CSCS Legal and Management 2

Question 1

Under OSHA regulations, how long must employers retain records of work-related injuries and illnesses on the OSHA 300 log?

Accepted Answer

5 years

Answer

Employers must retain OSHA 300 logs, 300A summaries, and 301 incident reports for five years following the end of the calendar year the records cover.

Question 2

A construction worker notices a serious unguarded floor opening but their supervisor refuses to act. What is the correct next step?

Accepted Answer

Report the hazard to OSHA directly

Answer

Workers have the right to report hazards directly to OSHA if the employer fails to address a serious safety concern.

Question 3

What does the Davis-Bacon Act primarily require on federally funded construction projects?

Accepted Answer

Payment of prevailing wages and fringe benefits

Answer

The Davis-Bacon Act requires contractors on federally funded construction projects to pay workers the locally prevailing wages and fringe benefits.

Question 4

Which document formally authorizes a contractor to begin construction work on a specific project?

Accepted Answer

Notice to Proceed (NTP)

Answer

A Notice to Proceed is the official document issued by the project owner that authorizes the contractor to begin work on a specified date.

Question 5

Under the Contract Work Hours and Safety Standards Act (CWHSSA), what overtime rate must be paid to laborers on federal contracts over $100,000?

Accepted Answer

1.5 times the basic rate

Answer

CWHSSA requires that laborers and mechanics on qualifying federal contracts be paid 1.5 times their basic rate for hours worked over 40 per week.

CSCS - Construction Skills Certification Scheme Practice Test

CSCS - Construction Skills Certification Scheme Practice Test

CSCS Legal and Management 2