TLE 7 Q4 M7: Electrical Installation

What is the difference between 'hazard' and 'risk'?

• Hazard is the chance that someone will be harmed by the hazard, Risk is something that can cause harm

• Hazard is the effect of risk, Risk is the evaluation of hazards

• Hazard is anything that can cause harm, Risk is the chance that a person will be harmed by the hazard

• Hazard is the probability of harm, Risk is the source of the problem

What are examples of a hazard?

• Plants, Animals, Insects, Bacteria, Viruses

• Light, Sound, Heat, Pressure, Motion

• Fire, Water, Air, Earth, Metal

• Wet floor, Electricity, Welding, Heavy workloads, Knife

What is the first step in controlling workplace hazards?

• Assess the risk

• Identify the hazard

• Evaluate the hazard

• Eliminate the hazard or risk

What is the main objective of risk assessment?

• For better risk management

• To identify the source of problem

• To estimate the risk

• To evaluate hazard and determine appropriate ways to control hazard

Which of the following lists the correct Hierarchy of control from the first to last stage of controlling workplace hazard?

• Elimination, Substitution, Engineering control, Administrative Controls

• Substitution, Administrative Controls, Engineering Control, Elimination

• Administrative Controls, Substitution, Elimination, Engineering Control

• Elimination, Engineering Control, Administrative Controls, Substitution

What is the best way to control hazards in the workplace?

• Replace one hazardous agent with another

• Reduce the time workers are exposed to a hazard

• Eliminate the hazard completely from the workplace

• Find safer ways to carry out tasks by changing the work environment

What is the goal of all occupational safety and health programs?

• To ignore the risks in the workplace

• To increase workplace hazards

• To protect the safety, health, and welfare of people engaged in work

• To foster a dangerous work environment

What is the most effective method of controlling hazards?

• Substitution

• Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)

• Administrative Controls

• Elimination

What is the purpose of emergency preparedness?

• To create chaos in the workplace

• To be unprepared for disasters

• To ignore safety protocols

• To respond effectively to emergencies

What is the role of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) in the workplace?

• To increase hazards

• To be worn only when convenient

• To protect workers from injury or illness caused by workplace dangers

• To create more risks