#1
What is the primary purpose of workplace safety and health regulations?
To protect workers from job-related injuries and illnesses
ExplanationEnsure worker safety and prevent work-related injuries and illnesses.
#2
Which organization is primarily responsible for regulating workplace safety and health standards in the United States?
OSHA
ExplanationOSHA is the main regulatory body overseeing workplace safety and health standards in the U.S.
#3
What is required under most Workplace Safety and Health Regulations for employees working in high-risk areas?
To wear specific personal protective equipment (PPE)
ExplanationHigh-risk area employees must wear designated personal protective equipment.
#4
Which of the following is a primary requirement for fire safety in the workplace?
An evacuation plan must be developed and communicated
ExplanationFire safety requires the development and communication of evacuation plans.
#5
In the context of workplace safety, 'PPE' stands for:
Personal Protective Equipment
ExplanationPPE stands for Personal Protective Equipment used for workplace safety.
#6
Under the 'General Duty Clause', employers are required to:
Provide a workplace free from recognized hazards
ExplanationEmployers must ensure a hazard-free workplace under the General Duty Clause.
#7
Which of the following is NOT a common method to control hazards in the workplace?
Public health advisories
ExplanationPublic health advisories are not a standard method for workplace hazard control.
#8
Which of the following is an example of an administrative control for workplace safety?
Providing safety training to employees
ExplanationSafety training for employees is an administrative control measure.
#9
What does MSDS stand for in the context of workplace safety?
Material Safety Data Sheet
ExplanationMSDS stands for Material Safety Data Sheet, providing information on hazardous materials.
#10
Which regulation requires employers to record and report work-related injuries and illnesses?
OSHA's Recordkeeping Rule
ExplanationOSHA's Recordkeeping Rule mandates the recording and reporting of work-related injuries and illnesses.
#11
The Hierarchy of Controls is a system used to minimize or eliminate workplace hazards. Which of the following represents the correct order from most effective to least effective?
Elimination/Substitution, Engineering Controls, Administrative Controls, PPE
ExplanationThe Hierarchy of Controls prioritizes hazard control methods from most effective to least effective.
#12
In workplace safety, the term 'ergonomics' is best described as:
The process of fitting the job to the person to reduce injury risk
ExplanationErgonomics aims to adapt jobs to individuals, minimizing injury risks.
#13
Lockout/Tagout procedures are primarily used to:
Ensure machines are properly shut off and not able to be started up again before the completion of maintenance or repair work
ExplanationLockout/Tagout procedures prevent machine startup during maintenance or repair work.
#14
Under which circumstances must an employer move employees to another job or modify tasks?
If the current job poses a risk of repetitive motion injuries
ExplanationEmployers must reassign or modify tasks if the current job risks repetitive motion injuries.
#15
The process of systematically eliminating or mitigating hazards by incorporating safety measures into the workplace is known as:
Risk Management
ExplanationThe systematic elimination or mitigation of hazards in the workplace is termed Risk Management.