CSS Risk & Hazard Control 1

Question 1

What is the first step in controlling workplace hazards?

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Identifying and assessing hazards

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Ignoring the risks.

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Fixing the most dangerous hazards first.

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Increasing worker safety training.

Question 2

What is an example of hazard elimination?

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Replacing chemical substances with safer alternatives

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Installing safety barriers.

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Providing additional safety gear.

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Training employees to handle the hazard.

Question 3

What is the purpose of engineering controls in hazard control?

Accepted Answer

To limit employee exposure to hazards through machine design

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To train employees on safety procedures.

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To increase the workload of workers.

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To provide medical treatment for injured employees.

Question 4

What is the role of administrative controls in risk management?

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Altering the work schedule to avoid risk exposure

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Installing new machinery.

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Increasing working hours.

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Providing PPE to employees.

Question 5

How can personal protective equipment (PPE) reduce workplace risks?

Accepted Answer

By protecting workers from exposure to hazards

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By eliminating the risk at the source.

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By improving overall work productivity.

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By increasing worker morale.

Question 6

What is risk assessment in hazard control?

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Assessing the severity and likelihood of risks

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A process of identifying workplace hazards.

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Creating an emergency response plan.

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Providing PPE to employees.

Question 7

What is the significance of implementing control measures?

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To minimize risks and improve safety

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To eliminate workplace hazards.

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To increase productivity.

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To reduce the need for employee training.

Question 8

Why is monitoring the effectiveness of hazard control important?

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To ensure that control measures are effective and up-to-date

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To comply with regulatory requirements.

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To increase worker productivity.

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To reduce the use of PPE.

Question 9

What is a common method for evaluating risk control effectiveness?

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Through audits, feedback, and incident analysis

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By ignoring employee concerns.

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By increasing working hours.

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By restricting employee access to equipment.