CHST - Construction Health and Safety Technician Emergency and Fire Preparedness Questions and Answers Flashcards

When performing a Job Hazard Analysis (JHA) for emergency scenarios, which element is most critical to address for multi-story construction projects?

Answer: Vertical evacuation routes and stairwell integrity

Multi-story construction requires specific attention to safe vertical evacuation paths since elevators cannot be used during fires.

Which OSHA standard requires construction employers to develop and implement an Emergency Action Plan (EAP)?

Answer: 29 CFR 1926.35

29 CFR 1926.35 is the OSHA construction standard that mandates Emergency Action Plans for covered construction employers.

What type of fire suppression system is most commonly required in partially enclosed construction areas where sprinklers are temporarily out of service?

Answer: Temporary fire watch with extinguishers

When sprinkler systems are impaired during construction, a temporary fire watch must be established until the system is restored.

In the context of construction site emergency planning, what does the term 'impairment' refer to?

Answer: Any condition that renders a fire protection system inoperable or reduced

Impairment refers to any condition—planned or unplanned—that takes a fire protection system out of normal service.

During a mass casualty incident on a construction site, the START triage system classifies a victim who is breathing but has a respiratory rate above 30 breaths per minute as which color tag?

Answer: Red

The START triage system tags patients red (immediate) if respirations exceed 30 per minute, indicating critical need for intervention.

What is the minimum number of emergency telephone numbers that must be posted at a construction site job site per OSHA requirements under 29 CFR 1926.35?

Answer: No specific number required, but the EAP must define notification methods

OSHA 1926.35 requires an EAP to include notification methods but does not specify a minimum count of posted numbers; the plan must define the procedures.

A construction site emergency action plan must be reviewed with each employee when which condition occurs?

Answer: When the plan is developed, when responsibilities change, or when the plan changes

OSHA requires EAP review upon plan creation, when employee responsibilities change, or when the plan itself is revised.