Deck 4: Hazard Recognition, Risk Assessment, and Control

Question 1

Which of the following is one of the four specific conditions that have been linked to repetitive strain injuries?

A)force application to hinge joints
B)overexertion
C)high dBA ratings
D)pinch points

Answer 1

force application to hinge joints

Question 2

Many of the colloquial (everyday)names for repetitive strain injuries listed in the textbook refer to what part of the body?

A)wrist
B)back
C)shoulder
D)elbow

Answer 2

elbow

Question 3

Which of the following most closely reflects the definition of a hazard,as given in the textbook?

A)any condition or changing set of circumstances that has the potential to cause an injury
B)the probability of harm actually occurring
C)the first unsafe act or undesired event that can start the accident sequence
D)any work activities that can cause injury or harm

Answer 3

any condition or changing set of circumstances that has the potential to cause an injury

Question 4

Where does personal protective equipment (PPE)rank in terms of the recommended approach to hazard control?

A)the first line of defence
B)the second line of defence
C)the third line of defence
D)the fourth line of defence

Question 5

Which of the following is an example of a repetitive strain injury?

A)sprain
B)tinnitus
C)Raynaud's syndrome
D)dermatitis

Question 6

Which of the following is an example of an unsafe act?

A)improper illumination
B)poor design
C)inadequate hand washing
D)defective equipment

Question 7

In the context of occupational health and safety,what groups of individuals are most likely to receive kickbacks?

A)workers
B)supervisors
C)managers
D)ministry inspectors

Question 8

Which of the following is an example of an unsafe condition?

A)use of defective equipment
B)poor indoor air quality
C)failure to wear personal protective equipment
D)alcohol and drug abuse

Question 9

CIUB injuries would fall within what larger category of injuries?

A)injuries resulting from overuse
B)overt traumatic injuries
C)overexertion injuries
D)awkward working position injuries

Question 10

The consequences of a hazard are assessed through what measure?

A)probability
B)likelihood
C)severity
D)frequency

Question 11

What numerical measure is typically used to communicate risk,regardless of how it is assessed?

A)cost
B)frequency
C)severity
D)probability

Question 12

Who is most likely to carry out safety sampling?

A)in-house safety personnel
B)a third-party safety professional
C)the Ministry of Labour
D)the WSIB/WCB

Question 13

Which of the following is an example of a lockout?

A)turning off a stove and placing a sign on it that says "Do not use"
B)placing a restricted-access sign on a piece of equipment
C)turning off equipment and securing the fuse box so no one has access to it
D)isolating the electrical controls on one piece of equipment

Question 14

Which of the following is an engineering control?

A)recognizing the source of the hazard (i.e., the potential energy source)
B)segregating the hazard in time and space
C)protecting workers from exposure through personal protective equipment
D)contacting the Ministry of Labour after an incident

Question 15

What is another term for a direct unsafe act?

A)substandard practice
B)act of omission
C)poor judgment
D)human factor

Question 16

The Centre for Occupational Health and Safety (CCOHS)uses which of the following indicators ofseverity of consequences?

A)very likely harmful, likely harmful, unlikely harmful, very unlikely harmful
B)minor harmful, moderately harmful, majorly harmful
C)slightly harmful, moderately harmful, extremely harmful
D)very likely, likely, unlikely, very unlikely

Question 17

What is the prerequisite step before engaging in risk assessment?

A)choosing a qualitative approach
B)the identification of hazards
C)choosing a quantitative approach
D)conducting the risk assessment

Question 18

Careless stacking of boxes such that the boxes later fall on a coworker would be classified as what type of hazard?

A)human factor-commission
B)human factor-omission
C)human factor-poor judgment
D)human factor-substandard practice

Question 19

Shutting off power to protect emergency responders is an action taken as part of what stage of hazard control?

A)precontact control
B)point of contact control
C)postcontract control
D)administrative control

Question 20

Which of the following is an example of a process modification that would be supported by the Hawthorne studies?

A)machine guarding
B)illumination
C)heat stress testing
D)job rotation

Question 21

Scenario 4-1?The performing arts (theatre, dance, music) do not always come to mind when hazardous workplaces are being discussed. However, performers at Canada's famed Shaw and Stratford festivals encounter many hazards and OH&S incidents can occur. Imagine a theatre with suspended overhead lights, trapdoors in the stage, on-stage sets that look real but are built of flimsy materials, narrow hallways and stairs, and actors engaged in fight scenes using realistic weapons. The same process of hazard recognition, risk assessment, and control must take place.
What type of hazard would be represented by an unevenly repaired patch on a stage that could cause an actor to slip and fall when engaged in a fight scene?

A)equipment hazard
B)environment hazard
C)materials hazard
D)process hazard

Question 22

The risk levels set by the Canadian Centre for Occupational Health and Safety (CCOHS)are expressed in terms of the percentage chance a worker has of encountering that event in their lifetime.

Question 23

Rina should ignore her coworkers in the woodworking area when they tell her that she should use compressed air to clean up her work area at the end of the day.

Question 24

Differentiate between engineering controls and administrative controls,giving an example of how each could be applied in a situation where workers have to work outside in the summer (e.g.road crew or roofing crew).

Question 25

List the four levels of probability and the three levels of consequences provided by the Canadian Centre for Occupational Health and Safety (CCOHS).Apply the following hazards facing chefs working in a restaurant kitchen,identifying the injury,likelihood,and typical severity: hot oven,sharp knives,pots with boiling contents,and hard floors.

Question 26

Scenario 4-1?The performing arts (theatre, dance, music) do not always come to mind when hazardous workplaces are being discussed. However, performers at Canada's famed Shaw and Stratford festivals encounter many hazards and OH&S incidents can occur. Imagine a theatre with suspended overhead lights, trapdoors in the stage, on-stage sets that look real but are built of flimsy materials, narrow hallways and stairs, and actors engaged in fight scenes using realistic weapons. The same process of hazard recognition, risk assessment, and control must take place.
What analytic technique is available to show why the defective repair occurred and contributed to the incident?

A)safety sampling
B)audit program
C)positive tree
D)fault tree

Question 27

Jeremy works in a large shipping area of a courier company.A guard placed around the perimeter of a conveyor is an example of an engineering control.

Question 28

Working in an awkward position is an example of an overexertion injury.

Question 29

Nico fell asleep for a minute while driving his company vehicle and narrowly missed hitting a car in the next lane.This would be classified as an OH&S incident.

Question 30

Which of the following is NOT a general lifting guideline?

A)keep lower body straight
B)tuck chin into chest
C)initiate the lift with body weight
D)avoid twisting and side bending while lifting

Question 31

A hazard is any activity that may occur on a day-to-day basis as a direct or indirect result of some human or human-related undertaking.

Question 32

Define and give examples of two of the four types of overt traumatic injuries discussed in the textbook.What are some prevention strategies that an HRM can implement to prevent overt traumatic injuries?

Question 33

Kim Sung is a member of the Joint Health and Safety Committee at her workplace and she has been asked to work with an outside safety expert to identify hazards from poor housekeeping throughout the hospital.A walk-through survey would be an effective way for them to collect this data.

Question 34

Give two different examples of overexertion injuries that an exterior window cleaner working on a multi-story office building might experience.Explain the basic causes of overexertion injuries and discuss the impact of pre-existing conditions on overexertion injuries.

Question 35

Scenario 4-1?The performing arts (theatre, dance, music) do not always come to mind when hazardous workplaces are being discussed. However, performers at Canada's famed Shaw and Stratford festivals encounter many hazards and OH&S incidents can occur. Imagine a theatre with suspended overhead lights, trapdoors in the stage, on-stage sets that look real but are built of flimsy materials, narrow hallways and stairs, and actors engaged in fight scenes using realistic weapons. The same process of hazard recognition, risk assessment, and control must take place.
Under what legislation could the theatre be liable for failing to maintain the stage in a better condition?

A)Canada Labour Code
B)Occupational Health and Safety Act
C)Workers' Compensation Act
D)CSA Standard Z432-94

Question 36

Describe and differentiate between the two types of analytical trees used in hazard analysis,explaining which one is more common,but why the other might facilitate precontact control.

Question 37

The positive tree provides a graphical representation of how a job should not be done.

Question 38

At the winery,part of Alain's job involves being lowered through a narrow opening into a giant tank to clean it out in between batches.The first step in the plan should be to vent the container and test the air quality to ensure all vapours have been removed.

Question 39

Scenario 4-1?The performing arts (theatre, dance, music) do not always come to mind when hazardous workplaces are being discussed. However, performers at Canada's famed Shaw and Stratford festivals encounter many hazards and OH&S incidents can occur. Imagine a theatre with suspended overhead lights, trapdoors in the stage, on-stage sets that look real but are built of flimsy materials, narrow hallways and stairs, and actors engaged in fight scenes using realistic weapons. The same process of hazard recognition, risk assessment, and control must take place.
Preventive work plans are often completed according to which of the following?

A)legislation
B)supervisor's motivation
C)time available
D)specific schedule

Question 40

In order to accurately describe the risks involved in using various types of lasers by surgeons at the clinic,Oleg must consider both likelihood and severity of both overt traumatic and overexertion injuries.

Question 41

Jarrett has just taken a transfer from being a retail store manager to a development opportunity as the manager of the retail chain's local distribution centre (warehouse); the new position will help to prepare him for a long-term career in the company.Discuss the pros and cons of three different ways that he can quickly familiarize himself with the hazards facing workers in his new work environment in order to meet his legal responsibilities.