#1
Which of the following is a primary objective of accident prevention?
Reducing the severity of accidents
ExplanationMinimizing harm caused by accidents.
#2
Which of the following is an example of engineering controls for accident prevention?
Installing machine guards
ExplanationPhysical barriers to prevent accidents.
#3
What does the acronym 'OSHA' stand for in the context of workplace safety?
Occupational Safety and Health Administration
ExplanationRegulatory body for workplace safety.
#4
Which of the following is NOT a principle of safe manual handling?
Lift with your back straight
ExplanationIncorrect manual handling technique.
#5
Which of the following is a common cause of slips, trips, and falls in the workplace?
Poor lighting conditions
ExplanationEnvironmental factor contributing to accidents.
#6
What is the hierarchy of controls used in accident prevention?
Engineering controls, administrative controls, training, PPE
ExplanationOrder of priority in preventing accidents.
#7
What is the 'ABC' approach used for in accident prevention?
Assessing workplace hazards
ExplanationSystematic hazard evaluation.
#8
What is the purpose of a Job Safety Analysis (JSA) in accident prevention?
To identify potential hazards associated with a specific job
ExplanationIdentifying job-related risks.
#9
What is the main objective of implementing a safety culture in an organization?
To integrate safety as a core value in all activities
ExplanationMaking safety a fundamental aspect of operations.
#10
What is the purpose of implementing a permit-to-work system?
To control high-risk activities
ExplanationRegulating hazardous tasks.
#11
Which of the following is NOT a common administrative control for accident prevention?
Installing machine guards
ExplanationEngineering control measure.
#12
Which of the following is a technique used for hazard identification?
What-if analysis
ExplanationConsidering hypothetical scenarios.
#13
In the context of accident prevention, what does 'ALARP' stand for?
As Low as Reasonably Possible
ExplanationAchieving the lowest risk level feasibly.
#14
Which of the following is an example of a leading indicator in accident prevention?
Number of safety inspections conducted
ExplanationPredictive measures of safety performance.
#15
What is the main objective of implementing a 'lockout/tagout' procedure?
To isolate energy sources during maintenance
ExplanationPreventing accidental equipment startup.