CITB Health, Safety, and Environmental Management 3

Question 1

What color is typically used for safety signs that warn of a physical danger or hazardous condition on US construction sites?

Accepted Answer

Yellow

Answer

Yellow is the standard ANSI/OSHA color for caution signs that warn of potential hazards requiring special precautions.

Question 2

Which document outlines the safety rules, procedures, and responsibilities for an entire construction project?

Accepted Answer

Site-Specific Safety Plan (SSSP)

Answer

A Site-Specific Safety Plan tailors general safety requirements to the unique conditions and hazards of a particular project.

Question 3

What is the minimum safe approach distance from overhead power lines for equipment that can reach up to 20 feet?

Accepted Answer

10 feet

Answer

OSHA requires a minimum 10-foot clearance from energized power lines for equipment that could reach them, absent specific utility de-energizing procedures.

Question 4

Stormwater runoff from a construction site carries sediment into a nearby stream. Which best management practice (BMP) primarily prevents this?

Accepted Answer

Installing silt fences and sediment basins

Answer

Silt fences and sediment basins are erosion and sediment control BMPs that capture runoff before it reaches waterways.

Question 5

What does MSDS (now SDS under GHS) stand for, and what is its primary use on a construction site?

Accepted Answer

Material Safety Data Sheet — provides hazard information for chemicals used on-site

Answer

A Safety Data Sheet (SDS) provides detailed information on chemical properties, hazards, safe handling, and emergency response for hazardous substances.

(CITB) Construction Industry Training Board Practice Test

(CITB) Construction Industry Training Board Practice Test

CITB Health, Safety, and Environmental Management 3