Safety Trained Supervisor Safety Trained Supervisor 2 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: Which hierarchy of controls is considered the MOST effective method for eliminating workplace hazards?
- Administrative controls
- Engineering controls
- Elimination (Correct answer)
- Personal protective equipment
Correct answer: Elimination
Elimination physically removes the hazard entirely and is the most effective control at the top of the hierarchy.
Question 2: Under OSHA's Hazard Communication Standard (HazCom), Safety Data Sheets must contain how many sections?
- 8
- 12
- 16 (Correct answer)
- 20
Correct answer: 16
OSHA's HazCom Standard (29 CFR 1910.1200) requires SDSs to follow a standardized 16-section format.
Question 3: A supervisor notices workers skipping PPE use because it is uncomfortable. The BEST immediate action is to:
- Issue a written warning to each worker
- Investigate why PPE is uncomfortable and explore better-fitting alternatives (Correct answer)
- Increase the penalty for non-compliance
- Remove the PPE requirement temporarily
Correct answer: Investigate why PPE is uncomfortable and explore better-fitting alternatives
Addressing comfort and fit barriers improves PPE compliance more effectively than discipline alone.
Question 4: What does the acronym LOTO stand for in workplace safety?
- Label, Organize, Track, Oversee
- Lockout/Tagout (Correct answer)
- List of Training Objectives
- Level of Toxic Output
Correct answer: Lockout/Tagout
Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) refers to procedures that safeguard workers from the unexpected energization or startup of machinery.
Question 5: When conducting a Job Hazard Analysis (JHA), the first step is to:
- Identify hazards associated with each step
- Select the job to be analyzed (Correct answer)
- Determine appropriate controls
- Train employees on findings
Correct answer: Select the job to be analyzed
A JHA begins with selecting which job to analyze before breaking it down into steps and identifying hazards.
Question 6: OSHA's General Duty Clause (Section 5(a)(1)) requires employers to:
- Provide free PPE to all workers
- Furnish a place of employment free from recognized hazards likely to cause serious harm (Correct answer)
- Conduct monthly safety drills
- Post OSHA citations within 24 hours
Correct answer: Furnish a place of employment free from recognized hazards likely to cause serious harm
The General Duty Clause obligates employers to provide a workplace free from recognized serious hazards even when no specific OSHA standard applies.
Question 7: Which type of fire extinguisher is appropriate for a Class C (electrical) fire?
- Water extinguisher
- CO2 extinguisher (Correct answer)
- Class A dry chemical only
- Foam extinguisher
Correct answer: CO2 extinguisher
CO2 extinguishers are non-conductive and safe for use on energized electrical equipment (Class C fires).
Safety Trained Supervisor Safety Trained Supervisor 2
Which hierarchy of controls is considered the MOST effective method for eliminating workplace hazards?