PjM practice test question about unsafe conditions on construction site

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htricoli

September 19, 2025 14:23

I'm having a little trouble understanding why E is one of the correct answers on this question. From what I've understood listening to the Schiff Harden lectures and through Amber Book resources whenever an Architect documents any sort of unsafe condition on the construction site they are starting to claim legal responsibility of means and methods on site. I consistently have been told that it's best practice for the Architect to let the Contractor know if they see any unsafe conditions by word of mouth. Maybe these two answers (B & E) can only be correct if they're used concurrently? Would love to get feedback on this, thank you!

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  abruno168 September 19, 2025 18:44

  The architect can work within common sense and make observations on site safety (ex: steel erectors not wearing safety vests or protective gear) so that if someone not adhering to safety standards gets injured, it does not end up being a liability for the owner, architect, etc.

  For the answers: A/C/F would all be outside of the architect's scope of responsibility and overstepping the contractor's; B/E are the right answers because it's within the architect's responsibilities to report their observations on site to the contractor and to the owner, and keep all involved parties in the loop to work progress as well as any irregularities they notice (including performance of the work). D would not be the correct way to handle this, as it's an issue that can be resolved between the internally involved parties.

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