Topic 1 Aerospace Machining Revision

The purpose of the Occupational Safety and Health framework is to

• A. increase accidents at workplace

• B. increase the risk of working at sources.

• C. stop all work activities that are considered safe.

• D. cultivate good safe work habits in all individuals to create a strong culture at the workplace.

Assessing the risk of any work activities is part of

• A. risk assessment.

• B. risk management.

• C. causing accident.

• D. unsafe work practices.

How is a “hazard” best defined in a workplace safety setting?

• A. A consequence of unsafe practices

• B. Something with the potential to cause harm

• C. The likelihood of an incident occurring

• D. A cost associated with equipment failures

Who are considered to be “at risk” in the workplace under WSH principles?

• A. Only employees directly involved in the operation

• B. Employees and managers

• C. Directly involved individuals, indirectly involved individuals, and visitors

• D. Contractors and suppliers

According to the WSH Act, who is responsible for ensuring safety and health standards are upheld in the workplace?

• A. Only upper management

• B. Employees working directly with machinery

• C. All stakeholders involved

• D. External safety inspectors only

What should you do next, according to WSH guidelines, if a hazard can't be fully removed?

• A. Ignore the risk and monitor

• B. Inform employees but take no further action

• C. Establish safe work procedures

• D. Increase insurance coverage

Individual who have committed an offence under the WSH act will faced a fine for first conviction of

• A. $50,000.

• B. $100,000.

• C. $200,000.

• D. $300,000.

What needs to be done regularly to make sure risk assessments stay useful and effective?

• A. Delegate assessment reviews to management only

• B. Review and update assessments annually or as needed

• C. Transfer assessment responsibilities to external auditors

• D. Document assessments without follow-up

What is the first step in assessing risks in the workplace?

• A. Identify the hazards

• B. Evaluate existing controls

• C. Review past incidents

• D. Train employees on safety

Why is it important to document the findings of a risk assessment?

• A. To have a record solely for legal compliance

• B. To identify risks and communicate them to staff

• C. To ensure risks are permanently eliminated

• D. To assign blame in case of incidents