Prepared by: Tanya Bell / Approved by: Andrea Chennette / Effective Date: 2012-08-24 / Origin Date: 2012-08-20
BSO PLUS SIX MONTH SAFETY REFRESHER TEST ANSWERS
September 2012
1. / Who is responsible for protecting you from workplace hazards?a. You
b. Employer
c. Supervisor
d. All of the above
RATIONALE: Safety starts with the worker. However, employers and supervisors must also take every precaution reasonable in the circumstances for the protection of a worker. OSHA Section 25(2)(h) employer’s duties and Section 27(2)(c) supervisor’s duties.
2. / Which of the following are “tools” we use to communicate and mitigate hazards?
a. Safety meetings
b. Tool box talks
c. TASC/JSA
d. OBS (Observation-Based Safety)
e. All the above
RATIONALE: These are tools and programs designed to help keep workers safe. Results of a recent WSIB project show the Sarnia area is 25 times safer than the rest of the province. These elements were cited as part of the reason.
3. / Which of the following actions will help minimize housekeeping hazards?
a. Clean up after yourself throughout the day
b. Store tools and materials in a clean and organized manner
c. Only clean up at the end of a task
d. Both a & b
RATIONALE: Effective housekeeping is an ongoing operation and is “maintained” not achieved. Cleaning and organizing must be done regularly to prevent workplace hazards. Everyone is responsible for maintaining a clean work space.
4. / Who must understand and sign the safe work permit prior to starting the job?
a. Operations, the team lead and the supervisor
b. Every crew member working on the job
c. Operations, the permit receiver and the safety attendant
d. None of the above
RATIONALE: A safe work permit is a legal document and every crew member working on the job needs to understand and sign the permit.
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5. / The correct process for energy isolation is;
a. Neutralize the energy, identify the energy source, verify “zero energy” and physically prevent the energizing
b. Identify the energy source, neutralize the energy, verify “zero energy” and physically prevent the energizing by locking out the system
c. Identify the energy source, physically prevent the energizing by locking out the system, neutralize the energy, verify “zero energy”
d. Both b & c
RATIONALE: This is the correct process for energy isolation. Operations personnel have the overall responsibility for energy isolation. However, each trade can put a lock on the machine and ask operations to verify “zero energy” prior to starting work.
6. / Which of the following is NOT true of H2S?
a. It is a colourless gas
b. It can be found in low lying areas
c. It has a rotten egg odour; therefore you can always rely on your sense
of smell to detect it.
d. Affects your central nervous system, your ability to breathe, is highly toxic and can kill you in seconds.
RATIONALE: H2S only has an odour at low concentrations and can irritate your nose and throat. At moderate concentrations, your sense of smell is paralyzed and you can no longer detect it by smell.
7. / Friable asbestos refers to asbestos which can be crumbled into dust by hand pressure.
a. True
b. False
RATIONALE: This is a characteristic of friable asbestos. Once it becomes airborne it can be inhaled into the body and pose negative health effects.
8. / Fall Prevention is always the best choice when working at heights.
a. True
b. False
RATIONALE: Fall prevention keeps you from reaching the hazard in the first place, while fall arrest protects you once you have already fallen.
9. / Which of the following are signs/symptoms of heat stroke?
a. Confusion
b. Convulsions
c. Heavy sweating
d. Both a & b
RATIONALE: Your body sweats as a way of cooling you down. When your body no longer has enough water to cool you down, you will stop sweating. This is a sign of dehydration and can lead to heat stress.
10. / The four personal states that lead to injury/incidents at work are:
a. Rushing, irritation, fatigue, complacency
b. Rushing, frustration, fatigue, boredom
c. Rushing, frustration, fatigue, complacency
d. Rushing, frustration, exhaustion, complacency
RATIONALE: These personal states of mind can lead to critical errors which can then lead to a greater risk. A safety attendant who is in a state of fatigue is not attentive or thinking about the task at hand. This could lead to an injury or even a fatality. Remember to stop and think while you still have control.
11. / Workers may refuse work if they have reason to believe the work is unsafe.
a. True
b. False
RATIONALE: OHSA Section 43.1
(3) A worker may refuse to work or do particular work where he or she has reason to believe that,
(a) Any equipment, machine device or thing the worker is to use or operate is likely to endanger himself, herself or another worker.
(b) The physical condition of the workplace or the part thereof in which he or she works or is to work is likely to endanger him or herself
12. / Workers are NOT responsible for reporting hazards in the workplace.
a. True
b. False
RATIONALE: OHSA Section 28
(1)(d) A worker shall report to his or her employer or supervisor any contravention of this Act or the regulations of the existence of any hazard of which he or she know.
13. / When using a stepladder, the highest rung you are allowed to stand on is…
a. The first rung below the top plate
b. The second rung below the top plate
c. The third rung below the top plate
RATIONALE: Another good guideline is to keep your belt buckle below the top rung.
**This is an uncontrolled copy of a controlled document printed 23/08/2012**
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14. / Nitrogen is yellow in colour.
a. True
b. False
RATIONALE: Nitrogen is colourless and odorless. It makes up more than 78% of the earth’s atmosphere and we breathe it every day.
15. / A LMRA (Last Minute Risk Assessment) is a final look around the work area to check if it is safe to start the activity.
a. True
b. False
RATIONALE: Stopping and thinking while we still have control is a form of a last minute mental check/ risk assessment.
16. / Specific regulations cover asbestos removal and repair.
a. True
b. False
RATIONALE: Asbestos regulation 278/05 outlines required activities and preparation for this work to take place. You must be specifically trained to work with asbestos.
17. / Which of the following is NOT true regarding Refractory Ceramic Fibers?
a. They can pose health risks through inhalation, such as silicosis
b. They are man-made materials designed for high heat applications such as heaters and furnaces
c. They are man-made materials used to replace asbestos in various applications
d. They require the use of a respirator when working with them
e. They do not require specific controls and procedures for working with them
RATIONALE: Each site will have specific procedures and controls for working with RCF. RCF also has an MSDS.
18. / The following are true regarding silica;
a. Silica-containing dust can be produced during such activities as grinding, jack-hammering, concrete drilling, and abrasive blasting with sand
b. Silica dust will be released into the air so proper PPE should be worn when performing these tasks.
c. Exposure to low doses of silica over an extended period of time can lead to silicosis.
d. All of the above
RATIONALE: Silicosis is a scarring of the lung tissue and can be caused by inhalation of silica containing dust. Silica is present in sand and concrete.
**This is an uncontrolled copy of a controlled document printed 23/08/2012**
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19. / Which is NOT true regarding a confined space safety attendant?
a. There must be a qualified safety attendant at the confined space prior to entering the confined space
b. A qualified safety attendant is an important part of the confined space work team but not necessary for every confined space entry.
c. It is the job of the confined space safety attendant to log the entrants in and out of the confined space.
d. The confined space safety attendant must remain at the entrance while workers are inside and keep in constant contact with the entrants.
RATIONALE: A qualified safety attendant is an important part of the confined space work team. It is the job of the safety attendant to log the entrants in and out, remain at the entrance while workers are inside and keep in constant contact with the entrants.
20. / Your PPE can be hazardous if it is not in good condition.
a. True
b. False
RATIONALE: If the protection qualities of your PPE have been damaged, it can lead to cuts, burns, or more serious injuries. This is why you should inspect your PPE for damage prior to each use.
21. / MSDS (Material Safety Data Sheets) must:
a. Be made available to all workers by the employer
b. Be less than 3 years old
c. List a product’s hazardous ingredients
d. Be made available in English and French by the supplier
e. All of the above
RATIONALE: The MSDS is part of our right to know, and therefore, should be easy to find, easy to read, and have up-to-date information. When you need more information about a hazardous substance, check your MSDS.
22. / TASC cards should always be filled out in the lunchroom before work starts.
a. True
b. False
RATIONALE: TASC cards should be filled out at the job site before work starts to capture the “real time” conditions with the participation of all crew members.
23. / Benzene, which is a serious health hazard, can NOT be absorbed into the body through the skin.
a. True
b. False
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RATIONALE: Benzene is a clear, colourless liquid that has a gasoline-like odour and can be absorbed through the skin. It can enter the blood stream and travel to different organs causing various diseases.
24. / More slips/trips/falls happen while working at the same level than from working at height.
a. True
b. False
RATIONALE: Statistics show 65% falls from the same level where 35% falls are from working at height. In addition, 1/3 of all lost time injuries happen when workers fall to the same level they’re standing or walking on.
25. / Which of the following is NOT true regarding cold stress?
a. It can lead to frostbite and hypothermia.
b. It controls can include proper clothing, rest/ warm-up breaks, and training and instruction in safety and health procedures.
c. It occurs when the body is unable to warm itself
d. Some of the signs/symptoms include poor co-ordination, blue lips and fingers, reduced mental alertness and shivering
e. None of the above
RATIONALE: These are all true of cold stress. Cold is a physical hazard in many workplaces and presents a very real danger to workers. Never compound the risk by going off by yourself in the cold.
26. / Bicycles do NOT pose hazards in and around the plant sites.
a. True
b. False
RATIONALE: Bikes can be hard to see, not maintained well, used during in-climate weather, or driven on pedestrian walkways. These can all be hazardous to both the rider and pedestrians.
27. / You can NOT use your senses (sight, sound, smell, touch, taste) to detect when you are in a nitrogen-rich environment.
a. True
b. False
RATIONALE: Rapid release of nitrogen into an enclosed space can displace oxygen representing an asphyxiation hazard with few warning symptoms.
Therefore, fresh air is needed to work in these environments.
**This is an uncontrolled copy of a controlled document printed 23/08/2012**
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28. / Which of the following is NOT true regarding driving hazards?
a. Seatbelts must be worn at the sites
b. All sites in the Valley have the same speed limits
c. Rules of the road do not apply inside the plants
d. There must be one seat belt per passenger
e. Both b & c
RATIONALE: Different sites have different speed limits. Consult posted signs or ask if unsure. Drivers are expected to follow the same rules of the road and all driving signage in the plants.
29. / Which of the following are TRUE regarding scaffolding?
a. Sites have a 3-tag scaffold tagging system (green, yellow and red).
b. Anyone can alter a scaffold with operations permission
c. Only the scaffolders are permitted to go on a red tag scaffold
d. Both a & c
RATIONALE: Only the scaffold builders are permitted to erect, alter and dismantle scaffolds as well as be on a red tag scaffold. The valley does have a 3-tag system consisting of green – safe to use, yellow – use with caution, and red – do not use.
30. / Fall protection regulations also apply to ladder use.
a. True
b. False
RATIONALE: When working off a ladder the green book states you must use fall protection if you are working more than 10 ft/3 m off the ground from your feet. The valley standard is 6 ft/ 1.8 m.
Revision History: CON-TRN2.091