Question 1

Scenario 4-1The 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?

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An unevenly repaired patch on a stage that could cause an actor to slip and fall when engaged in a fight scene would be considered an environmental hazard as it poses a risk in the physical environment where the performance takes place.

Question 2

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.

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Question 3

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.

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Using compressed air to clean up a work area can be dangerous as it can cause dust and debris to become airborne, posing health risks and potentially damaging equipment. It's important to follow safety guidelines and use appropriate cleaning methods.

Question 4

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).

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Question 5

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.

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Question 6

Scenario 4-1The 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?

Accepted Answer

The best choice in this scenario is D, fault tree analysis. Fault tree analysis is a method used to determine the root cause of a problem or incident by creating a logical diagram of events that led to the incident. In the case of the performing arts theater, fault tree analysis can help determine why a defective repair occurred and how it contributed to the incident. Safety sampling and audit programs may not be as effective in this case as they are more focused on identifying potential hazards before an incident occurs, rather than analyzing the cause of an incident that has already happened. Positive tree is not a recognized analytic technique.

Question 7

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.

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The guard is a physical barrier that is designed to prevent access to the conveyor and reduce the risk of injury. This is an example of an engineering control, which involves the use of physical barriers or other modifications to the work environment to reduce or eliminate hazards.

Question 8

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

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Overexertion injuries can occur when the body is pushed beyond its limits through repetitive motions, awkward positions, and excessive force or weightlifting. Working in an awkward position can strain the muscles and joints and increase the risk of injury.

Question 9

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.

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Falling asleep while driving poses a significant risk to both the driver and others on the road, making it an OH&S (Occupational Health and Safety) incident. It is important for companies to have policies in place to prevent incidents like these from happening, such as mandatory rest breaks and scheduling realistic driving times.

Question 10

Which of the following is NOT a general lifting guideline?

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Question 11

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.

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Question 12

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?

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Question 13

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.

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A walk-through survey is a common method used to identify potential hazards and risks in a workplace environment. Given that Kim Sung has been asked to identify hazards from poor housekeeping throughout the hospital, a walk-through survey would be an effective approach for her to collect data. Working with an outside safety expert would also ensure that a thorough and unbiased assessment of the hospital's safety conditions is conducted.

Question 14

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.

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Question 15

Scenario 4-1The 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?

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Question 16

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.

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Question 17

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

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

Question 18

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.

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Question 19

Scenario 4-1The 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?

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Preventive work plans are often completed according to a specific schedule to ensure that hazards are identified and controlled in a timely manner.

Question 20

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.

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

Quiz 4: Hazard Recognition, Risk Assessment, and Control