Understanding Workplace Safety

What is a workplace hazard?

• A legal document outlining employee rights.

• A condition or situation in the work environment that can cause harm or injury.

• A type of safety equipment used in the workplace.

• A method for evaluating employee performance.

Name three common types of workplace hazards.

• Social hazards

• Physical hazards

• Psychological hazards

• Biological hazards

How can you identify hazards in your workplace?

• Wait for accidents to occur before addressing hazards

• Conduct inspections and review safety data sheets.

• Ignore safety protocols

• Rely solely on personal experience

What factors should be considered when assessing risk levels?

• Likelihood, impact, existing controls, environment, historical data.

• Time of day, place of accident, and chronological report by witnesses

• Number of team members, expert in occupational health and safety, and safety standard

• Description of the object, description of the failure, hierarchy of the controls

Define the term 'risk assessment'.

• Risk assessment is the systematic process of evaluating potential risks that may be involved in a projected activity or undertaking.

• Risk assessment is the evaluation of personal health and fitness levels.

• Risk assessment refers to the process of making financial investments.

• Risk assessment is a method for increasing profits in business.

What is the purpose of the hierarchy of control?

• To increase productivity without regard to safety.

• To provide a structured framework for managing workplace hazards effectively.

• To create a checklist for employee performance.

• To eliminate all workplace hazards completely.

List the five levels of the hierarchy of control in order.

• 1. Risk Assessment, 2. Training, 3. Monitoring, 4. Reporting, 5. Compliance

• 1. Elimination, 2. Substitution, 3. Engineering Controls, 4. Administrative Controls, 5. Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)

• 1. Engineering Controls, 2. Risk Assessment, 3. Compliance, 4. Training, 5. Personal Safety Plans

• 1. Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), 2. Training, 3. Risk Management, 4. Safety Audits, 5. Emergency Procedures

What is an example of an elimination control measure?

• Using personal protective equipment (PPE) to handle chemicals safely.

• Replacing a toxic chemical with a non-toxic alternative.

• Installing ventilation systems to reduce exposure to fumes.

• Implementing a training program for safe chemical handling.

How does personal protective equipment (PPE) fit into the hierarchy of control?

• PPE is the first line of defense in the hierarchy of control.

• PPE is equally important as engineering controls in the hierarchy.

• PPE is the only method of protection in the hierarchy of control.

• PPE is the last line of defense in the hierarchy of control.

Why is it important to regularly review control measures?

• To regularly review control measures.

• To reduce the workload of the management team.

• To avoid any changes in the workplace environment.

• To maintain the same procedures indefinitely.