General Workplace Safety and Health 5

Question 1

What is the primary purpose of a Safety and Health Management System (SHMS)?

Accepted Answer

To proactively manage risks and continuously improve workplace safety performance

Answer

An SHMS provides a systematic framework to identify hazards, control risks, and drive continuous improvement in workplace health and safety.

Question 2

Which of the following is an example of a 'biological hazard' in the workplace?

Accepted Answer

Bloodborne pathogens in a healthcare setting

Answer

Biological hazards (biohazards) include bacteria, viruses, fungi, and other living organisms — bloodborne pathogens are a classic workplace biohazard.

Question 3

An employer must provide employees access to their personal exposure records and medical records within how many days of a request?

Accepted Answer

15 days

Answer

Under 29 CFR 1910.1020, employers must provide employee access to exposure and medical records within 15 working days of a request.

Question 4

What is the key difference between a 'safety hazard' and a 'health hazard' in the workplace?

Accepted Answer

Safety hazards cause immediate injury; health hazards cause illness over time

Answer

Safety hazards typically cause acute, immediate harm (such as a fall), while health hazards often cause illness after prolonged or repeated exposure (such as chemical exposure).

Question 5

When should an incident investigation be conducted after a workplace accident?

Accepted Answer

As soon as possible after the incident while the scene is still intact

Answer

Investigations should begin immediately so that evidence is preserved, witnesses can be interviewed while memories are fresh, and hazards can be controlled quickly.

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General Workplace Safety and Health 5