SAF Safety Program Development 2

Question 1

Which element is considered the foundation of an effective safety program according to OSHA's Safety and Health Program Management guidelines?

Accepted Answer

Management leadership and employee participation

Answer

OSHA identifies management leadership and employee participation as foundational because commitment from the top and worker involvement drive all other program elements.

Question 2

When developing a Job Hazard Analysis (JHA), what is the FIRST step a safety professional should take?

Accepted Answer

Select the job to be analyzed

Answer

Selecting the job to be analyzed is the first step; priority is typically given to jobs with high injury rates, potential for severe injury, or new or modified tasks.

Question 3

Which document formally assigns safety responsibilities to line managers within an organization?

Accepted Answer

Accountability matrix or responsibility assignment

Answer

An accountability matrix clarifies who owns each safety task, ensuring line managers understand and accept their safety obligations.

Question 4

A safety program gap analysis is primarily used to:

Accepted Answer

Identify differences between current practices and desired safety standards

Answer

A gap analysis compares the current state of a safety program against regulatory requirements or best-practice benchmarks to prioritize improvement efforts.

Question 5

Which federal law requires employers to record work-related injuries and illnesses on the OSHA 300 Log?

Accepted Answer

OSH Act (through 29 CFR Part 1904)

Answer

The Occupational Safety and Health Act authorizes OSHA to require employers to maintain injury and illness records, implemented through 29 CFR Part 1904.

(SAF) Safety Assessment Federation Certification Practice Test

(SAF) Safety Assessment Federation Certification Practice Test

SAF Safety Program Development 2