ACSA Principles of Health and Safety Management Practice Test

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• Temporary staffing agencies have obligations under the OHS Act. Which of the following is NOT an obligation?
• Which step involves assigning responsibility and target dates for controls?
• What is the minimum retention period for first aid records?
• Who is responsible for coordinating reviews and updates to ERPs using drill results?
• Describe the five key requirements of a health and safety policy.
• What is the effect of assigning a person and a target date to each corrective action?
• Which internal assessment method uses a simulated work setting to verify performance?
• Which policy is included in a Violence Plan?
• What is the primary purpose of an HSMS audit?
• Identify an indirect cost example.
• What is the correct order of the hierarchy of controls?
• Which statement best describes site-specific hazard assessments relative to formal hazard assessments?
• What does OJT stand for?
• Which item must be included in a first aid report?
• Which statement best reflects the goal of hazard controls in the hierarchy?
• Which inspection type is conducted as needed in specific work areas?
• Which statement describes a contractor’s obligation under s.9 of the OHS Act?
• Which source is used to identify emergencies requiring an ERP?
• Lagging indicators include which of the following?
• What best defines a temporary staffing agency?
• Which action is proper to report unsafe or harmful acts or conditions?
• Which practice best supports effective HSMS communication?
• What is essential for HSMS to be truly effective?
• Formal inspections are documented on a standard inspection form.
• Define prime contractor. Which statement correctly defines a prime contractor?
• Using Risk = Severity x Likelihood, what is the risk score for Severity 2 and Likelihood 3?
• Define supervisor. Which option best describes a supervisor?
• HSC membership includes which of the following?
• What describes collaboration with health and safety committees or representatives (HSC/HSR) in the workplace?
• What is Step 2 in the four basic steps of most formal inspection models?
• Describe contracting employer responsibilities.
• What information must records include after an assessment?
• What is the purpose of designating rescue and evacuation workers in an ERP?
• What is Step 5 in the formal hazard assessment process?
• Which statement best describes the code of practice requirement?
• Describe how long Employee Training Certificates should be retained under Other Requirements.
• What is the primary purpose of Formal Observations in internal assessments?
• When do Site-Specific Hazard Assessments occur?
• Which description best fits leading indicators?
• If a person has two or more functions at a work site, what must they do?
• In relation to audit findings, how should the action plan be structured?
• Which of the following describes the required contents of an OHS investigation report?
• Which item is included in a first aid report?
• Under OHS requirements, how long should Audiometric Testing Records be retained?
• What does SMART stand for in this context?
• After training, which statement best describes workers' obligations regarding training?
• Describe what a health and safety policy is.
• COR requirements for ERPs include which items?
• Which of the following is NOT typically addressed by a record management system?
• Which statement correctly distinguishes a 'loss' from a 'near miss'?
• Which statement is NOT part of the OHS definition of 'competent'?
• What is the minimum requirement for conducting ERP drills?
• Which item is NOT listed as a manager's role in emergency response management?
• What is the primary purpose of an action plan in HSMS?
• Which scenario requires training under the employer obligations?
• What is an advantage of PSP (Project Safety Plan)?
• Which statement about the Hierarchy of Controls is correct?
• When might non-designated workers' ERP training be delivered?
• Workers must participate in training and...
• In hazard assessment terminology, which statement is true?
• Which of the following is not a typical SMART attribute?
• Define employer. Which option best defines an employer?
• Which statement best defines a worker?
• Define contractor. Which option correctly defines a contractor?
• Under OHS, how long should Confined Space Records be kept if an incident occurred?
• Which option is described as formal (certification) training?
• If a worker may be exposed to a harmful substance, what must the employer do?
• What does the sign-off component of a health and safety policy require?
• Which duty is a responsibility of employers, contractors and prime contractors regarding HSCs?
• Which is a key reason management and workers should participate in formal inspections?
• What should each corrective action include?
• One of the five main issues addressed when forming an HSC is which of the following?
• Which statement about SMART criteria is false?
• Can an employer deem workers competent without meeting all three parts of the definition?
• What are the three common types of orientations?
• Which is one of the three worker rights outlined in the OHS Act?
• Formal inspections are documented on what form?
• What are the four steps in the On-the-Job Training approach known as Tell - Show - Do - Review?
• What constitutes the quorum for an HSC meeting?
• Which of the following is a direct cost example?
• The HSMS applies to every position in a company from the top down. Which option best reflects its applicability?
• Which item is included in the five sections to plan a training session?
• Which statement describes the role of a first aider in an ERP?
• Describe the three reasons why an employer should have an HSMS (Health and Safety Management System) in place.
• Lagging indicators primarily measure?
• Which role is described as providing training, consulting, testing, program development, or other services?
• What is the first step in prioritizing inspection findings in the correct order?
• Which internal assessment method verifies that employees can follow a documented procedure by performing it while being observed?
• Employees can only fill their roles if they understand the responsibilities that go with them. Which statement best reflects this?
• Define self-employed person. Which option best describes a self-employed person?
• Which is a main reason for reviewing formal hazard assessments?
• Define service provider. Which option best describes a service provider?
• Which item is listed as an area to inspect in inspection policy?
• Which activity is central to leveraging records for improvement?
• Which statement accurately describes the composition of an investigation team?
• Which document must be readily available to workers at the work site as part of the code of practice requirements?
• In the site-specific hazard assessment process, which step eliminates or controls hazards?
• What is the main purpose of PIR?
• Describe the COR audit cycle.
• What is the normal minimum term of office for HSC members?
• On a multi-employer work site, who coordinates, organizes, and oversees the performance of all work?
• Define supplier. Which option best describes a supplier?
• Which option is NOT a listed planning consideration for hazard control implementation?
• Which of the following is a required component of an ERP?
• Why should near misses be investigated?
• Readily available resources are defined as which of the following?
• Which obligation do Suppliers have under the OHS Act?
• Under COR, Emergency Drill Reports and Emergency Response Reports are kept?
• What two factors determine risk in the hazard assessment?
• Two key elements of PSP must be readily available.
• Which statement correctly differentiates informal inspections from formal inspections?
• Which statement correctly summarizes the three timelines for injury reporting to the WCB?
• What are the three parts of competency?
• What action is required of employers toward HSCs?
• Which statement about the health and safety policy is true?
• Which statement reflects the employer's obligation to ensure workers know their rights and duties?
• Which option describes a tabletop exercise?
• Describe the role of certifying partners in the COR certification process.
• Which of the following is a factor that determines inspection frequency?
• Identify the three areas of special interest in the analysis of an ERP drill.
• Which statement best describes the relationship between audit findings and corrective actions?
• State why it is important to communicate investigation results to all work site parties.
• Which of the following is a component of an HSC Terms of Reference?
• Which collection of terms represents the key features of a SMART corrective action?
• Which element is included in both a Violence Plan and a Harassment Plan?
• Which of the following is a reportable injury or incident?
• Which is NOT one of the four contributing factors to health and safety hazards?
• How does an action plan influence HSMS accountability?
• What outcome is expected from applying SMART-based action plans with assigned owners and target dates?
• Which set of factors influences the selection of hazard controls?
• What is the purpose of a pre-project meeting in the contracted employer management process?
• Identify an example of the OHS Act, Regulations and Code resource.
• Which of the following is listed as a training topic for managers?
• Under the OHS requirements, when is an HSC required?
• What is the typical time horizon for an action plan in this context?
• What is the primary goal of monitoring and maintenance of an HSMS?
• What is Step 5 of the hazard assessment process?
• New employee orientations may be part of general or site-specific orientation and can vary in length. Which statement is true about the first day?
• What best describes the primary difference between formal inspections and site-specific hazard assessments?
• Which item is NOT an Administrative Control?
• Describe the contracted employer management process. Which step is included?
• Direct supervision requires which of the following?
• Fall Protection is addressed by which OHS Code Part?
• Which statement correctly reflects an employer obligation regarding violence or harassment in the workplace?
• The Pre-Project Meeting is part of the contracted employer management process. Which statement describes this phase?
• Which category includes the practice of noise monitoring?
• Which of the following is a health hazard?
• Which of the following is an external force that can drive changes to training programs?
• Which of the following is a duty of the HSC?
• Which statement about indirect costs is accurate?
• Which of the following is a Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) item?
• Which is an obligation of the Owner under the OHS Act?
• Identify a PSP element that must be readily available to all work site parties.
• Which statement about HSMS and roles is accurate?
• Which statement accurately describes the difference between informal and formal inspections?
• Which factor impacts whether a worker requires additional ERP training?
• Which item is NOT part of the safe operation training for equipment?
• Which of the following are examples of training topics for non-designated workers?
• Describe the three factors that contribute to due diligence.
• Which statement about site-specific hazard assessments is true?
• Which item is included in ERP training requirements?
• Which of the following is considered a safety hazard?
• State why it is important to communicate operational changes to all work site parties.
• Identify an example of the 'Company information that may affect health and safety' resource.
• Under the OHS Act, training means to give information and explanation and to require a practical demonstration that the worker has acquired knowledge or skill. Which option best matches this definition?
• What is the main purpose of a Health and Safety Committee (HSC)?
• The HSMS ensures responsibility and accountability for health and safety roles at all levels of the company. Which statement best describes this?
• If a person has two or more functions or set of obligations at a work site, the person must meet all of them (OHS Act s.13).
• Which is NOT one of the four types of formal inspections?
• Which of the following is a worker obligation under the OHS Act?
• Which of the following is a key feature of SMART-based action plans as described?
• Which action would be most inconsistent with a demonstrated commitment to the HSMS?
• Which topic is NOT typically covered during inspection training?
• Which of the following is identified as a common source of training needs?
• What role do audit findings play in planning improvements?
• Which statement best describes a supervisor's responsibility under the OHS Act?
• Which format should corrective actions use in an action plan?
• Which of the following is NOT one of the key inspection-related issues the HSMS inspections should focus on?
• To which category does a Hard Hat belong?
• Which of the following is addressed in training sessions that cover SDS content to ensure safety?
• Define owner. Which option describes the owner?
• List four basic areas an inspection should look at.
• Which of the following is a listed way in which supervisors and workers participate in the HSMS?
• Which statement describes ERP emergency communication requirements?
• NOT listed as a common benefit of formal hazard assessments?
• Which item is included in an HSC's Rules of Procedure?
• Describe General Orientations – which topic is typically covered?
• Which of the following is a work site party identified in the OHS Act?
• Which option describes times to reinforce the use of controls?
• Which is an obligation of Self-Employed Persons under the OHS Act?
• Which document lists the persons designated to respond to emergencies?
• What describes a formal hazard assessment?
• Which of the following is NOT a component of a preventative maintenance program?
• Under OHS rules, which types of documents must the HSC or HSR be allowed to examine?
• Which of the following is NOT listed as a way management can demonstrate commitment to the HSMS?
• Which option is an Administrative Control?
• Which of the following is NOT a requirement of an inspection policy and procedure?
• What is the focus of Year 3 Maintenance Audit in the COR certification cycle?
• What is a prime contractor obligation under the OHS Act?
• Which statement best describes ERP roles and responsibilities?
• An HSMS helps to make sure that everyone knows what their safety responsibilities are. Which statement is true?
• Which question should be answered by a company's investigation processes?
• In the context of action plans, which element helps verify progress?
• Which item is an example of a leading indicator?
• Which item is an example of change to training under company control?
• Which is NOT one of the four hazard categories?