OSHA 30 Construction Test Answer Key
Managing Safety and Health – Questions
and Answers | Latest Version | 2024/2025
| Correct & Verified
What is the main purpose of a safety program on a construction site?
A. To meet legal requirements
✔✔B. To prevent accidents and promote worker health
C. To reduce costs
D. To improve productivity
Which of the following is a critical factor in creating a successful safety program?
A. High employee turnover
✔✔B. Active involvement from all employees
C. Only a written policy
D. Minimizing safety equipment
Who is responsible for ensuring safety on a construction site?
A. Only the supervisor
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,✔✔B. Everyone on the job site
C. Only the safety officer
D. Only the employer
What is the primary goal of hazard identification on a construction site?
A. To assign blame for accidents
✔✔B. To recognize potential risks before they cause harm
C. To meet deadlines
D. To save money on equipment
What should be done if an employee notices a potential safety hazard?
A. Ignore it
✔✔B. Report it to a supervisor immediately
C. Wait for others to notice it
D. Continue working and fix it later
What is the main purpose of a Job Safety Analysis (JSA)?
A. To evaluate employee performance
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,✔✔B. To identify and mitigate job hazards before starting work
C. To schedule tasks
D. To evaluate productivity
Which of the following is a characteristic of a safety culture on a construction site?
A. Employees working independently without supervision
✔✔B. Open communication about risks and safety concerns
C. Limited safety training
D. Employees only working when told to
What is the most effective way to communicate safety expectations to workers?
A. Verbally only
✔✔B. Through training sessions, signage, and regular meetings
C. By sending emails
D. Through written reports
How can personal protective equipment (PPE) contribute to a safer construction site?
A. By increasing worker comfort
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, ✔✔B. By reducing the risk of injury or illness
C. By reducing the need for safety training
D. By increasing work speed
Why should supervisors conduct regular safety inspections?
A. To identify areas for cost savings
✔✔B. To find and address safety hazards
C. To increase employee morale
D. To evaluate worker performance
Which action should be taken if there is an immediate danger on a construction site?
A. Wait for the problem to resolve itself
✔✔B. Evacuate the area and notify supervisors or emergency personnel
C. Continue working until the end of the shift
D. Ignore the situation and focus on the job
What is the role of a safety officer on a construction site?
A. To supervise all workers
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Managing Safety and Health – Questions
and Answers | Latest Version | 2024/2025
| Correct & Verified
What is the main purpose of a safety program on a construction site?
A. To meet legal requirements
✔✔B. To prevent accidents and promote worker health
C. To reduce costs
D. To improve productivity
Which of the following is a critical factor in creating a successful safety program?
A. High employee turnover
✔✔B. Active involvement from all employees
C. Only a written policy
D. Minimizing safety equipment
Who is responsible for ensuring safety on a construction site?
A. Only the supervisor
1
,✔✔B. Everyone on the job site
C. Only the safety officer
D. Only the employer
What is the primary goal of hazard identification on a construction site?
A. To assign blame for accidents
✔✔B. To recognize potential risks before they cause harm
C. To meet deadlines
D. To save money on equipment
What should be done if an employee notices a potential safety hazard?
A. Ignore it
✔✔B. Report it to a supervisor immediately
C. Wait for others to notice it
D. Continue working and fix it later
What is the main purpose of a Job Safety Analysis (JSA)?
A. To evaluate employee performance
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,✔✔B. To identify and mitigate job hazards before starting work
C. To schedule tasks
D. To evaluate productivity
Which of the following is a characteristic of a safety culture on a construction site?
A. Employees working independently without supervision
✔✔B. Open communication about risks and safety concerns
C. Limited safety training
D. Employees only working when told to
What is the most effective way to communicate safety expectations to workers?
A. Verbally only
✔✔B. Through training sessions, signage, and regular meetings
C. By sending emails
D. Through written reports
How can personal protective equipment (PPE) contribute to a safer construction site?
A. By increasing worker comfort
3
, ✔✔B. By reducing the risk of injury or illness
C. By reducing the need for safety training
D. By increasing work speed
Why should supervisors conduct regular safety inspections?
A. To identify areas for cost savings
✔✔B. To find and address safety hazards
C. To increase employee morale
D. To evaluate worker performance
Which action should be taken if there is an immediate danger on a construction site?
A. Wait for the problem to resolve itself
✔✔B. Evacuate the area and notify supervisors or emergency personnel
C. Continue working until the end of the shift
D. Ignore the situation and focus on the job
What is the role of a safety officer on a construction site?
A. To supervise all workers
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