2024 ACTUAL EXAM QUESTIONS AND DETAILED
VERIFIED SOLUTIONS /A+ GRADE ASSURED
What section of the OSH Act does the whistleblower program reference? - ANSWER:
Section 11(c)
10 ways to get your safety and health program started - ANSWER: 1. Establish safety
and health as a core value
2. lead by example
3. implement a reporting system
4. provide training
5. conduct inspections
6. Collect hazard control ideas
7. Implement hazard controls
8. Address emergencies
9. Seek input on workplace changes.
10. Make improvements.
Which of the following is an OSHA cooperative program? - ANSWER: Voluntary
Protection Program (VPP)
Core Element: Worker Participation. Workers should... - ANSWER: - be encouraged
to participate in the program
- be encouraged to report safety and health concerns
- have access to safety and health information
- have an active role in all aspects of the program
- exercise their participation in the program without barriers.
Which of the followign is critical to the success of a safety and health program? -
ANSWER: Worker participation in the program development
Core Element: Workplace hazards. A safety and health program should include
procedures on: - ANSWER: - collecting existing information about workplace hazards
-inspecting the workplace for safety hazards
- identifying health hazards
- Conducting incident investigations
- Identifying hazards associated with emergency and non-routine situations
- characterizing the nature of identified hazards, identify interim control measures,
and prioritize the hazards for control
* Periodic inspections consist of identification and eval of workplace hazards utilizing
applicable sections of the IIPP program, any site safety plans, activity hazard analysis,
applicable OSHA regulations or other checklists developed by the employer.
Hazard Assesment. A hazard assessment, or inspection, should be done whenever: -
ANSWER: - A safety and health program is first established
, - New substances, processes, procedures, or equipment that could represent a new
occupational safety and health hazard are introduced to the workplace
- New or previously unrecognized hazards are uncovered.
What does JHA stand for? - ANSWER: Job Hazard Analysis
What is JHA used for? - ANSWER: Identifying needed safety and health training
programs
Hazard Prevention and Control. Investigation Process: - ANSWER: 1. Visiting the
accident scene as soon as possible
2. interviewing injured workers and witnesses
3. Examining the workplace
4. Determining the cause or causes
5. Taking corrective action
6. Recording the findings and corrective actions.
When an imminent hazard exists that cannot be controlled without endangering
employees or property - ANSWER: Quickly remove all exposed personnel from the
area
Lagging vs Leading indicators. - ANSWER: Lagging Indicators
- historical data
- injury, illness counts
Leading Indicators
- Process and participation
- Employee suggestions
- Employees trained
- Completion time for corrective actions
Program Eval and Improvement Team should consist of: - ANSWER: Employees
Line supervisors and managers
Executive managers
Departments:
Safety & Health
Training
Operations
HR
Why Investigate? Incident investigations help employers: - ANSWER: - Prevent
injuries and illnesses
- Save lives
- Save money
- Demonstrate commitment
- Promote positive workplace moral
- Improve management