SafeSport Safety and Injury Prevention

Question 1

What is the purpose of a Job Safety Analysis (JSA)?

Accepted Answer

To identify potential hazards in each step of a job and determine preventive measures

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To calculate employee productivity rates

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To determine pay scales for hazardous work

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To schedule maintenance activities

Question 2

Which organization sets and enforces workplace safety standards in the United States?

Accepted Answer

OSHA (Occupational Safety and Health Administration)

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EPA (Environmental Protection Agency)

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FDA (Food and Drug Administration)

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FTC (Federal Trade Commission)

Question 3

What is the hierarchy of controls for workplace hazards?

Accepted Answer

Elimination, substitution, engineering controls, administrative controls, PPE

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PPE, administrative controls, engineering controls, substitution, elimination

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Administrative controls, PPE, elimination, substitution, engineering controls

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Engineering controls, elimination, PPE, substitution, administrative controls

Question 4

What must employers provide to employees regarding hazardous chemicals in the workplace?

Accepted Answer

Safety Data Sheets (SDS) and hazard communication training

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Only verbal warnings about chemical dangers

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Chemical information only upon written request

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Nothing if chemicals are in small quantities

Question 5

When should personal protective equipment (PPE) be used?

Accepted Answer

When hazards cannot be adequately controlled through other means

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Only during inspections

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Only when working with chemicals

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As a substitute for all other safety measures

Question 6

What is the purpose of a safety audit?

Accepted Answer

To systematically evaluate workplace conditions and safety program effectiveness

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To find reasons to terminate employees

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To reduce insurance premiums only

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To satisfy union requirements exclusively