Quiz 02

Question 1

The simplest and most basic Safety Plan that can avoid accidents for
doing tasks such as hot works, lifting, working from heights, etc. takes the form of a ______ .

Answer 1

N/A

Question 2

With the use of safety management tools, accidents can be ___.

Answer 2

Avoided, Mitigated, and Averted

Question 3

TRUE OR FALSE. Lead Indicators measure activities to prevent an accident/incident, while Lag Indicators measure outcomes after an accident/incident

Answer 3

TRUE

Question 4

TRUE OR FALSE. Behavior-based Safety or BBS is best achieved by altering behavior through the use of illustrations in graphic form the causes of an unsafe act such as those warning photos shown on cigarette packs or motorcycle accidents plastered in police stations.

Answer 4

TRUE

Question 5

TRUE OR FALSE. The meaning of a stoplight turning green at an intersection: move forward to continue your journey.

Answer 5

FALSE

Question 6

TRUE OR FALSE. The amount of risk from accidents happening is a function of the gravity and number of hazards in the work environment.
Send

Answer 6

TRUE

Question 7

TRUE OR FALSE. The success of achieving a safe workplace environment emanates from the commitment of the workforce or rank- and-file employees.

Answer 7

FALSE

Question 8

TRUE OR FALSE. If the company needs to survive a financial crisis, cost-cutting and quality assurance is justified to be given priority over safety.

Answer 8

FALSE

Question 9

TRUE OR FALSE. The Civil Aviation Authority of the Philippines (CAAP) has more stringent safety practices and standards that need to be complied with - compared to requirements of the OSH Standards that are applied to all other industries - because of the very hazardous and risky nature of the aircraft/airline business.

Answer 9

TRUE

Question 10

TRUE OR FALSE. In an emergency situation, an immobilized victim from a fall accident and sprawled on the ground must be carried
immediately by anyone nearby and transported to the nearest
hospital.

Answer 10

FALSE

Question 11

Is an event where a worker narrowly avoided an accident.

Answer 11

Near Miss

Question 12

The underlying principles of safety management are hinged on management commitment and the ___ cycle of “Plan-Do-Check-Act” revolutionized by W. Edwards Deming in ___ (country).

Answer 12

N/A

Question 13

For local companies with OHSAS 18000 or ISO 45000 certifications, safety reportorial requirements are expected from the following events:

Answer 13

Accidents, Incidents, and Near-Miss

Question 14

The ___ ___ Model of Workplace Safety is putting in place various safety measures or safety layers to decrease or eliminate any amount of risk.

Answer 14

N/A

Question 15

Due to budget constraints, the BWC has limited capability in carrying out its mandate of conducting regular safety inspections of all workplaces in the country. In lieu of this reglementary measure, all companies, organizations, and worksites are required to conduct self-___ and submit related documents to BWC on a periodic basis.

Answer 15

N/A

Question 16

TRUE OR FALSE. To effectively use HIRAC as a safety management tool, one must familiarize oneself with the nature of hazards in the workplace first before conducting a safety investigation and/or audit.

Answer 16

TRUE

Question 17

TRUE OR FALSE. Standard dimensions of stair steps, hallway widths, rail guard heights, etc. are specified in various laws such as National Building Code, Fire Code, Accessibility Law, Socialized & Economic Housing that are also used in the implementation of the OSH Standards.

Answer 17

TRUE

Question 18

TRUE OR FALSE. When working from heights, the worker must use a safety line or harness when the elevation is beyond or more than 10 meters.

Answer 18

FALSE

Question 19

TRUE OR FALSE. The immediate safety procedure for accidental spills (that are prevalent in fast-food restaurants, train stations or airports) is to wipe the floor with a mop.

Answer 19

FALSE

Question 20

Machine ___ are installed to protect workers from touching moving machinery parts such as rotating gears and belts.

Answer 20

N/A

Question 21

Cords and cables running across the floor, uneven pathways, protruding tiles, blocked aisles are samples of ____ hazards.

Answer 21

N/A

Question 22

The safe minimum height of a railing is roughly above the ___ ___ of an adult person 5’6” or 168 cm in height.

Answer 22

N/A

Question 23

Improper wiring, short circuits, overloads, missing ground pins, frayed cords are samples of ___ hazards, while hot works are sources of ___ hazards.

Answer 23

N/A

Question 24

Hazardous maintenance or repair work on electricals, hot works, tanks, excavations, boiler rooms, and the like, all require a [___] permit.

Answer 24

Work

Question 25

Name the five safety controls, in decreasing order of their effectiveness.

Answer 25

Elimination, Substitution, Engineering Controls, Administrative Controls, PPE

Question 26

Harmful gases, fumes, vapors, solvents, acids, explosive materials, and flammable solids in the workplace are classified as [___] hazards.

Answer 26

Chemical

Question 27

Physical injury or strain from the improper design of work stations, body positioning, awkward movements, and repetitive physical work cycles are all forms of [___] hazards.

Answer 27

Ergonomic

Question 28

Two types of hazards from harmful radiation are radiation, such as exposure to gamma, alpha, or beta rays, and radiation such as exposure to microwaves, radio waves, radar, or electromagnetic fields (EMFs).

Answer 28

Ionizing, Non-Ionizing

Question 29

Name the three basic PPEs (from head to toe) used in the medium to heavy manufacturing and construction industries (from head to toe, in that order):

Answer 29

N/A

Question 30

TRUE OR FALSE. When transporting materials using a forklift, the load must be set at the lowest possible level, close to the ground.

Answer 30

TRUE

Question 31

TRUE OR FALSE. Periodic checks on welds of boilers, pipes, and tanks must be done to ensure their integrity.

Answer 31

TRUE

Question 32

TRUE OR FALSE. While a buddy system must always be practiced when working in confined spaces such as storage tanks, excavations, tunnels, tubes, crevices, caves, etc., a buddy manning the entrance may leave for a toilet break if it will only take less than a minute.

Answer 32

FALSE

Question 33

When moisture or wetness is introduced to decayed organic matter such as dried manure/fertilizers, the chemical reaction will produce [___] that is an explosive or fire hazard.

Answer 33

Methane

Question 34

The acronym HIRAC stands for HAZARD IDENTIFICATION [___] ASSESSMENT AND [___]

Answer 34

Risk, Control