Control Measures for Hazards: Master Workplace Safety

Question 1

What is a significant advantage of implementing administrative controls?

Accepted Answer

Cost-effectiveness and adaptability to specific workplaces

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Elimination of the need for employee training

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Guaranteed effectiveness in preventing all accidents

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They are always more effective than engineering controls

Question 2

What is the role of training in implementing effective control measures?

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To ensure workers understand and follow safe work practices

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To reduce the need for other control measures

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To replace the need for personal protective equipment

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To satisfy legal requirements only

Question 3

Which of the following is the most effective level in the hierarchy of control measures?

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Elimination

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Substitution

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Engineering controls

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Administrative controls

Question 4

What is the primary purpose of personal protective equipment (PPE)?

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To minimize the risk of exposure to hazards

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To eliminate hazards

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To control hazards at the source

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To provide a completely safe working environment

Question 5

Which of the following is an example of an administrative control measure?

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Training programs

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Machine guards

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Exhaust ventilation systems

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Safety glasses

Question 6

When selecting appropriate control measures, what should be the initial step?

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Identifying hazards

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Assessing risks

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Implementing control measures

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Monitoring the effectiveness of control measures

Question 7

When choosing PPE, which factor is least relevant?

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The financial cost of the PPE

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The nature of the hazard

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The frequency and duration of exposure

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The comfort and fit of the PPE

Question 8

In implementing control measures, which aspect should take precedence?

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Effectiveness in hazard control

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Cost-effectiveness

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Ease of implementation

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Acceptability to workers

Question 9

Identify the option that does not represent a type of engineering control measure.

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Administrative guidelines

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Machine guarding

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Ventilation systems

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Noise reduction techniques

Question 10

Which type of personal protective equipment (PPE) is most suitable for safeguarding against chemical splashes?

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Protective gloves

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Safety goggles

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Respirator mask

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Hearing protection devices

Question 11

Exhaust ventilation systems, as engineering control measures, offer a key benefit. Which one is it?

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Reduce airborne contaminants at their source

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Eliminate the need for PPE altogether

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Always represent the most cost-effective solution

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Provide absolute protection against all hazards

Question 12

In the context of hazard control, what is the primary objective of a job safety analysis (JSA)?

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Identify potential hazards and develop control measures

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Document employee training on hazard control measures

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Evaluate the effectiveness of existing control measures

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Assign responsibilities for implementing control measures

Question 13

The hierarchy of controls is guided by a key principle. Which option states it accurately?

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Elimination or substitution is prioritized over administrative controls

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Administrative controls are more effective than engineering controls

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Personal protective equipment offers the most reliable hazard control

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All control measures should be implemented simultaneously

Question 14

Which of the following is NOT a recognized primary type of control measure for workplace hazards?

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Biological controls

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Engineering controls

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Administrative controls

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Personal protective equipment

Question 15

Engineering controls are generally regarded as the most effective type of control measure because they:

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Eliminate or reduce hazards at their source.

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Are easy and inexpensive to implement.

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Are always reliable and fail-safe.

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Do not require any additional training for employees.

Question 16

An example of an administrative control measure is:

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Providing employees with safety training

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Installing a machine guard

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Issuing personal protective equipment

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Using a chemical fume hood

Question 17

A hierarchy of control measures ranks control measures based on their:

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Effectiveness in reducing risk

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Cost

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Ease of implementation

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Level of employee involvement

Question 18

The primary purpose of implementing control measures in the workplace is to:

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Eliminate or reduce the risk of accidents and illnesses

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Comply with legal requirements

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Save money

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Improve employee morale

Question 19

Which of the following is an example of a passive control measure?

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Using a chemical fume hood

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Installing a machine guard

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Providing employees with safety training

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Issuing personal protective equipment

Question 20

How does involving employees in implementing and monitoring control measures improve their effectiveness and acceptance?

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Employee involvement fosters ownership and commitment to the control measures.

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Employee involvement eliminates the need for comprehensive training on the implemented control measures.

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Employee involvement is only relevant to the implementation and monitoring of personal protective equipment.

Question 21

Which of the following is an example of an engineering control for workplace hazards?

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Machine guards

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Warning signs

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Safety procedures

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Fire extinguishers

Question 22

What is the main purpose of administrative controls in hazard management?

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To eliminate or reduce hazards by changing the way work is done.

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To provide workers with personal protective equipment.

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To monitor the workplace for hazards.

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To provide training on hazard recognition and control.

Question 23

What is the correct order of the hierarchy of control measures, starting with the most effective?

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Elimination, substitution, engineering controls, administrative controls, personal protective equipment

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Personal protective equipment, administrative controls, engineering controls, substitution, elimination

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Engineering controls, administrative controls, substitution, elimination, personal protective equipment

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Substitution, elimination, administrative controls, engineering controls, personal protective equipment

Question 24

What is the key difference between a hazard and a risk in the context of workplace safety?

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A hazard is a potential danger, while a risk is the likelihood of that danger occurring.

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A risk is a potential danger, while a hazard is the likelihood of that danger occurring.

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Hazards and risks are the same thing.

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Risks are always greater than hazards.

Question 25

Which of the following is NOT a type of control measure used to mitigate hazards?

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Safe work practices

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Engineering controls

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Administrative controls

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Personal protective equipment

Question 26

What is the primary goal of administrative controls in workplace safety?

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To minimize employee exposure to hazards

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To eliminate hazards

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To provide protection from hazards

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To ensure compliance with safety regulations

Question 27

Which of the following is an example of personal protective equipment (PPE)?

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Hard hat

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Safety signs

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Machine guards

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Lockout devices

Question 28

Which of the following is an example of an engineering control that fully eliminates a hazard?

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Encasing a hazardous machine

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Posting warning signs

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Providing respirators

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Implementing a safety training program

Question 29

What is the primary purpose of a risk assessment in workplace safety?

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To identify potential hazards and their risks

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To select appropriate control measures

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To monitor compliance with safety regulations

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To train employees on safety procedures

Question 30

Which of the following is **not** a type of control measure for hazards in the workplace?

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Training

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Engineering controls

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Administrative controls

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Personal protective equipment (PPE)

Question 31

Which of the following is the **most important** factor to consider when selecting a control measure for a hazard?

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Effectiveness

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Cost

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Ease of implementation

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Aesthetics

Question 32

Which of the following is an example of an administrative control measure for managing hazards?

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Work permits

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Physical barriers

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Machine guards

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Respiratory protection

Question 33

When should personal protective equipment (PPE) **not** be used?

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As the sole means of hazard control

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When engineering or administrative controls are not feasible

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Only when working with chemicals

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Never

Question 34

What is the purpose of the **Hierarchy of Controls** in hazard management?

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To provide a framework for selecting the most effective control measures

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To set legal requirements for hazard control

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To eliminate all hazards from the workplace

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To ensure that PPE is always used as the primary control measure

Question 35

Which of the following is **not** a principle of the Hierarchy of Controls?

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Training

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Elimination

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Substitution

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Isolation

Question 36

Which of the following is an example of an engineering control measure used to mitigate a chemical hazard?

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Installing a local exhaust ventilation system to remove chemical fumes

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Offering personal protective equipment to employees

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Developing and enforcing safe work procedures

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Providing training on the proper handling of chemicals

Question 37

What is the fundamental purpose of administrative controls?

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To provide instructions, policies, and training to employees on how to safely perform their jobs

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To physically eliminate or reduce hazards at the source

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To protect employees from exposure to hazards

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To reduce the severity of injuries or illnesses in the event of an accident

Question 38

What is the recommended hierarchical approach to hazard control?

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Elimination, Substitution, Engineering Controls, Administrative Controls, Personal Protective Equipment

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Personal Protective Equipment, Administrative Controls, Engineering Controls, Substitution, Elimination

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Engineering Controls, Administrative Controls, Elimination, Substitution, Personal Protective Equipment

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Substitution, Elimination, Engineering Controls, Administrative Controls, Personal Protective Equipment