test 1

How many key elements does the Process Safety Management standard requires employer to incorporate in their formal Process Safety Management program?

14

Refresher training must be provided at least every [__] years, or more often if necessary, to each employee involved in operating a process.

3

[__] of all incidents in the workplace results from slips, trips, and falls. (a value is requires)

33%

At least every [___] years after the completion of the initial process hazard analysis, the process hazard analysis must be updated and revalidated.

5

Prior to the introduction of a highly hazardous chemical to a process, the pre-startup safety review must confirm which of the following?

All procedures are in place and adequate Construction and equipment conform to specifications A Process Hazard Analysis has been performed for new facilities

The employer must certify [___](reporting frequency) that these operating procedures are current and accurate to guard against outdated or inaccurate operating procedures.

Annually

Which of the following is one of the three most significant events in the history of the safety and health movement?

Asbestos menace Hawk's nest tragedy Bhopal tragedies

Most process facilities are concerned about Class _______fires.

B

The part of the body that is most frequently injured, according to the NSC, is which of the following?

Back

___________ and ___________ are the two areas of the body most often injured.

Back Legs and fingers

[__] is the most widely known repetitive strain injury. (do not use abbreviations or acronyms)

Carpal tunnel syndrome

All of the following procedures applies to Personal Protective Equipment except:

Certified by the medical association

Lost workdays, permanent partial disabilities, and temporary total disabilities refers to which type of accident?

Class 1

Requiring treatment by a physician outside the company's facility refers to which type of accident?

Class 2

Locally provided first aid, property damage of less than $100, or the loss of fewer than eight hours of work time refers to which type of accident?

Class 3

A fire fueled by common household trash is a _____ type fire.

Class A fire

What type of fire fueled by petroleum product?

Class B

A fire fueled by petroleum product is a _____ type fire.

Class B Fire

A fire fueled by petroleum product is a:

Class B fire

An electrical fire is what type of fire?

Class C

An electrical fire is a ______ type fire.

Class C fire

A fire fuel by metals is a:

Class D fire

The OSHA PSM standard is required by which of the following?

Clean Air Act Amendments (CAAA) and the Environmental Protection Agency Management Plan (RMP)

The [_____] was an Employer bias common-law rule based on the theory that people who accept a job assume the risks that go with it.

Concept of Assumption of Risk

The [____] is a common law that stated if a person's own negligence contributes to causing an accident in which that person is injured, the injured party can't collect any damages (money) from another party who allegedly caused the accident. Type in the correct response using the list below. Doctrine of Contributory Negligence Employee Accident Rule Concept of Assumption of Risk Fellow Servant Rule Power of Attorney

Doctrine of Contributory Negligence

Under the PSM standard, which of the following must be developed for handling releases of hazardous chemicals in the workplace?

Emergency Action Plan

After Elimination and Substitution ________________________ , ________________________ , and _________________________ are the three strategies that companies employ to reduce accident in the workplace. -must be listed in the order in which they are employed-

Engineering Controls Administrative Controls Personal Protective Equipment

are the three "E's" of Safety.

Engineering, education, enforce

Accident investigations are performed to determine who is at fault.

False

Deaths on the job have increased considerably over the years.

False

Employees are required to report onsite injuries that result is medical treatment to their employer.

False

Equipment deficiencies outside the acceptable limits defined by the process safety information must be corrected or tagged with "caution" signs.

False

It is safe to lift light weight objects using your back.

False

It is safe to wear metal hard hat in any working environment.

False

Lost time is not important when assessing the effect of accidents on industry.

False

Occupational safety and health initiatives first begun in the early 19th century.

False

Operating procedures provide general instructions or details on what steps are to be taken or followed in carrying out the stated procedures.

False

The National Safety Council is a broad-based safety organization that has members only from Process industry.

False

The employer may certify in Orally that experienced employees have the required knowledge, skills, and abilities to safely carry out the duties and responsibilities specified in the operating procedures.

False

There is no link between safety and productivity.

False

Water is the best extinguishing agent for all fire.

False

You are only at risk of falling when working at elevation above ground.

False

The [____] was an Employer bias common-law rule that held; the employer is not liable to an employee for injuries resulting from the negligence of a fellow employee.

Fellow Servant Rule

The [____] was an Employer bias common-law rule that held; the employer is not liable to an employee for injuries resulting from the negligence of a fellow employee. Type in the correct response using the list below.

Fellow Servant Rule

All Employees must learn to recognize and prevent [_____] in the workplace.

Hazards

Worldwide, __________________ and __________________ are the two primary causes of industrial accidents.

Human error Equipment failure

[_____ _____] involve a worker being struck by or against an object.

Impact accidents

An [_____] is an unplanned, undesired event that hinders completion of a task and may cause injury, illness, or property damage or some combination of all three in varying degrees from minor to catastrophic.

Incident

The first recording of an established safety program occurred In what place and year ? What incident precipitated the program?

Joliet Illinois 1892 a flywheel explode

Proper lifting techniques include all of the following except:

Lift by bending at the waist.

To calculate uninsured costs, accidents are divided into four classes; class 1 accidents consist of

Lost workdays Permanent partial disabilities temporary total disabilities

Which of the following health problems associated with the workplace contributed to the development of the safety and health movement?

Lung disease b - Mercury poisoning c - Bloodborne Pathogens

When conducting a PSM compliance audit, which of the following elements should receive special consideration?

Mechanical integrity

According to the text PSM mechanical integrity requirements apply to all of the following equipment, EXCEPT:

Mechanical startup systems

A [____] is an unplanned event that did not result in injury, illness, or damage - but had the potential to do so.

Near Miss

Which of the following is not a means of preventing falls?

Never attempt to climb without anchoring you harness.

The [_____] is a federal agency of the United States in the Department Labor formed in 1970 that regulates workplace safety and health.

Occupational Safety and Health Administration

[_____] requires employees to train employees to know the physical and health hazards of chemicals in their workplace. (DO NOT USE ABBREVIATIONS OR ACRONYMS)

Occupational Safety and Health Administration

The most common cause of work injuries is which of the following? Make you selection from the list below to fill the bank. Abrasions Overexertion Falls Exposure to radiation/caustics Impact Musculoskeletal

Overexertion

What system/procedure should be employed by an individual when attempting to extinguish a fire?

PASS

Which of the following is a milestone in the development of the safety movement in the United States?

Passage of OSHA b - First recorded safety program c - Creation of the Bureau of Mines

When engineering and administrative controls are not feasible or effective in reducing job related hazards [_____] is required. (DO NOT USE ABBREVIATIONS OR ACRONYMS)

Personal Protective Equipment

A [____] is an organized and systematic effort to identify and analyze the significance of potential hazards associated with the processing or handling of highly hazardous chemicals.

Process Hazard Analysis

First Aid is used for all of the stated reason except:

Protect life

A positive safety attitude is recognizable by the behavior of the employee. To have a positive safety attitude means ______________ hazards before they occur and taking steps to ______________ those hazards.

Recognize Eliminate

Preventing tripping hazards may be accomplished by all of the following means except:

Reduce excessive lighting in area

The Process Safety Management standard applies to which of the listed groups?

Refineries and chemical manufacturing

[____] occur when there is little traction between the sole of the shoe and the walking surface.

Slips

The most common source(s) of injuries in the workplace are the result of:

Slips, trips, and falls

With regards to hazardous chemicals, the employee should know all of the following except:

The manufacturer of the chemical

A permit must be issued for hot work operations conducted on or near a covered process. The permit must:

The permit must contain each of the items listed

The creation of OSHA provided what important right to workers?

The right to a safe and healthful workplace.

The goal of [____] is to involve all of an organization's personnel from top to bottom at all times in continually improving the safety and health of every aspect of the work environment so as to encourage peak performance of people and processes.

Total Quality Management

Which array below list the three leading causes of work related accidents.

Transportation incidents, Violence and other injuries by persons or animals, Falls, slips, & trips, & Contact with objects and equipment

According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (in the most recent fatality report), the leading cause of workplace deaths was overwhelmingly traffic incidents.

True

It is very important that your Personal Protective Equipment fit you properly.

True

The safety and health movement today is characterized by professionalization and integration.

True

The two primary factors that causes incidents in the workplace are _________________________ and _________________________ .

Unsafe Acts Unsafe Conditions

A(n) [_____] is an intentional or unintentional violation of an established safe work practice, procedure or method.

Unsafe act

The PSM standard requires the investigation of each incident that resulted in workplace [____].

a catastrophic release of a highly hazardous chemical

An [______] is an undesirable or unfortunate happening that occurs unintentionally and usually results in harm, injury, damage, or loss.

accident

What material was once considered a "miracle" fiber?

asbestos

Safe work practices under the PSM program must apply to which of the following?

employees and contractors

Companies employ [_____] training and procedures to help prevent Musculoskeletal Disorder.

ergonomics

Employers may establish more efficient inventory control by reducing the quantities of highly hazardous chemicals to below which of the following?

established threshold

The Clean Air Acts Amendment (CAAA) requires that the Process Safety Management standard include a list of ______.

highly hazardous chemicals

The Occupational Safety and Health Administration's "Process Safety Management" standard emphasizes the management of hazards associated with [_____].

highly hazardous chemicals

Which of the following considerations must be included in written PSM procedures prior to any change?

impact of the change on employee safety and health

The PSM standard generally does not apply to any of the following services, EXCEPT:

maintenance on covered processes

The PSM standard applies to contractors performing maintenance or repair, turnaround, major renovation, or specialty work.

on or adjacent to a covered process

Which of the following is a tangible benefit of an effective Process Safety Management program?

reduced penalties imposed by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration

From the period 1918 through the 1950s, what were the two critical conclusion reached by industry in the United States? &

there is a definite connection between quality and safety off-the-job accidents have a negative impact on productivity

Which of the following does OSHA believe to be most important about the tasks and procedures related to the process?

they should be well communicated

Which of the following is the priority in which employers must identify and begin evaluating processes?

those that pose the greatest risks first

Historically, what has be the prevailing view about accident prevention?

too costly