F80 Hazard Identification and Risk Assessment 2

Question 1

Which hierarchy of controls is considered the MOST effective at eliminating workplace hazards?

Accepted Answer

Elimination

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Administrative controls

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Personal protective equipment

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Engineering controls

Question 2

A job safety analysis (JSA) is primarily used to:

Accepted Answer

Identify hazards associated with specific job tasks before work begins

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Document worker injuries for insurance

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Assign blame after an incident occurs

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Calculate workers' compensation costs

Question 3

What does the term 'residual risk' mean in the context of risk assessment?

Accepted Answer

Risk that remains after all control measures have been implemented

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Risk that existed before any controls were applied

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Risk transferred to a third-party contractor

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Risk associated only with chemical hazards

Question 4

Which of the following is an example of an ergonomic hazard?

Accepted Answer

Repetitive motion tasks on an assembly line

Answer

Exposure to benzene vapors

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Slippery walking surfaces

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Electrical panel without a lock-out tag

Question 5

In a risk matrix, if the severity of an injury is rated 'critical' and the probability is 'likely,' what is the typical risk level?

Accepted Answer

High

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Low

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Medium

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Negligible

Question 6

Which document is typically used to communicate chemical hazards to workers in the US?

Accepted Answer

Safety Data Sheet (SDS)

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Job Hazard Analysis (JHA)

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Incident Investigation Report

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Personal Protective Equipment Checklist

Question 7

What is the primary purpose of a 'near miss' report in a safety program?

Accepted Answer

To identify hazards and prevent future incidents before an injury occurs

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To discipline employees who almost caused an injury

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To calculate insurance premiums for the following year

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To satisfy legal requirements after an OSHA inspection