CMM Safety & Risk Management 3

Question 1

According to the hierarchy of controls, which is the MOST effective method for protecting workers from a hazard?

Accepted Answer

Elimination

Answer

Elimination physically removes the hazard and sits at the top of the hierarchy of controls.

Question 2

What NFPA standard governs electrical safety in the workplace, including arc flash risk assessment?

Accepted Answer

NFPA 70E

Answer

NFPA 70E addresses electrical safety-related work practices, including arc flash and shock risk assessments.

Question 3

Per NFPA 10, how often must portable fire extinguishers receive a visual inspection?

Accepted Answer

Monthly

Answer

NFPA 10 requires monthly visual inspections, with annual maintenance by a qualified person.

Question 4

Before renovation work disturbs building materials in a pre-1981 structure, what should a maintenance manager do regarding asbestos?

Accepted Answer

Have suspect materials inspected or presumed as asbestos-containing

Answer

OSHA treats certain materials in pre-1981 buildings as presumed asbestos-containing unless testing proves otherwise.

Question 5

Which building system is most commonly associated with Legionella growth risk that requires a water management program?

Accepted Answer

Cooling towers

Answer

Cooling towers create warm, aerosolized water conditions ideal for Legionella growth and spread, as noted in ASHRAE 188.

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