CITB Health, Safety, and Environmental Management 2 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: Under OSHA regulations, how soon must a fatality on a construction site be reported to the nearest OSHA office?
- Within 24 hours
- Within 8 hours (Correct answer)
- Within 48 hours
- Within 72 hours
Correct answer: Within 8 hours
OSHA requires all work-related fatalities to be reported within 8 hours of the employer learning about the incident.
Question 2: Which type of construction hazard is created when workers are exposed to harmful substances such as silica dust or asbestos fibers?
- Physical hazard
- Ergonomic hazard
- Chemical/health hazard (Correct answer)
- Safety hazard
Correct answer: Chemical/health hazard
Silica dust and asbestos are examples of chemical or health hazards that can cause long-term occupational diseases.
Question 3: What is the primary purpose of a Job Hazard Analysis (JHA) on a construction site?
- To calculate project costs
- To identify hazards before work begins and establish safe procedures (Correct answer)
- To assign blame after an accident
- To satisfy insurance requirements only
Correct 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.
Question 4: Which environmental regulation most directly governs the disposal of hazardous waste generated on US construction sites?
- Clean Air Act
- Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA) (Correct answer)
- Occupational Safety and Health Act
- National Environmental Policy Act
Correct 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.
Question 5: A worker notices a co-worker using a grinder without eye protection. What is the MOST appropriate immediate action?
- Continue working and report it at the end of the shift
- Stop the task and ensure proper PPE is worn before resuming (Correct answer)
- Complete the task and fill out an incident report
- Notify OSHA directly without speaking to the worker
Correct 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.
Question 6: What does the hierarchy of hazard controls prioritize as the most effective method to protect workers?
- Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
- Administrative controls
- Engineering controls
- Elimination of the hazard (Correct answer)
Correct answer: Elimination of the hazard
Elimination — removing the hazard entirely — is the most effective control method at the top of the hierarchy.
Question 7: When working in a confined space on a construction site, which of the following is a required safety measure?
- A minimum of two workers must always enter together
- A written permit must be issued before entry (Correct answer)
- The space must be at least 10 feet in diameter
- Workers must carry a fire extinguisher at all times
Correct 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.
CITB Health, Safety, and Environmental Management 2
Under OSHA regulations, how soon must a fatality on a construction site be reported to the nearest OSHA office?