Risk Management & Site Safety Flashcards
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Under OSHA's Hazard Communication Standard (HCS), what document must be available on-site for every hazardous chemical used by workers?
Answer: Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) or Safety Data Sheet (SDS)
OSHA's HCS (29 CFR 1910.1200) requires Safety Data Sheets (SDS, formerly MSDS) to be readily accessible to workers for every hazardous chemical present on the job site.
A residential contractor is excavating a trench 6 feet deep. According to OSHA, what protective system is REQUIRED?
Answer: Sloping, shoring, or trench box/shield
OSHA 29 CFR 1926.652 requires a protective system (sloping, shoring, or a trench box/shield) for all excavations 5 feet deep or greater.
Which type of insurance covers third-party bodily injury and property damage claims arising from a contractor's completed operations?
Answer: Products and Completed Operations Liability
Products and Completed Operations Liability, a component of general liability policies, covers claims arising after a project is finished if the work caused injury or damage.
What is the primary purpose of a Job Hazard Analysis (JHA) on a residential construction site?
Answer: To identify and control hazards for each job task before work begins
A Job Hazard Analysis proactively identifies potential hazards associated with specific tasks so controls can be implemented before workers are exposed.
Under a contractor's general liability policy, what term describes the maximum the insurer will pay for all claims during the policy period?
Answer: Aggregate limit
The aggregate limit is the total maximum payout the insurer will provide for all covered claims combined during the policy period.
A subcontractor's employee is injured on a residential job site. If the subcontractor lacks workers' compensation insurance, who typically bears the liability?
Answer: The general contractor, as the controlling employer
When a subcontractor lacks workers' compensation coverage, many states hold the general contractor (as the controlling employer) liable for the injured worker's benefits.
What is a 'toolbox talk' in residential construction site safety?
Answer: A brief, informal safety meeting held at the job site to discuss hazards relevant to upcoming work
Toolbox talks are short, informal safety discussions led by supervisors at the job site to address specific hazards before or during work activities.