HSE questions & answers

Solar,Renewables & Industrial safety questions & answers

1- A hazard analysis can be used to evaluate a potential hazard; what other information
should be considered?

a. Injury reports

b. Statistical data

c. Risk assessment

d. Fatality investigations

(Ans: C)

2-Industrial safety management if that branch of management which is concerned with

______ hazards from the industries.

(A) Reducing

(B) Controlling

(C) Eliminating

(D) All of the above

(Ans: D)

3-The following is indirect cost of accident

(A) Money paid for treatment of worker

(B) Compensation paid to worker

(C) Cost of lost time of injured worker

(D) All of the above

(Ans: C)

4-The following is(are) physical hazard agent(s)

(A) Falls

(B) Electricity

(C) Inhalation

(D) All of the above (Ans: D)

5-Check list for Job Safety Analysis (JSA) consists of

(A) Work area, material, machine, tools

(B) Men, machine, material, tools

(C) Men, machine, work area, tools

(D) Men, work area. Material, tools

(Ans: A)

6-A safety programme consists of

(A) Three E’s

(B) Four E’s

(C) Five E’s

(D) Six E’s

(Ans: B)

7-For household wiring and small units, the following should be used for safety measure

(A) MCB

(B) ACB

(C) OCB

(D) MCCB

(Ans: A)

8-Which of the following colour is used for radiation hazard?

A) Red

(B) Orange

(C) Green

(D) Purple

(Ans: D)
9-Decibel (db) is a unit used to measure

(A) Light

(B) Sound

(C) Frequency

(D) None of the above

(Ans: B)

10-The following is (are) are generally provided with limit switch to prevent motion
beyond preset limit

(A) Hoists

(B) Conveyors

(C) Machine tables

(D) All of the above

(Ans: D)

11-The following is (are) used as safety device(s) in machines

(A) Fail safe

(B) Safety interlocks

(C) Limit switches

(D) All of the above

(Ans: D)
12-Class-A fire consists of fire due to

(A) Wood

(B) Oil

(C) Transformer

(D) Chemical (Ans: A)

13-Water is used to extinguish

(A) Class-A fires

(B) Class-B fires

(C) Class-C fires

(D) All of the above

(Ans: A)

14-The following class of fire occur in electrical equipment

(A) Class-A fires

(B) Class-B fires

(C) Class-C fires

(D) All of the above

(Ans: C)

15-The following extinguisher is suitable for cotton or other textile fire

(A) Water

(B) Soda acid

(C) Foam

(D) Dry chemicals (Ans: D)

16-_____ is best suited to extinguishing oil or flammable liquid fire.

(A) Soda acid

(B) Vaporizing liquid

(C) Foam

(D) Dry chemical (Ans:C)

17. What is one of the purposes of a work permit?

(A) It allows the Occupational Health & Safety Service (Arbodienst) to determine whether
the
involved employees need to undergo an examination.

(B) All those involved in the work must consult about the safe execution of the work.

(C) The government’s Health and Safety Inspection Service (formerly the Labour
Inspectorate
(Arbeidsinspectie)) can check which activities are performed.

(Ans: B)

18.What is an important measure to avoid tripping?

(A) A partition must have a CE marking.

(B) The workplace must be orderly and tidy.

(C) Do not clean the work floor too often.

(Ans: B)

19.What is the purpose of the environmental legislation?

(A) To regulate the production of hazardous substances.

(B) To specify the methods that must be used for storing hazardous substances.

(C) To protect humans and the environment against hazardous substances.

(Ans: B)
20.Which factor has a direct impact on the risks associated with work?

(A) The Health and Safety Plan (H&S Plan).

(B) The workplace.

(C) The supervision exercised by the client.

(Ans: B)

21.What is the objective of a task risk analysis?

(A) To prepare for the proper execution of the work.

(B) To control the risks associated with the work.

(C) To eliminate all risks.

(Ans: B)

22.To whom should near-accidents be reported?

(A) To the Safety Officer.

(B) To the Personnel Department.

(C) To the immediate supervisor

(Ans: C)

23.What is an example of safe behaviour at the workplace?

(A) Never use hazardous substances.

(B) Always wear hearing protection.

(C) Speak to others when they perform an unsafe action.

(Ans: C)
24.What is one of the employee’s obligations?

(A) Supervise high-risk activities.

(B) Do not change protective devices and use them in the correct way.

(C) Maintain an accident register.

(Ans: C)

25. What colours are used on signs for fire fighting equipment?

(A) Black pictogram on a yellow background.

(B) White pictogram on a red background.

(C) White pictogram on a green background.

(Ans: B)

26.Probability of the event that might occur X Severity of the event if it occurs =

(A) Accident

(B) Hazard

(C) Risk

(D) None of the above

(Ans: C)

27. What functional area is typically responsible for functions related to design,
construction, standards, and repair?

a. Engineering

b. Facilities

c. Logistics

d. Research and Design

(Ans:B)
28. Who are the customers of the occupational safety function?

a. All employees in an organization

b. All employees in an organization and the community as a whole

c. The safety manager, supervisor, peers, and subordinates

d. From the CEO-level of management to the line worker

Ans:B

29. Some ways the safety management professional can determine training needs is to:

a. All of the following

b. Conduct workplace surveys

c. Review regularly scheduled inspections for needs

d. Conduct an employee opinion survey

Ans:A

30. What functional area is typically responsible for functions related to design,
construction, standards, and repair?

a. Engineering
b. Facilities
c. Logistics
d. Research and Design

Ans:B
31. Who are the customers of the occupational safety function?

a. All employees in an organization

b. All employees in an organization and the community as a whole
c. The safety manager, supervisor, peers, and subordinates
d. From the CEO-level of management to the line worker

Ans:B

32. Some ways the safety management professional can determine training needs is to:

a. All of the following

b. Conduct workplace surveys
c. Review regularly scheduled inspections for needs
d. Conduct an employee opinion survey

Ans:A

33. The terms incidents and injuries are often used interchangeably. Actually the meanings
are:
a. Synonymous
b. Different
c. Diametrically opposed
d. Identical

Ans:B

34. A tool that enables a team to identify, explore and graphically display the possible
causes of an incident or hazardous conditions is:

a. A fishbone diagram

b. An affinity diagram

c. A matrix diagram

d. An interrelationship diagram
Ans:A
35. The system safety method, MORT, stands for:

a. More Observation and Repetitive Training

b. Management Oversight and Risk Tree

c. Management Obstacles and Responsive Techniques

d. Management Objectives and Regulatory Training

Ans:B

36. One method often used in system safety programs for complex systems is:

a. Fault tree analysis

b. Fishbone analysis

c. Pareto chart analysis

d. Audit analysis
Ans:A

37. Calculate the incidences rate for a company if the recordable incidents are 40 and the
total hours worked are 1,500,000:

a. 2.6

b. 5.3

c. 8.7

d. 10.2
Ans:B
38. What are the two main causes of incidents in the workplace?

a. Unsafe acts and unsafe people

b. Unsafe people and unsafe machines

c. Unsafe conditions and unsafe machines

d. Unsafe acts and unsafe conditions

Ans:D

39. According to William C. Pope, the three causal factors of an incident are:

a. Training, oversight, inadequate system

b. Defect, management, training

c. Error, defect, oversight

d. Regulation, error, attitude

Ans:C

40. There are several factors that are often used to determine when an organization should
have the services of a full time Safety Professional. Which of the following is generally
acknowledged to be the prime-determining factor in assigning safety personnel?

a. The incident rate of organization

b. The seriousness of incidents suffered by the organization

c. The potential for serious injuries in the organization

d. The type of industry the organization is involved in

Ans:C
41. According to Pope, prior to 1960, safety and incident prevention used what type of
approach to reduce injuries?

a. Situational Leadership Approach

b. Engineering Approach

c. Classical Management Approach

d. Contingency
Ans:B

42. The main goal of Worker’s Compensation law is to:

a. All of the following

b. To give the employee the opportunity to plead his case and speed up the waiting period
for just compensation

c. To eliminate negligence and product liability claims

d. Compensate workers for injuries caused by incidents arising out of and in the course of
employment

Ans:D

43. Housekeeping requirements for safe construction sites include all of the following
EXCEPT:

a. Keeping site reasonably dry and clear of debris, scrap and protruding nails

b. Providing containers for the collection and separation of waste, trash, oily rags and any
other refuse.

c. Removing combustible scrap at regular intervals

d. Storing all flammable wastes in a barrel or similar container with open top for
convenient deposit and frequent removal.

Ans:D
44. Which of the following is a term used to describe the condition “epicondylitis”?

a. Trigger finger

b. Rotator cuff

c. Roofer’s wrist

d. Carpenter’s elbow

Ans:D

45. The most common of the work related musculoskeletal disorders, and in economic
terms, the most costly is:

a. Carpal Tunnel Syndrome

b. Tendonitis

c. Epicondylitis

d. Low Back Pain

Ans:D

46. The delay between exposure and observable effects is ______________.

a. Down time

b. Latency period

c. Effect delay

d. Synergism
Ans:B
47. Which analysis method is the most effective at determining potential problems in a
given system?

a. Preliminary Hazard Analysis

b. Job Safety Analysis

c. Fault Tree Analysis

d. Failure Mode Effect Analysis

Ans:D

48. Dilution ventilation is used to:

a. Control a contaminant at it source

b. Control fumes from lead fusing

c. Control low toxicity vapors

d. Control asbestos
Ans:C

49. As one ages there is a vascular and neural degeneration of the inner ear that results in a
decrease in hearing ability. This condition is called:

a. Sensoneural

b. Sociocusis

c. Presbycusis

d. Tinnitus
Ans:C

50. Which of the methods listed below is not allowed in supplying air for SCBA, airline
respirators, or combination units?

a. Filtered breathing air grade “D” or higher

b. Manifold cylinders of high pressure air

c. Oil pumped compressed air with filtering

d. Hospital grade oxygen Ans:D

51. Which is the most effective method of reducing contamination to workers?

a. PPE

b. Administration controls

c. Fans

d. Engineering controls

Ans:D

52. What percentage of all injuries to people happens on the job?

a. 1/5 – 20%

b. 1/4 – 25%

c. 1/2 – 50%

d. 3/4 – 75%

Ans:C

53. On the job injuries and illness cost money, time, and effort. What is the most practical
way to manage these losses?

a. Make sure safety is part of labor contracts

b. Aggressive claims handling

c. Effective safety and loss control programs

d. Good insurance coverage

Ans:C
54. In regard to a safe driving program, management is responsible for which of the
following:

a. All of the following

b. Developing written standards for driving of company vehicle

c. Conducting regular driver training and requiring immediate reporting and investigation
of every incident

d. Having corporate performance goals and keeping driver records

Ans:A

55. The lighting system failed, causing a short, which resulted in a fire. What class of fires
would this be?

a. Class A

b. Class B

c. Class C

d. Class D

Ans:C
 Behaviour based safety questions & answers.
1. Which leadership style will have the most positive effect on subordinate satisfaction for
employees who work on stressful, frustrating or dissatisfying tasks?

(a). Supportive

(b). Achievement-Oriented

(c). Participative

(d). Contingency
(Ans: A)

2. Which leadership style will help employees to strive for higher standards of performance
and have more confidence in their ability to meet challenging needs?

(a) Directed

(b) Achievement-Oriented

(c) Participative

(d) Performance
(Ans: B)

3. Which of the following is TRUE concerning goals:

(a) All of the following are true

(b) Employees who are assigned value goals perform better than those employees who are
given specific goals

(C) Employees given moderately difficult or easily attainable goals perform better than
those given high challenging goals

(d) Pay and feedback lead to improved performance only when they lead individual
employees to set high goals

(Ans: D)

4. Which of the following techniques would be most likely to increase the motivation and
satisfaction of people at your?
a. Job placement

b. Responsibility of workers

c. Satisfaction of workers

d. Job enrichment
(Ans: D)

OSHA standards questions & answers

1.Under the OSH Act, employers are responsible for providing a ______

a) Safe workplace

b) Land

c) Insurance

d) Estimation (Ans:A)

2.OSHA was created to _____

a) Data analysis

b) To reduce hazards

c) Ecological development

d) EIA analysis

(Ans:B)

3.Which act establishes responsibilities and rights for employers and employees?

a) SARA

b) RCRA

c) CERCLA

d) OSHA

(Ans:D)
4. OSHA is part of the ______ department of labour.

a) UK

b) US

c) India

d) Australia

(Ans:B)

5. In the case of fatal accident, when should be a report filed for nearest OSHA office?

a) Within 24 hours

b) Within 48 hours

c) Within 8 hours

d) Within 4 hours
(Ans:A)

6. OSHA assignment is to set standards and conduct _____

a) Inspections

b) Tests

c) Analysis

d) Estimation

(Ans:A)

7. OSHA ensures that employees have been provided with _____

a) Job

b) PPE

c) Insurance

d) Security
(Ans:B)

8. Under OSHA, employee has the right to access medical records. True or False.

a) True

b) False
(Ans:A)
9. Hazard communication in OSHA conducts _____

a) Chemical analysis

b) Toxic exposure

c) Strength analysis

d) Hazard evaluations of the products

(Ans:D)

10. The OSHA Form 300 is an injury/illness log.

a) Injury

b) Analysis

c) Finance

d) Assistance
(Ans:A)

11. When should be the form 300A posted?

a) January

b) February

c) March

d) April
(Ans:B)

12. What is OSHA Form 301?

a) Sickness log

b) Individual incident report

c) Chemical log

d) Finance log
(Ans:B)

13. Employers in statistically low-hazard industries are exempt from maintaining OSHA 300 form
records. True or False.

a) True
b) False

(Ans:A)

14. Safety and Health Achievement Recognition Program (SHARP) recognizes _____

a) Small employers who operate safety and health management system

b) Large employers who operate safety and health management system

c) All employers who operate safety and health management system

d) Workers who operate safety and health management system

(Ans:A)

15. When was OSHA enacted?

a) 1980

b) 1930

c) 1945

d) 1970

Ans:D

Personal protective Equipment

1. Which of the following classes of hard hats DO NOT provide any protection against
electric hazards?

a.Class A

b.Class B

c.Class c

d.Class d

Ans c:Class C hard hats offer only impact protection & do not provide provide protection
against any electrical hazards.

2.Who is responsible for maintaining PPE?

a.Your employer

b.Yourself

c.A & B

d.Your co-worker

Ans:c Although employers are, in general, responsible for maintaining PPE, including
replacing worn or damaged PPE, employees should care for, clean, and maintain PPE, and
inform a supervisor of the need to repair or replace PPE.

3. Below is a list of foot and leg protection types matched with hazards they protect against.
Which pairing is incorrect?

a.Leggings-Heat hazards

b.Metatarsal guards-impact & compression

c.Electrically conductive shoes- static electricity build up

d.Foundry shoes-open circuits

Ans:d

Leggings protect the lower legs and feet from heat hazards such as molten metal or
welding sparks.
Metatarsal guardsprotect the instep area from impact and compression.
Electrically conductive shoesprovide protection against the buildup of static
electricity.
Foundry shoes do not offer protection against open circuits. In fact, they insulate the
feet from extreme heat produced by molten metal. They also prevent hot metal from
entering through shoe eyelets, tongues, or other permeable parts of the shoe

4.Which of the following types of gloves should you wear when working with chemicals?

a.Butyl rubber gloves

b.fabric gloves

c.leather gloves

d.Both A & C.
Ans:a

Fabricated using a synthetic rubber, butyl gloves safeguard employees against a wide range
of chemicals. They also resist ozone corrosion, oxidation, and abrasion. Nevertheless, they
are not suitable for all chemicals. You should consult with the glove manufacturer first
before immersing your gloved hands in chemicals.

5. If you wear prescription lenses, you do not need additional eye protection against
occupational eye hazards.

a.True

b.False

Ans:B
According to OSHA, prescription lenses are not sufficient protection against occupational
eye and face hazards. Employees using corrective lenses must either wear prescription-
equipped eye protection, or wear additional eye protection over the prescription lenses or
glasses. Thus, it should be made sure that any eye protection does not obstruct the
positioning of the prescription lenses

6.When should a safety footwear be inspected?

a.Every week

b.Every 15 days

c.Every month

d.pior to each use

Ans:d
Safety footwear should be checked for wear and tear, holes, cracks, broken laces or buckles,
and more. Employees should clean and maintain their safety footwear according to the
manufacturer’s recommendations.

7.Once your employer has provided you with PPE, you must use it whenever you are at
work, even if your job changes.

a.True

b.False
Ans:b

Your employer must perform a first critical step in developing a comprehensive safety and
health program to identify physical and health hazards in the workplace. This process is
known as a "hazard assessment."Potential hazards may be physical or health-related and a
comprehensive hazard assessment should identify hazards in both categories. When this is
completed your employer can then select PPE appropriate for the various job functions in
the facility. This is not a one size fits all solution; PPE must be selected to fit the specific
work areas and functions

8.When working in areas where there is a potential for head injury from falling objects, you
should…

a.Look to the sky every 2 minutes for flying & falling objects

b.Ask a colleaugue to give you a heads upwhen an object is about to fall

c.wear head protection

d.Appoint yourself a personal super hero to whisk you away from falling objects

Ans:c

Hard hats protect workers from impact and penetration hazards. They also offer protection
against electrical shock and burn hazards.