CHST - Construction Health and Safety Technician Emergency and Fire Preparedness Questions and Answers

Question 1

According to OSHA standard 29 CFR 1926.150(c)(1)(i), what is the minimum fire extinguisher rating that must be provided for each 3,000 square feet of a protected building area on a construction site?

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A 2A rated extinguisher

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A 10B rated extinguisher

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A 5A:10B:C rated extinguisher

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A 55-gallon drum of water without fire pails

Question 2

A construction site has 15 employees. An Emergency Action Plan (EAP) is required. Which of the following elements is a mandatory component of this plan according to 29 CFR 1926.35?

Accepted Answer

Procedures for employees who remain to operate critical equipment before they evacuate.

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The home phone number of the company owner.

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A list of all combustible materials stored on site.

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The plan must only be communicated orally to all employees.

Question 3

During a site walkthrough, a safety technician observes a pallet of materials partially blocking a designated emergency exit route from a building. This condition is a violation primarily because it:

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impedes free and unobstructed egress during an emergency.

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creates a minor trip hazard for daily work.

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could cause damage to the stored materials.

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violates the site's general housekeeping program.

Question 4

In the absence of an infirmary, clinic, or hospital in near proximity to the workplace, what does OSHA 29 CFR 1926.50 require for a construction site?

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A person with a valid certificate in first-aid training must be available at the worksite.

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A complete inventory of each employee's medical history.

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An on-call physician available for phone consultation.

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A vehicle dedicated solely to emergency transport.

Question 5

Which of the following is a key element that MUST be included in a company's written Fire Prevention Plan (FPP) according to the standard referenced by OSHA for construction (29 CFR 1910.39)?

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A list of major fire hazards and procedures for their control.

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Emergency escape procedures and route assignments.

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Procedures to account for all employees after an evacuation.

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Rescue and medical duties for assigned employees.

Question 6

A supervisor needs to store 20 gallons of gasoline indoors on a construction site, but not in a designated inside storage room. According to 29 CFR 1926.152, which method is NOT compliant?

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Storing it in a single 20-gallon drum that is not a DOT-approved container or safety can.

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Storing it in four approved 5-gallon safety cans outside of a cabinet.

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Placing approved safety cans inside an approved flammable liquid storage cabinet.

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Keeping the storage area free of ignition sources.