AH-3570 Final Exam Review

OSH professionals should expect company management to embrace OSH as a priority issue. (F/A)

False

The OSH profession and its practice are very limited in scope. (T/F)

False

Match each of the following OSH bodies with a corresponding description: OSHA NIOSH ASSE ANSI MSHA A. non- government body responsible for standards development B.government body responsible for OSH research C.government body responsible for mine safety D.non-government professional safety body E.government body responsible for implementing OSHAct

OSHA E.government body responsible for implementing OSHAct NIOSH B.government body responsible for OSH research ASSE D.non-government professional safety body ANSI A. non- government body responsible for standards development MSHA C.government body responsible for mine safety

Effective OSH management requires the development, implementation and enforcement of both performance standards and specification standards. (T/F)

True

OSH management system standards are performance standards as opposed to specification standards. (T/F)

True

OSH professionals that develop constructive working relationships with other functions in an organization and are viewed by others as "team players" must always remember their ethical responsibilities and duty to protect the health and well-being of individuals at work. (T/F)

True

Organizations that assign OSH responsibilities to all personnel and hold all accountable for effectively carrying out the responsibilities are more likely to provide safe and healthy working conditions for its employees than organizations that do not assign OSH responsibilities across the entire workforce. (T/F)

True

The goal of hazard prioritization is to rank order hazards for action based upon the likelihood for harm to occur (risk). (T/F)

True

Which of the following are commonly utilized to perform or assist in hazard identification? (Select all that apply.) a. Information/data provided by manufacturers of equipment and materials b. Checklists c. Comprehensive surveys d. OSHA injury and illness records

a. Information/data provided by manufacturers of equipment and materials b. Checklists c. Comprehensive surveys d. OSHA injury and illness records

Which of the following describes safety culture? (Select all that apply.) A B. C. ALLLLL a. Beliefs, attitudes, values and ways of working b. Often times it reflects the organizational culture c. Can vary from one employee group to another d. Is difficult to change e. Has an impact on OSH performance

a. Beliefs, attitudes, values and ways of working b. Often times it reflects the organizational culture c. Can vary from one employee group to another d. Is difficult to change e. Has an impact on OSH performance

Why is employee involvement a key piece to the OSH management system puzzle? (Select all that apply.) ALL a. Employees can provide valuable input on hazards present in the workplace and solutions to eliminate or reduce the hazards b. Employees involved in safety activities are more likely to "buy-in" to the solutions or control measures to address OSH hazards and therefore more likely to comply with established safe work practices c. It is complementary to management leadership - both are required in order to set the stage for other pieces of the OSH management system puzzle to be effective d. Few of us like to be told to do something without having an opportunity to offer our opinions and suggestions

a. Employees can provide valuable input on hazards present in the workplace and solutions to eliminate or reduce the hazards b. Employees involved in safety activities are more likely to "buy-in" to the solutions or control measures to address OSH hazards and therefore more likely to comply with established safe work practices c. It is complementary to management leadership - both are required in order to set the stage for other pieces of the OSH management system puzzle to be effective d. Few of us like to be told to do something without having an opportunity to offer our opinions and suggestions

A job hazard analysis (JHA): (Select all that apply.) a. Identifies hazards (if any) associated with the performance of each discreet task. b. Is a term synonymous with job safety analysis (JSA). c. Is a written document that assists in identifying the most hazardous task(s) of a job or work process. d. Does not need to identify the number of personnel exposed. e. Is a structured process that identifies specific tasks that comprise a job or work process.

a. Identifies hazards (if any) associated with the performance of each discreet task. b. Is a term synonymous with job safety analysis (JSA). c. Is a written document that assists in identifying the most hazardous task(s) of a job or work process. e. Is a structured process that identifies specific tasks that comprise a job or work process.

Which of the following are reasons why an organization would desire to implement an OSH management system? (Select all that apply.) a. Increase organizational profits b. Avoid costly injuries and illnesses c. Enhance employee job security

a. Increase organizational profits b. Avoid costly injuries and illnesses c. Enhance employee job security

Companies that choose to perform hazard identification and assessment in one step vs. performing each in discreet steps should give priority to? (Select all that apply.) a. New operations and operations that have significantly changed b. Operations with high frequency of injury or illness c. Routine operations d. Operations that can result in a catastrophic injury or illness e. Operations with high severity of injury or illness

a. New operations and operations that have significantly changed b. Operations with high frequency of injury or illness d. Operations that can result in a catastrophic injury or illness e. Operations with high severity of injury or illness

Which of the following statements are true about OSHA Cooperative Programs? (Select all that apply.) a. They are designed to encourage the development of OSH management systems by organizations. b. VPP stands for Voluntary Protection Programs and it is designed for large-size employers. c. They are mandatory programs which employers must participate. d. They are designed to "free up" limited OSHA resources for organizations that do not value OSH and whose performance indicates as such.

a. They are designed to encourage the development of OSH management systems by organizations. b. VPP stands for Voluntary Protection Programs and it is designed for large-size employers. d. They are designed to "free up" limited OSHA resources for organizations that do not value OSH and whose performance indicates as such.

A company policy requires all maintenance personnel who install and repair electrical equipment to receive 8 hours of initial electrical safety training before they work on live electrical installations, and they must wear approved insulated rubber gloves during all work on live electrical systems. Which of the following does this description best represent: a. specification standard b. performance standard

a. specification standard

The "Three Es of Safety" were discovered by employers in the United States in the early 1900's to be effective in preventing injuries. The "Three Es of Safety" stand for: (Select all that apply.) a. Education b. Entropy c. Engineering d. Excellence e. Enforcement

a. Education c. Engineering e. Enforcement

The reasons for employers to strive for a workplace free from recognized occupational safety and health hazards are: (Select all that apply.) a. Moral b. Legal c. Economic d. Philanthropic

a. Moral b. Legal c. Economic

Which of the following is not an example of an OSH management system? a. ANSI/AIHA Z10-225 b. OSHAct 1970 c. OSHA Voluntary Safety and Health Program Management Guidelines d. ILO Guidelines on Occupational Safety and Health Management Systems e. OHSAS 18001

b. OSHAct 1970

Which of the following are indicative of management that demonstrates commitment to OSH management? (Select all that apply.) B,C,D, E a. Acts in an autocratic manner b. Solicits and respects employee input and feedback on OSH matters c. Develops and communicates a written OSH policy, and also identifies and communicates goals and objectives d. Is visible on the production floor, construction site or other working environment and supports OSH policies and procedures e. Follows all established OSH company policies and procedures (leads by example)

b. Solicits and respects employee input and feedback on OSH matters c. Develops and communicates a written OSH policy, and also identifies and communicates goals and objectives d. Is visible on the production floor, construction site or other working environment and supports OSH policies and procedures e. Follows all established OSH company policies and procedures (leads by example)

Which of the following is TRUE? (Select all that apply.) a. Monetary penalties may be issued to employers by the Secretary of Labor for violations of OSH standards but the maximum monetary penalty to be issued per violation is $7,000. b. Written citations may be issued by the Secretary of Labor when it is believed that an employer has violated established OSH standards. c. Employers are obligated to make, keep and preserve records relating to occupational safety and health activities. d. The Secretary of Labor is authorized to enter without delay work establishments for the purpose of inspecting and investigating working conditions, equipment and materials.

b. Written citations may be issued by the Secretary of Labor when it is believed that an employer has violated established OSH standards. c. Employers are obligated to make, keep and preserve records relating to occupational safety and health activities. d. The Secretary of Labor is authorized to enter without delay work establishments for the purpose of inspecting and investigating working conditions, equipment and materials.

Small business has limited resources (human and capital) to manage OSH. Which one of the following is NOT an option typically available to small business? a. hire one or more OSH professionals b. utilize the OSH services offered by the insurance company that provides worker's compensation insurance c. assign OSH responsibilities to a safety committee comprised of management and non-management personnel d. assign OSH as an adjunct responsibility to a human resources professional, engineer or other management representative e. request OSHA consultation services at no monetary cost

b. utilize the OSH services offered by the insurance company that provides worker's compensation insurance

At the outset of the American Industrial Revolution, common law in the United States favored which of the following groups with respect to compensation for injuries in the workplace? a. employee b. federal government c. employer d.state government

c. employer

Which of the following actions are available to employers who have been issued written citations from the Secretary of Labor? a. accept the citations as written and pay any associated monetary penalties b. contest in writing the entire citation or portions of it within 15 working days c. ignore the citations and associated monetary penalties resulting in the citations and monetary penalties being deemed final and not subject to review by any court or agency d. All of the above

d. All of the above

Which of the following is FALSE of safety and health committees? a. They should not be assigned ultimate responsibility for OSH performance b. They are often comprised of management and non-management employees c. They encourage participation from other workers not represented on the committee d. The mere formation of a safety and committee results in improved OSH performance vs. not forming a committee

d. The mere formation of a safety and committee results in improved OSH performance vs. not forming a committee

(this may be wrong) The OSH profession and its practice are influenced by changes not directly related to OSH such as: (Select all that apply.) a. increasing competitive global market b. reduced respect of social authority by employees c. increasing number of minority workers who do not speak or read English fluently d. employees working past the traditional retirement age of 65

d. employees working past the traditional retirement age of 65 c. increasing number of minority workers who do not speak or read English fluently a. increasing competitive global market

Identify the characteristics of an OSH management system. (Select all that apply.) a. required by OSHA b. structured and formal approach c. employed by most employers d. Provide specific instruction on how to perform work e. Plan-Do-Check-Act

e. Plan-Do-Check-Act b. structured and formal approach c. employed by most employers

Involving various work groups in hazard prioritization discussions is beneficial in gathering input from them in order to identify the highest priority hazards, and in cultivating "buy in" to mitigate the hazards. (T/F)

true

Rank the following hazard control measures in terms of their general preference/effectiveness (1 = most preferred; least preferred)

4 Training. 2 Replace hazardous paint with a less hazardous paint 5 Wear safety harness when working at elevated heights 3 Install air conditioning in an underground tank that is being repaired 1 Eliminate use of hazardous material in a manufacturing process

Which of the following size employers has the greatest proportional number of work injuries and illnesses (# of injuries and illnesses/per work hour)? A. > 1,000 employees B. < 20 employees C. > 100 employees D. 100 - 249 employees E. > 249 employees

D. 100 - 249 employees

Which of the following events in US history had the greatest positive impact on the progression of occupational safety and health in the US? A. Hawks' Nest tragedy B. Recognition that asbestos was a carcinogen C. Texas City tragedy D. World War II E. Bhopal tragedy

D. World War II

Which of the following are generally TRUE about OSH and its position in an organization? (Select all that apply.) a. OSH professionals that are held accountable for organizational OSH performance but are not provided with the authority to make and enforce operational decisions are likely to succeed. b. OSH is a staff function and not a line function in an organization and therefore it typically makes recommendations and not organizational decisions. c. The closer an OSH professional reports to the top decision maker in an organization, the more effective the OSH professional will be in shaping OSH policy. d. OSH professionals rely upon others in an organization to carry out assigned OSH responsibilities.

a. OSH professionals that are held accountable for organizational OSH performance but are not provided with the authority to make and enforce operational decisions are likely to succeed. b. OSH is a staff function and not a line function in an organization and therefore it typically makes recommendations and not organizational decisions. c. The closer an OSH professional reports to the top decision maker in an organization, the more effective the OSH professional will be in shaping OSH policy. d. OSH professionals rely upon others in an organization to carry out assigned OSH responsibilities.

In which of the following disciplines must an OSH professional be skilled in order to be effective in practicing OSH? (Select all that apply.) a. communications b. physical sciences (chemistry, mathematics, engineering, etc.) c. management d. social sciences (psychology, etc.)

a. communications b. physical sciences (chemistry, mathematics, engineering, etc.) c. management d. social sciences (psychology, etc.)

Arguments that OSH professionals can bring forth to company decision-makers to compete for limited resources such as staffing, equipment, and new policies and procedures include: (Select all that apply.) a. increased productivity and efficiency b. cost reduction c. increased trust of the company by the public d. increased worker retention

a. increased productivity and efficiency b. cost reduction

Based on the readings in Module 1, how would you characterize the OSH profession as it stands today? (Select all that apply.) a. increasingly demanding b. increasingly more transparent than in past years c. static d. evolving

a. increasingly demanding

Which of the following are provisions in the OSHAct of 1970? (Select all that apply.) a. provide for the development, promulgation and enforcement of occupational safety and health (OSH) standards b. identify that employers and employees have separate but dependent rights and responsibilities in achieving safe and healthful working conditions c. encouraging the Federal government to assume the fullest responsibility for the administration and enforcement of OSH laws d. encouraging joint labor-management efforts to reduce injuries and disease arising out of employment

a. provide for the development, promulgation and enforcement of occupational safety and health (OSH) standards b. identify that employers and employees have separate but dependent rights and responsibilities in achieving safe and healthful working conditions