Mana 445 Final Exam (4-6): Questions & Correct
Solutions
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 Right Ans - B
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 Right Ans - B
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 Right Ans - D
What is an example of a repetitive strain injury?
a. sprain
b. tinnitus
c. Raynaud's syndrome
d. dermatitis Right Ans - C
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 Right Ans - A
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 Right Ans - A
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 judgement
d. human factor—substandard practice Right Ans - B
What is an example of an unsafe act?
a. improper illumination
b. poor design
c. inadequate hand washing
d. defective equipment Right Ans - C
What 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 Right Ans - B
Who is most likely to carry out safety sampling?
a. in-house safety personnel
b. the third party safety professional
c. the Ministry of Labour
, d. the WSIB/WCB Right Ans - A
What numerical measure is typically used to communicate risk, regardless of
how it is assessed?
a. cost
b. frequency
c. severity
d. probability Right Ans - D
What is another term for a direct unsafe act?
a. substandard practice
b. act of omission
c. poor judgement
d. human factor Right Ans - A
The consequences of a hazard are assessed through what measure?
a. probability
b. likelihood
c. severity
d. frequency Right Ans - C
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 Right Ans - C
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 Right Ans - B
Solutions
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 Right Ans - B
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 Right Ans - B
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 Right Ans - D
What is an example of a repetitive strain injury?
a. sprain
b. tinnitus
c. Raynaud's syndrome
d. dermatitis Right Ans - C
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 Right Ans - A
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 Right Ans - A
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 judgement
d. human factor—substandard practice Right Ans - B
What is an example of an unsafe act?
a. improper illumination
b. poor design
c. inadequate hand washing
d. defective equipment Right Ans - C
What 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 Right Ans - B
Who is most likely to carry out safety sampling?
a. in-house safety personnel
b. the third party safety professional
c. the Ministry of Labour
, d. the WSIB/WCB Right Ans - A
What numerical measure is typically used to communicate risk, regardless of
how it is assessed?
a. cost
b. frequency
c. severity
d. probability Right Ans - D
What is another term for a direct unsafe act?
a. substandard practice
b. act of omission
c. poor judgement
d. human factor Right Ans - A
The consequences of a hazard are assessed through what measure?
a. probability
b. likelihood
c. severity
d. frequency Right Ans - C
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 Right Ans - C
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 Right Ans - B
