Occupational Health & Safety Intermediate MCQs

Question 1
What is the primary purpose of workplace health and safety standards?

(A) To increase productivity at any cost.

(B) To ensure compliance with government policies only.

(C) To minimize workplace hazards only after an incident has occurred.

(D) To minimize risk and promote employee well-being.

Question 2
A manager witnesses a spill in the production area. Which step should be taken first according to good hazard identification practices?

(A) Immediately start cleaning without assessing risk.

(B) Wait for an employee to clean it up quickly.

(C) Document the spill after cleaning completes.

(D) Secure the area and notify appropriate personnel for cleanup.

Question 3
Which of the following is an ergonomic practice recommended for preventing musculoskeletal disorders in an office setting?

(A) Skipping scheduled breaks to maintain focus.

(B) Increasing work hours to improve productivity.

(C) Using adjustable furniture and taking regular breaks.

(D) Only adjusting chairs without considering monitor height.

Question 4
Which statement accurately reflects OSHA's approach to workplace safety?

(A) OSHA focuses solely on environmental hazards, neglecting human factors.

(B) OSHA recommends safety practices that can be ignored if locally inconvenient.

(C) OSHA only provides voluntary guidelines with no enforcement.

(D) OSHA establishes mandatory regulations aimed at preventing workplace injuries.

Question 5
What is the concept of the 'hierarchy of controls' in occupational safety?

(A) It refers to the legal procedure for conducting safety inspections.

(B) It is a system where personal protective equipment is the first and best control.

(C) It is a ranking of employees based on safety performance.

(D) It is a system to minimize or eliminate exposure to hazards using methods like elimination, substitution, engineering controls, administrative controls, and personal protective equipment.

Question 6
In conducting a workplace safety audit, which of the following is a critical step?

(A) Only evaluating safety after an accident has occurred.

(B) Identifying potential hazards and assessing risk levels.

(C) Observing workplace behavior without documenting any hazards.

(D) Focusing solely on cleaning practices and ignoring equipment.

Question 7
Which action represents a violation of OSHA guidelines?

(A) Implementing periodic hazard assessments.

(B) Providing outdated PPE even if employees are aware of its limitations.

(C) Conducting regular safety training sessions.

(D) Failing to provide employees with necessary personal protective equipment.

Question 8
What is essential to develop an effective Occupational Health & Safety program?

(A) Creating policies without employee involvement.

(B) Risk assessment, employee training, and regular monitoring.

(C) Focusing only on documenting incidents after they occur.

(D) Relying solely on external safety consultants without internal review.

Question 9
In a factory setting, an employee notices a malfunctioning machine guard. What is the recommended course of action?

(A) Fix the machine guard themselves without proper training.

(B) Report the issue immediately to the maintenance team or supervisor.

(C) Ignore it if the machine seems to work fine.

(D) Wait until a scheduled inspection to mention it.

Question 10
How can flexible work scheduling contribute to occupational health?

(A) It only benefits management scheduling rather than improving health outcomes.

(B) It leads to inconsistent work habits that can result in more accidents.

(C) It allows employees to manage fatigue and reduce stress by aligning work hours with personal wellness needs.

(D) It is irrelevant in a manufacturing environment.

Rate this quiz (optional)

Helpful for Study?

Yes

No

Relevant to Topic?

Yes

No

Difficulty Appropriate?

Yes

No