Recommended Procedures & Control Measures

When eliminating the hazards is not feasible, what should you do?

A. Institute the hierarchy of control measures

When developing recommended actions and control measures, what questions should be asked?

A. Is the step necessary to complete the job? B. Is there a better way to do the job? C. Can mechanical changes reduce the number of job steps? D. Can the hazards be eliminated or modified.

Considering the task of offloading materials from a semi-truck, which of the following are the best examples of well-written recommended actions to minimize injury?

A. Make eye contact with forklift operator before approaching the lift gate. B. Inspect tie downs before each use D. Places cones on the loading dock before the truck arrives.

Considering the task of handling a 55-gallon drum of a known hazardous chemical, which of the following are the best examples of recommended actions to minimize injury?

A. Review the Safety Data Sheet for the chemical prior to use B. Inspect the drum before handling C. Wear the appropriate PPE as specified in the SDS.

What should you keep in mind when developing recommended actions or procedures?

A. Solutions must be specific and complete when developing recommended actions or procedures.

When controlling hazards and developing counter measures, what should be taken into consideration?

A. The severity of the hazard B. Frequency of exposure C. Probability of occurrence

Which of the following is a good example of recommended actions?

B. Stand to side and turn head.

You've identified that noise from an adjacent machine is a hazard for the job you are analyzing, but you cannot eliminate its operation. What should you do?

B. Try to schedule work around the times the adjacent machine is not running, if feasible. C. Rotate workers in the noisy area to minimize exposure. D. Identify different types of hearing protection devices that could be used.

Which of the following examples could reduce or limit hazards?

B. Using engineering controls such as ventilation C. Installing warning signs D. Providing personal protective equipment

When developing corrective measures, what should be included?

C. Both A and B