FREE CHSP Hazard Identification, Risk Assessment & Control Questions and Answers

Question 1

What is the first step in the hazard identification process?

Accepted Answer

Conduct workplace inspections

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Implement control measures

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Review incident reports

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Train all employees

Question 2

Which risk assessment matrix component evaluates consequence severity?

Accepted Answer

Impact scale

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Probability scale

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Control effectiveness

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Exposure frequency

Question 3

What is the most effective hierarchy of control for eliminating hazards?

Accepted Answer

Elimination

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Personal protective equipment

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Administrative controls

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Warning signs

Question 4

Which tool is best for analyzing root causes of identified hazards?

Accepted Answer

5 Whys analysis

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SWOT analysis

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Gantt chart

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Pareto chart

Question 5

What defines an 'imminent danger' hazard in healthcare?

Accepted Answer

Situation likely to cause death or serious physical harm

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Any unlabeled chemical

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Missing safety data sheets

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Expired fire extinguishers

Question 6

Which factor is NOT considered in risk prioritization?

Accepted Answer

Department budget constraints

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Severity of potential harm

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Likelihood of occurrence

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Number of exposed staff

Question 7

What is the purpose of a Job Safety Analysis (JSA)?

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Identify task-specific hazards

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Evaluate employee performance

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Document OSHA violations

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Schedule staff rotations

Question 8

When should risk assessments be reviewed in healthcare settings?

Accepted Answer

Annually or when conditions change

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Only after incidents occur

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Every 5 years

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During accreditation surveys only

Question 9

Which control method is considered 'engineering controls' for infection hazards?

Accepted Answer

Negative pressure isolation rooms

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Hand hygiene training

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Vaccination requirements

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Policy mandating sick leave