CPE CPE Safety, Risk Management & Regulations Questions and Answers 2

Question 1

ACGIH Threshold Limit Values (TLVs) for hand-arm vibration are based on what primary health concern?

Accepted Answer

Raynaud's phenomenon (vibration-induced white finger)

Answer

Carpal tunnel syndrome

Answer

Elbow epicondylitis

Answer

Rotator cuff tears

Question 2

Which OSHA standard specifically addresses ergonomics in the shipyard industry?

Accepted Answer

OSHA 3182

Answer

29 CFR 1910.900

Answer

29 CFR 1915 Subpart Z

Answer

29 CFR 1904

Question 3

In workers' compensation, which cost category typically represents the largest portion of MSD-related expenses?

Accepted Answer

Indirect costs such as lost productivity, training replacements, and administrative overhead

Answer

Equipment repair costs

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Medical treatment costs only

Answer

Legal fees from OSHA citations

Question 4

What is the purpose of a 'near-miss' reporting system in an ergonomics safety program?

Accepted Answer

Capture early warning events before injuries occur to enable proactive prevention

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Document OSHA violations for citation purposes

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Assign blame for unsafe acts

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Track productivity losses from ergonomic interventions

Question 5

Which process hazard analysis (PHA) method uses a structured 'what-if' questioning approach to identify ergonomic and process risks?

Accepted Answer

HAZOP

Answer

FMEA

Answer

MORT

Answer

THERP

Question 6

Which metric is used to evaluate the effectiveness of an ergonomics program in reducing injuries over time?

Accepted Answer

Total Recordable Incident Rate (TRIR)

Answer

Number of ergonomic assessments completed

Answer

Budget allocated to PPE

Answer

Employee satisfaction survey scores