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Chapter 14
Safety Management
Review Questions:
1. What are the four prime causes of injuries on construction projects?
2. What is OSHA’s role in safety management on construction sites?
3. Why is job site safety a significant project management issue?
4. What are four costs that can result from a construction site accident that typically are
not covered by insurance?
5. What is the purpose of a job hazard analysis? What three elements are involved in the
analysis?
6. What are three ways to reduce the risk created by a hazard on a job site?
7. Why is substance abuse an important safety issue on a construction job site?
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8. How are substance abuse programs in the construction industry typically
administered?
9. What are four types of personal protective equipment (PPE) that are commonly used on
construction projects?
10. What is a hazardous materials communication program? Why does OSHA require its
use?
11. What are material safety data sheets? Why are they used on construction sites?
12. What is a phased, project-specific accident prevention plan? Why is it prepared?
13. What are three objectives of a job site accident investigation?
(2) investigate why the accident happened, and (3) identify policies or procedures that
could minimize or prevent recurrence.
14. What type of information must be reported to OSHA regarding a construction injury in
which a worker broke his or her leg?
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15. What is EMR? How does it affect a contractor’s labor rate?
4. What can you tell about a general contractor who has an EMR of 1.8? 0.4?
5. Which construction trade is likely to have a higher workers’ compensation base rate:
steel erector or landscaper? Drywall installer or roofer? Carpet installer or high
voltage electrician?
6. List five examples of passive safety control and five examples of active safety control: