SHS Risk Assessment & Hazard Control

Question 1

What is the primary purpose of risk assessment in workplace safety?

Accepted Answer

To assess and reduce potential hazards in the workplace.

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To increase productivity.

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To meet regulatory requirements.

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To reduce employee turnover.

Question 2

How do hazard controls help improve workplace safety?

Accepted Answer

They reduce the likelihood of injuries by eliminating or controlling hazards.

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They increase the risk of workplace injuries.

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They make work less efficient.

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They increase operational costs.

Question 3

Which of the following is an example of a hazard control measure?

Accepted Answer

Using personal protective equipment (PPE).

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Employee performance reviews.

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Increased working hours.

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Limiting employee breaks.

Question 4

What is the first step in conducting a risk assessment?

Accepted Answer

Identifying potential hazards.

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Performing a safety audit.

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Assigning a safety officer.

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Establishing work procedures.

Question 5

Why is it important to evaluate the effectiveness of hazard controls?

Accepted Answer

To ensure controls are reducing risks and meeting safety standards.

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To increase work hours.

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To reduce operational costs.

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To monitor employee performance.

Question 6

Which hazard control method aims to eliminate the hazard entirely?

Accepted Answer

Elimination.

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Substitution.

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Engineering controls.

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Administrative controls.

Question 7

What is the role of workplace safety training in hazard control?

Accepted Answer

To ensure employees are aware of and can mitigate hazards.

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To monitor employee performance.

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To reduce the need for PPE.

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To minimize the number of employees.

Question 8

What should be done after identifying hazards in the workplace?

Accepted Answer

Conduct a risk analysis and apply controls.

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Implement controls without further evaluation.

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Increase employee breaks.

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Start a new training program.

Question 9

How often should hazard assessments be conducted?

Accepted Answer

Regularly and after workplace changes.

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Once a year.

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Every five years.

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Only after an accident occurs.