COSS Safety Skills 3

Question 1

According to OSHA, which of the following is a leading indicator of workplace safety performance?

Accepted Answer

Number of near-miss reports submitted

Answer

Near-miss reports are a leading indicator because they measure proactive safety engagement before injuries occur, unlike lagging indicators that measure outcomes.

Question 2

The NIOSH lifting equation is used to calculate the Recommended Weight Limit (RWL). If the Lifting Index (LI) is greater than 1.0, this indicates:

Accepted Answer

The lift poses an increased risk of musculoskeletal injury

Answer

A Lifting Index greater than 1.0 means the lifting task exceeds the recommended weight limit and poses an increased risk of lower back injury.

Question 3

Under 29 CFR 1926 Subpart P, when is a protective system (sloping, shoring, or shielding) required for excavations?

Accepted Answer

Excavations 5 feet deep or greater

Answer

OSHA requires a protective system for all excavations 5 feet or deeper, unless the excavation is made entirely in stable rock.

Question 4

A safety professional implementing a Behavior-Based Safety (BBS) program should focus observations primarily on:

Accepted Answer

Critical behaviors that are most likely to lead to injury if done incorrectly

Answer

BBS focuses observations on critical behaviors with the highest potential to cause injury, using data to prioritize interventions.

Question 5

Which OSHA standard requires employers to communicate information about hazardous chemicals to employees through labels and Safety Data Sheets?

Accepted Answer

29 CFR 1910.1200 – Hazard Communication standard

Answer

29 CFR 1910.1200, the Hazard Communication Standard (HazCom), requires chemical hazard information to be conveyed via labels and SDSs.

COSS - Certified Occupational Safety Specialist Practice Test

COSS - Certified Occupational Safety Specialist Practice Test

COSS Safety Skills 3