#1
What is the primary goal of construction site safety?
Completing the project quickly
Minimizing accidents and injuries
Reducing construction costs
Maximizing profits
#2
What does the term 'trench safety' involve in construction?
Ensuring proper lighting in trenches
Preventing collapses and cave-ins in trenches
Providing entertainment for workers in trenches
Organizing tools within trenches
#3
What is the primary function of a 'safety data sheet (SDS)' on a construction site?
Providing information on construction materials
Detailing project timelines
Documenting employee work hours
Outlining project costs
#4
What is the purpose of a 'hot work permit' in construction safety?
Authorizing the use of heated equipment
Ensuring workers stay warm in cold weather
Permitting work in high-temperature environments
Managing the risks associated with hot work operations
#5
What does the term 'excavation safety' refer to in construction?
Safeguarding valuable excavated materials
Ensuring proper lighting in excavation sites
Preventing collapses and hazards in excavation areas
Organizing tools within excavated spaces
#6
Which of the following is a common personal protective equipment (PPE) for construction workers?
Business suit
Hard hat
Flip-flops
Sunglasses
#7
What does the acronym 'OSHA' stand for in the context of construction safety?
Occupational Safety and Health Administration
Office of Standardized Hazard Assessment
On-Site Hazard Analysis
Occupational Security and Health Agency
#8
In construction, what does the acronym 'CPR' stand for?
Construction Project Regulations
Critical Path Reconstruction
Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation
Construction Planning and Reporting
#9
What is the purpose of a 'Job Safety Analysis (JSA)' in construction?
To analyze job market trends
To assess the financial feasibility of a project
To identify and control workplace hazards
To monitor worker productivity
#10
What does the term 'ergonomics' refer to in the context of construction safety?
Efficiency in project management
Designing workspaces to fit the worker
Ensuring proper ventilation
Minimizing noise pollution
#11
What is the purpose of a 'toolbox talk' on a construction site?
To store tools
To discuss safety topics with workers
To organize the construction schedule
To plan lunch breaks
#12
What does the term 'fall protection' refer to in construction site safety?
Preventing tools from falling
Protecting against slips and trips
Preventing falls from heights
Protecting against falling debris
#13
What role does a 'competent person' play in construction safety?
Skilled laborer
Certified supervisor
Experienced equipment operator
Authorized safety representative
#14
What is the purpose of 'lockout/tagout' procedures on a construction site?
Securing tools in a locked storage area
Tagging equipment for maintenance
Ensuring workers have proper identification
Preventing accidental equipment startup during maintenance
#15
What does the acronym 'HSE' stand for in the field of construction safety?
Health and Safety Executive
Hazardous Substance Evaluation
High-Speed Equipment
HSE is not relevant to construction safety