Health, Safety, and Environmental Management Flashcards

Under OSHA regulations, how soon must a fatality on a construction site be reported to the nearest OSHA office?

Answer: Within 8 hours

OSHA requires all work-related fatalities to be reported within 8 hours of the employer learning about the incident.

Which type of construction hazard is created when workers are exposed to harmful substances such as silica dust or asbestos fibers?

Answer: Chemical/health hazard

Silica dust and asbestos are examples of chemical or health hazards that can cause long-term occupational diseases.

What is the primary purpose of a Job Hazard Analysis (JHA) on a construction site?

Answer: To identify hazards before work begins and establish safe procedures

A JHA breaks each job task into steps to identify potential hazards and determine appropriate safety controls before work starts.

Which environmental regulation most directly governs the disposal of hazardous waste generated on US construction sites?

Answer: Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA)

RCRA establishes a framework for the proper management and disposal of solid and hazardous waste in the United States.

A worker notices a co-worker using a grinder without eye protection. What is the MOST appropriate immediate action?

Answer: Stop the task and ensure proper PPE is worn before resuming

The immediate priority is to stop the unsafe act and ensure the correct PPE is in place before work continues.

What does the hierarchy of hazard controls prioritize as the most effective method to protect workers?

Answer: Elimination of the hazard

Elimination — removing the hazard entirely — is the most effective control method at the top of the hierarchy.

When working in a confined space on a construction site, which of the following is a required safety measure?

Answer: A written permit must be issued before entry

OSHA's permit-required confined space standard mandates that a written entry permit be issued and followed before workers enter.