Hazard Identification and Risk Assessment: Master Construction Safety

Question 1

When conducting a risk assessment, what is the **initial** step?

Accepted Answer

Identify hazards

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Estimate the likelihood and severity of risks

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Develop control measures

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Monitor and review

Question 2

Which of the following is **not** a method for controlling fall hazards?

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Allowing workers to climb on top of equipment

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Guarding open edges

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Using personal fall arrest systems

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Providing warning signs

Question 3

What is the **primary** purpose of a safety data sheet (SDS)?

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To provide information about the hazards of a chemical

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To instruct on how to use a chemical safely

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To list the ingredients of a chemical

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To provide information about the environmental impact of a chemical

Question 4

What is the **most important** factor to consider when developing a control measure?

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Effectiveness

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Cost

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Appearance

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Convenience

Question 5

Which of the following is **not** a benefit of conducting regular safety inspections?

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Wasting time and resources

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Identifying and correcting hazards

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Monitoring the effectiveness of control measures

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Improving employee awareness of safety

Question 6

Which of the following is **not** a key component of a construction safety plan?

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Daily jokes

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Hazard identification and risk assessment

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Control measures

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Emergency procedures

Question 7

What is the **proper** way to report a safety hazard?

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To a supervisor

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To a safety committee member

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To OSHA

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To ignore it

Question 8

What is the main purpose of conducting hazard identification and risk assessment in construction projects?

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Establishing a safe work environment

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Eliminating all hazards from construction sites

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Determining who is responsible for accidents

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Ensuring compliance with regulations

Question 9

Which of these best exemplifies a physical hazard in construction?

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Exposure to excessive noise levels

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Exposure to hazardous chemicals

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Performing repetitive motions

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Contact with infectious agents

Question 10

What is the primary purpose of conducting a risk assessment in construction?

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To identify potential hazards and evaluate their associated risks

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To eliminate all potential hazards from the worksite

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To provide workers with appropriate personal protective equipment

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To create a comprehensive safety plan for the project

Question 11

Which of the following is an effective control measure to minimize the risk of falls from heights?

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Installation and use of guardrails and toe boards

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Providing training on fall protection techniques

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Encouraging workers to take frequent breaks

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Posting warning signs around potential fall hazards

Question 12

What is the fundamental distinction between a hazard and a risk?

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A hazard is a potential danger, while a risk is the likelihood of an accident occurring due to that hazard.

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A risk is a hazard that has been assessed and controlled.

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Hazards are exclusively physical, while risks can be physical or non-physical.

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There is no meaningful difference between a hazard and a risk.

Question 13

What is the primary reason for conducting regular safety inspections in construction settings?

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To identify and address potential hazards before they cause accidents

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To ensure compliance with OSHA regulations

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To improve worker morale and motivation

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To reduce insurance premiums and costs

Question 14

What is the primary function of personal protective equipment (PPE) in workplace safety?

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To minimize the severity of injuries in the event of an accident

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To completely eliminate workplace hazards

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To enhance worker visibility on the job site

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To increase worker productivity and efficiency

Question 15

Which of the following is a common biological hazard encountered in construction environments?

Accepted Answer

Mold growth and exposure

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Exposure to asbestos fibers

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Exposure to excessive noise levels

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Exposure to electrical hazards

Question 16

In construction safety, what's the main reason for doing a complete hazard identification?

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To find and control hazards before they cause accidents, keeping the workplace safe.

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To rank hazards based on how much they might affect project schedules.

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To only deal with hazards when they show up during construction.

Question 17

Which of the following is **not** a common category of hazards encountered in construction environments?

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Social

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Physical

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Chemical

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Biological

Question 18

What is the process of evaluating the potential harm and likelihood of occurrence associated with a hazard known as?

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Risk assessment

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Hazard identification

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Hazard control

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Accident investigation

Question 19

Which of the following factors is **not** considered when assessing the risk associated with a hazard?

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Political climate

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Severity of potential harm

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Probability of occurrence

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Available control measures

Question 20

What is the primary objective of developing control measures for hazards?

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Reduce risks to an acceptable level

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Eliminate all risks

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Transfer the risks to others

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Ignore the risks

Question 21

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

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Training and education

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Engineering controls

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Personal protective equipment

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Work permits

Question 22

What is the role of construction workers in hazard identification and risk assessment?

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To report hazards and provide input

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To make decisions on control measures

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To enforce safety regulations

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To ignore potential risks

Question 23

What is the recommended approach to addressing hazards that cannot be completely eliminated?

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Reducing the risks to the lowest possible level

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Ignoring the hazards

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Transferring the risks to others

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Accepting the risks

Question 24

What is the initial step in conducting a risk assessment?

Accepted Answer

Identify potential hazards

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Evaluate the likelihood and severity of risks

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Develop and implement control measures

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Monitor and review the risk assessment

Question 25

Which of the following is an example of an ergonomic hazard?

Accepted Answer

Repetitive hand motions

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Exposure to hazardous chemicals

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Falls from heights

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Overexposure to heat

Question 26

What is the primary purpose of a safety data sheet (SDS)?

Accepted Answer

To provide detailed information about the hazards and safe handling of chemicals

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To document employee training records

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To record the results of a risk assessment

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To report accidents and injuries

Question 27

What is the key distinction between a hazard and a risk?

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

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

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A hazard and a risk are interchangeable terms.

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Hazards only apply to physical environments, while risks apply to both physical and non-physical environments.

Question 28

Which of the following is NOT a contributing factor to construction accidents?

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Favorable weather conditions

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Human error

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Equipment failure

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Inadequate training

Question 29

What is the most effective approach to preventing workplace accidents?

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Implementing all of these measures

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Creating a positive safety culture

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Providing comprehensive safety training

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Enforcing safety rules and regulations

Question 30

Which of the following is not a common type of hazard encountered in construction environments?

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Astronomical hazards

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Physical hazards

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Chemical hazards

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Biological hazards

Question 31

What is the primary purpose of a risk assessment?

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To identify and evaluate the potential consequences of hazards

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To eliminate all hazards from a workplace

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To assign responsibility for controlling hazards

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To create a list of emergency procedures

Question 32

What is the difference between a hazard and a risk?

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

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

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A hazard and a risk are the same thing.

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A hazard is the worst possible outcome of a risk.

Question 33

What is one of the main functions of a safety data sheet (SDS)?

Accepted Answer

To provide information about the hazards of a chemical

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To provide instructions on how to use a chemical safely

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To provide a list of emergency procedures for chemical spills

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To identify the manufacturer of a chemical

Question 34

Which of the following is a **physical** hazard commonly encountered in construction?

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Slippery surfaces

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Exposure to chemicals

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Biological agents

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Ergonomic stressors

Question 35

What is the primary purpose of **risk assessment** in construction safety?

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To determine the likelihood and severity of potential accidents

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To eliminate all hazards from the workplace

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To prioritize safety measures based on their cost-effectiveness

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To comply with government regulations

Question 36

What is an example of a **biological** hazard in construction?

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Mold

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Asbestos

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Electrical shock

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Sharp objects

Question 37

What two factors are MOST important when determining the risk level of a hazard?

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How likely the hazard is to occur

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The severity of the hazard's potential consequences

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The resources available to control the hazard

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The experience level of workers exposed to the hazard

Question 38

Which risk assessment technique uses numbers to calculate the overall risk level?

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Quantitative Risk Assessment (QRA)

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Preliminary Hazard Analysis (PHA)

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What-if analysis

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Job Hazard Analysis (JHA)

Question 39

Which of the following is **NOT** a recognized type of hazard commonly found in construction environments?

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Personal hygiene

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Ergonomic

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Chemical

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Physical

Question 40

What is the fundamental purpose of conducting a risk assessment?

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To evaluate the likelihood and potential severity of hazards.

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To guarantee the complete elimination of hazards from the workplace.

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To assign blame for accidents that may occur.

Question 41

Which of the following is a widely used method for controlling physical hazards in construction?

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Guarding machinery and equipment.

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Reducing noise levels.

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Providing vaccinations to workers.

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Improving ventilation systems.

Question 42

A substance that poses a risk of harm when inhaled, ingested, or absorbed through the skin is referred to as a:

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Chemical hazard

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Ergonomic hazard

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Physical hazard

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Biological hazard

Question 43

Which of the following is a key principle in the process of hazard identification?

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Actively involving workers in the identification process

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Focusing exclusively on past incidents.

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Solely relying on external expert consultants.

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Disregarding potential hazards that seem improbable.

Question 44

What type of hazard can arise from repeated motions or awkward body postures?

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Ergonomic hazard

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Physical hazard

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Biological hazard

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Chemical hazard

Question 45

Which of the following is a significant advantage of conducting regular risk assessments?

Accepted Answer

Identifying and addressing hazards before they cause injuries or damage.

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Eliminating the possibility of accidents occurring altogether.

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Reducing the need for safety training programs.

Question 46

In the hierarchy of controls for hazard management, which measure is considered the most effective?

Accepted Answer

Elimination of the hazard

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Use of personal protective equipment (PPE)

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Implementation of administrative controls

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Application of engineering controls

Question 47

Which of the following is an example of a biological hazard?

Accepted Answer

Mold

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Noise

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Dust

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Awkward postures

Question 48

What should be the primary goal of any hazard identification and risk assessment program?

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Protecting the health and safety of workers.

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Reducing insurance costs for the company.

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Improving employee productivity.

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Ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements.

Question 49

Which of the following is NOT a primary type of hazard in construction environments?

Accepted Answer

Financial

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Ergonomic

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Biological

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Physical

Question 50

What is the primary purpose of conducting a risk assessment?

Accepted Answer

To evaluate the severity and likelihood of potential hazards and the adequacy of existing control measures.

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To comply with OSHA regulations.

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To eliminate all hazards from the workplace.

Question 51

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

Accepted Answer

Evaluating the effectiveness of control measures.

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Consulting with workers as well as examining records of incidents, accidents, and injuries

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Observing the workplace

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Reviewing safety data sheets.

Question 52

Describe the difference between a hazard and a risk.

Accepted Answer

A hazard is a potential source of harm, while a risk is the likelihood and severity of that harm occurring.

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Hazards are only physical, while risks can be any type of harm.

Question 53

Which of the following is NOT an effective control measure to mitigate the risk of falls?

Accepted Answer

Increasing the number of supervisors on site.

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Installing guardrails

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Requiring workers to wear appropriate fall protection.

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Providing training on ladder safety

Question 54

What is the most important factor to consider when selecting a control measure?

Accepted Answer

The effectiveness of the control measure in reducing risk.

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The ease of implementing the control measure.

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The cost of the control measure.

Question 55

What is the role of workers in the hazard identification and risk assessment process?

Accepted Answer

To provide input and feedback on hazards and risks.

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To make all decisions about hazard identification and risk assessment.

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To ignore hazards and risks.

Question 56

Describe the difference between a qualitative and quantitative risk assessment.

Accepted Answer

Qualitative risk assessments use subjective data, while quantitative risk assessments use objective data.

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Qualitative risk assessments are more accurate than quantitative risk assessments.