Chapter 14: Safety Management Systems Flashcards

1
Q

Safety committees should be established with representatives from:
Select one:

A.
The department of labor

B.
Worker’s compensation board

C.
Management and plant workers

D.
National safety council

E.
ABSA

A

C.
Management and plant workers

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There are a few work permit types that are most commonly used. Identify the type that is not one of them.
Select one:

A.
Work clearance

B.
Hot work permits

C.
Cold work permits

D.
Confined space entry permits

E.
Demolition permits

A

E.
Demolition permits

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3
Q

The responsibilities of a standby person includes which of the following?
1. Being present while a worker is inside a confined space
2. Being in continuous communication with the worker inside the confined space
3. Having a means to immediately summon rescue personnel
Select one:

A.
1, 2

B.
2, 3

C.
1, 3

D.
3

E.
1, 2, 3

A

E.
1, 2, 3

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4
Q

The type of safe work permit required is determined by the nature of the work and the _____ that must be eliminated or controlled.
Select one:

A.
Problem

B.
Hazards

C.
Environment

D.
Conditions

E.
Safety factor

A

B.
Hazards

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5
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A _____ is an excavation that is less than 3.7 m wide at the bottom, over 1.2 m deep, and of any length.
Select one:

A.
Confined space

B.
Trough

C.
Channel

D.
Trench

E.
Ditch

A

D.
Trench

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A2C14Q07 A __________ permit required for excavation or trenching is a planning tool designed to ensure that work involving a disturbance of the ground does not result in injury or loss of life to workers, harm to the environment, or damage to buried services and adjacent structures.
Select one:

a.
Supervisory

b.
Earth moving

c.
Ground disturbance

d.
Restricted space

A

c.
Ground disturbance

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7
Q

In a hot work permit situation, possible sources of ignition include which of the following?
1. Welding
2. Burning
3. Cutting
4. Grinding
5. Drilling
6. Internal combustion engines
Select one:

A.
1, 2

B.
1, 2, 3

C.
1, 5, 6

D.
1, 2, 3, 4

E.
1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6

A

E.
1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6

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8
Q

Permits are used for _____ and co-coordinating work to establish and maintain safe working conditions.
Select one:

A.
Completing

B.
Controlling

C.
Maintaining

D.
Overseeing

E.
Observing

A

B.
Controlling

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9
Q

The two most common types of trenching used are _____ cut with shoring and _____ cut with proper slopes on the side to protect the workers in the trench.
Select one:

A.
Straight, open

B.
Stager, slope

C.
Shore, slope

D.
Bridge, open

E.
Straight, closed

A

A.
Straight, open

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A2C14Q10 Controlling the identified indirect cause of workplace accidents or incidents is normally a longer-term development process involving __________ measures and/or system changes.
Select one:

a.
Preventive

b.
Reactive

c.
Institutional

d.
Legal

A

a.
Preventive

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11
Q

The key elements of a successful emergency response plan include which of the following?
1. Identifying the most probable emergencies
2. Notifying process (who and when)
3. Determining the immediate personnel actions to be taken
4. Minimizing any adverse effects on personnel, property, and environment
Select one:

A.
1, 2, 3

B.
2, 3, 4

C.
1, 3, 4

D.
1, 2, 4

E.
1, 2, 3, 4

A

E.
1, 2, 3, 4

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A2C14Q06 A __________ person is stationed at the entry point of the confined space to monitor the job and to sound the alarm in the event of an emergency.
Select one:

a.
Standby

b.
Supervisory

c.
Relief

d.
Backup

A

a.
Standby

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13
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A2C14Q01 Name the two levels of Occupational Health and Safety (OH&S) Legislation in Canada.
Select one:

a.
Canadian and provincial

b.
Federal and jurisdictional

c.
Provincial and municipal

d.
Canadian and municipal

A

b.
Federal and jurisdictional

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14
Q

The identification of potential emergencies involves a _____ exercise using a comprehensive understanding of facility processes.
Select one:

A.
Mental

B.
HAZOP

C.
Risk assessment

D.
Safety meeting

E.
Hazard identification

A

C.
Risk assessment

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Q

A2C14Q05 If a large number of workers are working on machinery or equipment where a large number of energy isolating devices must be locked out, a __________ lockout procedure that meets the requirements of OH&S Legislation may be used.
Select one:

a.
Cluster

b.
Gang

c.
Substantial

d.
Group

A

d.
Group

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16
Q

Examples of Class B hazards include which of the following?
1. Working without protective equipment.
2. Working with inadequate lighting or ventilation.
3. A slippery oil condition on a main aisle way.
4. Working under a suspended load.
Select one:

A.
1, 2

B.
1, 2, 3

C.
1, 3, 4

D.
2, 3, 4

E.
1, 2, 3, 4

A

B.
1, 2, 3

17
Q

When conducting a safety inspection of a workplace, focus on things that can be seen or _____ such as unsafe conditions, or unsafe work practices.
Select one:

A.
Witnessed

B.
Reported

C.
Observed

D.
Done

E.
Overlooked

A

C.
Observed

18
Q

A2C14Q03 A lesser known hazard category is __________ hazards, which includes stress, violence, and bullying.
Select one:

a.
Ergonomic

b.
Health

c.
Physical

d.
Psychosocial

A

d.
Psychosocial

19
Q

Where is an Occupational Health and Safety Act (OH&S Act) or similar the basis of workplace health and safety law.
Select one:

A.
A Canadian province or territory

B.
A Canadian federal government workplace

C.
Alberta only

D.
All of North America

E.
Any federal government undertaking

A

A.
A Canadian province or territory

20
Q

Choose the statements that are correct for a confined space:
1. Is enclosed or partially enclosed.
2. Is designed or intended for continuous human occupancy.
3. Has limited or restricted means for entry or exit that may complicate the provision of first aid, evacuation, rescue or other emergency response service.
4. Is not large enough for configured so a worker can enter to perform assigned work.
Select one:

A.
1, 2, 3

B.
2, 3, 4

C.
1, 2, 4

D.
1, 3,

E.
1, 2, 3, 4

A

D.
1, 3,

21
Q

Where are the Canadian Occupational Health and Safety (COHS) Regulations the basis of health and safety law?
Select one:

A.
Federal workplaces

B.
British Columbia

C.
Alberta

D.
North America

E.
The world

A

A.
Federal workplaces

22
Q

The Occupational Health and Safety Act says that an employer must do everything it reasonably can to protect the health and safety their workers. This obligation includes which of the following?
1. Equipment must be kept in safe working order.
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. The employer must inform their workers of any dangers at the job site.
6. The employer must monitor workers who may be exposed to certain hazardous products and, in some cases, specific health examinations may be required.
Select one:

A.
1, 2, 3, 4

B.
2, 3, 4, 5

C.
3, 4, 5, 6

D.
1, 2, 5, 6

E.
1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6

A

E.
1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6

23
Q

A2C14Q08 Notification lists and charts must be __________, and they must be exercised and tested following completion to ensure their effectiveness.
Select one:

a.
Processed

b.
Site specific

c.
Digital

d.
Submitted

A

b.
Site specific

24
Q

A2C14Q02 The function of the __________ committee is to initiate and assist in the development of health and safety expectations and safe systems of work.
Select one:

a.
Executive

b.
Supervisory

c.
Medical

d.
Safety

A

d.
Safety

25
Q

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.
Select one:

A.
Enforcement

B.
Development

C.
Initiation

D.
Amendments

E.
Creation

A

B.
Development

26
Q

Examples of Class C hazards include which of the following?
1. A carpenter handling rough lumber without gloves.
2. A strong rancid odor 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.
Select one:

A.
1, 2

B.
1, 4

C.
1, 3, 4

D.
2, 3, 4

E.
1, 2, 3, 4

A

A.
1, 2

27
Q

Which of the following are the three key elements of WHMIS?
1. Labels on hazardous materials and their containers
2. Safety Data Sheets (SDSs)
3. Worker Education programs
4. Hazard lockout
5. Transportation of dangerous goods
Select one:

A.
1, 2, 4

B.
2, 3, 5

C.
3, 4, 5

D.
1, 2, 4

E.
1, 2, 3

A

E.
1, 2, 3

28
Q

Conducting regular team safety meetings is an effective way for the team to achieve a safer and more productive workplace. The team meets to do which of the following?
1. Share information and safety concerns.
2. Solve operational problems.
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.
Select one:

a.
1, 6

b.
1, 2, 3

c.
1, 2, 3, 4

d.
1, 3, 5, 6

e.
1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6

A

d.
1, 3, 5, 6

29
Q

A2C14Q09 An employer is required to ensure that a hazardous product has an updated __________ when it enters the workplace.
Select one:

a.
Safety data sheet

b.
Container

c.
Contract

d.
Chemical reference

A

a.
Safety data sheet

30
Q

Before commencing work on locked out equipment, a(n) _____ must verify that all energy sources are effectively locked out.
Select one:

A.
Operator

B.
Supervisor

C.
Worker

D.
Manager

E.
Clerk

A

C.
Worker