CSS Hazard Recognition and Control 2

Question 1

Which hierarchy of controls method is considered the MOST effective at 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 2

A safety supervisor notices workers are exposed to silica dust during concrete grinding. Which action BEST applies the hierarchy of controls?

Accepted Answer

Switch to wet grinding methods to suppress dust

Answer

Wet grinding is an engineering control that suppresses silica dust at the source, ranking higher than PPE or administrative controls.

Question 3

What does a Job Hazard Analysis (JHA) primarily help a safety supervisor accomplish?

Accepted Answer

Identify hazards associated with each step of a task before work begins

Answer

A JHA breaks a job into steps, identifies potential hazards at each step, and recommends controls before work is performed.

Question 4

Which type of hazard is characterized by repeated motion, awkward postures, and forceful exertions leading to musculoskeletal disorders?

Accepted Answer

Ergonomic hazard

Answer

Ergonomic hazards involve factors in the work environment that can cause musculoskeletal disorders through repetitive strain or poor body positioning.

Question 5

When conducting a workplace inspection, a safety supervisor finds a frayed electrical cord on a power tool. This is BEST classified as which type of hazard?

Accepted Answer

Unsafe condition

Answer

A frayed cord is a physical deficiency in the work environment, classifying it as an unsafe condition.

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CSS Hazard Recognition and Control 2