Safety Trained Supervisor Hazard Control Principles Questions and Answers

Question 1

According to the hierarchy of controls, which of the following is considered the MOST effective method for controlling a hazard?

Accepted Answer

Elimination

Answer

Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)

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Administrative Controls

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Engineering Controls

Question 2

A supervisor at a construction site observes workers being exposed to loud noise from a piece of machinery. Implementing a 'buy quiet' program and purchasing newer, quieter equipment is an example of which type of hazard control?

Accepted Answer

Substitution

Answer

Administrative Control

Answer

Elimination

Answer

Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)

Question 3

Which of the following is an example of an administrative control for hazard management?

Accepted Answer

Rotating workers through a high-noise area to limit exposure time.

Answer

Installing machine guards on a rotating shaft.

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Providing hearing protection to employees.

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Replacing a toxic solvent with a non-toxic alternative.

Question 4

A manufacturing facility installs a local exhaust ventilation (LEV) system to capture welding fumes at the source. This is an example of what type of hazard control?

Accepted Answer

Engineering Control

Answer

Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)

Answer

Substitution

Answer

Administrative Control

Question 5

In the context of the hierarchy of controls, Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) is considered the last line of defense. When is it most appropriate to rely on PPE?

Accepted Answer

When engineering and administrative controls are not feasible or do not provide sufficient protection.

Answer

As the primary and sole method of hazard control.

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When it is the cheapest option available.

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To avoid the need for employee training on hazard awareness.

Question 6

A supervisor is conducting a job hazard analysis (JHA) for a task that involves working at heights. After implementing guardrails around the work area, what is the next most appropriate control to consider?

Accepted Answer

Requiring all workers to wear personal fall arrest systems.

Answer

Scheduling the work for a time when fewer people are on site.

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Training workers on the risks of falling.

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Eliminating the need to work at height by pre-fabricating components on the ground.