HSE Workplace Safety Management and Risk Control 4

Question 1

What does a 'near miss' event signify in safety management?

Accepted Answer

An unplanned event that did not result in harm but had the potential to do so

Answer

An incident with minor injury only

Answer

A situation where PPE prevented an injury

Answer

A chemical spill that was quickly contained

Question 2

The hierarchy of controls is often depicted as a triangle or inverted triangle. Which control level appears at the BOTTOM (least effective)?

Accepted Answer

Personal protective equipment

Answer

Substitution

Answer

Engineering controls

Answer

Administrative controls

Question 3

What is the purpose of a 'toolbox talk' in workplace safety?

Accepted Answer

A brief, focused safety discussion at the start of a work shift or task

Answer

Formal annual safety training certification

Answer

OSHA-required written safety test for new employees

Answer

Quarterly executive safety review meeting

Question 4

Which OSHA recordkeeping form is used to record the ANNUAL summary of work-related injuries and illnesses?

Accepted Answer

OSHA 300A

Answer

OSHA 300

Answer

OSHA 301

Answer

OSHA 302

Question 5

A 'permit-to-work' (PTW) system is primarily designed to:

Accepted Answer

Formally authorize high-risk non-routine work after hazard review

Answer

License employees to operate heavy equipment

Answer

Document employee qualifications and certifications

Answer

Track tool inventory and maintenance schedules

Question 6

Under the OSHA Process Safety Management (PSM) standard (29 CFR 1910.119), which threshold quantity of flammable liquids at or above their boiling point triggers coverage?

Accepted Answer

10,000 pounds

Answer

500 pounds

Answer

5,000 pounds

Answer

25,000 pounds

Question 7

Which technique is used in safety management to identify root causes by repeatedly asking 'why' until the fundamental cause is found?

Accepted Answer

5 Whys analysis

Answer

Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEA)

Answer

Event Tree Analysis

Answer

Hazard and Operability Study (HAZOP)