Module 1

Question 1

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

Answer 1

B) person who takes it upon themselves to be a representative

Question 2

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

Answer 2

True

Question 3

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

Answer 3

A) the employer

Question 4

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

Answer 4

D) an individual who owns an operates their own business and contracts their services

Question 5

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 5

D) an individual who owns an operates their own business and contracts their services

Question 6

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

Answer 6

B) personnel health records

Question 7

Emergency response plans used for rescue or evacuation must be site specific?
True or False

Answer 7

True

Question 8

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

Answer 8

C) part 11

Question 9

What are the first aid requirements for a worksite with 32 employees that is 25 minutes away from a healthcare provider?
A) two intermediate firsters 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 and a No. 1 first aid kit.

Answer 9

B) one basic for Seder and a No. 2 first aid kit

Question 10

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

Answer 10

A) the employer

Question 11

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 11

D) your attitude

Question 12

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 12

A) the employer

Question 13

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

Answer 13

B) you the employee

Question 14

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

Answer 14

False. Do it throughout the day not just at the end of the day.

Question 15

Employers have the right to exceeded the OHS code regarding PPE?
True or False

Answer 15

True

Question 16

You must not alter or modify your PPE to improve fit.
True or False

Answer 16

True
Get better fitting gear don’t alter

Question 17

Who is responsible for inspecting PPE prior to each use?
A) employer
B) health and safety personnel
C) employee
D) supervisor

Answer 17

C) employee

Question 18

Safety headgear that sustain a significant blow could reduce protective capabilities, even if there are no visible signs of damage.
True or false

Answer 18

True

Question 19

It is the responsibility of your employer to provide you with FR clothing.
True or false

Answer 19

False

Question 20

Which type of fabric should you avoid wearing under your flame resistant outerwear?
A) cotton
B) synthetic fibres
C) leather
D) denim

Answer 20

B) synthetic fibres

Question 21

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

Answer 21

D) one basic first aider one intermediate first aider No 2 first aid Kit

Question 22

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

Answer 22

C) to develop a plan to eliminate or control hazard identified at the worksite

Question 23

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

Answer 23

A) full funding for the WCB comes from employers in Alberta

Question 24

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

Answer 24

B) biological chemical ergonomic

Question 25

What is an example of an engineering control for worker protection?
A) renovation
B) subdivision
C) isolation
D) activation

Answer 25

C) isolation

Question 26

When is an administrative control put in place for worker protection?
A) to identify the correct PPE to be used in a hazardous situation
B) to document the details of the implementation of an engineering control
C) when an engineering control cannot eliminate or control a hazard
D) to isolate a hazard through containment or enclosure

Answer 26

C) when an engineering control cannot eliminate or control a hazard

Question 27

Who is responsible to have an emergency response plan in place at the worksite?
A) employees
B) OHS inspectors
C) joint worksite health and safety committee
D) employers

Answer 27

D) employers

Question 28

What must your employer do if first aid supplies are stored in secure containers at the worksite?
A) ensure the containers are clearly marked to indicate the contents
B) ensure the containers are stored in a dustproof 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 28

A) ensure the containers are clearly marked to indicate the contents

Question 29

What number and type of first aider must your employer ensure are present at an isolated worksite with low hazard assessment rating and 65 workers at the site per shift?
A) one intermediate first aider
B) one intermediate first aider and one basic first aider
C) two intermediate first aider
D) two intermediate first aider and one basic first aider

Answer 29

C) two intermediate first aider

Question 30

What is the duty to use PPE according to the OHS code?
A) a clause that must be included in the employment contract of every construction worker in Alberta
B) that must be posted at the entrance to any worksite where PPE is required
C) the part of the code that describes the different types of PPE to be used on the worksite
D) what your must do if a hazard assessment identifies the need for the use of PPE

Answer 30

D) what your must do if a hazard assessment identifies the need for the use of PPE

Question 31

Who is responsible to ensure worksite emergency response plans remain up-to-date?
A) the employer
B) the employer and the employees
C) the employees
D) the OHS inspector

Answer 31

B) the employer and the employees

Question 32

When a worksite hazard assessment identifies that workers are required to wear PPE what is your employer responsibility?
A) ensure all workers are informed about the need to wear PPE
B) ensure all workers properly use and wear the PPE
C) put up posters, indicating that hazard assessment has identified that PPE is required
D) ensure all workers are provided with funding to purchase required PPE

Answer 32

B) ensure all workers properly use and wear the PPE

Question 33

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 sent an accident may happen

Answer 33

C) inspect your PPE prior to each use

Question 34

Industrial protective headwear must comply with which standard?
A) ULC Z195.1–05
B) PPE Z195.1–05
C) WCB Z195.1–05
D) CSA Z195.1–05

Answer 34

D) CSA Z195.1–05

Question 35

What is not an obligation your employer assumes when a hazard assessment indicates the need for PPE?
A) to post duty to use PPE sign at all entrances to the worksite
B) to ensure employees are trained in the care, limitations and maintenance of their PPE
C) to ensure workers properly use and wear PPE
D) to ensure the PPE is in a condition to perform the function intended

Answer 35

A) to post duty to use PPE sign at all entrances to the worksite

Question 36

What is a characteristic of protective footwear with yellow triangle on the outer side or tongue of the right shoe?
A) puncture protection and grade 2 protective toe
B) provide electrical shock protection, and grade 2 protective toe
C) puncture protection and grade one protective toe
D) soles that provide electrical shock protection and grade one protective toe

Answer 36

A) puncture protection and grade 2 protective toe

Question 37

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) required. PPE must be replaced more frequently than once every two years.
C) workers are exposed to respiratory hazards or excessive noise levels
D) workers are exposed to respiratory hazards

Answer 37

C) workers are exposed to respiratory hazards or excessive noise levels