Workforce Hazard Recognition

What should a worker do when he or she becomes aware of a hazard that is either re-occurring or requires a supervisor's involvement to be resolved? A. Report it to their supervisor B. Ignore the hazard C. Tell a coworker about it D. Fill out a work permit

A. Report it to their supervisor

Before beginning a lockout/tagout procedure, a worker who fills out once of these has a chance to think through the process and analyze whether any hazards have been overlooked. A. A pre-shift inspection checklist B. A work permit C. An incident investigation report D. A job safety analysis

B. A work permit

Lifting an object using improper body mechanics is an example of what type of hazard? A. Physical B. Ergonomic C. Chemical D. Biological

B. Ergonomic

Not recognizing hazards in the workplace is usually something only inexperienced workers have to worry about. T or F?

B. False

What type of workplace incident can happen regularly without being noticed? A. Major injuries B. Unsafe actions C. Near misses D. Minor injuries

B. Unsafe actions

Which of these hazard recognition tools is used to identify the root cause of a near miss or incident that has already occurred? A. The pre-shift inspection B. The job safety analysis C. The incident investigation D. The work permit

C. The incident investigation

Which of the following is an example of a physical hazard? A. Repetitive actions B. Bacteria C. Chlorine D. Fire

D. Fire

Which procedure, when performed daily, can help a worker spot a hazard before it has a chance to cause an incident? A. Developing a job safety analysis B. Conducting an incident investigation C. Filling out a work permit D. Performing a pre-shift inspection

D. Performing a pre-shift inspection

At a facility, effective hazard recognition is the responsibility of: A. workers B. management C. OSHA and management D. workers and management

D. workers and management

The best time to identify a hazard is after an incident occurs, because the incident provides positive proof that the hazard actually exists. T or F?

False

A hazard is any behavior or situation that can cause injury or illness. T or F?

True