Wise Test WISE Content Areas 3

Question 1

What is the primary purpose of a Job Hazard Analysis (JHA)?

Accepted Answer

To identify hazards associated with each step of a job task

Answer

A JHA breaks a job into steps and identifies potential hazards at each step, then determines preventive measures.

Question 2

Which fire extinguisher class is designed for use on electrical equipment fires?

Accepted Answer

Class C

Answer

Class C extinguishers use non-conductive agents safe for energized electrical equipment fires.

Question 3

OSHA requires that employers maintain OSHA 300 Logs for a minimum of how many years?

Accepted Answer

5 years

Answer

Employers must retain OSHA 300 Logs, 300A Summaries, and 301 Incident Reports for five years following the end of the calendar year they cover.

Question 4

Which condition would make a ladder unsafe to use according to OSHA regulations?

Accepted Answer

The ladder has a cracked side rail

Answer

A cracked side rail is a structural defect requiring the ladder to be immediately removed from service and tagged 'Do Not Use.'

Question 5

What does the hierarchy of controls prioritize as the MOST effective way to reduce workplace hazards?

Accepted Answer

Elimination

Answer

Elimination—physically removing the hazard from the workplace—is the most effective control because it removes the risk entirely rather than managing it.

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