SAF Workplace Safety & Incident Prevention 2

Question 1

Under OSHA's Hierarchy of Controls, which control method is considered MOST effective at eliminating hazards?

Accepted Answer

Elimination

Answer

Elimination physically removes the hazard from the workplace and is the most effective control because the hazard no longer exists.

Question 2

A Job Hazard Analysis (JHA) is BEST described as:

Accepted Answer

A systematic process identifying hazards associated with each step of a job task

Answer

A JHA breaks a job into steps, identifies hazards at each step, and recommends controls before work begins.

Question 3

Which type of workplace inspection is performed without prior notice to employees or supervisors?

Accepted Answer

Unannounced inspection

Answer

Unannounced inspections reveal true day-to-day conditions rather than prepared appearances.

Question 4

The 'Swiss Cheese Model' of accident causation illustrates that accidents occur when:

Accepted Answer

Multiple layers of defenses each have holes that simultaneously align

Answer

The model shows that each defense layer has gaps, and an accident occurs only when all gaps align to allow a hazard to reach a person.

Question 5

Near-miss incidents should PRIMARILY be reported because they:

Accepted Answer

Provide an opportunity to identify and correct hazards before a serious incident occurs

Answer

Near misses reveal existing hazards and system failures, making them valuable leading indicators for preventing future injuries.

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