COSS Safety Program Management 3

Question 1

Under OSHA's Injury and Illness Prevention Program (I2P2) framework, which of the following is a core required element?

Accepted Answer

Worker participation in hazard identification and control

Answer

I2P2 emphasizes worker participation as a core element, recognizing that employees closest to the work are best positioned to identify hazards.

Question 2

A safety program audit differs from a safety inspection in that an audit:

Accepted Answer

Evaluates the effectiveness and compliance of the overall safety management system

Answer

An audit evaluates the safety management system's effectiveness and compliance with standards, while an inspection focuses on identifying physical workplace hazards.

Question 3

The 'Plan-Do-Check-Act' (PDCA) cycle applied to safety management means:

Accepted Answer

Establishing objectives, implementing controls, monitoring results, and continuously improving

Answer

PDCA in safety means planning safety objectives and controls, implementing them, monitoring/measuring results, and using findings to drive continuous improvement.

Question 4

Which metric is the OSHA recordable incidence rate (TRIR) formula?

Accepted Answer

(Number of recordable incidents × 200,000) ÷ total hours worked

Answer

TRIR = (Number of recordable incidents × 200,000) ÷ total hours worked, where 200,000 represents 100 full-time employees working 2,000 hours per year.

Question 5

In a behavior-based safety (BBS) program, observations are primarily used to:

Accepted Answer

Collect data on safe and at-risk behaviors to guide targeted interventions and positive reinforcement

Answer

BBS observations collect data on behavioral patterns to identify trends, guide coaching conversations, and reinforce safe behaviors through positive feedback.

COSS - Certified Occupational Safety Specialist Practice Test

COSS - Certified Occupational Safety Specialist Practice Test

COSS Safety Program Management 3