CHST CHST - Construction Health and Safety Technician Safety Program Management Questions and Answers 3

Question 1

When conducting a job hazard analysis (JHA), which step should be completed FIRST?

Accepted Answer

Break the job into sequential steps

Answer

A JHA begins by breaking the job into its sequential basic steps before hazards can be identified or controls assigned.

Question 2

Which leading indicator is MOST useful for measuring the effectiveness of a construction safety program?

Accepted Answer

Near-miss reporting rate

Answer

Near-miss reporting rate is a leading indicator because it tracks events before harm occurs, enabling proactive intervention.

Question 3

Under OSHA's multi-employer worksite policy, which employer bears primary responsibility for correcting hazards they create?

Accepted Answer

The creating employer

Answer

The creating employer is responsible for eliminating hazards they introduce to the worksite, regardless of who is exposed.

Question 4

A construction safety manager wants to reduce struck-by incidents. Which hierarchy of controls approach is MOST preferred?

Accepted Answer

Physically separate workers from equipment travel paths using barriers

Answer

Engineering controls such as physical barriers rank higher than PPE or administrative controls in the hierarchy of controls.

Question 5

Which document is typically required before a confined space entry permit is issued on a construction site?

Accepted Answer

Atmospheric testing results showing acceptable oxygen and hazardous gas levels

Answer

Atmospheric testing must confirm acceptable oxygen levels (19.5%–23.5%) and absence of hazardous concentrations before entry is permitted.

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