CHST Safety Program Management 5

Question 1

A construction safety program is undergoing an external audit. Which document provides the most comprehensive framework for the audit criteria?

Accepted Answer

ANSI/ASSP Z10 Occupational Health and Safety Management Systems standard

Answer

ANSI/ASSP Z10 is a voluntary consensus standard specifically designed as a management system framework for evaluating and improving occupational health and safety programs.

Question 2

A project safety incentive program rewards crews with gift cards for zero reported injuries each month. What is the MAIN regulatory concern with this approach?

Accepted Answer

It may discourage workers from reporting injuries, violating 29 CFR 1904.35

Answer

OSHA's anti-retaliation provisions under 29 CFR 1904.35 prohibit incentive programs that discourage injury reporting by penalizing crews for recorded incidents.

Question 3

When conducting a Job Hazard Analysis (JHA) for a new construction task, who should be involved in its development?

Accepted Answer

The workers who actually perform the task, along with the supervisor

Answer

Workers performing the task have firsthand knowledge of hazards and practical controls, making their involvement essential to a thorough and realistic JHA.

Question 4

A construction company's Experience Modification Rate (EMR) increases from 0.85 to 1.15. What is the MOST likely direct business impact?

Accepted Answer

Bid competitiveness decreases because project owners often screen out EMRs above 1.0

Answer

Many owners and general contractors use EMR thresholds (commonly 1.0) as a prequalification filter, so a rising EMR can disqualify a firm from bidding on projects.

Question 5

Which approach best describes the 'hierarchy of controls' when applied to a caught-in/caught-between hazard on a construction site?

Accepted Answer

Eliminate the hazard first; if not feasible, guard or isolate it before relying on PPE

Answer

The hierarchy of controls prioritizes elimination and engineering controls over administrative controls and PPE because higher-order controls provide more reliable protection.

CHST - Construction Health and Safety Technician Practice Test

CHST - Construction Health and Safety Technician Practice Test

CHST Safety Program Management 5