CHST FREE Construction Health and Safety Technician Questions and Answers 2

Question 1

According to OSHA's Fall Protection standard (29 CFR 1926.501), at what height must fall protection be provided for workers on walking/working surfaces with unprotected sides or edges in construction?

Accepted Answer

6 feet

Answer

OSHA requires fall protection at 6 feet above a lower level for construction workers on walking/working surfaces.

Question 2

What is the primary purpose of a Job Hazard Analysis (JHA) on a construction site?

Accepted Answer

To identify potential hazards associated with each step of a task and determine preventive measures

Answer

A JHA systematically breaks down tasks into steps to identify hazards and establish controls before work begins.

Question 3

Which type of fire extinguisher is most appropriate for a construction site electrical panel fire?

Accepted Answer

Class C or ABC dry chemical extinguisher

Answer

Class C extinguishers are rated for energized electrical equipment, and ABC dry chemical units cover electrical fires along with ordinary combustibles and flammable liquids.

Question 4

Under OSHA excavation standards, at what depth must a protective system such as shoring, sloping, or shielding be used for trenches?

Accepted Answer

5 feet

Answer

OSHA requires protective systems for trenches 5 feet or deeper, unless the excavation is in stable rock.

Question 5

What does the term 'competent person' mean under OSHA construction standards?

Accepted Answer

A person designated by the employer who can identify hazards and has authority to take corrective action

Answer

OSHA defines a competent person as someone capable of identifying existing and predictable hazards and authorized to take prompt corrective measures.

CHST - Construction Health and Safety Technician Practice Test

CHST - Construction Health and Safety Technician Practice Test

CHST FREE Construction Health and Safety Technician Questions and Answers 2