3A2 Chapter 14 Flashcards
Occupational health and safety legislation provides standards for the protection of workers’ health and safety
A) true
B) false
A) true
The occupational health and safety act (OH&S Act), is the basis of health and safety law in _______
A) Canada
B) British Columbia
C) Alberta
D) the world
C) Alberta
The Act is the legislation passed by the _____ government
A) federal
B) provincial
C) municipal
D) county
B) provincial
Not all workers are covered by provincial legislation. The typical major exceptions are?
A) domestic workers B) federal government employees C) workers in federally regulated industries D) agricultural workers E) all of the above
E) all of the above
The Act and regulations can be obtained from which locations
1) the provincial government printers
2) libraries
3) 7-11
4) employers
5) Mac’s
6) internet web site
A) 1,2,3,4,5
B) 2,3,4,5
C) 3,4,5,6
D) 1,2,4,6
D) 1,2,4,6
As employers and workers, you share the responsibility of ensuring a safe, healthy and productive workplace
A) true
B) false
A) true
The occupational health and safety act says an employer, must do everything it reasonably can to protect the health and safety of your workers. This means:
2) dangerous chemicals must be properly labeled and stored
3) safe work practices must be set up for workers and the employer must ensure these practices are followed
4) the employer must ensure that the workers have the skills and training needed to do their jobs safely
5) it is the employer’s responsibility to inform its workers of any dangers at the job site
6) the employer must monitor workers who may be exposed to certain controlled products; in some cases, specific health examinations may be required
A) 1,2
B) 3,5,6
C) none of the above
D) all of the above
D) all of the above
As a worker, the occupational health and safety act requires you to work safely and _______ with your employer by following the health and safety rules for the job
A) cooperate
B) coordinate
C) initiate
D) amend
A) cooperate
Injuries and accidents must be reported if they _______
A) involve the collapse or failure of a necessary component or structure
B) result in death
C) cause a worker to be admitted to hospital for more than two days
D) involve an unplanned or uncontrolled explosion, fire or flood that causes a serious injury, (or has the potential to cause a serious injury)
E) involve the collapse or upset of a crane, derrick or hoist
F) all of the above
F) all of the above
The function of the occupational health and safety committee is to initiate and assist in the _____ of health and safety expectations and safe systems of work
A) enforcement
B) development
C) initiation
D) amendments
B) development
It should be the duty of the safety committee to ensure that all new employees are instructed on safety rules
A) true
B) false
A) true
Gamma rays will penetrate steel up to:
A) 10 cm thick B) 15 cm thick C) 20 cm thick D) 25 cm thick E) 30 cm thick
B) 15 cm thick
Conducting regular team safety meetings is an effective way for the tea, to achieve a safer and more productive workplace. The team meets to:
1) share information and safety concerns
2) have coffee and donuts
3) discuss safety issues and find solutions
4) plan outdoor training sessions
5) build on communication
6) stimulate group discussion and interaction in regards to safety items
A) 1,2,3,4,5,6 B) 1,2,3 C) 1,6 D) 1,3,5,6 E) 1,2,3,4
D) 1,3,5,6
Safety committees should be established with representatives from?
A) the department of labour B) workers compensation board C) management and plant workers D) the department of labour and the national safety council E) the boilers safety branch
C) management and plant workers
What are some examples of class A hazards?
A) working under a suspended load
B) working in an excavation that is improperly shored or cut back
C) working in a confined space without proper protective equipment, or using proper procedures
D) working without a fall restraining device when required
E) all of the above
E) all of the above
What are some examples of class B hazards
A) working without protective equipment
B) working with inadequate lighting or ventilation
C) a slippery oil condition on main aisle way
D) a broken tread at bottom of office stairs
E) all of the above
E) all of the above
Examples of class C hazards are:
1) a carpenter handling rough lumber without gloves
2) a strong rancid odour from cutting oil, circulating in the bed of a large lathe
3) working without protective equipment
4) working without a fall arresting device when required
A) 1,2
B) 1,2,3,4
C) 1,4
D) 1,3,4
A) 1,2
When conducting a safety inspection of a workplace, focus on things that can be seen or _______ such as unsafe conditions, or unsafe work practices
A) witnessed
B) reported
C) observed
D) done
C) observed
Unsafe conditions. These are conditions in the workplace that may endanger the worker or his fellow workers. Many unsafe conditions are the result of unsafe acts
A) true
B) false
A) true
Unsafe acts. These are acts committed by persons that may endanger the worker or his fellow workers
A) true
B) false
A) true
Permits are used for ________ and coordinating work to establish and maintain as working conditions
A) completing
B) controlling
C) maintaining
D) overseeing
B) controlling
The permit is an agreement between s issuer and the receiver that documents what?
A) conditions B) preparations C) precautions D) limitations E) all of the above
E) all of the above
The type of work permit required is determined by the nature of the work and the ______ that must be eliminated or controlled
A) hazards
B) environment
C) conditions
D) safety factor
A) hazards
List work permit types are most commonly used
A) work clearance B) hot work permits C) cold work permits D) confined space entry permits E) all of the above
E) all of the above
