CSS - Certified Safety Supervisor Hazard Recognition and Control Questions and Answers

Question 1

A safety supervisor is evaluating control measures for a newly identified hazard. According to the hierarchy of controls, which of the following actions should be considered the MOST effective?

Accepted Answer

Redesigning the equipment to remove the source of the hazard.

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Implementing a new work procedure to avoid the hazard.

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Requiring employees to wear personal protective equipment.

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Conducting monthly safety meetings on the new hazard.

Question 2

During a Job Hazard Analysis (JHA), what is the primary purpose of breaking a job down into a sequence of steps?

Accepted Answer

To identify potential hazards associated with each specific action.

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To determine the required personal protective equipment for the job.

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To create a detailed training manual for new employees.

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To assess the overall time required to complete the task safely.

Question 3

A manufacturing facility tracks the 'number of safety observations reported by employees' each month. This metric is an example of what type of safety performance indicator?

Accepted Answer

A leading indicator

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A lagging indicator

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A reactive indicator

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A consequential indicator

Question 4

A risk assessment matrix is used to prioritize hazards by evaluating them based on which two key factors?

Accepted Answer

Likelihood of occurrence and severity of potential harm

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Cost of control and ease of implementation

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Frequency of occurrence and regulatory compliance

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Employee perception and management concern

Question 5

A supervisor at a construction site observes an employee using a damaged ladder to reach an elevated platform. This situation represents what type of workplace hazard?

Accepted Answer

Safety Hazard

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Ergonomic Hazard

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Chemical Hazard

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Biological Hazard

Question 6

Which of the following is the best example of a 'substitution' control measure in the hierarchy of controls?

Accepted Answer

Using a water-based solvent instead of a toxic chlorinated solvent.

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Installing machine guards on a rotating shaft.

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Mandating the use of hearing protection in a noisy area.

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Rotating workers through a high-stress task to limit exposure time.

A safety supervisor is evaluating control measures for a newly identified hazard.According to the hierarchy of controls, which of the following actions should be considered the MOST effective?

A safety supervisor is evaluating control measures for a newly identified hazard.
According to the hierarchy of controls, which of the following actions should be considered the MOST effective?