Construction Site Security Course 2026

1. Pregunta 1 de 25

   Which Canadian standard covers industrial hard hats?

   • ACSA Z94.1
   • BCSA Z96
   • CCSA Z180
   • DCSA Z195
   Ver respuesta

   Respuesta: A. CSA Z94.1

   CSA Z94.1 is the Canadian standard for industrial protective headwear. Z96 covers high-visibility apparel and Z195 covers safety footwear.

2. Pregunta 2 de 25

   What extra protection does a Type 2 hard hat give compared with a Type 1?

   • AIt is rated for higher voltages
   • BIt also protects the sides and back of the head
   • CIt is lighter and cooler to wear
   • DIt has a built-in light
   Ver respuesta

   Respuesta: B. It also protects the sides and back of the head

   Type 1 hard hats protect the top of the head only. Type 2 hard hats protect the top and the sides and back.

3. Pregunta 3 de 25

   A tool falls and hits your hard hat, but you cannot see any damage. What should you do?

   • ATape over the spot that was hit
   • BKeep using it because it looks fine
   • CTurn it around so the hit side faces back
   • DReplace the hard hat
   Ver respuesta

   Respuesta: D. Replace the hard hat

   Hard hats that have been struck should be replaced, even if no damage is visible, because the shell or suspension may be weakened.

4. Pregunta 4 de 25

   A Class E hard hat is rated for up to how many volts?

   • A600 volts
   • B20,000 volts
   • C2,200 volts
   • DIt has no electrical rating
   Ver respuesta

   Respuesta: B. 20,000 volts

   Class E hard hats have a 20,000-volt rating. Class G is rated for 2,200 volts and Class C has no electrical rating.

5. Pregunta 5 de 25

   What does a green triangle on a safety boot mean?

   • AThe boot is approved for kitchens
   • BThe boot protects against electric shock only
   • CThe boot is waterproof
   • DA Grade 1 protective toe and a puncture-resistant sole
   Ver respuesta

   Respuesta: D. A Grade 1 protective toe and a puncture-resistant sole

   Under CSA Z195, the green triangle shows a Grade 1 toecap and sole puncture protection, which suits construction sites with nails and other sharp objects.

6. Pregunta 6 de 25

   Under CSA Z96, which class of high-visibility apparel gives the most body coverage?

   • AClass 2
   • BClass 3
   • CClass 0
   • DClass 1
   Ver respuesta

   Respuesta: B. Class 3

   CSA Z96 has three classes. Class 3 gives the greatest coverage and visibility, especially in poor light.

7. Pregunta 7 de 25

   During a night patrol you find an open trench with no barrier around it. What should you do?

   • ACover it with loose plywood and move on
   • BIgnore it because the workers will see it in the morning
   • CStay back, warn others if needed and report it right away as your post orders say
   • DClimb in to check whether anyone fell
   Ver respuesta

   Respuesta: C. Stay back, warn others if needed and report it right away as your post orders say

   A guard reports hazards and keeps people away from them. Entering a trench or improvising a cover can put you or others in danger.

8. Pregunta 8 de 25

   On patrol you notice an excavator with the key left in it. What is the best action?

   • ADrive it to a safer spot
   • BLeave it alone and say nothing
   • CRecord it and report it to the site contact as your post orders direct
   • DThrow the key into the bushes
   Ver respuesta

   Respuesta: C. Record it and report it to the site contact as your post orders direct

   Keys left in machines make theft easy. Note the time and location and report it; never operate equipment you are not trained and authorized to use.

9. Pregunta 9 de 25

   Why should you change the times and routes of your patrols on a construction site?

   • ASo workers know where to find you
   • BSo thieves cannot predict when and where you will be
   • CBecause fire codes ban repeating a route
   • DSo you can finish your shift sooner
   Ver respuesta

   Respuesta: B. So thieves cannot predict when and where you will be

   A patrol that follows the same loop every time is easy to watch and avoid. Irregular patrols are much harder to predict.

10. Pregunta 10 de 25

    At 2 a.m. you see several people loading copper wire into a truck on your site. What should you do first?

    • ARun at them shouting so they drop the wire
    • BStay at a safe distance, call 911 and note descriptions and the licence plate
    • CWait until morning and tell the site supervisor
    • DBlock the truck with your own car
    Ver respuesta

    Respuesta: B. Stay at a safe distance, call 911 and note descriptions and the licence plate

    Your safety comes first. Calling police and recording good descriptions gives police the best chance to act without anyone getting hurt.

11. Pregunta 11 de 25

    In British Columbia, the fire code requires many residential and business construction sites to have a perimeter fence at least how high?

    • A3 metres
    • B1 metre
    • C1.2 metres
    • D1.8 metres
    Ver respuesta

    Respuesta: D. 1.8 metres

    The BC Fire Code requires a strongly built fence, boarding or barricade at least 1.8 m high around these sites.

12. Pregunta 12 de 25

    Under the BC Fire Code, what must be done with gates in a construction site fence when the site is unattended?

    • ATie them with a rope
    • BKeep them closed and locked
    • CRemove them for the night
    • DLeave them open for fire trucks
    Ver respuesta

    Respuesta: B. Keep them closed and locked

    Access gates must be kept closed and locked when the site is unattended. Fences must still allow firefighting access.

13. Pregunta 13 de 25

    When must a fire safety plan for a construction or demolition site be prepared?

    • ABefore the work starts
    • BAfter the first fire alarm
    • CWhen the building is finished
    • DOnly if the fire department asks for one
    Ver respuesta

    Respuesta: A. Before the work starts

    Fire codes based on the National Fire Code require the site fire safety plan to be ready before construction, alteration or demolition begins.

14. Pregunta 14 de 25

    A delivery truck is parked in front of a fire hydrant on site. Why is this a problem?

    • AIt is only a problem during the day
    • BTrucks are not allowed on construction sites
    • CFire codes require clear access to hydrants, extinguishers and fire department connections
    • DThe hydrant may freeze if it is covered
    Ver respuesta

    Respuesta: C. Fire codes require clear access to hydrants, extinguishers and fire department connections

    Construction sites must keep unobstructed access to fire hydrants, portable extinguishers and fire department connections, and keep access routes for fire trucks open.

15. Pregunta 15 de 25

    Roofing work that uses a torch or other open flame is treated as what under the fire code?

    • AConfined space work
    • BCold work
    • CHot work
    • DElectrical work
    Ver respuesta

    Respuesta: C. Hot work

    Roofing and similar work that uses heat is considered hot work, so the fire code rules for hot work apply.

16. Pregunta 16 de 25

    Under the BC Fire Code, if part of a building is occupied during construction and there is no fire alarm system, how often must the watch make tours?

    • AEvery 4 hours
    • BAt intervals of no more than 1 hour
    • COnly when someone smells smoke
    • DOnce per shift
    Ver respuesta

    Respuesta: B. At intervals of no more than 1 hour

    The fire code requires a watch with tours at intervals of not more than 1 hour in this situation, with a way to warn occupants and call the fire department.

17. Pregunta 17 de 25

    You have called 911 about a fire on your site. What is the most useful thing to do next?

    • AUnlock the gate and meet the fire crew to guide them in
    • BGo home because firefighters are coming
    • CMove all the equipment away from the fire
    • DStart writing your report at your car
    Ver respuesta

    Respuesta: A. Unlock the gate and meet the fire crew to guide them in

    Firefighters lose time at a locked gate. Opening access and telling them about fuel, hazards and anyone on site helps them work safely.

18. Pregunta 18 de 25

    A person is on an Ontario construction site after hours. Which act would be an offence under the Trespass to Property Act?

    • ATaking a photo of the site from the street
    • BNot leaving right away after the occupier or an authorized person tells you to leave
    • CAsking a guard for directions
    • DWalking on the public sidewalk beside the site
    Ver respuesta

    Respuesta: B. Not leaving right away after the occupier or an authorized person tells you to leave

    The Act makes it an offence to enter where entry is prohibited, to do a prohibited activity, or to fail to leave immediately when directed.

19. Pregunta 19 de 25

    You see red paint marks on the fence of an Ontario construction site. Under the Trespass to Property Act, what do they mean?

    • ADanger: explosives
    • BEntry is allowed in daylight
    • CNo entry is permitted
    • DFire lane
    Ver respuesta

    Respuesta: C. No entry is permitted

    Red markings mean entry is prohibited. Yellow markings mean entry is prohibited except for certain activities.

20. Pregunta 20 de 25

    In Alberta, what is the highest fine for a first trespass offence under the province's trespass laws?

    • A$2,000
    • B$10,000
    • C$100,000
    • D$500
    Ver respuesta

    Respuesta: B. $10,000

    Alberta raised trespass fines to up to $10,000 for a first offence and up to $25,000 and up to 6 months in jail for later offences.

21. Pregunta 21 de 25

    Under section 494(2) of the Criminal Code, who may arrest a person found committing a criminal offence on or in relation to the property?

    • AOnly the construction workers
    • BAny person who lives nearby
    • COnly a police officer
    • DThe owner, a person in lawful possession, or someone they authorize, such as a site guard
    Ver respuesta

    Respuesta: D. The owner, a person in lawful possession, or someone they authorize, such as a site guard

    Section 494(2) gives this arrest power to the owner or lawful possessor of property and to people they authorize. Many employers still limit arrests by policy.

22. Pregunta 22 de 25

    A guard arrests a person under the Criminal Code. What does section 494(3) require next?

    • ADrive them to the courthouse
    • BHold them until the site manager arrives in the morning
    • CRelease them after taking their name
    • DHand the person over to a peace officer right away
    Ver respuesta

    Respuesta: D. Hand the person over to a peace officer right away

    Anyone other than a peace officer who arrests without a warrant must deliver the person to a peace officer forthwith, which means right away.

23. Pregunta 23 de 25

    Which is a good part of a working-alone plan for a night guard?

    • AChecking in only at the end of the shift
    • BTurning off your phone to save the battery
    • CKeeping your location secret from your supervisor
    • DA set check-in schedule and a plan for what happens if a check-in is missed
    Ver respuesta

    Respuesta: D. A set check-in schedule and a plan for what happens if a check-in is missed

    Lone workers should have regular contact with a named person, and there must be an emergency plan if a check-in is missed.

24. Pregunta 24 de 25

    Your supervisor tells you to patrol a scaffold in high winds and you believe it is seriously dangerous. In Alberta, what should you do first?

    • ANot do the work and tell your supervisor what you are refusing and why
    • BQuit your job on the spot
    • CDo the work quickly and complain later
    • DAsk a coworker to do it instead
    Ver respuesta

    Respuesta: A. Not do the work and tell your supervisor what you are refusing and why

    Alberta workers can refuse work they reasonably believe is dangerous. They must promptly tell the employer or supervisor, and they are protected from reprisal.

25. Pregunta 25 de 25

    What is the main job of a security guard on a construction site?

    • ASupervise the construction workers
    • BRepair site hazards
    • COperate equipment after hours
    • DObserve, deter and report
    Ver respuesta

    Respuesta: D. Observe, deter and report

    Guards protect the site by being visible, watching carefully and reporting. They do not do construction work or run machines.

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