Occupational Health and Safety

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What is the primary responsibility of an employer under the Occupational Health and Safety Act?

  1. To ensure the safety and health of employees

  2. To provide employees with training on occupational hazards

  3. To maintain a safe and healthy work environment

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Occupational Health and Safety Act places the primary responsibility for ensuring the safety and health of employees on the employer. This includes providing employees with training on occupational hazards, maintaining a safe and healthy work environment, and taking steps to prevent accidents and injuries.

What is the purpose of a Job Hazard Analysis (JHA)?

  1. To identify potential hazards in a job task

  2. To develop procedures for safely performing a job task

  3. To train employees on how to perform a job task safely

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

A Job Hazard Analysis (JHA) is a process used to identify potential hazards in a job task, develop procedures for safely performing the task, and train employees on how to perform the task safely.

What is the most common type of workplace accident?

  1. Slips, trips, and falls

  2. Struck-by accidents

  3. Caught-in/between accidents

  4. Electrical accidents


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Slips, trips, and falls are the most common type of workplace accident, accounting for over 25% of all accidents. These accidents can be caused by a variety of factors, such as wet or slippery floors, uneven surfaces, and poor lighting.

What is the leading cause of workplace fatalities?

  1. Falls from heights

  2. Transportation accidents

  3. Contact with electrical energy

  4. Confined space accidents


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Falls from heights are the leading cause of workplace fatalities, accounting for over 35% of all workplace deaths. These accidents can occur from ladders, scaffolding, roofs, and other elevated surfaces.

What is the purpose of a Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS)?

  1. To provide information about the hazards of a chemical

  2. To provide instructions on how to use a chemical safely

  3. To provide information on how to dispose of a chemical safely

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

A Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) is a document that provides information about the hazards of a chemical, instructions on how to use the chemical safely, and information on how to dispose of the chemical safely.

What is the difference between a hazard and a risk?

  1. A hazard is a potential source of harm, while a risk is the likelihood that the hazard will cause harm

  2. A hazard is a condition that can cause harm, while a risk is the probability that the condition will cause harm

  3. A hazard is a substance or situation that can cause harm, while a risk is the chance that the substance or situation will cause harm

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

A hazard is a potential source of harm, while a risk is the likelihood that the hazard will cause harm. A hazard can be a condition, a substance, or a situation that can cause harm. The risk is the probability that the hazard will cause harm.

What are the three main types of personal protective equipment (PPE)?

  1. Eye protection, hearing protection, and respiratory protection

  2. Hand protection, foot protection, and head protection

  3. Body protection, skin protection, and thermal protection

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The three main types of personal protective equipment (PPE) are eye protection, hearing protection, and respiratory protection. Other types of PPE include hand protection, foot protection, head protection, body protection, skin protection, and thermal protection.

What is the purpose of a lockout/tagout procedure?

  1. To prevent the accidental release of energy during maintenance or repair work

  2. To prevent the accidental operation of machinery or equipment during maintenance or repair work

  3. To prevent the accidental startup of machinery or equipment during maintenance or repair work

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

A lockout/tagout procedure is a safety procedure used to prevent the accidental release of energy, the accidental operation of machinery or equipment, and the accidental startup of machinery or equipment during maintenance or repair work.

What is the difference between an accident and an incident?

  1. An accident is an unplanned event that results in injury or damage, while an incident is an unplanned event that has the potential to cause injury or damage

  2. An accident is an unplanned event that results in injury or damage, while an incident is an unplanned event that could have resulted in injury or damage

  3. An accident is an unplanned event that results in injury or damage, while an incident is an unplanned event that did not result in injury or damage

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

An accident is an unplanned event that results in injury or damage. An incident is an unplanned event that has the potential to cause injury or damage. An incident that does not result in injury or damage is sometimes called a near miss.

What is the purpose of an emergency action plan?

  1. To provide instructions on how to respond to an emergency

  2. To provide information on how to evacuate a building in an emergency

  3. To provide information on how to contact emergency services in an emergency

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

An emergency action plan is a document that provides instructions on how to respond to an emergency, how to evacuate a building in an emergency, and how to contact emergency services in an emergency.

What is the difference between a confined space and a permit-required confined space?

  1. A confined space is a space that is large enough for a person to enter and perform work, while a permit-required confined space is a space that is large enough for a person to enter and perform work and has one or more of the following hazards: oxygen deficiency, flammable or toxic atmospheres, or engulfment hazards

  2. A confined space is a space that is large enough for a person to enter and perform work, while a permit-required confined space is a space that is large enough for a person to enter and perform work and has one or more of the following hazards: oxygen deficiency, flammable or toxic atmospheres, or engulfment hazards

  3. A confined space is a space that is large enough for a person to enter and perform work, while a permit-required confined space is a space that is large enough for a person to enter and perform work and has one or more of the following hazards: oxygen deficiency, flammable or toxic atmospheres, or engulfment hazards

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

A confined space is a space that is large enough for a person to enter and perform work. A permit-required confined space is a space that is large enough for a person to enter and perform work and has one or more of the following hazards: oxygen deficiency, flammable or toxic atmospheres, or engulfment hazards.

What is the purpose of a hazard communication program?

  1. To inform employees about the hazards of chemicals in the workplace

  2. To provide employees with training on how to handle chemicals safely

  3. To establish procedures for the safe storage and use of chemicals

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

A hazard communication program is a program that is designed to inform employees about the hazards of chemicals in the workplace, provide employees with training on how to handle chemicals safely, and establish procedures for the safe storage and use of chemicals.

What is the difference between a first aid kit and a medical emergency kit?

  1. A first aid kit is used to treat minor injuries, while a medical emergency kit is used to treat serious injuries

  2. A first aid kit is used to treat minor injuries, while a medical emergency kit is used to treat life-threatening injuries

  3. A first aid kit is used to treat minor injuries, while a medical emergency kit is used to treat injuries that require immediate medical attention

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

A first aid kit is used to treat minor injuries. A medical emergency kit is used to treat serious injuries, life-threatening injuries, and injuries that require immediate medical attention.

What is the purpose of a safety inspection?

  1. To identify hazards in the workplace

  2. To evaluate the effectiveness of safety programs

  3. To ensure compliance with safety regulations

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

A safety inspection is a process used to identify hazards in the workplace, evaluate the effectiveness of safety programs, and ensure compliance with safety regulations.

What is the difference between a safety committee and a safety and health committee?

  1. A safety committee is responsible for developing and implementing safety programs, while a safety and health committee is responsible for developing and implementing safety and health programs

  2. A safety committee is responsible for developing and implementing safety programs, while a safety and health committee is responsible for developing and implementing safety and health programs and policies

  3. A safety committee is responsible for developing and implementing safety programs, while a safety and health committee is responsible for developing and implementing safety and health programs, policies, and procedures

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

A safety committee is responsible for developing and implementing safety programs. A safety and health committee is responsible for developing and implementing safety and health programs, policies, and procedures.

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