Which of the following work environment poses an occupational noise hazard?

A. A fish seller exposed to a 90 dB noise for 5 hours during the busy hour and
20 dB of noise for the other 3 hours in an 8-hour day work.
B. A machine operator exposed to 97 dB of noise for 2 hours and 90 dB of noise
for 6 hours in days work.
C. A caddie exposed to jet engine noise of 140 dB for an average period of 1
hour daily and 50 dB of noise for the other 7 hours in a days work.
D. A lecturer exposed to an impulse of 140 db due to faulty speaker three times
within an hour and an average of 60 dB of noise for the rest of the work
day.
1.

No amount of training is likely to reduce workplace risk unless you make it

A.
B.
C.
D.

2.

A safety training program is needed under all of the following conditions,

EXCEPT
A.
B.
C.
D.

3.

chemical composition of the material.

type and degree of exposure.
route of entry.
fate of the material in the body.

When the hands and legs are dry, the resistance of human body will be about
A.
B.
C.
D.

5.

whenever procedures are revised.

when new information is available or required.
when employees are introduced to workplace hazards.
whenever employees register an unsubstantiated safety complaint.

The harmfulness of a material depends on all of the following, EXCEPT

A.
B.
C.
D.

4.

higher priority than production.

interesting to learners.
the responsibility of the safety committee.
part of a sound safety management system.

500
500 k
50
50 k

When a person experiences electric shock, the current passing through his body
is

A.
B.
C.

directly proportional to the system voltage and inversely proportional to

his body resistance.
directly proportional to both the system voltage and his body resistance.
inversely proportional to the system voltage and directly proportional to
his body resistance.

D.
6.

Sievert is the unit of

A.
B.
C.
D.
7.

x
x
x
x

identify and evaluate potential disasters.

ensure communication with local government is kept to minimum.
assess the potential for harm to people, property and environment .
estimate warning time.

Never accept anything as fact until it has been proven

If you remove one of the dominoes, the rest will fall
Someone would have to take the responsibility
It is all about fault-finding, not fact finding

All of the following are primary methods described in the hazard communication
standard to inform employees of the hazards in the workplace, EXCEPT

A.
B.
C.
D.
12.

unit. Then the

Which of the following is the fundamental rule regarding accident investigation?

A.
B.
C.
D.

10.

0.25
0.50
2.00
4.00

In developing an emergency action plan, the employer should do all of the

followings, EXCEPT
A.
B.
C.
D.

9.

strength of radioactivity.
absorbed dose.
equivalent dose.
depth of penetration.

Intensity of radiation at a distance of 8 m from a source is

intensity of radiation at a point 4 m from the source is
A.
B.
C.
D.

8.

inversely proportional to both the system voltage and his body resistance.

Container Labeling.
Material Safety Data Sheet.
Medical Records.
Accident Reports.

According to the Iceberg Model for costs of accidents,

A.
B.
C.
D.

accidents result in direct and indirect costs.

direct costs include medical expenses and lost wages.
indirect costs include lost production and clean up expenses.
indirect costs outweigh direct costs.

13.

Which of the statement is TRUE about LFL and UFL?

A. UFL and LFL are the minimum temperature and maximum temperature that
supports fire
B. UFL and LFL form the boundary for mixtures of gas in air within which the
concentration favors explosion or burning of the mixture
C. UFL and LFL form the boundary of the lowest and highest point when a
flammable liquid will flash and spontaneously autoignite
D. UFL and LFL are the minimum and maximum concentration of gases under
which all workers exposed may experience discomfort

14.

What type of fire extinguisher is designed for fire from flammable liquids?
A.
B.
C.
D.

15.

An employee fell from a broken ladder and sustained a fractured arm. In

evaluating the management system in place when the accident occurred, which
is considered a root cause?
A.
B.
C.
D.

16.

The ladder had a broken rung.

The ladder's repair log was not attached to the ladder.
The employee was not trained in ladder use and how to recognize unsafe
ladder conditions.
The maintenance employee did not inspect the ladder before issuing the
ladder to the employee.

Which of the following procedures of fire fighting is INCORRECT?

A.
B.
C.
D.

17.

Walk away as soon as the fire is out

For a relatively big fire, use several extinguishers at the same time
Approach fire from upwind
Aim nozzle at the base of flame
A carbon dioxide extinguisher puts out a fire by:

A.
B.
C.
D.
18.

Fire extinguisher of Class A

Fire extinguisher of Class B
Fire extinguisher of Class C
Fire extinguisher of Class A and Class C

breaking the chemical chain reaction.

diluting the oxygen in the fire area.
removing the fuel source.
lowering the temperature of the fuel.

All portable fire extinguishers in use today are

operated in the upright position. To operate the fire extinguisher, the acronym
P.A.S.S. is often used to help us to remember to:
A. Pass by the fire, activate the fire alarm, select the proper extinguisher, shoot
at the base of the fire.

B. Pull the pin, aim at the base of the fire, squeeze the handle, and sweep at the
base of the fire.
C. Pull the alarm, alert the response team, shut down the power sources, secure
the area.
D. Pass by the fire, activate the sprinkler system, seal fire area from oxygen,
stop unauthorized entry.
19.

Which of the following statements describe the

BEST position in placing a computer monitor?
A.
B.
C.
D.

20.

A user has to lean forward to clearly see the text

A user can see overhead lights reflected on the screen
A user can clearly read the text without twisting his neck
A user can clearly read the text by looking far upwards

Following are some strategies that can be applied

to reduce hazard associated with video display terminals (VDTs) EXCEPT:
A.
B.
C.
D.

locate the VDT at a proper height and distance

adjust the height of the desk
use a hard touch on keyboard to strengthen fingers
integrating science of ergonomics in workplace designs

21.

An employer conducts accident investigations

primarily to
A.
B.
C.
D.

22.

The ________ is the amount of chemical that

enters and reacts with body systems to cause harm.

A.
B.
C.
D.
23.

determine employee liability.

prevent future accidents.
comply with OSHA rule requirements.
fix the blame.

Threshold Limit Value

Permissible Exposure Limit
exposure
dose

The following are common Musculoskeletal Disorders that can result from
bad ergonomics EXCEPT
A.
B.
C.
D.

trigger finger.
psychological stress.
back injuries.
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome.

24.

Hearing hazard exposure monitoring is conducted for various purposes,

including:
I.
II.
III.
IV.

Determining whether hazards to hearing exist

Identifying employees for inclusion in the hearing loss prevention program
Evaluating specific noise sources for noise control purposes
Evaluating the success of noise control efforts

A.
B.
C.
D.

I, II and III
I, III and IV
I, II and IV
All of the above

25.

Which of the following are the benefits of early accident investigation?

I.
II.
III.
IV.

Accuracy of initial statement

Reposition or removal of material evidence can be carry out
Timely determination of negligence
Timely initiation of corrective action

A.
B.
C.
D.
26.

27.

I and II
I and IV
III and IV
I, III and IV
Which of the following are the primary causes of falls?

I.
II.
III.
IV.

A failure of anti-fatigue mat

A design flaw in the walking surface
A poorly fitted safety sign
An individuals impaired physical condition

A.
B.
C.
D.

I, and III
II, and IV
III and IV
I and II

A storage tank containing petrol has caught fire. Which of the following
media should you NOT use to put out the fire?
A. Carbon dioxide

B. Dry chemical
C. Water
D. Dry powder
28.

Which of the following is the CORRECT hierarchy for risk control measures?
A. Engineering controls, administrative controls, personal protective equipment.
B. Administrative controls, personal protective equipment, engineering controls.
C. Personal protective equipment, elimination of risks and administrative
controls.
D. Elimination of risks, administrative controls and engineering controls.

29.

Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) is an information and data for the
purpose of
A.
B.
C.
D.

30.

The use of the chemical in industries

Safe handling procedures of building materials
Hazard communication
Trading of chemicals

Threshold limit value, Time-weighted average (TLV-TWA) is the limit for

workers
A.
B.
C.
D.

31.

Over 40 working hour per week, 8 hour per day

Not permitted to be exposed
15 minutes exposure
Over one month working period
What need to be done first when a person get an electrical shocked?

A.
B.
C.
D.
32.

Pull him away from source

Switch off the source
Perform First Aid
Touch the person to make sure he/she is still alive
Which of the following is NOT TRUE?

A.
B.

Alpha radiation does not have to be shielded.

Gamma radiation can be block using Lead
shielding

C.

Aluminum shielding should be used to block Beta

radiation

D.

A copper shield need to be used in order to block

Ultra-Violet radiation.

33.
A.

A GFCI is a
ground failed circuit interrupter

B.
C.
D.
34.

What is the BEST way to promote safety in the workplace?

A.
B.
C.
D.

35.

36.

Solids, vapours, oxidizers and hydrogen

Gases, flame, heat and smoke
Oxygen, hydrogen and vapour
Vapours, oxidizers and fuel
Which of the following is NOT a major factor in sustaining an impact?

A.
B.
C.
D.

Velocity of an initial impact

Magnitude of deceleration
Strength of the body
Orientation of the body on impact

Select the best method of hazard analysis that uses a graphic model to
visually display the analysis process.
A.
B.
C.
D.

38.

To involve workers in HSE committee

To provide continuous safety training
To provide incentives and rewards
To organise HSE competition

Which of the following are products of combustion?

A.
B.
C.
D.

37.

ground fault close interceptor

ground fault circuit interrupter
ground failing contact interrupter

Failure mode and effects analysis (FMEA)

Hazard operability review (HAZOP)
Risk analysis
Fault tree analysis (FTA)

In lockout system,
A.

a tag is installed to warn personnel not to use or operate a machine until

the tag is removed.

B.

padlock is used to prevent a machine from being turned on until the lock
is removed

.
C. an interlock guard is installed to prevent employee to turn on a machine until
the interlock has been removed.
D. a fixed guard is installed to avoid employee using a machine until the fixed
guard is removed.
39.

Select the correct sequence of steps in accident investigations:

A.
B.
C.
D.

Identify witnesses, isolate the accident site, record all evidence, interview
witnesses, photograph or videotape the scene
Photograph or videotape the scene, identify witnesses, interview
witnesses, record all evidence, isolate the accident site
Isolate the accident site, record all evidence, photograph or videotape the
scene, identify witnesses, interview witnesses
All the above sequences are practicable.

40.

C
B

Consider the above fault tree. Which of the following is TRUE?

I.
II.
III.
IV.
A.
B.
C.
D.
41.

I, III and IV only

I and III only
I, II and III only
II and IV only

Which of the following should be investigated?

A.
B.
C.
D.

42.

Event A may occur if Events D and E occur simultaneously

Event A may occur if Event B occurs but not Event E
Event A will not occur if Events B, D and E do not occur
Event A will not occur if Event B occurs but not Event D

Accidents
Near-misses
Emergencies
All of the above

Why do OSHA standards require the employer to first consider engineering

controls to correct workplace hazards?
A.
B.

Because safety is all about condition, not behaviour

They may completely eliminate the hazard

C.
D.

43.

They may completely eliminate exposure

They may cost more in the long run than enforcing safe work procedures

FMEA is Failure Mode and Effects Analysis, HAZOP is Hazard and Operability
Review and HEA is Human Error Analysis. Which of the following is the most
complete approach to hazard analysis?
A.
B.
C.
D.

FMEA combined with HAZOP

HAZOP alone
FMEA combined with HEA
HEA alone

44.

Engineering controls should not rely on which of the following

strategies

A.
B.
C.
D.
45.

design or redesign
removal or substitution
barriers or ventilation
personal protective equipment

Select the best method of hazard analysis that uses a graphic

model to visually display the analysis process.

A.
B.
C.
D.
46.

Which of the following tools is NOT relevant in conducting

hazard analysis of a chemical plant?
A.
B.
C.
D.

47.

Failure mode and effects analysis (FMEA)

Hazard operability review (HAZOP)
Risk analysis
Fault tree analysis (FTA)

The process flow diagram (PFD)

The piping and instrumentation diagram (P&ID)
Work permits of all foreign workers (WPF)
Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS)

"This hazard analysis technique requires a thorough examination of Process Flow

Diagram (PFD) and Piping and Instrumentation Diagram (P&ID) to analyse each
process element and deviation of process operating parameter.
The above statement refers to:
A.
B.

Hazard and Operability Studies (HAZOP).

Failure Mode and Effect Analysis (FMEA).

C.
D.

Event Tree Analysis.

Fault Tree Analysis.
Risk is a possibility of loss in terms of ___________.

A.
B.
C.
D.

consequence and hazard

incident and likelihood
hazard and accident
severity and probability

48.

49.

When should human error analysis be used?

A.
B.
C.
D.

50.

After-the-facts
Before hazards cause accidents
Only as a last resort
None of the above

Which of the following statements of steps in the accident

investigation is CORRECT?

A.
B.
C.
D.

A record of all evidence is the final step in accident investigation

Interviews should be done at the accident site and begin as soon as the
witness list has been compiled
The accident site should be isolated after all pertinent evidence has been
collected or observed and recorded
The first thing to do when an accident occurred is to begin the accident
investigation

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