NOCTI Workplace Safety Procedures 3

Question 1

What is the hierarchy of controls in workplace safety?

Accepted Answer

A prioritized system: elimination, substitution, engineering controls, administrative controls, and PPE

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A list of safety officers ranked by seniority

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The order in which safety inspections are conducted

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A ranking of workplace injuries by severity

Question 2

What is a confined space and why does it require special safety procedures?

Accepted Answer

An area not designed for continuous occupancy with limited entry/exit and potential for hazardous atmospheres

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Any small room in a building

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A locked storage area

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Any space that requires bending to enter

Question 3

What does the term 'near miss' mean in workplace safety?

Accepted Answer

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

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An accident that results in minor injuries

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A successful safety inspection

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An employee who was almost hired

Question 4

What type of fire extinguisher should be used on an electrical fire?

Accepted Answer

Class C (CO2 or dry chemical rated for electrical fires)

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Class A (water-based)

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Class B (foam)

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Class K (wet chemical)

Question 5

Why is proper housekeeping important for workplace safety?

Accepted Answer

Poor housekeeping creates slip, trip, and fall hazards and can contribute to fires and chemical exposures

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Only for aesthetic reasons

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It is only important in office environments

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Housekeeping is the janitor's sole responsibility

Question 6

What is the purpose of a safety committee in the workplace?

Accepted Answer

To promote safety awareness, identify hazards, review incidents, and recommend improvements

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To punish employees who violate safety rules

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To reduce insurance costs only

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To handle workers' compensation paperwork