HAZARD IDENTIFICATION & RISK
ASSESSMENT (HIRA) – FINAL
EXAM:Questions and answer with
rationals/graded A+Update/100%
correct
SECTION A: Basic Concepts & Definitions (Q1–Q20)
1. What is a “hazard” in the context of workplace safety?
a) The likelihood of an accident occurring
b) Any source, situation, or act with potential to cause harm
c) The severity of an injury
d) A report filed after an incident
Rationale: ISO 45001:2018 defines hazard as a source with potential to cause injury or
ill health.
2. Risk is best described as:
a) The number of hazards in a workplace
b) Combination of likelihood and severity of harm
c) Only the probability of an event
d) The cost of safety training
3. Which of the following is a physical hazard?
a) Bullying
b) Noise above 85 dB
c) Excessive workload
d) Poor software ergonomics
4. Which is an emerging hazard according to ILO 2026?
a) Ladders
, b) Algorithmic management stress
c) Circuit boards
d) Fire extinguishers
5. The first step in HIRA is:
a) Risk evaluation
b) Hazard identification
c) Risk control
d) Documentation
6. A “near miss” is:
a) An accident with minor injury
b) An unplanned event causing no harm but potential for harm
c) A risk assessment failure
d) A safety drill
7. What does “residual risk” mean?
a) Risk before controls
b) Risk remaining after controls are applied
c) Risk eliminated completely
d) Risk from electrical hazards
8. Which hierarchy of control is most effective?
a) PPE
b) Elimination
c) Administrative controls
d) Engineering controls
9. A psychosocial hazard includes:
a) Slippery floors
b) Workplace harassment
c) Chemical fumes
d) Unguarded machinery
10. In 2026, AI-based risk assessment tools primarily help with:
a) Replacing safety officers
b) Real-time hazard identification using computer vision
c) Ignoring minor risks
d) Increasing paperwork
11. A JSA (Job Safety Analysis) focuses on:
a) Company profits
b) Step-by-step task hazards
c) Emergency evacuation only
d) Legal compliance only
ASSESSMENT (HIRA) – FINAL
EXAM:Questions and answer with
rationals/graded A+Update/100%
correct
SECTION A: Basic Concepts & Definitions (Q1–Q20)
1. What is a “hazard” in the context of workplace safety?
a) The likelihood of an accident occurring
b) Any source, situation, or act with potential to cause harm
c) The severity of an injury
d) A report filed after an incident
Rationale: ISO 45001:2018 defines hazard as a source with potential to cause injury or
ill health.
2. Risk is best described as:
a) The number of hazards in a workplace
b) Combination of likelihood and severity of harm
c) Only the probability of an event
d) The cost of safety training
3. Which of the following is a physical hazard?
a) Bullying
b) Noise above 85 dB
c) Excessive workload
d) Poor software ergonomics
4. Which is an emerging hazard according to ILO 2026?
a) Ladders
, b) Algorithmic management stress
c) Circuit boards
d) Fire extinguishers
5. The first step in HIRA is:
a) Risk evaluation
b) Hazard identification
c) Risk control
d) Documentation
6. A “near miss” is:
a) An accident with minor injury
b) An unplanned event causing no harm but potential for harm
c) A risk assessment failure
d) A safety drill
7. What does “residual risk” mean?
a) Risk before controls
b) Risk remaining after controls are applied
c) Risk eliminated completely
d) Risk from electrical hazards
8. Which hierarchy of control is most effective?
a) PPE
b) Elimination
c) Administrative controls
d) Engineering controls
9. A psychosocial hazard includes:
a) Slippery floors
b) Workplace harassment
c) Chemical fumes
d) Unguarded machinery
10. In 2026, AI-based risk assessment tools primarily help with:
a) Replacing safety officers
b) Real-time hazard identification using computer vision
c) Ignoring minor risks
d) Increasing paperwork
11. A JSA (Job Safety Analysis) focuses on:
a) Company profits
b) Step-by-step task hazards
c) Emergency evacuation only
d) Legal compliance only
