120101a Safety Legislation Regulations and Industry Policy in the Trades

Question 1

Question: Who shares responsibilities for health and safety at the work site?

a) Government, employer, OHS
b) Government, employee, OHS
c) Government, employer, employee
d) Employer, employee, WCB

Answer 1

Answer: c) Government, employer, employee
Explanation: This answer emphasizes the shared responsibility among the government, employer, and employees for maintaining health and safety standards at the work site.

Question 2

Question: Whenever there is a question about how equipment is to be used, maintained, or operated, where should the answer be found?

a) What workers have done in the past
b) The OHS Code book
c) Your employer’s code book
d) Manufacturer’s specifications

Answer 2

Answer: d) Manufacturer’s specifications
Explanation: Manufacturer’s specifications provide the most reliable and accurate information on the use, maintenance, and operation of equipment.

Question 3

Question: Administrative controls in the workplace are used to eliminate hazards.

a) True
b) False

Answer 3

Answer: b) False
Explanation: Administrative controls do not eliminate hazards but are measures put in place to mitigate or reduce the risk associated with these hazards.

Question 4

Question: 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 employs one or more workers
d) Person designated by an employer as the employer’s representative

Answer 4

Answer: b) Person who takes it upon themselves to be a representative
Explanation: This choice is not a definition of an employer, as an employer typically involves employing one or more workers or being designated as a representative by an organization.

Question 5

Question: According to WCB, injured workers are eligible to claim benefits for work-related accidents even if their own negligence contributed to the accident.

a) True
b) False

Answer 5

Answer: a) True
Explanation: This statement is true. Workers’ compensation coverage typically extends to work-related injuries regardless of fault or negligence.

Question 6

Question: Who is responsible for performing a hazard assessment on your work site that includes the identification of existing or potential hazards?

a) The employer
b) The work site health and safety committee
c) The WHMIS representative
d) The employees

Answer 6

Answer: a) The employer
Explanation: The responsibility of performing a hazard assessment, including identifying existing or potential hazards, primarily lies with the employer.

Question 7

Question: 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

Answer 7

Answer: d) Minimum period of three years

Question 8

Question: Which of the following is not used as a hazard assessment tool?

a) Checklists
b) Personnel health records
c) First aid records
d) Health and safety plans

Answer 8

Answer: b) Personnel health records
Explanation: Personnel health records are not typically used as a tool for hazard assessment in the workplace. Checklists, first aid records, and health and safety plans are more relevant for this purpose.

Question 9

Question: Emergency response plans used for rescue or evacuation must be site specific.

a) True
b) False

Answer 9

Answer: a) True
Explanation: Emergency response plans need to be site-specific to effectively address the unique characteristics and potential hazards of each particular site.

Question 10

Question: Which part of the OHS Code covers the first aid requirements for employers, employees, and the work site?

a) Part 8
b) Part 10
c) Part 11
d) Part 12

Answer 10

Answer: c) Part 11
Explanation: Part 11 of the OHS Code is specifically designated for outlining the first aid requirements applicable to employers, employees, and the work site.

Question 11

Question: What are the first aid requirements for a work site with 32 employees that is 25 minutes away from a health care provider?

a) Two intermediate first aiders 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 first aider and a No. 1 first aid kit

Answer 11

Answer: b) One basic first aider and a No. 2 first aid kit

Question 12

Question: Who must ensure that first aid equipment and supplies are located at the work site and are easily accessible?

a) The employer
b) The site medic
c) The OHS committee
d) The employee

Answer 12

Answer: a) The employer
Explanation: It is the responsibility of the employer to ensure that first aid equipment and supplies are not only present at the work site but also easily accessible.

Question 13

Question: 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

Answer 13

Answer: d) Your attitude
Explanation: The individual’s attitude plays a crucial role in workplace safety, as it influences their behavior and adherence to safety protocols.

Question 14

Question: 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

Answer 14

Answer: a) The employer
Explanation: It is the employer’s responsibility to inform employees of the necessary personal protective equipment (PPE) for a job site, ensuring workers’ safety.

Question 15

Question: Who has the responsibility to inform your employer of any changes at the work site 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

Answer 15

Answer: b) You, the employee
Explanation: Employees have a responsibility to inform their employer of any changes at the work site that could affect the emergency response plan, promoting proactive safety measures.

Question 16

Question: To help keep everyone onsite safe, it is important to clear the worksite of debris and put tools away at the end of each day?

a) True
b) False

Answer 16

b) False; housekeeping should be performed continuously throughout the day not just at the end of each day to avoid accidents.

Question 17

Question: Employers have the right to exceed the OHS Code regarding PPE.

a) True
b) False

Answer 17

a) True; your employer has the right to exceed OHS Standards if they feel there may be an unusual risk of injury. OHS supports employers’ decisions on this
matter.

Question 18

Question: You must not alter or modify your PPE to improve fit.

a) True
b) False

Answer 18

a) True; if your PPE does not fit properly, you must solve the problem through
proper sizing and positioning.

Question 19

Question: Who is responsible for inspecting PPE prior to each use?

a) Employer
b) Health and safety personnel
c) Employee
d) Supervisor

Answer 19

Answer: c) Employee
Explanation: The responsibility of inspecting PPE before each use falls on the individual employee. This is crucial to ensure that the equipment is in good condition and will provide the necessary protection.

Question 20

Question: Safety headgear that sustains a significant blow could reduce protective capabilities, even if there are no visible signs of damage.

a) True
b) False

Answer 20

Answer: a) True
Explanation: Safety headgear can have its protective qualities diminished by a significant impact, even when no external damage is visible. This underscores the importance of replacing safety headgear after any significant impact.

Question 21

Question: It is the responsibility of your employer to provide you with flame-resistant clothing.

a) True
b) False

Answer 21

Answer: b) False
Explanation: The employer is not obligated to provide flame-resistant clothing, but they are responsible for ensuring that employees wear the required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).

Question 22

Question: Which type of fabric should you avoid wearing under your flame-resistant outerwear?

a) Cotton
b) Synthetic fibres
c) Leather
d) Denim

Answer 22

Answer: b) Synthetic fibres
Explanation: Synthetic fibres should be avoided under flame-resistant outerwear as they can melt and cause severe burns in the event of a fire. Natural fibres like cotton are generally safer.

Question 23

Question: What are the first aid requirements for low hazard work at a close work site with five to nine workers at the work site 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) Two 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

Answer 23

Answer: d) One basic first aider, one intermediate first aider, No. 2 first aid kit
Explanation: This requirement ensures adequate first aid coverage for a small number of workers in a low hazard environment.

Question 24

Question: What is an employer’s responsibility regarding hazard assessment at the work site?

a) To provide easy and immediate access for any worker to the OHS Act, Regulation, and Code at the work site
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 any hazard identified at the work site
d) To ensure all workers participate in daily meetings to inspect their tools and plan their work

Answer 24

Answer: c) To develop a plan to eliminate or control any hazard identified at the work site
Explanation: This emphasizes the employer’s role in proactive hazard management and workplace safety.

Question 25

Question: How is the Workers’ 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, the provincial government, and employees.
d) Shared funding for the WCB comes from the provincial government and employees.

Answer 25

Answer: a) Full funding for the WCB comes from employers in Alberta.
Explanation: This underscores that the financial responsibility for workers’ compensation is borne entirely by employers.

Question 26

Question: The four categories of workplace hazards are:

a) Electrical, mechanical, environmental, human
b) Biological, chemical, ergonomic, physical
c) Internal, external, physical, chemical
d) Acute, chronic, internal, external

Answer 26

Answer: b) Biological, chemical, ergonomic, physical
Explanation: These categories encompass the broad range of hazards that can be encountered in various workplaces.

Question 27

Question: An example of an engineering control for worker protection is:

a) Safety training
b) PPE usage
c) Isolation
d) Administrative controls

Answer 27

Answer: c) Isolation
Explanation: Isolation is a method of physically separating the worker from hazards, which is a core aspect of engineering controls.

Question 28

Question: An administrative control is put in place for worker protection:

a) When a hazard is too small to be of concern
b) As the only form of protection needed
c) When an engineering control cannot eliminate or control a hazard
d) In place of PPE

Answer 28

Answer: c) When an engineering control cannot eliminate or control a hazard
Explanation: Administrative controls are strategies implemented when engineering controls alone cannot fully mitigate a hazard.

Question 29

Question: Who is responsible to have an emergency response plan in place at the work site?

a) Employees
b) OHS inspectors
c) Joint work site health and safety committee
d) Employers

Answer 29

Answer: d) Employers
Explanation: Employers bear the responsibility for ensuring that an effective emergency response plan is established for the workplace.

Question 30

Question: What must your employer do if first aid supplies are stored in secure containers at the work site?

a) Ensure the containers are clearly marked to indicate their contents
b) Ensure the containers are stored in a dust-proof environment
c) Ensure the containers are not stacked more than three layers high
d) Ensure the containers are inspected monthly to ensure contents are safe

Answer 30

Answer: a) Ensure the containers are clearly marked to indicate their contents
Explanation: Clear labeling of first aid containers is essential for quick identification and access in case of an emergency.

Question 31

Question: What number and type of first aiders must your employer ensure are present at an isolated work site with low hazard assessment rating and 65 workers at the work site per shift?

a) One intermediate first aider
b) One intermediate first aider and one basic first aider
c) Two intermediate first aiders
d) Two intermediate first aiders and one basic first aider

Answer 31

Answer: c) Two intermediate first aiders
Explanation: The presence of two intermediate first aiders at a large, isolated work site ensures sufficient coverage for potential injuries.

Question 32

Question: What is the duty to use personal protective equipment according to the OHS Code?

a) A clause that must be included in the employment contract of every worker
b) A recommendation for certain types of jobs
c) Mandatory only for high-risk occupations
d) What you and your employer must do if a hazard assessment identifies the need for the use of PPE

Answer 32

Answer: d) What you and your employer must do if a hazard assessment identifies the need for the use of PPE
Explanation: This highlights the shared responsibility between employer and employee in utilizing PPE when identified as necessary through a hazard assessment.

Question 33

Question: Who is responsible to ensure work site emergency response plans remain up to date?

a) The employer
b) The employer and the employees
c) The employees
d) The OHS inspector

Answer 33

Answer: b) The employer and the employees
Explanation: Keeping emergency response plans current is a shared responsibility between employers and employees to ensure efficacy in any emergency.

Question 34

Question: When a work site hazard assessment identifies that workers are required to wear PPE, what is your employer’s responsibility?

a) Ensure all workers are informed about the need to wear PPE.
b) Ensure all workers properly use and wear the required PPE.
c) Put up posters indicating that a hazard assessment has identified that PPE is required.
d) Ensure all workers are provided with funding to purchase required PPE.

Answer 34

Answer: b) Ensure all workers properly use and wear the required PPE.
Explanation: The employer must ensure that workers not only know about the required PPE but also use and wear it correctly for effective protection.

Question 35

What is an employee responsibility with regard to the use of PPE?
a) Inspect your PPE once a month.
b) Modify poor fitting PPE so it fits properly.
c) Inspect your PPE prior to each use.
d) Wear your PPE only when you sense an accident may happen.

Answer 35

Answer: c) Inspect your PPE prior to each use.

Explanation: Regular inspection of PPE before each use is essential to ensure its integrity and effectiveness in providing protection.

Question 36

Question: What is the standard for protective footwear in Canada?

a) ISO 20345
b) ASTM F2413-11
c) ANSI Z41
d) CSA Z195.1-05

Answer 36

Answer: d) CSA Z195.1-05
Explanation: CSA Z195.1-05 is the Canadian standard that sets the criteria for protective footwear to ensure safety and compliance in various work environments.

Question 37

Question: What must an employer do when a hazard assessment identifies the need for the use of PPE?

a) To post a duty to use personal protective equipment sign at all entrances to the work site
b) To ensure workers are trained on how to use the PPE
c) To purchase the PPE for the workers
d) To conduct a weekly PPE inspection

Answer 37

Answer: a) To post a duty to use personal protective equipment sign at all entrances to the work site
Explanation: Posting signs at all entrances ensures that everyone entering the site is aware of the PPE requirements, promoting compliance and safety.

Question 38

Question: What is a characteristic of protective footwear with a yellow triangle on the outer side or tongue of the right shoe?

a) Sole puncture protection and Grade 2 protective toe
b) Soles that provide electrical shock protection and a Grade 2 protective toe
c) Sole puncture protection and Grade 1 protective toe
d) Soles that provide electrical shock protection and a Grade 1 protective toe

Answer 38

Answer: a) Sole puncture protection and Grade 2 protective toe
Explanation: The yellow triangle indicates the footwear’s protective capabilities against sole puncture and provides Grade 2 toe protection, suitable for various industrial settings.

Question 39

Question: In what situation is your employer obligated to provide you with proper PPE according to the OHS Code?

a) When required PPE must be replaced more frequently than once a year
b) When required PPE must be replaced more frequently than once every two years
c) When workers are exposed to respiratory hazard or excessive noise levels
d) When workers are exposed to respiratory hazards only

Answer 39

Answer: c) When workers are exposed to respiratory hazard or excessive noise levels
Explanation: The OHS Code mandates employers to provide appropriate PPE in situations where workers are exposed to specific hazards like respiratory risks or high noise levels to ensure their safety.