WorksheetsENBOSH30 COE232 Midterm Exam
Total questions: 40
Worksheet time: 15mins
What is the primary goal of Occupational Safety and Health (OSH)?
To increase company profits
To eliminate all workplace risks
To protect workers’ health, safety, and well-being
To enforce company discipline
The scope of OSH includes which of the following?
Office layout and ergonomics
Hazard identification and risk assessment
Use of personal protective equipment
All of the above
Which OSH principle emphasizes preventing hazards before accidents occur?
Preventive approach
Reactive approach
Corrective action
Disciplinary action
Hazard identification is best described as:
Investigating accidents after they happen
Recognizing potential sources of harm in the workplace
Assigning blame to employees
Recording employee violations
Which term refers to the likelihood that a hazard will cause harm?
Exposure
Accident
Risk
Injury
Which of the following is an example of an engineering control?
Safety training
Warning signs
Safety policies
Machine guards
The hierarchy of controls prioritizes which method as the most effective?
Personal protective equipment
Administrative controls
Engineering controls
Elimination of hazards
What is a primary responsibility of management in OSH?
Reporting hazards only
Providing a safe and healthy work environment
Following safety rules only
Conducting inspections individually
Workers contribute to OSH by:
Ignoring unsafe conditions
Relying solely on management for safety
Following safety procedures and reporting hazards
Avoiding safety training
Which group is responsible for using personal protective equipment correctly?
Management only
Safety practitioners only
Workers
Government agencies
Occupational hygiene is primarily concerned with:
Enforcing safety rules and discipline
Anticipating, recognizing, evaluating, and controlling workplace hazards
Investigating workplace accidents
Managing employee benefits
Prolonged exposure to poor lighting conditions is most closely associated with which type of hazard?
Biological
Chemical
Ergonomic
Physical
The first step in the HIRA process is to:
Implement control measures
Identify workplace hazards
Evaluate effectiveness of controls
Determine acceptable risk levels
Risk in HIRA is typically determined by combining:
Cost and productivity
Exposure time and worker age
Severity and likelihood of harm
Type of hazard and location
A task with high severity but low likelihood of occurrence would generally be considered:
Low risk
Moderate risk
High risk
No risk
Which tool is commonly used to rank and prioritize risks during assessment?
Risk matrix
Incident logbook
Safety audit checklist
Training manual
According to the hierarchy of controls, which measure should be considered before administrative controls?
Personal protective equipment
Safety training
Engineering controls
Work procedures
Installing local exhaust ventilation to remove airborne contaminants is an example of:
Engineering control
Administrative control
Substitution
Personal protective equipment
Personal air sampling is primarily used to:
Measure noise levels in the workplace
Determine individual worker exposure to airborne contaminants
Identify ergonomic risks
Inspect safety equipment
Area monitoring differs from personal monitoring because it:
Measures exposure of a specific worker
Focuses on long-term medical effects
Eliminates the need for exposure limits
Assesses contaminant levels in a fixed location
The main purpose of industrial hygiene monitoring results is to:
Assign blame to workers
Evaluate exposure levels and effectiveness of controls
Justify disciplinary actions
Increase production efficiency
What is the main purpose of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)?
To improve worker productivity
To eliminate workplace hazards
To protect workers from potential injuries and illnesses
To replace safety training
Why is PPE considered the last line of defense in hazard control?
It depends on proper use by the worker
It is expensive to maintain
It eliminates workplace hazards
It replaces engineering controls
Which factor is MOST important when selecting appropriate PPE?
PPE color
Worker preference
Type and level of hazard
Brand and manufacturer
Which limitation of PPE increases the risk of injury if not addressed?
It may give a false sense of security
It requires no training
It provides complete hazard elimination
It improves worker comfort
A worker using an ill-fitting respirator is MOST likely to experience:
Reduced protection against airborne hazards
Improved air quality
Better communication
Increased durability of PPE
Why should PPE NOT be relied upon as the only control measure for hazards?
PPE is uncomfortable
PPE is too costly
PPE eliminates hazards completely
PPE can fail or be used incorrectly
Which situation BEST demonstrates correct PPE inspection practice before use?
Wearing PPE if it was not damaged during the last shift
Relying on a supervisor’s assurance that PPE is safe
Checking PPE for defects, expiration dates, and proper fit before each use
Inspecting PPE only after an incident occurs
A major limitation of PPE as a hazard control measure is that it:
Permanently removes workplace hazards
Does not require worker training
Is always uncomfortable for workers
Relies heavily on consistent and correct user behavior
Which management action MOST effectively promotes PPE compliance and a strong safety culture?
Posting warning signs about PPE violations
Disciplining workers after repeated non-compliance
Providing PPE and expecting workers to self-enforce its use
Demonstrating leadership commitment through training, supervision, and accountability
Which practice BEST ensures the continued effectiveness of reusable PPE?
Following manufacturer guidelines for cleaning, maintenance, storage, and replacement
Allowing workers to clean PPE at their discretion
Storing PPE near hazardous work areas for easy access
Replacing PPE only when it becomes visibly damaged
Which situation BEST illustrates the limitation of PPE as a control measure?
A worker wears a helmet that meets safety standards
PPE reduces exposure only when worn correctly and consistently
PPE is used together with engineering controls
PPE is selected based on hazard assessment
Which practice MOST effectively improves long-term PPE compliance in the workplace?
Increasing penalties for non-compliance
Providing PPE without worker consultation
Integrating PPE use into a strong safety culture with training and leadership support
Requiring PPE only during inspections
Which statement BEST describes the relationship between PPE and hazard control hierarchy?
PPE is used when higher-level controls are not sufficient
PPE is more effective than elimination
PPE is equal to engineering controls
PPE removes hazards at the source
Which action BEST supports a positive PPE safety culture?
Disciplining workers for non-compliance only
Providing PPE without training
Management leading by example in PPE use
Ignoring minor PPE violations
Why are safety practitioners important in complex work environments?
They apply technical knowledge to manage risks and ensure compliance
They replace government inspectors
They ensure productivity targets are met
They discipline workers for unsafe acts
Which scenario best illustrates shared responsibility in OSH?
Workers ignore hazards because management is responsible
Safety officers work alone without worker input
Only management reports accidents
Management provides controls, workers follow procedures, and safety practitioners monitor compliance
Why is exposure monitoring important in industrial hygiene?
To identify worker errors
To assess the effectiveness of hazard controls
To confirm compliance with safety rules only
To increase production targets
Which statement BEST explains the role of industrial hygiene practices in OSH programs?
They replace safety inspections
They focus only on legal compliance
They support informed decision-making through hazard evaluation and monitoring
They eliminate the need for management involvement
Which statement best describes the scope of occupational hygiene?
It deals only with chemical hazards
It focuses on treatment of occupational diseases
It involves anticipation, recognition, evaluation, and control of workplace hazards
It applies only after a workplace accident
