COHN Workplace Hazard Identification Questions and Answers

Question 1

An occupational health nurse is conducting a walk-through inspection of a busy hospital kitchen.
Which of the following represents the most common categories of hazards the nurse should anticipate in this specific environment?

Accepted Answer

Safety and physical

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Radiation and psychosocial

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Biological and electrical

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Chemical and ergonomic

Question 2

A key proactive method for identifying workplace hazards involves systematically breaking a job into its basic steps, identifying the hazards associated with each step, and then recommending control measures. This process is best known as:

Accepted Answer

Job Hazard Analysis (JHA)

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Root Cause Analysis (RCA)

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Incident Investigation

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Workplace Ergonomic Survey

Question 3

An occupational health nurse reviews the company's OSHA 300 logs from the past three years and identifies a recurring pattern of back strains among warehouse employees. This method of hazard identification is an example of:

Accepted Answer

Retrospective data review

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Industrial hygiene sampling

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Prospective surveillance

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A Job Safety Analysis (JSA)

Question 4

When assessing the risks associated with a new industrial cleaning agent introduced in the workplace, which document is the most authoritative and comprehensive source for identifying its specific health hazards, required personal protective equipment (PPE), and first-aid measures?

Accepted Answer

The Safety Data Sheet (SDS)

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The manufacturer's marketing brochure

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The container's primary label

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The company's general chemical safety policy

Question 5

An occupational health nurse is part of a team evaluating hazards in a sterile processing department of a hospital. Which type of hazard should be considered a primary focus due to the nature of the items being handled?

Accepted Answer

Biological hazards from contaminated surgical instruments

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Psychosocial hazards from high-pressure deadlines

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Ergonomic hazards from repetitive motions

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Physical hazards from autoclave noise

Question 6

Which of the following is considered a proactive, rather than reactive, approach to workplace hazard identification?

Accepted Answer

Conducting regular safety inspections and walk-throughs

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Investigating the root cause of an employee injury

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Analyzing near-miss reports to identify trends

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Reviewing workers' compensation claims data