Q&A2 Flashcards
A hazard analysis can be used to evaluate a potential hazard; what other information should be considered?
Risk assessment
Which leadership style will have the most positive effect on subordinate satisfaction for employees who work on stressful, frustrating or dissatisfying tasks?
Supportive
Which leadership style will help employees to strive for higher standards of performance and have more confidence in their ability to meet challenging needs?
Achievement-Oriented
Which of the following is TRUE concerning goals?
Pay and feedback lead to improved performance only when they lead individual employees to set high goals
Which of the following are recognized strategies for multi-national companies to use in dealing with the diversity of statutory laws governing it?
Make operations in each country responsible for compliance with that country’s laws
Common law differs from statutory law. Which of the following statements is TRUE?
Statutory law passed by a legislature
What functional area is typically responsible for functions related to design, construction, standards, and repair?
Facilities
Who are the customers of the occupational safety function?
All employees in an organization and the community as a whole
Some ways the safety management professional can determine training needs is to?
- Conduct workplace surveys
- Review regularly scheduled inspections for needs
- Conduct an employee opinion survey
The terms incidents and injuries are often used interchangeably. Actually, the meanings are?
Different. Incident and injury have different meanings
A tool that enables a team to identify, explore and graphically display the possible causes of an incident or hazardous conditions is?
A fishbone diagram
A tool that enables a team to identify, explore and graphically display the possible causes of an incident or hazardous conditions is?
A fishbone diagram
The system safety method, MORT, stands for?
Management Oversight and Risk Tree
One method often used in system safety programs for complex systems is?
Fault tree analysis
Which of the following techniques would be most likely to increase the motivation and satisfaction of people at yours?
Job enrichment
Job enrichment
What are the two main causes of incidents in the workplace?
Unsafe acts and unsafe conditions
According to William C. Pope, the three causal factors of an incident are?
Error, defect, oversight
There are several factors that are often used to determine when an organization should have the services of a full-time Safety Professional. Which of the following is generally acknowledged to be the prime-determining factor in assigning safety personnel?
The potential for serious injuries in the organization
The main goal of the Worker’s Compensation law is to?
Compensate workers for injuries caused by incidents arising out of and in the course of employment
Housekeeping requirements for safe construction sites include all of the following EXCEPT?
Storing all flammable wastes in a barrel or similar container with open top for convenient deposit and frequent removal.
Which of the following is a term used to describe the condition
“epicondylitis”?
Carpenter’s elbow
The most common of the work-related musculoskeletal disorders, and in economic terms, the most costly is?
Low Back Pain
The delay between exposure and observable effects is?
Latency period
Which analysis method is the most effective at determining potential problems in a given system?
Failure Mode Effect Analysis
Dilution ventilation is used to?
Control low toxicity vapors
As one ages there is a vascular and neural degeneration of the inner ear that results in a decrease in hearing ability. This condition is called?
Presbycusis
Which of the methods listed below is not allowed in supplying air for SCBA, airline respirators, or combination units?
Hospital grade oxygen
Which is the most effective method of reducing contamination to workers?
Engineering controls
What percentage of all injuries to people happens on the job?
1/2 – 50%
On-the-job injuries and illnesses cost money, time, and effort. What is the most practical way to manage these losses?
Effective safety and loss control programs
In regard to a safe driving program, management is responsible for which of the following?
- Developing written standards for driving of company vehicle
- Conducting regular driver training and requiring immediate reporting and investigation of every incident
- Having corporate performance goals and keeping driver records
Mesothelioma is associated with?
Asbestos Workers
The process of pooling security ideas and viewpoints of architects, security and safety professionals and local police and fire officials in a coordinated effort to produce a facility with planned defences before the actual construction is known as what?
Crime prevention through environmental design (CPTED)
Emergencies can arise in an organization at any time and from many different causes. The best safety management tool for minimizing disaster is to?
Have a written comprehensive management plan
Who is financially impacted due to workplace related injuries, illnesses, and deaths?
Employers
Employees
The community
What is required by a safety harness?
A safety harness must fit well and be adjusted to the wearer.
Select the hazard in usage of extension cables and multiple sockets?
Overloading of the cable, this can lead to a fire.
Which of the following enhances accident risks involving electricity?
The use of un-insulated tools
Which of the following is the correct safety measure for prevention of falling at the edge of a work floor?
By putting proper barriers at the edge of the work floor.
The most important reason fur carrying out a risk assessment is to?
Prevent accidents occurring in future
Which of the following is a description of manual handling?
Any action involving physical effort to move an object
Which of the following would prevent injuries from occurring at work?
Keeping the workplace tidy
Which of the following is likely to result in an injury to the operator?
Using a tool with loose handles
Which of the following would be classified as a fragile surface when working at height?
A skylight
It is important to wear PPE because?
It protects you
Which of the following lists only contains PPE?
Dust mask. safety goggles and ear defenders
You can find guidance on using and servicing PPE?
In the manufacturer’s instructions
How many main types of fire extinguishers are there?
Two
Your first aid kits must be available to?
All staff
Where should you find information regarding the disposal of old chemical products?
On the product sheet or side of the container
Which qualifies as taking appropriate action in relation to health and safety matters?
- Possibility of unlimited lines for non-Compliance. 1rihich are uninsurable
- Possibility of civil claims for damages, which although uninsurable. will absorb
management’s time and drive up insurance costs - Reputational damage to the organisation and its senior management
- Possibility of losing the competitive edge in certain types of tender I’m new businesses
Employers are required to disclose information to safety representatives, which is necessary for them to carry out their functions. This does not include one of the following?
Procedures apply ing for time away from work
Developing a safety culture begins with senior management’s commitment. Which of the following activities is not needed to embed the necessary changes?
Provision or adequate and ongoing training
The legal responsibilities of an employer regarding health and safety include?
Providing safe systems of work for all employees
As an employer, what arc the safe systems of work you provide designed to do?
Help stop employees and anyone else on the site from having accidents
What Is Environmental Health?
Environmental health refers to limiting health hazards in the workplace. This involves examining an environment to identify potentially hazardous agents and putting measures in place that protect workers.
In a work environment, employees can face numerous health risks, name a few?
- Biological Hazards
- Chemical Hazards
- Physical Hazards
- Biological Hazards
- Chemical Hazards
- Physical Hazards
What are Biological Hazards?
Biological hazards come from organisms, including people, animals and plants, and threaten human health. Examples of biological hazards include mold, sewage, blood and bodily fluids. These dangers can result in diseases and allergic reactions and limit employees’ ability to carry out their work.
What are Chemical Hazards?
Chemicals can be toxic, corrosive, flammable and combustible. As such, they can pose health risks to workers and become hazards if workers inhale, ingest or absorb them through their skin. Chemical hazards can cause acute harm, such as burns, irritation and vomiting, or create chronic health issues, such as asthma, liver damage and cancer.
What are Physical Hazards?
Physical hazards include activities or natural substances in a work environment that pose health risks. Extreme temperatures, poor air quality, excessive noise and radiation in the workplace can all harm workers, potentially causing respiratory problems, hearing loss and cancer, among other problems.
Poor indoor air quality has been linked to?
Headaches
Irritation of eyes, skin and nose
Poor concentration
What are some causes of Slips, Trips and Falls?
Damaged or slippery flooring
Exposed cables
Cluttered walkways
Missing handrails
Name a few Slip Prevention measures?
Slips often result from a lack of floor traction caused by spilled substances, such as soaps, oils or solvents.
Prevention involves: Quick cleanups after spills Use of mats and other nonslip materials Proper drainage Proper signage Handrails High-traction treads on stairs
Give examples of a few Trip Preventions?
Any number of objects can result in tripping. To avoid trips, employers can: Ensure that rugs and mats are anchored Install proper lighting Keep aisles and pathways clear Maintain flooring
Give examples of Fall Prevention?
Three steps can help prevent falls:
Organizations should assess all potential fall hazards on a project, especially those that require working from heights, and then carefully plan the tasks and safety equipment needed.
Using the proper equipment. Organizations must provide the right types of safety gear, ladders and scaffolds, and regularly inspect them. Training workers. Organizations must train workers to use equipment safely and recognize job hazards.
What are some possible ergonomic hazards include?
Poorly adjusted chairs or workstations Repetitive movements Regular lifting Incorrect posture Vibration
Give examples of Electrical Hazards?
Electrical hazards can result in burns, shock, fires, explosions and death. Some common electrical hazards include the following:
- Overhead Power Lines
- Damaged Equipment and Tools
- Improper Wiring
- Exposed Electrical Parts
- Wet Conditions
What are the cumulative effects of poor ergonomics?
- Disabilities
- Disorders and medical intervention
- Pronounced symptoms, medical attention
- Soreness., Persistent pains, well-being and performance affected
- Occasional movement or posture problems, discomfort, fatigue, and aches
- Fatigue, tiredness, restless and discomfort
What are the different disciplines that falls under.ergonomics?
Biological Physical Applied physics Human science Products Work stations Environment Human resources
