Safety Trained Supervisor Questions and Answers 2

Question 1

What is the primary purpose of an Occupational Health and Safety Management System (OHSMS)?

Accepted Answer

To systematically manage workplace health and safety risks

Answer

An OHSMS provides a structured framework for identifying, assessing, and controlling workplace hazards.

Question 2

Under OSHA General Duty Clause Section 5(a)(1), employers must:

Accepted Answer

Provide a workplace free from recognized hazards causing or likely to cause death or serious physical harm

Answer

The General Duty Clause requires a workplace free from recognized hazards causing or likely to cause death or serious physical harm.

Question 3

Which hierarchy of controls level is considered MOST effective?

Accepted Answer

Elimination of the hazard

Answer

Elimination removes the hazard entirely and is the most effective level in the hierarchy of controls.

Question 4

What does the term near miss refer to in safety management?

Accepted Answer

An unplanned event that did not result in injury but had the potential to do so

Answer

A near miss is an unplanned event that did not result in injury but had the potential to do so.

Question 5

Which workplace inspection type involves comprehensive review of all areas, equipment, and processes?

Accepted Answer

General inspection

Answer

A general inspection covers all areas, equipment, and processes on a regular schedule.

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