IMSA Construction & Contractor Safety Management 1

Question 1

Under OSHA 29 CFR 1926.502, what is the required height at which fall protection must be provided for workers on construction sites in the US?

Accepted Answer

6 feet

Answer

4 feet

Answer

8 feet

Answer

10 feet

Question 2

When a host employer hires contractors to perform work on-site, which of the following best describes the host employer's safety responsibility?

Accepted Answer

The host employer must inform contractors of site-specific hazards and verify contractor safety programs

Answer

The host employer has no responsibility once the contract is signed

Answer

Only OSHA is responsible for contractor safety

Answer

The contractor assumes all liability and the host employer is fully exempt

Question 3

Which OSHA standard specifically governs safety and health standards for the construction industry?

Accepted Answer

29 CFR 1926

Answer

29 CFR 1910

Answer

29 CFR 1904

Answer

29 CFR 1903

Question 4

What is a 'pre-task plan' (also called a Job Hazard Analysis or JHA) used for in construction safety?

Accepted Answer

To identify hazards and controls for a specific task before work begins

Answer

To schedule equipment deliveries

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To document worker training hours

Answer

To calculate material quantities needed for the job

Question 5

Under OSHA's multi-employer citation policy, which type of employer can be cited for a hazard they did not create but that exposes their employees?

Accepted Answer

Exposing employer

Answer

Creating employer only

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Controlling employer only

Answer

Correcting employer only

Question 6

What minimum head protection standard must hard hats on US construction sites meet?

Accepted Answer

ANSI/ISEA Z89.1

Answer

ASTM F1446

Answer

NFPA 70E Annex H

Answer

ISO 3873