Safety Legislation, Regulations and Industry Policy in the Trades

Question 1

4. What are the first aid requirements for low hazard work at a close work site with 5 to 9 workers at the work site per shift?
   a) 1 Emergency First Aider, 1 Standard First Aider, No. 2 First Aid Kit, 3 blankets
   b) 2 Standard First Aiders, No. 2 First Aid Kit, 3 Blankets c) 2 Standard First Aiders, No. 3 First Aid Kit, 3 Blankets, stretcher, splint
   d) 1 Emergency First Aider, 1 Standard First Aider, No. 2 First Aid Kit

Answer 1

4. D

1 Emergency First Aider, 1 Standard First Aider, No. 2 First Aid Kit

Question 2

5. What is an employer responsibility with regard to hazard assessment at the work site?
   a) to provide easy and immediate access for any worker to the OHS Act, Regulation and Code at the work site
   b) to ensure suppliers are aware of their responsibility to provide necessary infonnation on any hazards related to their products
   c) to develop a plan to eliminate or control any hazard identified at the work site
   d) to ensure all workers participate in daily meetings to inspect their tools and plan their work

Answer 2

5. c

to develop a plan to eliminate or control any hazard identified at the work

Question 3

6. How is the Workers’ Compensation Board of Alberta funded?
   a) 100% of the funding for the WCB comes from employers in Alberta.
   b) 75% of the funding for the WCB comes from employers and 25% comes from the provincial government.
   c) 50% of the funding for the WCB comes from employers, 25% from the provincial government and 25% from employees.
   d) 33% of the funding for the WCB comes from employers, 34% from the provincial government and 33% from employees.

Answer 3

6. A

100% of the funding for the WCB comes from employers in Alberta.

Question 4

7. 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 4

7. B

biological, chemical, ergonomic, physical

Question 5

8. What is an example of an engineering control for worker protection?
   a) renovation
   b) subdivision
   c) isolation
   d) activation

Answer 5

8. C

isolation

Question 6

9. When is an administrative control put in place for worker protection?
   a) To identify the correct personal protective equipment 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 6

9. C

When an engineering control cannot eliminate or control a hazard.

Question 7

10. Who is responsible to have an emergency response plan in place at the work site?
    a) employees
    b) OHS inspectors
    c) joint work site health and safety committee
    d) employers

Answer 7

10. D

Employers

Question 8

11. What part of the OHS Code covers first aid requirements at the work site?
    a) Part 10
    b) Part 11
    c) Part 12
    d) Part 13

Answer 8

11. B

Part 11

Question 9

12. What must your employer do if first aid supplies are stored in secure containers at the work site?
    a) Ensure the containers are clearly marked to indicate their contents.
    b) Ensure the containers are stored in a dust proof environment.
    c) Ensure the containers are not stacked more than 3 layers high.
    d) Ensure the containers are inspected monthly to ensure contents are safe

Answer 9

12. A

Ensure the containers are clearly marked to indicate their contents.

Question 10

13. What number and type of first aiders must your employer ensure are present at an isolated work site with low hazard assessment rating and 65 workers at the work site per shift?
    a) 1 Standard First Aider
    b) 1 Standard First Aider and 1 Emergency First Aider
    c) 2 Standard First Aiders
    d) 2 Standard First Aiders and 1 Emergency First Aider

Answer 10

13. C

2 Standard First Aiders

Question 11

14. What is the duty to use personal protective equipment according to the Alberta OHS Code?
    a) a clause that must be included in the employment contract of every construction worker in Alberta
    b) a sign that must be posted at the entrance to any work site where PPE is required
    c) the part of the OHS Code that describes the different types of PPE to be used on the work site
    d) what you and your employer must do if a hazard assessment identifies the need for the use of PPE

Answer 11

14. D

what you and your employer must do if a hazard assessment identifies the need for the use of PPE

Question 12

15. Who is responsible to ensure work site emergency response plans remain up to date?
    a) the employer
    b) the employer and the employees
    c) the employees
    d) the OHS inspector

Answer 12

15. B

the employer and the employees

Question 13

16. When a work site hazard assessment identifies that workers are required to wear PPE what is your employer’s responsibility?
    a) Ensure all workers are infonned about the need to wear PPE.
    b) Ensure all workers properly use and wear the required PPE.
    c) Put up posters indicating a hazard assessment has identified that PPE is required.
    d) Ensure all workers are provided with funding to purchase required PPE.

Answer 13

16.

b) Ensure all workers properly use and wear the required PPE.

Question 14

17. What is an employee responsibility with regard to the use of PPE?
    a) to inspect your PPE once a month
    b) to modify poor fitting PPE so it fits properly
    c) to inspect your PPE prior to each use
    d) to wear you PPE only when you sense an accident may happen

Answer 14

17.

c) to inspect your PPE prior to each use

Question 15

18. Industrial protective headwear must comply with what standard?
    a) ULC
    b) PPE
    c) WCB
    d) CSA

Answer 15

18.

d) CSA

Question 16

19. What is not an obligation your employer assumes when a hazard assessment indicates the need for PPE? a) to post a Duty To Use Personal Protective Equipment sign at all entrances to the work site
    b) to ensure employees are trained in the use, 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 16

19.

a) to post a Duty To Use Personal Protective Equipment sign at all entrances to the work site

Question 17

20. What is a characteristic of protective footwear with a yellow triangle on the outer side or tongue of the right shoe?
    a) sole puncture protection and Grade 2 protective toe (will withstand impact up to 90 Joules)
    b) soles that provide electrical shock protection and a Grade 2 protective toe (will withstand impact up to 90 Joules)
    c) sole puncture protection and Grade 1 protective toe (will withstand impact up to 125 Joules)
    d) soles that provide electrical shock protection and a Grade 1 protective to (will withstand impact up to 125 Joules)

Answer 17

20.

a) sole puncture protection and Grade 2 protective toe (will withstand impact up to 90 Joules)

Question 18

21. In what situation is your employer obligated to provide you with proper PPE according the OHS Code? a) when required PPE must be replaced more frequently than once a year
    b) when required PPE must be replaced more frequently than once every 2 years
    c) when workers are exposed to respiratory hazard or excessive noise levels
    d) when workers are exposed to respiratory hazards only

Answer 18

21.

c) when workers are exposed to respiratory hazard or excessive noise levels