COSS Safety Skills 2

Question 1

When conducting a Job Hazard Analysis (JHA), which step comes FIRST?

Accepted Answer

Select the job to be analyzed

Answer

The first step in a JHA is selecting the job to be analyzed, typically prioritizing jobs with high injury rates or severe potential consequences.

Question 2

A worker is exposed to a noise level of 95 dBA for 4 hours per day. According to OSHA's permissible exposure limits, this situation:

Accepted Answer

Exceeds the PEL and requires immediate controls

Answer

OSHA's PEL for 95 dBA is 4 hours, so 4 hours of exposure at 95 dBA exactly meets but does not exceed the PEL; however, if combined with other noise sources, it could exceed it.

Question 3

Which hierarchy of controls option is considered most effective for eliminating workplace hazards?

Accepted Answer

Elimination

Answer

Elimination physically removes the hazard from the workplace and is the most effective control method in the hierarchy.

Question 4

Under OSHA's Lockout/Tagout standard (29 CFR 1910.147), an 'authorized employee' is defined as one who:

Accepted Answer

Locks out or tags out machines to perform servicing

Answer

An authorized employee is specifically the person who locks out or tags out the machine or equipment to perform service or maintenance.

Question 5

What does the term 'residual risk' mean in safety management?

Accepted Answer

Risk that remains after all feasible controls have been implemented

Answer

Residual risk is the risk that remains after all practicable hazard controls have been implemented and is accepted by management.

COSS - Certified Occupational Safety Specialist Practice Test

COSS - Certified Occupational Safety Specialist Practice Test

COSS Safety Skills 2