Construction & Contractor Safety Management Flashcards
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Which OSHA standard requires employers to develop a written safety and health program on construction sites where 11 or more employees work?
Answer: 29 CFR 1926.20
29 CFR 1926.20 requires construction employers to initiate and maintain a safety and health program for projects with 11 or more employees.
What is the primary purpose of a contractor pre-qualification program in a safety management system?
Answer: To evaluate a contractor's safety performance history and capabilities before allowing site access
Pre-qualification screens contractors based on safety record, EMR, training programs, and compliance history to prevent high-risk contractors from being selected.
Under OSHA 1926.651, how deep must an excavation be before a protective system (shoring, sloping, or shielding) is required?
Answer: 5 feet
OSHA 1926.651 requires a protective system for excavations 5 feet or deeper, except where the excavation is made entirely in stable rock.
Which document summarizes the safety rules, emergency procedures, and hazard controls that contractors must follow on a specific host employer's site?
Answer: Site-Specific Safety Plan (SSSP)
A Site-Specific Safety Plan (SSSP) tailors safety requirements, emergency procedures, and hazard controls to the unique conditions of a particular work site.
What does an Experience Modification Rate (EMR) of less than 1.0 indicate about a contractor's safety performance?
Answer: The contractor has had fewer or less severe claims than the industry average
An EMR below 1.0 means the contractor's workers' compensation claims are below the industry average, indicating better-than-average safety performance.
When must a competent person inspect an excavation on a construction site according to OSHA 1926.651?
Answer: Before each work shift and after any event that could change conditions
OSHA 1926.651(k)(1) requires a competent person to inspect excavations before each shift and after any event that could increase hazard (rain, freeze/thaw, vibration).