F80 F80 Hazard Identification and Risk Assessment 5

Question 1

When inspecting a warehouse and you notice liquid spilled on the floor with no wet floor signs posted, which hazard category does this fall under?

Accepted Answer

Safety hazard (slip/trip/fall)

Answer

Uncontrolled liquid spills create slip, trip, and fall hazards, which are classified under safety hazards.

Question 2

A risk assessment determines that a hazard has a 'critical' severity rating. Which action is most appropriate?

Accepted Answer

Implement immediate interim controls while developing permanent controls

Answer

Critical severity hazards require immediate interim controls to protect workers while permanent engineering or elimination solutions are developed.

Question 3

Which OSHA General Duty Clause obligation applies to ALL employers regardless of specific standards?

Accepted Answer

Furnish a workplace free from recognized hazards likely to cause death or serious harm

Answer

Section 5(a)(1) of the OSH Act (General Duty Clause) requires every employer to provide a workplace free from recognized serious hazards even when no specific standard applies.

Question 4

During hazard identification, 'change analysis' is used to evaluate:

Accepted Answer

New or modified processes, equipment, or materials for introduced hazards

Answer

Change analysis (or Management of Change) systematically reviews modifications to processes, equipment, or chemicals to identify new hazards before implementation.

Question 5

Which statement best describes 'residual risk'?

Accepted Answer

Risk that remains after all feasible controls have been implemented

Answer

Residual risk is the level of risk that remains after all practicable control measures have been put in place.

F80 Practice Test

F80 Practice Test

F80 F80 Hazard Identification and Risk Assessment 5