 60% of cases. Which corrective action addresses the root cause MOST directly?
Answer: Revise and expand the new-hire and task-specific training programs
If inadequate training is the systemic root cause, revising training programs directly eliminates that causal factor.