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1. What is the first step in conducting a risk assessment?

o A) Identify potential hazards

o B) Assess the severity of risks

o C) Implement control measures

o D) Review the effectiveness of controls

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2. Which of the following best describes a hazard?

o A) The probability of an incident occurring

o B) Anything that can cause harm

o C) The consequence of an incident

o D) The likelihood of a loss

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3. What is the purpose of assessing risks in the workplace?

o A) To eliminate all hazards

o B) To determine the likelihood and severity of harm

o C) To ensure compliance with legal requirements

o D) To increase productivity

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4. Which of the following control measures is the most effective in reducing risk?

o A) Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)

o B) Administrative controls

o C) Engineering controls

o D) Elimination of the hazard

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5. How often should risk assessments be reviewed?

o A) Every 5 years

o B) Only when a new hazard is identified

o C) Annually or when there is a significant change

o D) After every incident

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6. What is the primary objective of an incident investigation?

o A) To assign blame

o B) To determine the cost of damage

o C) To identify the root cause and prevent recurrence

o D) To fulfill legal requirements

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7. Which of the following should be the first action taken after an incident occurs?

o A) Begin the investigation

o B) Secure the scene to prevent further incidents

o C) Notify the media

o D) Assign blame to individuals involved

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8. What tool is commonly used to determine the root cause of an incident?

o A) Risk Matrix

o B) Root Cause Analysis (RCA)

o C) Job Safety Analysis (JSA)

o D) Safety Audit

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9. During an incident investigation, which type of data is crucial to collect?

o A) Opinions from witnesses

o B) Circumstantial evidence

o C) Factual evidence and witness statements

o D) Historical data of similar incidents

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10. Which of the following actions should be taken after completing an incident investigation?

o A) Close the case and move on

o B) Share the findings with only the top management

o C) Implement corrective actions and share the findings with all employees

o D) Report the incident to the media

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11. What does the acronym "ALARP" stand for in risk assessment?

o A) As Low As Reasonably Possible

o B) As Low As Reasonably Practicable

o C) As Likely As Risk Permits

o D) Assessing Likely And Rarely Perceived

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12. In a risk assessment, the severity of a risk refers to:

o A) The likelihood of an incident occurring

o B) The potential impact of the hazard if it occurs

o C) The number of hazards identified

o D) The number of controls implemented

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13. What type of risk control involves redesigning equipment or processes to reduce the risk?

o A) PPE

o B) Administrative control

o C) Engineering control

o D) Substitution

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14. Which of the following is an example of an administrative control?

o A) Replacing hazardous chemicals with safer alternatives

o B) Installing machine guards

o C) Implementing safe work procedures

o D) Providing gloves and masks

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15. What should be done if a risk cannot be entirely eliminated?

o A) Ignore the risk

o B) Accept the risk as it is

o C) Reduce the risk to an acceptable level

o D) Transfer the risk to another department

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16. What is the purpose of a risk matrix in a risk assessment?

o A) To prioritize risks based on their severity and likelihood

o B) To eliminate all hazards

o C) To assign blame for hazards

o D) To document previous incidents

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17. Which of the following should be included in a risk assessment report?

o A) A list of identified hazards

o B) Control measures implemented

o C) The residual risk level

o D) All of the above

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18. Which step comes immediately after identifying hazards in a risk assessment?

o A) Implementing controls

o B) Assessing the risks associated with the hazards

o C) Reviewing the risk assessment

o D) Communicating the findings to employees

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19. The term "reasonably practicable" in risk assessment refers to:

o A) What is possible to achieve under any circumstance

o B) A balance between the level of risk and the resources needed to control it

o C) The cheapest option available

o D) What the management prefers

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20. Which of the following is NOT a key component of an incident investigation report?

o A) A summary of the incident

o B) The names of those responsible for the incident

o C) Recommendations for corrective actions

o D) A timeline of events leading up to the incident

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21. In an incident investigation, what does the term "near miss" refer to?

o A) An incident that results in minor injuries

o B) An event that did not cause harm but had the potential to do so

o C) An incident that only affected property

o D) A situation where no one was aware of the hazard

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22. Who should be involved in the incident investigation process?

o A) Only safety officers

o B) The injured party

o C) A team including management, employees, and safety professionals

o D) External auditors only

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23. What is the primary reason for conducting witness interviews during an incident investigation?

o A) To assign blame

o B) To understand the sequence of events and gather factsparty

o C) To determine the cost of damage

o D) To fulfill legal requirements

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24. Which of the following is an example of a root cause of an incident?

o A) A worker slips on a wet floor

o B) Inadequate training on hazard recognition

o C) The incident occurred during the night shift

o D) The worker was distracted

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25. What does the "5 Whys" technique aim to uncover during an incident investigation?

o A) The legal implications of the incident

o B) The symptoms of the problem

o C) The root cause of the incident

o D) The costs associated with the incident

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26. Which of the following is NOT a type of evidence collected during an incident investigation?

o A) Physical evidence (e.g., damaged equipment)

o B) Eye witness testimony

o C) Opinions about what might have happened

o D) Surveillance footage

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27. When should corrective actions be implemented following an incident investigation?

o A) Immediately after the investigation

o B) Only after top management approval

o C) When convenient for the department involved

o D) After all employees have been notified

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28. The purpose of a "lessons learned" session after an incident investigation is to:

o A) Blame those responsible for the incident

o B) Ensure that similar incidents do not occur in the future

o C) Document the financial impact of the incident

o D) Identify individuals who need retraining

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29. Which of the following actions is crucial for ensuring the effectiveness of corrective measures after an incident?

o A) Regular monitoring and follow-up

o B) Closing the case once corrective actions are implemented

o C) Conducting a new risk assessment

o D) Reporting the incident to the authorities

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