GCC Risk Management & Site Safety 3

Question 1

OSHA requires that scaffolding capable of supporting workers be able to bear at least how many times the maximum intended load?

Accepted Answer

4 times

Answer

29 CFR 1926.451 requires scaffolds to be capable of supporting at least 4 times the maximum intended load without failure.

Question 2

A 'near miss' incident report is valuable primarily because it:

Accepted Answer

Identifies hazardous conditions before they cause actual injury

Answer

Near-miss reports reveal hazard exposures and systemic failures, enabling corrective action before an actual injury or fatality occurs.

Question 3

When must a contractor file an OSHA 300 log entry for a recordable work-related injury?

Accepted Answer

Within 7 calendar days of receiving information that a recordable case occurred

Answer

OSHA requires that recordable incidents be entered on the 300 log within 7 calendar days of the employer receiving information that a recordable case occurred.

Question 4

Which personal protective equipment (PPE) is required by OSHA when working within 6 feet of an unprotected edge at a height of 6 feet or more in construction?

Accepted Answer

Fall protection system (guardrail, safety net, or personal fall arrest)

Answer

OSHA 29 CFR 1926.502 requires fall protection at or above 6 feet in construction, using guardrail systems, safety nets, or personal fall arrest systems.

Question 5

What is the purpose of a site-specific safety plan (SSSP)?

Accepted Answer

To identify project-specific hazards and establish controls before work begins

Answer

An SSSP tailors hazard identification and control measures to the unique conditions of a specific project site, going beyond generic safety programs.

(GCC) General Contracting Certification Practice Test

(GCC) General Contracting Certification Practice Test

GCC Risk Management & Site Safety 3