120101a Flashcards
Which of the following is not a definition of an employer?
A) person who is self-employed in an occupation
B) person who takes it upon themselves to be a representative
C) person who employees one or more workers
D) person designated by an employer as the employers representative
B) person who takes it upon themselves to be a representative
According to WCB injured workers are eligible to claim benefits for work related accidents, even if their own negligence contributed to the accident?
True or False
True
Who is responsible for performing a hazard assessment on your worksite that includes the identification of existing or potential hazards
A) the employer
b) the health and safety committee
C) the WHMIS representative
D) the employees
A) the employer
According to the Alberta OHS act which of the following best defines an employee?
A) an individual who performs unpaid work for a business
B) an individual who takes it upon themselves to be a representative
C) an individual who employs one or more workers
D) an individual who owns an operates their own business and contracts their services
D) an individual who owns an operates their own business and contracts their services
How long must an employer keep incident and illness reports?
A) maximum period of three years
B) minimum period of five years
C) maximum period of two years
D) minimum period of three years
D) minimum period of three years
Which of the following is not used as a hazard assessment tool?
A) checklist
B) personnel health records
C) first aid records
D) health and safety plans
B) personnel health records
Emergency response plans used for rescue or evacuation must be site specific?
True or False
True
Which part of the OHS code covers first aid requirements for employers employees and the worksite?
A) part 8
B) part 10
C) part 11
D) part 12
C) part 11
What are the first aid requirements for a worksite with 32 employees that is 25 minutes away from a healthcare provider?
A) two intermediate firstaiders and a No. 2 first aid kit
B) one basic first aider and a No. 2 first aid kit
C) type P first aid kit, and one basic first aider
D) one basic firstaider and a No. 1 first aid kit.
B) one basic first aider and a No. 2 first aid kit
Who must insure that first aid equipment and supplies are located at the worksite and are easily accessible?
A) the employer
B) the site medic
C) the OHS committee
D) the employee
A) the employer
What one factor has the largest impact on workplace safety?
A) health and safety committee
B) safety walks and checks
C) knowing where the muster point is
D) your attitude
D) your attitude
Who is responsible to inform employees of PPE required for a job site?
A) the employer
B) the other employees
C) OHS
D) the medic on site
A) the employer
Who has the responsibility to inform your employer of any changes at the worksite that may create a need to revise the emergency response plan ?
A) OHS
B) you the employee
C) the medic on site
D) the supervisor
B) you the employee
To help keep everyone on site safe it is important to clear the worksite of debris and put away tools at the end of the day
True or False
False. Do it throughout the day not just at the end of the day.
Employers have the right to exceeded the OHS code regarding PPE?
True or False
True
You must not alter or modify your PPE to improve fit.
True or False
True
Get better fitting gear don’t alter
Who is responsible for inspecting PPE prior to each use?
A) employer
B) health and safety personnel
C) employee
D) supervisor
C) employee
Safety headgear that sustain a significant blow could reduce protective capabilities, even if there are no visible signs of damage.
True or false
True
It is the responsibility of your employer to provide you with FR clothing.
True or false
False
Which type of fabric should you avoid wearing under your flame resistant outerwear?
A) cotton
B) synthetic fibres
C) leather
D) denim
B) synthetic fibres
What are the first aid requirements for low hazard work at a close worksite with 5 to 9 workers at the worksite per shift?
A) one basic first aider one intermediate first aider No. 2 first aid kit three blankets.
B) two intermediate first aiders No. 2 first aid kit three blankets.
C) to intermediate first aiders, No 3 first aid kit three blankets stretcher splint
D) one basic first aider one intermediate first aider No 2 first aid Kit
D) one basic first aider one intermediate first aider No 2 first aid Kit
What is an employers responsibility regarding hazard assessment at the worksite?
A) to provide easy and immediate access for any worker to the OHS act, regulation and code at the worksite
B) to ensure suppliers are aware of their responsibility to provide necessary information on any hazards related to their products
C) to develop a plan to eliminate or control hazard identified at the worksite
D) to ensure all workers participate in daily meetings to inspect their tools and plan their work
C) to develop a plan to eliminate or control hazard identified at the worksite
How is the Worker’s Compensation board of Alberta funded ?
A) full funding for the WCB comes from employers in Alberta
B) shared funding for the WCB comes from employers and the provincial government
C) shared funding for the WCB comes from employers and provincial governments and employees
D) shared funding for the WCB comes from the provincial government and employees
A) full funding for the WCB comes from employers in Alberta
What are the four categories of workplace hazards?
A) ecological, chemical ergonomic physical
B) biological chemical ergonomic physical
C) biological ecological chemical physical
D) chemical, physical, psychological ecological
B) biological chemical ergonomic