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What does the acronym ALARA stand for in workplace safety?
Answer: As Low As Reasonably Achievable
ALARA stands for As Low As Reasonably Achievable, minimizing exposure to the lowest practical level.
Which of the following is a leading safety indicator?
Answer: Safety training hours completed
Safety training hours is a leading indicator measuring proactive activities before incidents occur.
In behavior-based safety (BBS), what is the primary focus of observation?
Answer: Documenting at-risk and safe behaviors to provide constructive feedback
BBS focuses on observing both at-risk and safe behaviors to provide constructive, non-punitive feedback.
What is the main difference between a safety audit and a safety inspection?
Answer: Audits evaluate the overall safety management system; inspections focus on physical conditions
Audits evaluate the overall management system effectiveness; inspections focus on physical hazards and compliance.
Who holds ultimate responsibility for workplace safety?
Answer: Top management and the employer
Top management holds ultimate responsibility as they have the authority and resources for safe conditions.
What is a Job Hazard Analysis (JHA) primarily used for?
Answer: Breaking down a job into steps and identifying hazards at each step
A JHA breaks a job into component steps, identifies hazards at each step, and determines preventive measures.