Question 1

Which of the following is not a widely used method of conducting detailed hazard analysis?

Accepted Answer

A)  Failure mode and effects analysis (FME
A)  
B)  Hazard break point analysis (HBP
A)  
C)  Human error analysis (HE
A)  
D)  Technic of operations review (TOR) 
E)  Fault tree analysis (FT
A)  
A)  Failure mode and effects analysis (FME
A)  
B)  Hazard break point analysis (HBP
A)  
C)  Human error analysis (HE
A)  
D)  Technic of operations review (TOR) 
E)  Fault tree analysis (FT
A)  B

Question 2

The hazard analysis process will help identify safety hazards, but not health hazards.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 3

Which of the following hazards are most difficult to quantify or measure?

Accepted Answer

A)  Physical hazards 
B)  Chemical hazards 
C)  Ergonomic hazards 
D)  Psychosocial hazards 
E)  Ergonomic Hazards 
A)  Physical hazards 
B)  Chemical hazards 
C)  Ergonomic hazards 
D)  Psychosocial hazards 
E)  Ergonomic Hazards D

Question 4

The safety professional must look beyond risk assessment models for answer to which of the following questions:

Accepted Answer

A)  How severe are potential injuries? 
B)  What could potential exposure cost? 
C)  How frequently are employees exposed to potential hazards? 
D)  What is the possibility of avoiding the hazard if it does occur? 
E)  What is the likelihood of an injury if a safety control system fails? 
A)  How severe are potential injuries? 
B)  What could potential exposure cost? 
C)  How frequently are employees exposed to potential hazards? 
D)  What is the possibility of avoiding the hazard if it does occur? 
E)  What is the likelihood of an injury if a safety control system fails?

Question 5

Hazards may be controlled at the source, along the path or at the worker.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Which of the following in an example of a leading indicator?

Accepted Answer

A)  Lost-time injury statistics 
B)  Disabling injury statistics 
C)  Employee training record 
D)  WCB premium rates 
E)  Number of incidents reported 
A)  Lost-time injury statistics 
B)  Disabling injury statistics 
C)  Employee training record 
D)  WCB premium rates 
E)  Number of incidents reported

Question 7

Noise, lighting, and room temperature are referred to as physical hazards or ergonomic hazards.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Risk analysis is normally associated with:

Accepted Answer

A)  Construction projects 
B)  Adjustment and assessment 
C)  Training and education 
D)  Evaluation and review 
E)  Insurance and investments 
A)  Construction projects 
B)  Adjustment and assessment 
C)  Training and education 
D)  Evaluation and review 
E)  Insurance and investments

Question 9

Which form of hazard control is most effective?

Accepted Answer

A)  Elimination 
B)  Substitution 
C)  Engineering controls 
D)  Administrative controls 
E)  Personal protective equipment 
A)  Elimination 
B)  Substitution 
C)  Engineering controls 
D)  Administrative controls 
E)  Personal protective equipment

Question 10

A condition or combination of conditions that, if left uncorrected, might lead to an accident, illness, or property damage is which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A)  Hazard 
B)  Emergency 
C)  Adjustment 
D)  Experience 
E)  Risk 
A)  Hazard 
B)  Emergency 
C)  Adjustment 
D)  Experience 
E)  Risk

Question 11

By reducing the frequency or severity of hazard-related events, risk increases.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Best practices designed for one company will not likely be suitable for any others.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Where can employees find "best practices" written for their industry?

Accepted Answer

A)  From their own employer 
B)  From trade associations or organizations 
C)  From government agencies 
D)  From industry peers 
E)  All of the above 
A)  From their own employer 
B)  From trade associations or organizations 
C)  From government agencies 
D)  From industry peers 
E)  All of the above

Question 14

Which form of hazard control limits exposure to a hazard through scheduling or job rotation?

Accepted Answer

A)  Elimination 
B)  Substitution 
C)  Engineering controls 
D)  Administrative controls 
E)  Personal protective equipment 
A)  Elimination 
B)  Substitution 
C)  Engineering controls 
D)  Administrative controls 
E)  Personal protective equipment

Question 15

Lagging indicators are a record of systems or measures in place.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

A hazard prevention strategy is to remove the employee from the hazard.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

The hazard recognition assessment and control process can contribute to operational efficiency.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Which statement regarding cost-benefit factors, in hazard analysis, is correct?

Accepted Answer

A)  The cost of a remedy should be less than the benefit it produces. 
B)  The cost of a remedy should be greater than the benefit it produces. 
C)  The cost of a remedy should not be a factor in health and safety. 
D)  The cheapest solution is the best. 
E)  The benefit will be proportional to the cost. 
A)  The cost of a remedy should be less than the benefit it produces. 
B)  The cost of a remedy should be greater than the benefit it produces. 
C)  The cost of a remedy should not be a factor in health and safety. 
D)  The cheapest solution is the best. 
E)  The benefit will be proportional to the cost.

Question 19

In risk assessment, severity, frequency, and probability are all considered.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

A hazard is a condition that could lead to an illness or injury.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Exam 8: Safety Analysis, Prevention

Which of the following is not a widely used method of conducting detailed hazard analysis?

The hazard analysis process will help identify safety hazards, but not health hazards.

Which of the following hazards are most difficult to quantify or measure?

The safety professional must look beyond risk assessment models for answer to which of the following questions:

Hazards may be controlled at the source, along the path or at the worker.

Which of the following in an example of a leading indicator?

Noise, lighting, and room temperature are referred to as physical hazards or ergonomic hazards.

Risk analysis is normally associated with:

Which form of hazard control is most effective?

A condition or combination of conditions that, if left uncorrected, might lead to an accident, illness, or property damage is which of the following?

By reducing the frequency or severity of hazard-related events, risk increases.

Best practices designed for one company will not likely be suitable for any others.

Where can employees find "best practices" written for their industry?

Which form of hazard control limits exposure to a hazard through scheduling or job rotation?

Lagging indicators are a record of systems or measures in place.

A hazard prevention strategy is to remove the employee from the hazard.

The hazard recognition assessment and control process can contribute to operational efficiency.

Which statement regarding cost-benefit factors, in hazard analysis, is correct?

In risk assessment, severity, frequency, and probability are all considered.

A hazard is a condition that could lead to an illness or injury.

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