Safety & Risk Management Flashcards
Who is responsible for personal safety?
CM, contractor, owner, and employees
An owner should consider the EMR (Experience Modification Rate) when selecting a contractor. T/F
True
What are the elements of a contractor’s safety program? (All the Above)
- Management accountability
- Orientation/training
- Housekeeping
- Incident reporting systems
A written safety program must be included in the construction contract. T/F
False
When should a safety plan be established for the project?
At the pre-construction meeting
Who should be included in the safety plan review?
CM, contractor, and owner
What is the significance of the contractor’s EMR (Experience Modification Rate)?
The bid price will be higher if the company EMR is greater than 1
Who is responsible for overseeing construction site safety and activities?
Contractor
Who assumes liability for safety in an OCIP (Owner Controled Insurance Program) project?
Owner
A worker wearing short pants and sneakers can be a safety hazard. T/F
True
The CM has the responsibility to direct and correct safety violations. T/F
False
If the CM recognizes a safety hazard, he/she should:
Request the contractor to correct the hazard and document the hazard
What is the owner’s role and responsibilities with regard to project safety?
Point out safety violations when encountered and have them corrected
Owner’s employees who work in the construction environment should receive safety and health training. T/F
True
In a multi-employers work site policy, a safety violation citation is typically issued to the employer of the exposed employees. T/F
True
What factors may determine liability when an accident occurs?
Contract agreement and employee actions
Which is NOT a part of the OSHA Guidelines?
An on-site medical clinic for construction workers
The OSHA requirements you must comply with depend on the:
Project Locaiton
What is the most often cited OSHA violation?
Excavation Requirements
OSHA citations are normally issued to the employer of the exposed employees. T/F
True
Which of these should be included in your Risk Management Plan? (All the above)
- Statement of purpose and objective
- Terminology definitions
- Identification of risk and mitigation methods
- Performance objective
The two types of risk that need to be evaluated are qualitative and quantitative. T/F
True
The Construction Manager should regularly hold Risk Management meetings. The result of these meetings should be a tracking report, in the industry called the _________, which is somewhat of a database to capture all of the information related to the risks.
Risk Register
The Risk Identification process should include all of the following EXCEPT:
Establish processes and procedures
A thorough Risk Management Plan helps to do all of the following EXCEPT:
Completely eliminate risk consequences
