COSS Safety Audits and Inspections 2

Question 1

Which type of safety audit evaluates whether safety management systems conform to established standards such as ISO 45001?

Accepted Answer

System audit

Answer

A system audit assesses whether the safety management system is properly designed and implemented in accordance with a standard or specification.

Question 2

During a safety inspection, an inspector finds a fire extinguisher that was last serviced 18 months ago. What is the most appropriate immediate action?

Accepted Answer

Tag the extinguisher out-of-service and arrange servicing

Answer

Fire extinguishers must be removed from service when overdue for maintenance; tagging out-of-service ensures workers do not rely on potentially non-functional equipment.

Question 3

What does 'audit scope' primarily define in the context of safety auditing?

Accepted Answer

The boundaries and extent of the audit including locations, activities, and time period

Answer

Audit scope defines what is included in the audit — which sites, processes, time periods, and organizational units will be examined.

Question 4

Which of the following best describes a 'finding' in a safety audit report?

Accepted Answer

A statement of fact verified by objective evidence that indicates conformance or nonconformance

Answer

An audit finding is an evidence-based conclusion about whether requirements are being met or not, distinguishing it from general observations or opinions.

Question 5

A safety audit team uses a stratified random sampling approach when selecting records to review. What is the primary advantage of this method?

Accepted Answer

It ensures proportional representation across different departments or risk categories

Answer

Stratified random sampling divides the population into subgroups and samples from each, ensuring all categories are represented proportionally rather than overrepresenting dominant groups.

COSS - Certified Occupational Safety Specialist Practice Test

COSS - Certified Occupational Safety Specialist Practice Test

COSS Safety Audits and Inspections 2