Hazard Identification Techniques: Master Workplace Safety

Question 1

In the process of hazard identification, which step involves recognizing and evaluating potential sources of harm?

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Identifying potential sources of harm

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Conducting risk assessments

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Evaluating the likelihood and severity of hazards

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Implementing control measures

Question 2

Which of the following is NOT a type of observation-based hazard identification technique?

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Risk assessment

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Job safety analysis

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Behavioral observation

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Workplace safety audit

Question 3

Which of the following is NOT a key step in the hazard identification process?

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Hazard resolution

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Inspection

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Observation

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Risk assessment

Question 4

Which of the following factors is NOT considered when evaluating the severity of a hazard?

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Regulatory requirements

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Potential injury or illness

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Exposure duration and frequency

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Vulnerability of those exposed

Question 5

Revised: Which type of inspection involves examining the workplace for potential hazards without interrupting operations?

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Passive inspection

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Active inspection

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Comprehensive inspection

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Spot inspection

Question 6

Revised: What is the first step in conducting a job safety analysis?

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Identify the job tasks

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Break down the tasks into steps

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Identify potential hazards

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Assess the risks associated with each hazard

Question 7

Revised: Which of the following is a benefit of conducting regular workplace inspections?

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Early identification of hazards

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Improved employee morale

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Reduced insurance premiums

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Increased productivity

Question 8

Which of the following methods is less commonly used for hazard identification in the workplace?

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Employee suggestion schemes

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Workplace inspections

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Risk assessments

Question 9

What is the primary purpose of conducting risk assessments in the workplace?

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To identify potential hazards and assess their risks

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To meet legal requirements only

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To simply document workplace hazards

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To assign responsibilities for managing hazards only

Question 10

What is the primary purpose of a workplace inspection?

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To identify unsafe conditions and practices

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To evaluate the effectiveness of safety controls

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To provide training to employees

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To document compliance with regulations

Question 11

Which of the following is NOT a step involved in a risk assessment?

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Incident reporting

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Hazard identification

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Risk evaluation

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Risk control

Question 12

Which type of hazard is most likely to cause musculoskeletal disorders?

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Physical

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Biological

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Chemical

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Psychological

Question 13

Which of the following is NOT an example of a control measure to mitigate the risk of electrical hazards?

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Allowing employees to work on live wires

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Providing insulated gloves

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Using lock-out/tag-out procedures

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Grounding electrical equipment

Question 14

Which of the following is NOT a valid method for conducting a hazard identification inspection?

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Guesswork

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Observation

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Checklist

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Interview

Question 15

Which of the following is considered a 'near miss' incident?

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An incident that had the potential to cause harm but did not

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An incident that results in injury or damage

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An incident that is caused by human error

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An incident that involves only minor property damage

Question 16

When using a checklist for hazard identification, it is important to:

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Customize it to the specific workplace context

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Complete it as quickly as possible

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Use it without any modifications

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Leave it blank if no hazards are identified

Question 17

A fundamental principle of hazard identification is:

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Involving all relevant stakeholders in the process

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Focusing solely on obvious hazards

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Assuming all workplaces are inherently safe

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Relying exclusively on previous risk assessments

Question 18

An example of a hands-on workplace observation technique for hazard identification is:

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Walking through the workplace and observing activities

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Reading safety manuals and documentation

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Conducting an online survey among employees

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Consulting with a safety expert remotely

Question 19

Which of the following is NOT a step in the hazard identification process?

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Hazard control

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Hazard inspection

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Hazard risk assessment

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Hazard observation

Question 20

During a hazard inspection, it is essential to:

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Be systematic, thorough, and pay attention to detail.

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Involve only experienced workers.

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Focus only on obvious hazards.

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Rely solely on checklists.

Question 21

The primary purpose of a risk assessment is to:

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Determine the likelihood and potential severity of a hazard.

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Rank hazards in order of importance.

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Identify all possible hazards in the workplace.

Question 22

An advantage of using checklists for hazard identification is that they:

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Ensure a consistent approach and provide a structured way to identify hazards.

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Provide a comprehensive risk assessment.

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Eliminate the need for training.

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Guarantee that all hazards will be identified.

Question 23

For effective hazard observation, it is recommended to:

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Observe workers performing their tasks and focus on both routine and non-routine activities.

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Rely on self-reporting from workers.

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Ignore routine tasks.

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Focus only on high-risk areas.

Question 24

The primary purpose of a Job Hazard Analysis (JHA) is to:

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Identify hazards associated with specific tasks or job functions.

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Develop control measures for all identified hazards.

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Rank hazards in order of severity.

Question 25

Hazard warning signs, labels, and barricades are examples of:

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Passive hazard control measures.

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Administrative controls.

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Hazard mitigation measures.

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Personal protective equipment.

Question 26

In a risk matrix, the likelihood and severity of a hazard are:

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Plotted on two axes to determine the overall risk level.

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Subtracted from each other to determine the net risk.

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Added together to create a risk score.

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Multiplied together to calculate the risk.

Question 27

A key element of an effective hazard management system includes:

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Regular review, evaluation, and improvement of the system.

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Sole reliance on checklists.

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Ignoring low-risk hazards.

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One-time hazard identification.

Question 28

When conducting an inspection to identify hazards, it is important to:

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Pay attention to both visible and less obvious hazards.

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Focus only on major hazards that could cause catastrophic consequences.

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Ignore any hazards that are not immediately visible.

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Rely solely on the input of employees without conducting a thorough inspection.

Question 29

Which of the following is a key element of a comprehensive risk assessment?

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Identifying the likelihood and severity of potential hazards.

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Listing potential hazards without considering their likelihood and severity.

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Assigning responsibility for each hazard.

Question 30

In the context of hazard identification, a hazard is defined as:

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Any source or situation with the potential to cause harm, injury, or ill health.

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A condition that is annoying or inconvenient but does not pose a significant risk.

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An event that has already caused harm or injury.

Question 31

Which of the following is a limitation of using a hazard identification checklist?

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It may not capture all potential hazards, especially those that are not explicitly listed on the checklist.

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It provides a detailed record of identified hazards.

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It helps to identify and eliminate hidden hazards.

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It saves time and effort compared to other hazard identification methods.

Question 32

Which of the following is an example of a behavioural observation technique used in hazard identification?

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Observing workers' interactions with machinery and equipment.

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Reviewing accident reports.

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Performing a detailed inspection of equipment.

Question 33

What is the primary purpose of using a Job Safety Analysis (JSA) as a hazard identification technique?

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To identify potential hazards associated with specific tasks and develop control measures.

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To assess the risk of accidents and incidents.

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To provide a comprehensive review of the workplace.

Question 34

How do employees play a vital role in hazard identification?

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They provide valuable insights and observations about potential hazards based on their daily experiences.

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They are solely responsible for conducting all hazard identifications.

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They should not be involved in hazard identification activities.

Question 35

Which of the following is an example of a proactive hazard identification technique?

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Conducting a risk assessment before starting a new task or project.

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Observing workers' behaviour to identify unsafe practices.

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Investigating accidents after they have occurred.

Question 36

What is the primary purpose of a safety audit?

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To provide an independent and objective assessment of workplace safety practices and identify potential hazards.

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To identify specific hazards and risks.

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To develop and implement safety procedures.

Question 37

What is a key benefit of using technology in hazard identification?

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Technology can improve efficiency and accuracy in data collection and analysis for hazard identification.

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Technology can completely eliminate the need for human involvement in hazard identification.

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Technology can guarantee the identification of all potential hazards.