HIRARC Quiz

What does HIRARC stand for?

• Hazard Investigation, Risk Assessment and Control

• Health Inspection, Risk Analysis and Control

• Hazard Identification, Risk Assessment and Risk Control

• Health Identification, Risk Assessment and Control

Which department published the HIRARC guidelines?

• Department of Health

• Department of Occupational Safety and Health

• Department of Labor

• Department of Environmental Protection

What is the primary purpose of HIRARC?

• To eliminate all workplace hazards

• To provide a systematic approach to assessing hazards and risks

• To train employees on safety procedures

• To conduct regular workplace inspections

What is a hazard according to the guidelines?

• An accident that has occurred

• A safety procedure

• A risk that has been assessed

• A source of potential harm

Which of the following is NOT a type of hazard mentioned?

• Financial hazards

• Environmental hazards

• Safety hazards

• Health hazards

What is the first step in the HIRARC process?

• Classify work activities

• Analyze risks

• Implement control measures

• Identify hazards

What does the term 'risk' refer to?

• The process of eliminating hazards

• The combination of likelihood and severity of a hazardous event

• The severity of an injury

• The chance of a hazard occurring

Which control measure is considered the most effective?

• Personal protective equipment

• Elimination of the hazard

• Administrative controls

• Engineering controls

What is the purpose of a Job Hazard Analysis (JHA)?

• To break down a job into steps and analyze hazards

• To inspect workplace conditions

• To evaluate employee performance

• To conduct safety training

What should be done if a risk is assessed as 'High'?

• No action is needed

• Implement immediate control measures

• Monitor the situation

• Document the risk