CSCS Accident Reporting and Prevention 4

Question 1

A construction company has 8 employees. Under OSHA, are they required to keep an OSHA 300 Log?

Accepted Answer

No, companies with 10 or fewer employees are partially exempt

Answer

Employers with 10 or fewer employees are partially exempt from OSHA's routine injury and illness recordkeeping requirements.

Question 2

Which of the following is an example of an engineering control used to prevent falls on construction sites?

Accepted Answer

Installing guardrails along open edges

Answer

Guardrails are a physical engineering control that prevents falls at the source without relying on worker behavior.

Question 3

After an accident investigation, the safety team recommends replacing a hazardous solvent with a safer alternative. This is an example of which control?

Accepted Answer

Substitution

Answer

Substitution replaces a hazardous material or process with a less dangerous one.

Question 4

Which party is typically responsible for completing OSHA Form 301, the Injury and Illness Incident Report?

Accepted Answer

The employer

Answer

The employer must complete OSHA Form 301 for each recordable work-related injury or illness.

Question 5

What is the primary reason construction sites conduct regular safety audits and inspections?

Accepted Answer

To identify and correct hazards before they cause accidents

Answer

Regular inspections proactively find hazardous conditions so they can be corrected before someone is injured.

CSCS - Construction Skills Certification Scheme Practice Test

CSCS - Construction Skills Certification Scheme Practice Test

CSCS Accident Reporting and Prevention 4