CHST Safety Program Management 3

Question 1

What does the acronym 'SMART' stand for when setting safety performance objectives?

Accepted Answer

Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant, Time-bound

Answer

SMART goals in safety management are Specific (clearly defined), Measurable (quantifiable), Achievable (realistic given resources), Relevant (aligned with organizational safety priorities), and Time-bound (with a defined deadline).

Question 2

What is the Total Recordable Incident Rate (TRIR) formula, and what does a TRIR of 3.0 mean?

Accepted Answer

TRIR = (Number of recordable incidents × 200,000) ÷ Total hours worked; a TRIR of 3.0 means 3 recordable incidents per 100 full-time equivalent workers per year

Answer

TRIR uses the 200,000-hour base (representing 100 employees working 2,000 hours per year). A TRIR of 3.0 means 3 recordable incidents occurred per 100 full-time equivalent workers during the measurement period.

Question 3

What is the Plan-Do-Check-Act (PDCA) cycle, and how does it apply to construction safety management systems per ANSI Z10 and ISO 45001?

Accepted Answer

PDCA is a continuous improvement cycle: Plan (set objectives and identify hazards), Do (implement controls and programs), Check (monitor and measure performance), Act (correct deficiencies and improve the system)

Answer

The Plan-Do-Check-Act cycle from quality management has been adopted by ANSI Z10 and ISO 45001 as the framework for continuous improvement of occupational health and safety management systems.

Question 4

How does OSHA define a 'competent person' in construction, and how does it differ from a 'qualified person'?

Accepted Answer

A competent person can identify hazards and has authority to take prompt corrective action; a qualified person has technical knowledge or experience but may not have the authority to stop work

Answer

OSHA defines a competent person as someone who can identify hazardous conditions and has authority to promptly correct them. A qualified person has recognized knowledge and experience to solve technical problems but the role does not carry mandatory corrective authority.

Question 5

What are the key components of an effective Safety and Health Management System (SHMS) audit?

Accepted Answer

Document review, employee interviews, field observations, and a corrective action plan with assigned owners and completion dates

Answer

An effective SHMS audit uses document review, interviews, and field observations to identify gaps against established criteria, producing findings and a corrective action plan with assigned responsibilities.

CHST - Construction Health and Safety Technician Practice Test

CHST - Construction Health and Safety Technician Practice Test

CHST Safety Program Management 3