New York Site Safety Manager Exam (NYC DOB) –Exam
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SUMMARIZED EXAM FOCUS
This exam focuses heavily on:
• OSHA compliance
• NYC DOB safety rules
• Real construction hazard scenarios
• Fall protection enforcement
• Emergency response decision-making
1.
A worker is found performing roof work without fall protection at a height above 6 feet. What should
the Site Safety Manager do immediately?
A. Allow work to continue
B. Stop work and enforce fall protection compliance
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C. Warn verbally only
D. Reduce inspection frequency
Answer: B
Rationale: OSHA requires fall protection above 6 feet.
2.
A construction site has missing guardrails on open edges. What is the primary hazard?
A. Improved access
B. Fall from height
C. Faster work
D. Reduced cost
Answer: B
3.
A worker refuses to wear a harness while working on scaffolding. What is the correct action?
A. Allow work
B. Remove worker from task
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C. Reduce height
D. Ignore violation
Answer: B
4.
A Site Safety Manager notices excavation walls without shoring or sloping. What risk exists?
A. Stability increase
B. Cave-in hazard
C. Faster digging
D. Reduced soil pressure
Answer: B
5.
A trench deeper than 5 feet is being worked on without protective systems. What is required?
A. Continue
B. Install trench protection
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C. Reduce depth
D. Ignore condition
Answer: B
6.
A worker is exposed to falling debris without head protection. What regulation is violated?
A. PPE requirement
B. Scheduling rule
C. Budget rule
D. Lighting rule
Answer: B
7.
A scaffold platform is missing proper planking. What should be done?
A. Continue use
B. Stop work until corrected