Unit 1_WSHE_HBL Quiz

What is the primary purpose of the Workplace Safety and Health (WSH) Act?

• To enhance customer satisfaction

• To increase productivity in workplaces

• To cultivate good safety habits and create a strong safety culture

• To reduce employee turnover

Which of the following is NOT a guiding principle of the WSH Act?

• Encourage greater ownership of safety outcomes

• Impose higher penalties for poor safety management

• Impose lower penalties for non-compliance

• Reduce risk at the source

What is one responsibility of an employer under the WSH Act?

• Conduct risk assessments

• Provide personal protective equipment to customers

• Manage financial accounts

• Ensure all employees are trained in marketing

Who is considered a principal under the WSH Act?

• A person who supplies machinery

• A person who engages another to perform work under a contract

• An employee working under supervision

• A safety officer

What must an occupier ensure regarding the workplace?

• It is aesthetically pleasing

• It is safe for all persons, including non-employees

• It has the latest technology

• It is always occupied

What is a key feature of the WSH Act?

• Focus on compliance only

• Impose lower penalties for non-compliance

• Facilitate effective enforcement through remedial orders

• Eliminate all workplace hazards

What is required before entering a confined space?

• No special requirements are needed

• A verbal agreement from the supervisor

• A confined space entry permit

• A safety assessment by any employee

What is the minimum oxygen level required in a confined space for safe entry?

• 23.5%

• 21.0%

• 19.5%

• 15.0%

What is the purpose of a permit-to-work system?

• To increase the number of workers on site

• To reduce the cost of labor

• To ensure adequate evaluation and review of hazardous work

• To allow any work to be done without restrictions

What is a common hazard when working at heights?

• Lack of communication

• Poor lighting

• Inadequate training

• Excessive paperwork