As Real Estate Project Managers, not only do we hire all of the contractors involved in our projects, but we also manage and oversee the construction process. Construction safety is a huge factor when it comes to projects, and to the selections that we make. If you are a contractor who takes construction safety seriously, chances are that you are a quality contractor who is committed to customer satisfaction and staying within schedule and budget. That is the kind of service that we want to provide to our clients, and the type of seriousness we want to see when it comes to job site safety.
We thought we would test your general knowledge of construction safety. Take your best shot and be sure to share with friends and colleagues; a little healthy completion is surely a safe move.
- Which incidents does OSHA Consider the “Fatal Four?”
A. Electrocution
B. Struck by objects
C. Trench collapses
D. Caught in/between
E. Heat Stroke
F. Falls - Which is the most common OSHA violation of any industry?
A. Electrical systems design
B. Fall protection
C. Respiratory protection
D. Hazard communication standard - Per OSHA, self-supporting and portable ladders shall be capable of supporting __ times the maximum intended load:
A. 2
B. 3
C. 4
D. 5 - When should a hard hat be worn on a construction site?
A. Only in designated rest areas
B. When entering enclosed spaces
C. At all times while on the site
D. Only during extreme weather conditions - What does “Ladder Safety 3-Point Contact” mean?
A. Climbing a ladder with three people at a time
B. Having three points of contact (two hands and one foot or two feet and one hand) on the ladder while ascending or descending
C. Always using a ladder with three legs for added stability
D. Using a ladder with a third rail for support - Which type of fire extinguisher is suitable for electrical fires?
A. Class A
B. Class B
C. Class C
D. Class D - What should you do if you come across a damaged or frayed electrical cord on a construction site?
A. Ignore it if it’s not in your way
B. Tape it up with electrical tape
C. Report it and have it replaced or repaired immediately
D. Try to fix it yourself if you have electrical knowledge - What is the minimum safe distance from power lines that equipment and machinery should maintain during operation?
A. 2 feet
B. 5 feet
C. 10 feet
D. 20 feet - What is a Trench Box used for in construction safety?
A. To store tools and materials in trenches
B. To provide temporary shelter for workers in trenches
C. To prevent cave-ins and protect workers in excavations or trenches
D. To create a barrier to keep pedestrians out of trenches - If you witness an accident or an unsafe condition on a construction site, what should you do first?
A. Take photos or videos for documentation
B. Post about it on social media to raise awareness
C. Immediately report it to your supervisor or the safety officer
D. Wait and see if someone else reports it first
Answers:
- A, B, D, F
- B
- C
- C
- B
- C
- C
- C
- C
- C
