Oregon Construction Contractors (CCB) Practice Test

What is a common way employees can participate in ensuring workplace safety?

1. By managing contracts

2. By conducting safety audits

3. By participating in OSHA inspections

4. By selecting safety equipment

The correct answer is: By participating in OSHA inspections

Participating in OSHA inspections is a common way employees can contribute to ensuring workplace safety because it involves direct engagement with the safety protocols and standards set by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA). Employees have valuable insights and firsthand knowledge of their work environment, which can help identify potential hazards and suggest improvements. By being involved in these inspections, employees can advocate for their own safety as well as the safety of their coworkers, ensuring that the workplace adheres to established safety regulations. Other choices do not directly equate to employee involvement in safety practices as effectively. Managing contracts typically falls under the purview of management or administrative roles, and while conducting safety audits can involve employee input, this task is generally led by safety professionals. Selecting safety equipment is often a decision made by management or safety officers, although employee feedback can be considered in this process.