CONSTRUCTION HEALTH AND SAFETY TECHNICIAN EXAM
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS (VERIFIED
ANSWERS) PLUS RATIONALES 2026 Q&A | INSTANT
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CORE DOMAINS
OSHA Regulations and Standards
Hazard Identification and Risk Assessment
Safety Program Management
Worksite Inspections and Audits
Incident Investigation and Reporting
Emergency Preparedness and Response
Industrial Hygiene and Occupational Health
Training and Communication
Fall Protection and Scaffolding
Electrical Safety and Lockout/Tagout
INTRODUCTION
The Construction Health and Safety Technician examination
assesses the knowledge and skills required to recognize,
evaluate, and control workplace hazards in construction
environments. It covers regulatory compliance, risk
assessment, incident prevention, and emergency response.
The exam uses multiple-choice and scenario-based questions
to evaluate real-world decision-making. Emphasis is placed
on practical application of OSHA standards, hazard control
,methods, and professional ethics. Candidates must
demonstrate competency in safety program management,
worksite analysis, and effective communication. This
assessment ensures technicians are prepared to promote safe
work practices and reduce injuries on construction sites.
SECTION ONE: QUESTIONS 1-100
1. Which of the following is the primary purpose of a Job
Hazard Analysis (JHA)?
A. To assign blame for incidents
B. To identify hazards and controls for a specific task
C. To satisfy OSHA recordkeeping requirements
D. To evaluate employee performance
🟢 Correct answer: B
🔴 RATIONALE: A JHA breaks down a task into steps to
identify hazards and determine controls before work begins.
It is not for blame, recordkeeping, or performance
evaluation.
2. Under OSHA's General Duty Clause, employers must:
A. Provide a workplace free from recognized hazards likely
to cause death or serious physical harm
B. Pay for all employee PPE
,C. Conduct annual fire drills
D. Report all incidents within 24 hours
🟢 Correct answer: A
🔴 RATIONALE: The General Duty Clause, Section 5(a)(1),
requires employers to furnish a workplace free from
recognized hazards. Other requirements are specific
standards.
3. A competent person for excavation work must be capable
of:
A. Designing structural steel
B. Performing all electrical repairs
C. Identifying existing and predictable hazards and taking
corrective action
D. Writing OSHA citations
🟢 Correct answer: C
🔴 RATIONALE: A competent person is defined by OSHA as
one who can identify hazards and has authorization to take
prompt corrective measures.
4. The maximum allowable exposure limit for noise over an
8-hour workday is:
A. 85 dBA
B. 95 dBA
, C. 100 dBA
D. 90 dBA
🟢 Correct answer: D
🔴 RATIONALE: OSHA's permissible exposure limit (PEL) for
noise is 90 dBA as an 8-hour time-weighted average. The
action level is 85 dBA.
5. Which of the following is a leading indicator of safety
performance?
A. Number of safety training sessions completed
B. Number of recordable injuries
C. Lost time injury rate
D. Workers' compensation costs
🟢 Correct answer: A
🔴 RATIONALE: Leading indicators are proactive measures
that predict future performance, such as training
completion, inspections, and near-miss reporting. Lagging
indicators are outcomes like injuries and costs.
6. When must an employer report a workplace fatality to
OSHA?
A. Within 24 hours
B. Within 8 hours
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS (VERIFIED
ANSWERS) PLUS RATIONALES 2026 Q&A | INSTANT
DOWNLOAD PDF
CORE DOMAINS
OSHA Regulations and Standards
Hazard Identification and Risk Assessment
Safety Program Management
Worksite Inspections and Audits
Incident Investigation and Reporting
Emergency Preparedness and Response
Industrial Hygiene and Occupational Health
Training and Communication
Fall Protection and Scaffolding
Electrical Safety and Lockout/Tagout
INTRODUCTION
The Construction Health and Safety Technician examination
assesses the knowledge and skills required to recognize,
evaluate, and control workplace hazards in construction
environments. It covers regulatory compliance, risk
assessment, incident prevention, and emergency response.
The exam uses multiple-choice and scenario-based questions
to evaluate real-world decision-making. Emphasis is placed
on practical application of OSHA standards, hazard control
,methods, and professional ethics. Candidates must
demonstrate competency in safety program management,
worksite analysis, and effective communication. This
assessment ensures technicians are prepared to promote safe
work practices and reduce injuries on construction sites.
SECTION ONE: QUESTIONS 1-100
1. Which of the following is the primary purpose of a Job
Hazard Analysis (JHA)?
A. To assign blame for incidents
B. To identify hazards and controls for a specific task
C. To satisfy OSHA recordkeeping requirements
D. To evaluate employee performance
🟢 Correct answer: B
🔴 RATIONALE: A JHA breaks down a task into steps to
identify hazards and determine controls before work begins.
It is not for blame, recordkeeping, or performance
evaluation.
2. Under OSHA's General Duty Clause, employers must:
A. Provide a workplace free from recognized hazards likely
to cause death or serious physical harm
B. Pay for all employee PPE
,C. Conduct annual fire drills
D. Report all incidents within 24 hours
🟢 Correct answer: A
🔴 RATIONALE: The General Duty Clause, Section 5(a)(1),
requires employers to furnish a workplace free from
recognized hazards. Other requirements are specific
standards.
3. A competent person for excavation work must be capable
of:
A. Designing structural steel
B. Performing all electrical repairs
C. Identifying existing and predictable hazards and taking
corrective action
D. Writing OSHA citations
🟢 Correct answer: C
🔴 RATIONALE: A competent person is defined by OSHA as
one who can identify hazards and has authorization to take
prompt corrective measures.
4. The maximum allowable exposure limit for noise over an
8-hour workday is:
A. 85 dBA
B. 95 dBA
, C. 100 dBA
D. 90 dBA
🟢 Correct answer: D
🔴 RATIONALE: OSHA's permissible exposure limit (PEL) for
noise is 90 dBA as an 8-hour time-weighted average. The
action level is 85 dBA.
5. Which of the following is a leading indicator of safety
performance?
A. Number of safety training sessions completed
B. Number of recordable injuries
C. Lost time injury rate
D. Workers' compensation costs
🟢 Correct answer: A
🔴 RATIONALE: Leading indicators are proactive measures
that predict future performance, such as training
completion, inspections, and near-miss reporting. Lagging
indicators are outcomes like injuries and costs.
6. When must an employer report a workplace fatality to
OSHA?
A. Within 24 hours
B. Within 8 hours
