IMSA Construction & Contractor Safety Management 2

Question 1

Which OSHA standard requires employers to develop a written safety and health program on construction sites where 11 or more employees work?

Accepted Answer

29 CFR 1926.20

Answer

29 CFR 1926.20 requires construction employers to initiate and maintain a safety and health program for projects with 11 or more employees.

Question 2

What is the primary purpose of a contractor pre-qualification program in a safety management system?

Accepted Answer

To evaluate a contractor's safety performance history and capabilities before allowing site access

Answer

Pre-qualification screens contractors based on safety record, EMR, training programs, and compliance history to prevent high-risk contractors from being selected.

Question 3

Under OSHA 1926.651, how deep must an excavation be before a protective system (shoring, sloping, or shielding) is required?

Accepted Answer

5 feet

Answer

OSHA 1926.651 requires a protective system for excavations 5 feet or deeper, except where the excavation is made entirely in stable rock.

Question 4

Which document summarizes the safety rules, emergency procedures, and hazard controls that contractors must follow on a specific host employer's site?

Accepted Answer

Site-Specific Safety Plan (SSSP)

Answer

A Site-Specific Safety Plan (SSSP) tailors safety requirements, emergency procedures, and hazard controls to the unique conditions of a particular work site.

Question 5

What does an Experience Modification Rate (EMR) of less than 1.0 indicate about a contractor's safety performance?

Accepted Answer

The contractor has had fewer or less severe claims than the industry average

Answer

An EMR below 1.0 means the contractor's workers' compensation claims are below the industry average, indicating better-than-average safety performance.

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IMSA Construction & Contractor Safety Management 2