NEW YORK CITY SITE SAFETY
MANAGER EXAM (NYC DOB) MASTER
PRACTICE TEST 2026–2027
1. What is the primary responsibility of a Site Safety Manager on a construction
site?
A. Design structural drawings
B. Ensure compliance with all safety regulations and prevent site accidents
C. Perform electrical installations
D. Approve building occupancy
CORRECT ANSWER: B
RATIONALE: A Site Safety Manager ensures that all construction activities comply with safety
regulations and minimizes hazards to workers and the public.
2. Which agency primarily regulates construction safety standards in the United
States?
A. EPA
B. OSHA
C. FEMA
D. DOT
CORRECT ANSWER: B
RATIONALE: OSHA (Occupational Safety and Health Administration) sets and enforces
workplace safety standards.
3. What is the required first action when a serious accident occurs on a
construction site?
A. Continue work
B. Hide the incident
C. Secure the area and provide emergency response
D. Wait until end of shift
CORRECT ANSWER: C
RATIONALE: The site must be made safe immediately and emergency medical response
activated.
,4. Which PPE is mandatory when working in areas with falling object risks?
A. Safety goggles only
B. Hard hat
C. Gloves only
D. Ear plugs
CORRECT ANSWER: B
RATIONALE: Hard hats protect workers from head injuries caused by falling objects.
5. What is the minimum required height for fall protection under OSHA
construction standards?
A. 4 feet
B. 6 feet
C. 8 feet
D. 10 feet
CORRECT ANSWER: B
RATIONALE: Fall protection is required at 6 feet in construction work under OSHA regulations.
6. Which system is used to protect workers from falling from elevated platforms?
A. Fire alarm system
B. Guardrail system
C. HVAC system
D. Electrical grounding system
CORRECT ANSWER: B
RATIONALE: Guardrails are a primary fall protection system on elevated surfaces.
7. What is the purpose of a Job Hazard Analysis (JHA)?
A. To estimate project cost
B. To identify and control workplace hazards before work begins
C. To assign workers salaries
D. To approve building permits
, CORRECT ANSWER: B
RATIONALE: JHA identifies hazards and implements controls to reduce risk before tasks begin.
8. Which condition requires immediate stop-work authority?
A. Minor schedule delay
B. Unsafe working conditions
C. Lunch break delay
D. Low productivity
CORRECT ANSWER: B
RATIONALE: Unsafe conditions require immediate cessation of work to prevent injury or death.
9. What is the purpose of a site safety plan?
A. To replace OSHA regulations
B. To outline procedures for maintaining safety on a construction site
C. To increase project speed
D. To reduce worker wages
CORRECT ANSWER: B
RATIONALE: A site safety plan identifies hazards, controls, and procedures for safe construction
operations.
10. Which worker must be present on a major NYC construction site according
to DOB rules?
A. Architect
B. Site Safety Manager or Coordinator
C. Electrician only
D. Delivery driver
CORRECT ANSWER: B
RATIONALE: NYC DOB requires a qualified Site Safety Manager or Coordinator on designated
sites.
11. At what height does OSHA require fall protection for most construction
activities?
MANAGER EXAM (NYC DOB) MASTER
PRACTICE TEST 2026–2027
1. What is the primary responsibility of a Site Safety Manager on a construction
site?
A. Design structural drawings
B. Ensure compliance with all safety regulations and prevent site accidents
C. Perform electrical installations
D. Approve building occupancy
CORRECT ANSWER: B
RATIONALE: A Site Safety Manager ensures that all construction activities comply with safety
regulations and minimizes hazards to workers and the public.
2. Which agency primarily regulates construction safety standards in the United
States?
A. EPA
B. OSHA
C. FEMA
D. DOT
CORRECT ANSWER: B
RATIONALE: OSHA (Occupational Safety and Health Administration) sets and enforces
workplace safety standards.
3. What is the required first action when a serious accident occurs on a
construction site?
A. Continue work
B. Hide the incident
C. Secure the area and provide emergency response
D. Wait until end of shift
CORRECT ANSWER: C
RATIONALE: The site must be made safe immediately and emergency medical response
activated.
,4. Which PPE is mandatory when working in areas with falling object risks?
A. Safety goggles only
B. Hard hat
C. Gloves only
D. Ear plugs
CORRECT ANSWER: B
RATIONALE: Hard hats protect workers from head injuries caused by falling objects.
5. What is the minimum required height for fall protection under OSHA
construction standards?
A. 4 feet
B. 6 feet
C. 8 feet
D. 10 feet
CORRECT ANSWER: B
RATIONALE: Fall protection is required at 6 feet in construction work under OSHA regulations.
6. Which system is used to protect workers from falling from elevated platforms?
A. Fire alarm system
B. Guardrail system
C. HVAC system
D. Electrical grounding system
CORRECT ANSWER: B
RATIONALE: Guardrails are a primary fall protection system on elevated surfaces.
7. What is the purpose of a Job Hazard Analysis (JHA)?
A. To estimate project cost
B. To identify and control workplace hazards before work begins
C. To assign workers salaries
D. To approve building permits
, CORRECT ANSWER: B
RATIONALE: JHA identifies hazards and implements controls to reduce risk before tasks begin.
8. Which condition requires immediate stop-work authority?
A. Minor schedule delay
B. Unsafe working conditions
C. Lunch break delay
D. Low productivity
CORRECT ANSWER: B
RATIONALE: Unsafe conditions require immediate cessation of work to prevent injury or death.
9. What is the purpose of a site safety plan?
A. To replace OSHA regulations
B. To outline procedures for maintaining safety on a construction site
C. To increase project speed
D. To reduce worker wages
CORRECT ANSWER: B
RATIONALE: A site safety plan identifies hazards, controls, and procedures for safe construction
operations.
10. Which worker must be present on a major NYC construction site according
to DOB rules?
A. Architect
B. Site Safety Manager or Coordinator
C. Electrician only
D. Delivery driver
CORRECT ANSWER: B
RATIONALE: NYC DOB requires a qualified Site Safety Manager or Coordinator on designated
sites.
11. At what height does OSHA require fall protection for most construction
activities?
