General Workplace Safety and Health Questions and Answers

Question 1

According to the hierarchy of controls, which of the following is considered the MOST effective method for hazard control?

Accepted Answer

Elimination

Answer

Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)

Answer

Administrative Controls

Answer

Engineering Controls

Question 2

A worker in a manufacturing plant accidentally spills a flammable liquid, which then ignites. This fire involves ordinary combustible materials as well as the flammable liquid. Which class of fire extinguisher would be most appropriate for this situation?

Accepted Answer

Class ABC (multipurpose)

Answer

Class A

Answer

Class K

Answer

Class D

Question 3

Under OSHA's regulations (29 CFR 1904), when must an employer report a work-related fatality to OSHA?

Accepted Answer

Within 8 hours

Answer

Within 24 hours

Answer

Within 48 hours

Answer

Within 7 calendar days

Question 4

Which of the following pictograms, under the Globally Harmonized System (GHS), would be used to indicate a chemical that is a skin sensitizer, is acutely toxic (harmful), or may cause respiratory irritation?

Accepted Answer

Exclamation Mark

Answer

Flame over Circle

Answer

Corrosion

Answer

Health Hazard

Question 5

An employer implements a new policy that rotates workers through a high-noise area to limit individual exposure time. This action is an example of what type of hazard control?

Accepted Answer

Administrative Control

Answer

Substitution

Answer

Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)

Answer

Engineering Control

Question 6

According to OSHA's Hazard Communication Standard (HCS), what is the primary purpose of a Safety Data Sheet (SDS)?

Accepted Answer

To provide comprehensive information about a hazardous chemical's properties and potential dangers.

Answer

To provide a detailed guide for equipment maintenance and repair.

Answer

To list the cost and supplier information for a chemical.

Answer

To serve as a legally binding contract between the chemical manufacturer and the employer.