Introduction to Occupational Health and Safety (Chp 12)

Question 1

Worker’s health and safety are the main concern of:

A) Occupational health and safety legislation
B) The criminal code
C) Worker’s compensation
D) The medical associations
E) Unions

Answer 1

A) Occupational health and safety legislation

Question 2

Occupational health and safety acts:

A) Outline reasonable efforts of involved parties to ensure on job safety
B) Obstruct job progress
C) Are a nuisance
D) Outline who is to blame in the case of an accident
E) Exist to punish wrongdoers

Answer 2

A) Outline reasonable efforts of involved parties to ensure on job safety

Question 3

Persons not covered by occupational health and safety legislation are:

A) Federal government employees
B) All of the above
C) Workers in federally regulated industries
D) Some agricultural workers
E) Domestic worker

Answer 3

B) All of the above

Question 4

A worker has the responsibility to:

A) Get the job done by any means
B) Ensure that all others are aware of their responsibilities under the act and regulations
C) Acquire specialized safety gear
D) Co-operate with the employer to protect the health and safety of everyone on the job site
E) Acquire safety training on specialized job related tasks

Answer 4

D) Co-operate with the employer to protect the health and safety of everyone on the job site

Question 5

Individual responsibilities for health and safety must be borne by:

A) Employees only
B) All persons relative to the work place
C) Owners only
D) Management only
E) Owners and government

Answer 5

B) All persons relative to the work place

Question 6

The Prime contractor must ensure that the following comply with the Act and Regulations:

A) All of these answers are correct
B) All subcontractors workers
C)Every employer and their workers
D) All consultants and visitors to the site
E) All Sub contractors

Answer 6

A) All of these answers are correct

Question 7

The employer is responsible for:

1. People who work for them only
2. Workers and contractors employed
3. Everyone on the worksite
4. Ensuring that employees are aware of their responsibilities

A) 2, 3
B) 1, 4
C) 2, 3
D) 3, 4
E) 1, 2

Answer 7

D) 3, 4

Question 8

In Alberta and Saskatchewan the jurisdictional regulations are titled “ Occupational Health and Safety Act. What is it called in Manitoba?

A) Occupational Health and Safety Commission
B) Workers Compensation Act
C) Safety Act
D) Occupational Health and Safety Act
E) Workplace Safety and Health Act

Answer 8

E) Workplace Safety and Health Act

Question 9

The health and safety regulations outline the rights and responsibilities of the:

A) Employer only
B) Owner
C) Employee only
D) Employee and the employer
E) Occupant

Answer 9

D) Employee and the employer

Question 10

A worker:

A) That refuses unsafe work does not need to be investigated by the supervisor
B) Cannot refuse work
C) Cannot be assigned alternative work
D) Is obligated to refuse work if he/she has reasonable cause to believe it is unsafe
E) Can be fired for refusal if in compliance with section 3.12

Answer 10

D) Is obligated to refuse work if he/she has reasonable cause to believe it is unsafe

Question 11

A boiler log book is considered to be a:

A) Large book kept in the boiler room
B) Book given out by ABSA
C) Necessity administered by the head office
D) Legal document

Answer 11

D) Legal document

Question 12

Rules outlining the compulsory information to be included in all boiler log books can be found in:

A) The AMSE section 1, PG 27
B) The Pressure Vessels Act
C) The Engineers Regulations Section 6
D) The safety Codes Ac

Answer 12

C.) The Engineers Regulations Section 6c