IOSH/OSHA – Global Safety

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What is meant by the term hazard?

anything that could cause offence

the chance that something will happen

anything that has the potential to cause harm

the outcome of an accident

Think about the first three steps to risk assessment. Which statement is correct?

estimate the risk, review your findings, evaluate the risk

identify the hazards, record your findings, review your findings

identify the hazards, estimate the risk, evaluate the risk

evaluate the risk, review your findings, record your findings

Insert in the space provided the most appropriate option from the three listed below:

foreseeable
residual
manageable

The level of risk that is left after control measures have been introduced
is called risk.

Think about the term ‘reasonably foreseeable’ risk. Which one of the following is true?

it means that employers are responsible for every possible risk in the workplace

employers are always responsible for risks that are not reasonably foreseeable.

it is a risk that a reasonable person could predict

it is a risk that no-one will ever be able to predict

Insert in the spaces provided the most appropriate option from the five listed below:

scientific
managerial
public
industry
expert

The three knowledge tests to apply to determine reasonably foreseeable risk are common
knowledge, knowledge and
knowledge.

Insert in the space provided the most appropriate option from the three listed below.

Leadership
Planning
Reviewing

is an essential part of a health and safety management system
because attitudes to safety and health are determined by top management.

Think about stress in the workplace. Which two of the following are true ?

tiredness is a physiological effect of stress

stress can be caused by not having enough work to do

an emotional effect of stress is aching neck and shoulder muscles

a work factor that can create stress is financial worries

Think about the key benefits for you and your organisation of introducing a health and safety management system. Which two of the following are true?

it enables improved management of health and safety risks

it avoids the legal requirement for a written health and safety policy

it provides the business with a competitive edge

it removes the necessity for external inspections and audits

Which two of the following are true ?

footwear needs to be suitable for the work environment can play a key in preventing slips and trips

hazardous substances are the most common cause of injuries at work

guarding offers a viable solution for mechanical hazards

the main type of harm from electricity is electrical burns

10.

Think about the three key reasons to manage safely. Put a ✔ opposite each reason you think is correct. (Select three answers only from the following.)

moral

strategic

financial

legal

social

11.

Think about a manager’s responsibilities and accountabilities for safety in the workplace. Which statement is correct?

a manager is not accountable for assessing and managing the risks the employee is exposed to

a manager can delegate responsibility but cannot give away their accountability

a manager is not responsible in making decisions about local safety practice

a manager can delegate accountability but cannot give away their responsibility

12.

What is meant by a hazardous event?

anything that has the potential to cause harm

when someone or something interacts with the hazard and harm results

the chance that something will happen

the combination of likelihood and consequence

13.

Think about what a risk assessment is. Which statement is correct?

It’s when someone or something interacts with a hazard

It’s is a careful examination of anything in the workplace that could cause injury or harm

It’s the outcome of an accident

It’s a company safety and health policy

14.

Think about what a risk assessment enables you to do. Which one of the following are false ?

degrade moral

get information needed for insurance claims

gather information about accidents and ill health

demonstrate good business practice and improve business performance

15.

Think about reducing risks so far as is reasonably practicable. Which statement is correct?

risk controls should always be implemented, regardless of the cost

when weighing up the benefit of a risk control, you should only consider the amount of time and effort involved

the benefits of a risk control should weigh up the cost in terms of time, effort, money or inconvenience

if there are no benefits to the risk control, it should still be adopted

1 out of 2

16.

Think about the consequences of not working within the law. Put a ✔ opposite the possible outcomes that you think are correct. (Select two answers only from the following)

paying worker compensation

being audited

imprisonment

no action taken on a first offence

17.

Think about common workplace hazards. Which statement is correct?

physical hazards are those substances or conditions that may harm a person’s physical safety

examples of biological hazards are paints, varnishes, bleaches and diesel

physical hazards are associated with behaviour, workload, time constraints and deadlines

examples of mechanical hazards are fires, electricity, vibration and poor housekeeping

18.

Which of the following statements describe what is meant by the term ‘incident’.

event with serious injury potential

loss of life & loss of property event

an incident that results in no injury or damage, but had the potential to do so

sudden planning or control

19.

Insert in the spaces provided the most appropriate option from the three listed below:

accident
event
condition

An incident can be described as an undesired that has caused or could
have caused damage, death, injury or ill health.

20.

Think about reasons for investigating incidents. Which statement is correct?

it removes the need for legal compliance

it helps you to focus on reactive measurement

it helps to identify the cause of the incident to stop it happening again

it helps you to find out who is to blame

21.

Think about the first three stages in a structured approach to incident investigation. Which of the following is correct ?

The first three stages are reviewing risk control measures, action planning then sharing and communicating

The first three stages are gathering information, analysing and reviewing risk control measures

The first three stages are gathering information, reviewing risk control measures and sharing and communicating

The first three stages are analysing, action planning and sharing and communicating

22.

Insert in the space provided the most appropriate option from the three listed below:

External
Internal
Compulsory

auditing is performed by staff within the organisation in order to
evaluate the effectiveness of the current system.

23.

What information do performance indicators provide us with ?

limited data about accidents and ill health

potential problems or dangers that we may need to respond to

how to audit our systems and processes

the level of insurance cover required

24.

Think about common workplace hazards. Which statement is correct?

chemicals can only get into the body by deliberate or accidental injection

physical attacks are more common than verbal abuse

natural light is the best form of lighting

generally, the temperature in workrooms should be at least 20 degrees Celsius

25.

Think about the consequences of not working within the law. Put a ✔ opposite the possible outcomes that you think are correct. (Select three answers only from the following)

paying worker compensation

being audited

imprisonment

fines

no action taken on a first offence

26.

Which is the cause of poor health and safety performance at the workplace ?

Continue improvement of the work activity

following legal compliences

not concentrating on unsafe action & unsafe condition

All of the above

27.

What is meant by residual risk ?

a risk that is identified at the beginning of a risk assessment

a method of eliminating risk entirely

the level of risk that is left after control measures have been introduced

a process to choose the best risk controls

28.

Think about the hierarchy of risk control. Which statement is correct?

risk controls that are at the top of the hierarchy are the least preferred option

the third most effective risk control is personal protective equipment

the most effective method of risk control is to completely eliminate the hazard

risk controls that rely on people to do something are stronger than those that do not

29.

Which of the following statements describe what is meant by the term ‘accident’.

an incident that results in injury to someone or damage to property

an incident that is reasonably foreseeable in the workplace

an incident that results in no injury or damage, but had the potential to do so

an incident that is always caused by lack of training

30.

Which one of these is not involve in risk assessment steps

calculation & control of risk

breaking job into steps

hazard identification

finding unsafe action & unsafe condition

2 out of 2

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