CSS Workplace Inspections and Audits 2

Question 1

Which type of inspection is conducted without advance notice to employees or supervisors?

Accepted Answer

Unannounced inspection

Answer

Unannounced inspections reveal actual day-to-day conditions rather than conditions prepared for a planned visit.

Question 2

When an inspector identifies an imminent danger during a workplace inspection, the first action should be to:

Accepted Answer

Stop the operation and remove employees from the area

Answer

Imminent dangers require immediate action to protect workers before any paperwork or notifications are completed.

Question 3

A 'near-miss' discovered during a workplace inspection should be:

Accepted Answer

Documented and analyzed to prevent future incidents

Answer

Near-misses are valuable leading indicators and must be documented and investigated to prevent actual incidents.

Question 4

What is the primary purpose of a process safety audit in a chemical facility?

Accepted Answer

Verify that process safety management elements are effectively implemented

Answer

Process safety audits verify that all PSM program elements are in place and functioning to prevent catastrophic releases.

Question 5

Which of the following best describes a 'compliance audit' versus a 'safety inspection'?

Accepted Answer

A compliance audit measures adherence to regulations; a safety inspection identifies hazards in the physical environment

Answer

Compliance audits systematically evaluate adherence to laws and standards, while safety inspections focus on identifying physical hazards.

(CSS) Certified Safety Supervisor Practice Test