OHSE Multiple Choice Test

OHSE Multiple Choice Test – 50 Random Questions

1. Which of the following is a physical hazard?

Virus Lifting Chemical spill Poor posture

2. Which document outlines emergency procedures?

Invoice Emergency Plan Job Description Attendance Sheet

3. Lockout/Tagout procedures are used to?

Decorate machinery Secure documents Prevent accidental start-up Track attendance

4. What should you do if unsure about a safety procedure?

Guess Ask a supervisor Ignore it Do it anyway

5. What is the hierarchy of controls?

A policy A risk level A safety pyramid A system to reduce hazards

6. The term 'OHSE' stands for?

Only Hazard Safety Enforcement Occupational Health and Safety Enforcement Occupational Health, Safety, and Environment Occupational Hazards and Safety Experts

7. Fall arrest systems should be used above what height (in general)?

1m 2m 3m 4m

8. A safety harness must be connected to?

Any pipe Ladder Anchorage point Desk

9. Who is responsible for safety in the workplace?

Only the manager Only the safety officer Everyone The HR department

10. What does PPE stand for?

Personal Protection Equipment Private Protective Equipment Public Protection Equipment Personal Protective Elements

11. Why is training important in OH&S?

To increase profits To meet budget To reduce hazards and improve safety To delay work

12. What is the leading cause of workplace deaths?

Electrocution Slips Falls from height Noise exposure

13. What color is typically used for caution signs?

Red Blue Yellow Green

14. A workplace safety committee should meet?

Once a year Monthly or quarterly Every day Only after accidents

15. How often should fire drills be conducted?

Once a year Once every two years Monthly As required by law

16. Which of the following is considered good housekeeping?

Spilled oil Blocked exits Clean floors Loose wires

17. Which regulation governs workplace health in Canada?

OHSA FEMA WHS Act OSHA

18. Respirators protect against?

Noise Falls Inhalation hazards Electrical shock

19. A fire extinguisher rated 'ABC' is suitable for?

Electrical fires only Combustible liquids All common fires Cooking oils

20. Which of the following is a Class C fire?

Ordinary Combustibles Flammable Liquids Electrical Equipment Cooking Oils

21. Which PPE is essential when working with loud machinery?

Gloves Hard hat Ear protection Safety shoes

22. What is the best method to control hazards?

PPE Substitution Engineering controls Elimination

23. What does WHMIS stand for?

Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System Worker Health Management in Industry Systems Workplace Harmful Material Interaction Standards Work Health Material Integration System

24. When should an incident be reported?

At the end of shift Within 48 hours Immediately Next day

25. When should PPE be replaced?

Only when damaged When it's dirty After each use As per manufacturer's instructions

26. What is ergonomics?

Study of chemicals Science of work design Fire prevention strategy Noise control method

27. MSDS was replaced by?

GHS WHMIS 2020 ISO 45001 OHSAS

28. A hard hat protects against?

Chemical splashes Loud noise Falling objects Eye strain

29. Safety signs must be?

Decorative Small Clear and visible Behind equipment

30. Which of the following is a common hazard in construction?

Noise Computer Glare Static Electricity Poor Ergonomics

31. Which of the following is a leading cause of slips and falls?

Poor lighting Spilled liquids Computer wires Wall colors

32. What is the first step in hazard identification?

Create a report Eliminate hazard Assess the risk Recognize the hazard

33. First aid kits should be?

Locked Hidden Easily accessible Kept in vehicles only

34. What type of fire extinguisher is used for metal fires?

Class A Class B Class C Class D

35. What is the key component of safety culture?

Rules Punishment Employee involvement Meetings

36. Question

Option A Option B Option C Option D

37. Electrical cords should be?

Under carpets Checked regularly Frayed Unplugged always

38. Which of these is a biological hazard?

Bacteria Noise Radiation Electricity

39. Which of the following is a confined space?

Office cubicle Parking lot Silo Lobby

40. The best way to lift a heavy object is to?

Bend your back Use your legs Twist while lifting Hold it far from body

41. Which gas is most dangerous in enclosed spaces?

Oxygen Carbon Dioxide Carbon Monoxide Hydrogen

42. What does a green safety sign usually indicate?

Warning Danger Safe condition Mandatory action

43. Eye wash stations are used for?

Hand washing Cooling tools Rinsing eyes after exposure Cleaning equipment

44. Which of the following is not a form of PPE?

Face shield Safety goggles Lab coat Coffee mug

45. How can stress be managed at work?

Avoid talking Take breaks and manage workload Work faster Ignore it

46. What is the purpose of a risk assessment?

Assign tasks Identify hazards and reduce risks Increase profits Hire new staff

47. What does the term 'Near Miss' mean?

An accident An injury An unsafe act An unplanned event with no injury

48. Which sign color indicates prohibition?

Red Blue Green Yellow

49. An SDS should be updated every?

1 year 3 years As needed Annually

50. Workplace inspections help to?

Hire staff Improve sales Identify hazards Train workers

OHSE Multiple Choice Test – 50 Random Questions

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