CDT Risk Management & Site Safety 2 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: Which OSHA standard specifically governs hazard communication and the use of Safety Data Sheets (SDS) in the workplace?
- 29 CFR 1910.132
- 29 CFR 1910.1200 (Correct answer)
- 29 CFR 1926.502
- 29 CFR 1910.147
Correct answer: 29 CFR 1910.1200
OSHA's Hazard Communication Standard (HazCom), 29 CFR 1910.1200, requires Safety Data Sheets and proper labeling for hazardous chemicals.
Question 2: When a drafting technician identifies a potential design flaw that could create a fall hazard during construction, the correct first action is to:
- Proceed with the drawing and note the hazard in the legend
- Immediately notify the project engineer or supervisor (Correct answer)
- Add a general safety note to the title block
- Flag the sheet for post-construction review
Correct answer: Immediately notify the project engineer or supervisor
Identified safety hazards must be escalated to the responsible engineer or supervisor immediately so corrective action can be taken before the design is issued.
Question 3: A risk matrix is used in construction projects primarily to:
- Calculate project contingency budgets
- Prioritize risks by combining likelihood and consequence (Correct answer)
- Assign blame for safety incidents
- Replace the need for site inspections
Correct answer: Prioritize risks by combining likelihood and consequence
A risk matrix plots probability against severity to prioritize which risks require immediate mitigation versus monitoring.
Question 4: The hierarchy of controls lists which option as the MOST effective method for eliminating workplace hazards?
- Administrative controls
- Personal protective equipment (PPE)
- Engineering controls
- Elimination (Correct answer)
Correct answer: Elimination
Elimination—physically removing the hazard from the workplace—is the most effective control because it permanently removes the risk source.
Question 5: On a construction site drawing, a 'hard barricade' zone notation typically indicates:
- An area with soft landscaping work in progress
- A temporary pedestrian detour route
- A physical barrier restricting access due to overhead hazards or excavation (Correct answer)
- The location of portable restroom facilities
Correct answer: A physical barrier restricting access due to overhead hazards or excavation
Hard barricades are rigid physical barriers used to restrict access to areas with serious hazards such as excavations, overhead work, or unstable structures.
Question 6: Which document outlines the specific safety procedures, responsibilities, and emergency plans for a construction project before work begins?
- Submittal log
- Project Safety Plan (PSP) (Correct answer)
- Request for Information (RFI)
- Punch list
Correct answer: Project Safety Plan (PSP)
The Project Safety Plan documents site-specific hazards, control measures, emergency procedures, and personnel responsibilities prior to construction start.
Question 7: In the context of drafting for construction, a 'constructability review' helps reduce risk by:
- Verifying that the design can be built safely and efficiently before documents are finalized (Correct answer)
- Checking that all title block information is complete
- Confirming that CAD layer names meet company standards
- Reviewing the contractor's insurance certificates
Correct answer: Verifying that the design can be built safely and efficiently before documents are finalized
A constructability review identifies design elements that could create construction difficulties or safety hazards, allowing changes before documents are released.
CDT Risk Management & Site Safety 2
Which OSHA standard specifically governs hazard communication and the use of Safety Data Sheets (SDS) in the workplace?