Common HazardsQuestion 35 of 100
What does 'housekeeping' on a construction site help prevent?
a.Only aesthetic problems
b.Higher wages
c.Slips, trips, falls, fires, and struck-by hazards from clutter
d.Faster internet
Explanation
Good housekeeping keeps walkways clear and removes debris, reducing slips, trips, falls, fire fuel, and struck-by hazards. Materials should be stored neatly and scrap removed regularly. A clean site is a strong indicator of an overall safe operation.
Practice all 100 questions free — no signup required.
Related questions on this topic
- What is the purpose of a Job Hazard Analysis (JHA)?
- When working near unstable overhead materials or structures, what is the best first action?
- Which factor most increases the danger of a trench collapse?
- A rigging chain snaps and the load drops. Which Focus Four hazard is most directly involved?
- What is a permit-required confined space?
- Before entering a permit-required confined space, what must be done regarding the atmosphere?
Last reviewed: · editorial process
PrepPass Editorial Team · Verified against OSHA 30-Hour Construction Safety · How we review