Construction Safety and Management Prelim

Question 1

Is an aspect of construction-related activities concerned with protecting construction site workers and others from death, injury, disease, or other health-related risks

Answer 1

Construction Safety

Question 2

Is an often hazardous, predominantly land-based activity where site workers may be exposed to various risks

Answer 2

Construction

Question 3

Can include working at height, moving machinery and materials, power tools and electrical equipment, hazardous substances, plus the effects of excessive noise, dust, and vibration

Answer 3

Site Risks

Question 4

Minimum Level of PPE

Answer 4

1. Helmet
2. Vest
3. Safety Shoes

Question 4

Is free from risk and danger

Answer 4

Safety

Question 5

Is defined as an unexpected and desirable event resulting in damage or harm

Answer 5

Accident

Question 6

Is an unsafe condition or activity, that if left uncontrolled can contribute to an accident

Answer 6

Hazards

Question 7

Is the assessment or “probability of loss” and “potential amount of loss”

Answer 7

Risk

Question 8

ILO

Answer 8

International Labour Organization

Question 9

According to Global OSH Situationer ILO, _____ accidents reported

Answer 9

278 million

Question 10

According to Global OSH Situationer ILO, _____ of which are fatal

Answer 10

350,000

Question 11

According to Global OSH Situationer ILO, _____ work-related illnesses/diseases reported

Answer 11

160 million

Question 12

According to Global OSH Situationer, _____ workers die every year

Answer 12

2,000,000

Question 13

According to Global OSH Situationer, _____ work fatalities occur every month

Answer 13

more than 100,000

Question 14

According to Global OSH Situationer, _____everyday

Answer 14

more than 5,000

Question 15

According to Global OSH Situationer, _____ every minute

Answer 15

4

Question 16

At least ___ fatalities occur at construction sites, around the world, every year

Answer 16

60,000

Question 17

1 fatal accident occurs every ___ minutes

Answer 17

10

Question 18

Around ___ of all fatalities at work are construction fatalities (___)

Answer 18

17%; 1 in every 6

Question 19

Continues to be a major cause of death and disabilities

Answer 19

Construction

Question 20

Workers will go home to their families in safe conditions

Answer 20

Family

Question 21

Ensure an organization meets government or OSHA standards, allowing it to avoid penalties

Answer 21

Regulatory Agencies

Question 22

Maintain a workplace that allows employees to perform to the best of their abilities

Answer 22

Production

Question 23

To ensure that the job is done right the first time and that no major accidents occur on the project

Answer 23

Quality

Question 24

A culture of safety in the workplace refers to positive attitudes toward keeping employees safe while they do their jobs

Answer 24

Corporate Image

Question 25

Avoid preventable or additional costs to an organization or employees and allow organizations to lower premiums

Answer 25

Accident Costs

Question 26

Use proactive strategies that reduce the risk of injury or illness before it happens

Answer 26

Employee Health

Question 27

Direct Cost of Accident

Answer 27

Medical Expenses Equipment Damage Wasted Raw Materials Insurance Premiums Litigation Expenses