Risk Assessment Quiz

What is the correct definition of a hazard according to MS1722:2011?

• A situation where risk is unlikely to occur

• Any equipment that requires maintenance

• A source, situation, or act with potential for harm

• A minor issue in workplace behavior

What does RMN stand for in a risk assessment matrix?

• Risk Measurement Notation

• Risk Management Number

• Risk Matrix Number

• Recorded Management Note

Which of the following is the first step in a typical risk assessment process?

• Control the risk

• Evaluate the severity

• Identify the hazard

• Review previous assessments

What is the lowest level of risk control in the ESIEAP hierarchy?

• Elimination

• Substitution

• Engineering Control

• Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)

What is the maximum penalty for failing to perform risk assessment under Section 18B(1) of OSHA Amendment Act 2022 (Akta A1648)?

• RM10,000 and 6 months imprisonment

• RM100,000 only

• RM500,000 or 2 years imprisonment or both

• RM250,000 and 1 year imprisonment

Which of the following is a biological hazard?

• High temperature

• Chemical solvent exposure

• Bloodborne pathogens

• Loud noise exposure

If a risk has a likelihood score of 5 and severity score of 4, what is the RMN?

• 9

• 20

• 10

• 25

What is an example of an ergonomic hazard?

• Wet floors

• Excessive noise

• Repetitive strain from awkward posture

• Viral infections

Which step comes after hazard identification in the HIRARC process?

• Control implementation

• Review of documents

• Risk evaluation

• Hazard classification

Which of the following is NOT typically used as a method of hazard identification?

• Job Safety Analysis (JSA)

• Hazard Operability Study (HAZOP)

• Brainstorming

• Annual Leave Records