Safety Trained Supervisor MCQ Flashcards
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A newly hired employee is most at risk for a workplace injury during which period?
Answer: During the first year of employment
New workers are statistically at highest injury risk during their first year due to unfamiliarity with tasks, equipment, and site hazards.
A fire extinguisher labeled 'ABC' is appropriate for use on fires involving:
Answer: Ordinary combustibles, flammable liquids, and electrical equipment
ABC-rated extinguishers combat Class A (ordinary combustibles), Class B (flammable liquids), and Class C (electrical) fires.
Which leading indicator best signals that a worksite's safety culture is improving?
Answer: Increase in near-miss reporting
Rising near-miss reports indicate workers feel safe reporting hazards without fear of blame, reflecting improved safety culture and communication.
In a safety management system, the Plan-Do-Check-Act (PDCA) cycle is used to:
Answer: Continuously improve safety programs through systematic review
PDCA is a continuous improvement framework used in safety management to plan controls, implement them, measure effectiveness, and refine the approach.
The primary purpose of a Safety and Health Program (SHP) is to:
Answer: Systematically prevent injuries, illnesses, and fatalities
A Safety and Health Program is a proactive, systematic approach to preventing work-related injuries, illnesses, and fatalities.
What is the correct immediate response when a worker suffers an electric shock and is still in contact with the energized source?
Answer: De-energize the source before touching the worker
Touching an electrified victim without first de-energizing the source will cause the rescuer to also receive a shock.
Silica dust exposure in construction and manufacturing is regulated because it causes:
Answer: Silicosis, lung cancer, and other serious respiratory diseases
Crystalline silica causes silicosis, a progressive and potentially fatal lung disease, as well as lung cancer and kidney disease.