Hazard and Risk Quiz

What is a hazard?

• A workplace policy

• A safety procedure

• A type of risk assessment

• A potential source of harm

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

• Knife

• Benzene

• Wet floor

• Electricity

What does HIRARC stand for?

• Hazard Identification, Risk Assessment, and Risk Control

• Health Inspection and Risk Assessment Control

• Hazard Identification and Risk Analysis Control

• Health and Risk Assessment Control

What is the purpose of HIRARC?

• To train employees

• To increase productivity

• To provide a safe workplace

• To eliminate all hazards

Which of the following is a type of control in risk management?

• Elimination

• Inspection

• Documentation

• Training

What is the first step in the HIRARC process?

• Classify work activities

• Conduct risk assessment

• Apply control measures

• Identify hazard

What does the severity of a hazard refer to?

• The number of workers involved

• The type of hazard

• The potential harm caused

• The likelihood of occurrence

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

• Wet floor

• Electric shock

• Noise

• Release of chemicals

What is the formula for calculating risk?

• L + S = Risk

• L x S = Risk

• L - S = Risk

• L / S = Risk

What type of hazard is associated with chemicals that can poison a worker?

• Biological hazard

• Environmental hazard

• Physical hazard

• Toxic hazard