Week 7, Quiz 5, Chapter 4

What is an example of an unsafe act?

inadequate hand washing

Where does personal protective equipment (PPE) rank in terms of the recommended approach to hazard control?

the third line of defence

Examples of confined space are: a. computer equipment rooms b. a shower stall c. sewers d. all of the above e. b) and c)

all of the above

Which of the following is one of the four specific conditions that have been linked to repetitive strain injuries? a. force application to hinge joints b. overexertion c. high dBA ratings d. pinch points

force application to hinge joints

What is an example of an unsafe condition? Incorrect Response a. use of defective equipment b. poor indoor air quality c. failure to wear personal protective equipment d. alcohol and drug abuse

poor indoor air quality

Which risk assessment calculation considers how likely it is that hazard will result in an injury? a. probability b. exposure c. consequences d. identification

probability

Injury prevention focuses on all of the following

recognizing the source of the hazard (i.e., the potential energy source), eliminating the hazard, protecting workers from exposure to the energy source (e.g., through personal protective equipment)

Who is most likely to carry out safety sampling? a. in-house safety personnel b. the third party safety professional c. the Ministry of Labour d. the WSIB/WCB

in-house safety personnel

Which of the following is an example of an engineering control? a. personal protective equipment b. tasks that are redundant or may duplicate work c. provision, use, and scheduling of working activities and resources in workplace d. installation of auxiliary equipment

installation of auxiliary equipment

Which of the following is NOT a way to identify hazards? a. reviewing first aid records b. reviewing the types of PPEs being used c. having workers report health and safety issues to the supervisor or employer d. having a safety committee that identifies potentially unhealthy and/or unsafe for situations

reviewing the types of PPEs being used

Which of the following is an engineering control?

segregating the hazard in time and space

How should a risk assessment be conducted? a. There is no one single method. b. Engineering approaches are the preferred method. c. One model can work best. d. There are many different models that can be used.

there is no one single method

Once it has been established that a confined space exists, the following steps should be taken: a. purge the space of all contaminants b. test the air quality c. determine the ease of access to and from the space d. all of the above e. a) and b)

all of the above

Some common examples of administrative controls include: a. safety awareness programs b. the use of incentives and rewards c. housekeeping programs d. all of the above e. a) and b)

all of the above

Which of the following most closely reflects the definition of a hazard, as given in the textbook?

any condition or changing set of circumstances that has the potential to cause an injury

A recently named condition of RSI includes which of the following? a. arthritis b. tinnitus c. carpal tunnel syndrome d. migraine headaches

carpal tunnel syndrome

Which of the following terms refers to identifying ways to prevent a hazardous situation from becoming worse? a. hazard control b. precontact control c. contact control d. contact control

contact control

Which of the following is the hierarchy of hazard control measures? a. elimination, engineering, administrative, personal protective equipment, and substitution b. elimination, substitution, engineering, administrative, and personal protective equipment c. personal protective equipment, elimination, substitution, engineering, and administrative d. engineering, elimination, substitution, administrative, and personal protective equipment

elimination, substitution, engineering, administrative, and personal protective equipment

For which of the following general conditions can the origins of RSI can be traced to? a. hazardous conditions b. force applied to hinge joints c. being caught in, under, or between machinery d. coming in contact with chemicals or heat

force applied to hinge joints

What numerical measure is typically used to communicate risk, regardless of how it is assessed? a. cost b. frequency c. severity d. probability

probability

What is the goal of an ergonomics program? a. ensure that employees are working in a safe environment b. reduce risks of an injury c. study the measurements of the human body d. design a work system

reduce risk of an injury

The consequences of a hazard are assessed through what measure?

severity

What is another term for a direct unsafe act?

substandard practice

What is the prerequisite step before engaging in risk assessment?

the identification of hazards

According to your textbook, what is a risk? a. The first undesired event that could start an accident sequence. b. A thing or condition that my expose a person to an injury or occupational disease. c. The likelihood that the hazard will lead to injury or the probability of harm actually occurring. d. A systematic examination of all aspects of the work undertaken to consider what could cause injury or harm

the likelihood that the hazard will lead to injury or the probability of harm actually occurring