STSC Accident Prevention and Emergency Response 2

Question 1

Under OSHA 29 CFR 1926.50, what is the minimum number of employees that requires at least one person trained in first aid to be present at a construction worksite when a hospital is not reasonably accessible?

Accepted Answer

Any number of employees

Answer

OSHA 29 CFR 1926.50(c) requires that in the absence of an infirmary, clinic, hospital, or physician reasonably accessible to the worksite, a person trained to render first aid must be available at the worksite regardless of the number of employees.

Question 2

What is the primary purpose of a Job Hazard Analysis (JHA) in accident prevention?

Accepted Answer

To identify and control hazards before work begins

Answer

A Job Hazard Analysis (JHA) identifies potential hazards associated with each step of a task and establishes controls before work begins, making it a proactive accident prevention tool.

Question 3

During an emergency evacuation on a construction site, who is responsible for accounting for all workers?

Accepted Answer

Designated assembly point wardens or supervisors

Answer

Emergency action plans under 29 CFR 1926.35 require designated personnel — typically supervisors or wardens — to account for all workers at assembly points after an evacuation.

Question 4

Which of the following is the correct hierarchy of controls for preventing accidents at construction sites?

Accepted Answer

Elimination → Substitution → Engineering controls → Administrative controls → PPE

Answer

The hierarchy of controls ranks hazard control methods from most to least effective: Elimination, Substitution, Engineering controls, Administrative controls, and PPE (last resort).

Question 5

What information must be posted at a construction site for emergency purposes under OSHA standards?

Accepted Answer

Emergency phone numbers and the location of nearest medical facility

Answer

OSHA 29 CFR 1926.50(e) requires emergency telephone numbers and the address of the nearest hospital to be posted at the worksite where they can be seen and used by everyone.

(STSC) Safety Trained Supervisor Construction Practice Test

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STSC Accident Prevention and Emergency Response 2