CHST FREE Construction Health and Safety Technician MCQ Questions and Answers 3

Question 1

When conducting a root cause analysis of a construction incident, what is the most important reason for looking beyond the immediate cause?

Accepted Answer

To identify systemic management failures that allowed the hazard to exist

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To find someone to blame for the incident

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To reduce paperwork requirements

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To expedite the insurance claim process

Question 2

What is the maximum permissible noise exposure level for an 8-hour time-weighted average under OSHA construction standards (29 CFR 1926.52)?

Accepted Answer

90 dBA

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85 dBA

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95 dBA

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100 dBA

Question 3

In the hierarchy of controls, which method is considered the MOST effective for eliminating a construction site hazard?

Accepted Answer

Elimination of the hazard

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Personal protective equipment

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Administrative controls

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Engineering controls

Question 4

Which of the following is a leading indicator of safety performance on a construction project?

Accepted Answer

Percentage of safety inspections completed on schedule

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Total recordable incident rate

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Number of lost workday cases

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Experience modification rate

Question 5

Under OSHA's recordkeeping requirements, which of the following construction injuries must be recorded on the OSHA 300 log?

Accepted Answer

A work-related fracture requiring no days away from work

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A minor first-aid-only cut treated with a bandage

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A bee sting with no allergic reaction

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A headache that resolves without treatment

Question 6

What is the primary role of a safety and health committee on a construction project according to best management practices?

Accepted Answer

To serve as a forum for worker-management cooperation in identifying and resolving safety concerns

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To replace the need for a full-time safety professional

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To handle all workers' compensation claims

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To conduct all required OSHA training