COSS Essentials of Safety Management 4

Question 1

Which of the following BEST describes the concept of 'defense in depth' in safety management?

Accepted Answer

Using multiple independent layers of protection so that failure of one does not cause an incident

Answer

Defense in depth employs multiple independent layers of controls so that if one layer fails, others remain to prevent harm.

Question 2

Under workers' compensation systems in the US, the doctrine of 'exclusive remedy' means:

Accepted Answer

Workers' compensation is the sole remedy for work-related injuries, barring employees from suing the employer in tort

Answer

Exclusive remedy limits injured workers to workers' compensation benefits in exchange for guaranteed coverage, preventing most civil suits against employers.

Question 3

A safety professional is using fault tree analysis (FTA). What is the TOP event in an FTA?

Accepted Answer

The undesired event or accident being analyzed

Answer

In FTA, the top event is the undesired outcome being analyzed; the tree then traces downward to identify contributing causes and failures.

Question 4

Which OSHA recordkeeping form is used to record each work-related injury or illness requiring medical treatment beyond first aid?

Accepted Answer

OSHA Form 300

Answer

The OSHA Form 300 (Log of Work-Related Injuries and Illnesses) is used to record qualifying work-related injuries and illnesses throughout the year.

Question 5

What is the PRIMARY purpose of a safety committee in an organization?

Accepted Answer

To provide a collaborative forum for employee and management involvement in safety decisions

Answer

Safety committees bring together employees and management to collaboratively identify hazards, review incidents, and recommend safety improvements.

COSS - Certified Occupational Safety Specialist Practice Test

COSS - Certified Occupational Safety Specialist Practice Test

COSS Essentials of Safety Management 4