OHS EXAM #1QUESTIONS &
ANSWERS 100% CORRECT!!
Flammable liquids and gases are examples of what kind of occupational hazard? -
ANSWERChemical occupational hazard.
Why do occupational safety? - ANSWERIts the right thing to do, its good for
business, and its required by Law.
T/F the most important aspect of an accident investigation is to have an investigation
plan developed before an accident happens? - ANSWERTrue
Cal-OSHA has led the country with the implementation of which key safety program?
- ANSWERInjury & illness Prevention Program _ IIPP
The simplest of the root cause analysis methods? - ANSWER5-Why-Analysis
OSHA is a division in which federal government department? - ANSWERDepartment
Of Labor.
T/F. OSHA's 2009 follow-up monitoring inspection of the BP Texas City refinery
resulted in fines four times larger than the original multi-million dollar fines OSHA
issued in 2005? - ANSWERTrue
What took place in the late 18th century to the mid 19th century that changed what
occupational hazards looked like? - ANSWERIndustrial Revolution
At the federal level, which bureau collects occupational injury & illness information? -
ANSWERBureau of Labor Statistics.
Accident investigations help employers - ANSWERprevent injuries and illnesses,
save money, demonstrate commitment to safety and health, and promote positive
workplace morale.
What major events in the early 20th century affected the progress of occupational
safety? - ANSWERTriangle Shirtwaist Company Fire in New York (1911) and
Wisconsin passed the first worker's compensation law (1911)
multiple traumatic injuries include - ANSWERFires and explosions, Transportation
incidents, Contact with objects, and falls to lower levels.
When should you begin an accident/ incident investigation? - ANSWERimmediately
T/F-The federal Occupational Safety and Health Act encourages states to develop
and operate their own and health program? - ANSWERTrue
, which accident prevention improvement stage get you closest to zero injuries? -
ANSWERmanaging risks.
Employer responsibilities under OSHA standards - ANSWERFind and correct safety
& health hazards
inform employees about chemical hazards
make notification of serious injuries
provide required personal protective equipment at no cost to employees.
T/F-The Walsh-Healy Act of 1936 required basic health & safety standards for work
done on federal contracts exceeding $10,000? - ANSWERTrue
What is the clause that employers must follow when no specific standard applies to a
hazard? - ANSWERThe general duty clause
OSHA inspections are scheduled based on ? -
ANSWERCatastrophes-death/hospitalizations, and employee complaints
T/F -Workplace injuries and illnesses cost the US economy over half a billion dollars
every day - ANSWERTrue
What is occupational safety? - ANSWERIt is the science of anticipation, recognition,
evaluation, and control of hazards arising in or from the workplace that could impair
the health and well being of workers taking into account the possible impact on the
surrounding communities and environment.
What are occupational hazards ? - ANSWERPhysical, chemical, mechanical,
psychological, and biological hazards.
Physical Hazards - ANSWERNoise, temperature, Sunlight, Electricity, and radiation.
Chemical Hazard - ANSWERSolids/liquids/gases, corrosive, flammable/explosive,
toxic, reactive.
Mechanical hazards - ANSWERmachinery, confined spaces, vehicles, working at
heights, ergonomics.
ergonomics include work stations, lifting, repetitive activities, awkward movements,
physical force, and vibration.
Physical Hazard - ANSWERMechanical hazards
Engulfment hazards
Entrapment hazards
Temperature extremes
Biological Hazards - ANSWERBlood/body fluids, mold, bacteria, viruses, plants,
insects
Psychological hazards - ANSWERwork load demands, work pace, social relations,
harassment, violence.
ANSWERS 100% CORRECT!!
Flammable liquids and gases are examples of what kind of occupational hazard? -
ANSWERChemical occupational hazard.
Why do occupational safety? - ANSWERIts the right thing to do, its good for
business, and its required by Law.
T/F the most important aspect of an accident investigation is to have an investigation
plan developed before an accident happens? - ANSWERTrue
Cal-OSHA has led the country with the implementation of which key safety program?
- ANSWERInjury & illness Prevention Program _ IIPP
The simplest of the root cause analysis methods? - ANSWER5-Why-Analysis
OSHA is a division in which federal government department? - ANSWERDepartment
Of Labor.
T/F. OSHA's 2009 follow-up monitoring inspection of the BP Texas City refinery
resulted in fines four times larger than the original multi-million dollar fines OSHA
issued in 2005? - ANSWERTrue
What took place in the late 18th century to the mid 19th century that changed what
occupational hazards looked like? - ANSWERIndustrial Revolution
At the federal level, which bureau collects occupational injury & illness information? -
ANSWERBureau of Labor Statistics.
Accident investigations help employers - ANSWERprevent injuries and illnesses,
save money, demonstrate commitment to safety and health, and promote positive
workplace morale.
What major events in the early 20th century affected the progress of occupational
safety? - ANSWERTriangle Shirtwaist Company Fire in New York (1911) and
Wisconsin passed the first worker's compensation law (1911)
multiple traumatic injuries include - ANSWERFires and explosions, Transportation
incidents, Contact with objects, and falls to lower levels.
When should you begin an accident/ incident investigation? - ANSWERimmediately
T/F-The federal Occupational Safety and Health Act encourages states to develop
and operate their own and health program? - ANSWERTrue
, which accident prevention improvement stage get you closest to zero injuries? -
ANSWERmanaging risks.
Employer responsibilities under OSHA standards - ANSWERFind and correct safety
& health hazards
inform employees about chemical hazards
make notification of serious injuries
provide required personal protective equipment at no cost to employees.
T/F-The Walsh-Healy Act of 1936 required basic health & safety standards for work
done on federal contracts exceeding $10,000? - ANSWERTrue
What is the clause that employers must follow when no specific standard applies to a
hazard? - ANSWERThe general duty clause
OSHA inspections are scheduled based on ? -
ANSWERCatastrophes-death/hospitalizations, and employee complaints
T/F -Workplace injuries and illnesses cost the US economy over half a billion dollars
every day - ANSWERTrue
What is occupational safety? - ANSWERIt is the science of anticipation, recognition,
evaluation, and control of hazards arising in or from the workplace that could impair
the health and well being of workers taking into account the possible impact on the
surrounding communities and environment.
What are occupational hazards ? - ANSWERPhysical, chemical, mechanical,
psychological, and biological hazards.
Physical Hazards - ANSWERNoise, temperature, Sunlight, Electricity, and radiation.
Chemical Hazard - ANSWERSolids/liquids/gases, corrosive, flammable/explosive,
toxic, reactive.
Mechanical hazards - ANSWERmachinery, confined spaces, vehicles, working at
heights, ergonomics.
ergonomics include work stations, lifting, repetitive activities, awkward movements,
physical force, and vibration.
Physical Hazard - ANSWERMechanical hazards
Engulfment hazards
Entrapment hazards
Temperature extremes
Biological Hazards - ANSWERBlood/body fluids, mold, bacteria, viruses, plants,
insects
Psychological hazards - ANSWERwork load demands, work pace, social relations,
harassment, violence.
