NCCER Fundamentals-of-Crew-Leadership - Module 46101 Fundamentals of Crew Leadership

Accountability is defined as holding an employee responsible for completing a particular duty (D) or task to a certain standard. It involves the expectation that individuals will answer for their actions and the outcomes of their assigned responsibilities. Having the power to promote (A) is related to authority. Giving a task (B) is delegation. The power to act or make decisions (C) is authority or empowerment. (Fundamentals of Crew Leadership, Fourth Edition, NCCER, Section 1.4.3 Understanding Responsibility and Accountability)

Changes made to the original design during the construction process are formally documented in the as-built drawings (C), also known as record drawings. These drawings reflect the actual dimensions, layout, and specifications of the completed project. The takeoff sheet (A) is used for quantity estimation, the project schedule (B) outlines timelines, and job specifications (D) detail the required materials and workmanship. (Fundamentals of Crew Leadership, Fourth Edition, NCCER, Section 4.3.4 Project Documentation)

In a firm-fixed-price contract, the contractor agrees to complete the project for a set price. The contractor's profit is incorporated into the bid (A) by estimating costs (labor, materials, overhead) and adding a desired profit margin. Penalties and incentives (B) are more common in other contract types. Profit is not directly tied to the schedule in this contract type (C), and it is not negotiated separately (D). (Fundamentals of Crew Leadership, Fourth Edition, NCCER, Section 4.1.3 Understanding Contract Types)

Employers are required to record and report work-related injuries and illnesses using the OSHA Form 300, Log of Work-Related Injuries and Illnesses (C), and related forms (OSHA Form 300A and 301). SDS (Safety Data Sheets) provide information about hazardous chemicals (A). DOT Form 75 relates to hazardous materials transportation (B). IRS Form 1040A is for individual income tax (D). (OSHA 29 CFR Part 1904, Recording and Reporting Occupational Injuries and Illnesses; Fundamentals of Crew Leadership, Fourth Edition, NCCER, Section 3.2.4 OSHA Recordkeeping and Reporting)

Workplace drug and alcohol policies typically prohibit any inappropriate use of drugs or other substances that cause impairment (B), which can include illegal drugs, prescription drugs taken other than as prescribed, over-the-counter medications, alcohol, and even inhalants if they lead to impairment on the job. The prohibition is not limited to illegal and prescription drugs alone (A), only illegal drugs (C), or only misuse of prescription drugs (D), as impairment from any substance can create safety hazards. (Fundamentals of Crew Leadership, Fourth Edition, NCCER, Section 3.4.1 Understanding Substance Abuse in the Workplace)

The operations department is primarily responsible for the execution of the company's core business activities, which in a construction context includes to plan projects (A), manage resources, and ensure efficient workflow on job sites. Preparing payrolls (B) is typically a function of the accounting or human resources department, purchasing materials (C) is often handled by procurement, and recruiting and screening new hires (D) is a function of human resources. (Fundamentals of Crew Leadership, Fourth Edition, NCCER, Section 4.1.1 Understanding Company Departments)