SSC Topic C033

What is the primary goal of a hazard assessment in the workplace?

• To increase employee workload

• To identify and control hazards before they cause harm

• To reduce employee salaries

• To promote competition among employees

Which of the following is NOT a priority area for conducting a job hazard analysis?

• Operations with the highest injury or illness rates

• Tasks with the potential to cause severe injuries

• Jobs that have been unchanged for years

• Procedures complex enough to require written instructions

Why is it important to involve employees in the hazard analysis process?

• To increase their workload

• To ensure quality analysis and minimize oversights

• To reduce their salaries

• To promote competition among employees

What should be done if a hazard cannot be eliminated entirely?

• Ignore the hazard

• Use a combination of control measures

• Increase employee workload

• Reduce employee salaries

What is the order of hazard control precedence recommended in the document?

• Personal Protective Equipment, Engineering Controls, Administration Controls

• Engineering Controls, Administration Controls, Personal Protective Equipment

• Administration Controls, Personal Protective Equipment, Engineering Controls

• Personal Protective Equipment, Administration Controls, Engineering Controls