CHRP Workplace Health and Safety 2

Question 1

Under OSHA's General Duty Clause, employers are required to provide a workplace free from:

Accepted Answer

Recognized hazards that are causing or likely to cause death or serious harm

Answer

The General Duty Clause requires employers to eliminate recognized hazards that are causing or are likely to cause death or serious physical harm.

Question 2

Which type of workplace violence involves a perpetrator who has no relationship with the business or its employees?

Accepted Answer

Type I (Criminal Intent)

Answer

Type I workplace violence involves strangers who enter the workplace with criminal intent such as robbery, with no prior relationship to the business.

Question 3

A Job Hazard Analysis (JHA) is best described as:

Accepted Answer

A technique that focuses on job tasks to identify hazards before they cause injury

Answer

A JHA is a proactive technique that examines each step of a job task to identify and control potential hazards before incidents occur.

Question 4

Which OSHA standard requires employers to maintain a written hazard communication program covering chemical hazards?

Accepted Answer

29 CFR 1910.1200 (HazCom Standard)

Answer

29 CFR 1910.1200, the Hazard Communication Standard (HazCom), requires a written program, Safety Data Sheets, and employee training on chemical hazards.

Question 5

When conducting an ergonomic risk assessment, which factor is considered a primary musculoskeletal disorder (MSD) risk?

Accepted Answer

Repetitive motion combined with high force

Answer

Repetitive motion combined with high force is a primary ergonomic risk factor that significantly increases the likelihood of musculoskeletal disorders.

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CHRP Workplace Health and Safety 2