Self-Test A-1.6: Describe How a Workplace Safety Policy Is Established

Complete Self-Test A-1.6 and check your answers.

1. When does a work site typically require a joint health and safety committee?
   1. The company is a roofing company
   2. The company has a clean safety record
   3. There are 20 or more regularly employed workers
   4. It is proven the work site is clear of any workplace hazards
2. Which of the following is a joint health and safety committee responsibility?
   1. Report poor-quality work
   2. Get workers to start on time
   3. Identify and remedy unsafe conditions
   4. Recommend ways to improve worker morale
3. What should an occupational health and safety program be designed to do?
   1. Reduce insurance premiums
   2. Hold employees accountable for WCB claims
   3. Write WorkSafeBC regulations regarding worksite safety
   4. Prevent workplace injuries and occupational diseases
4. Which of the following groups is a job safety analysis meant to educate about potential job site hazards?
   1. Workers
   2. WCB investigators
   3. Guests to the worksite
   4. Owners and contractors
5. What are the three parts typically found in a job safety analysis?
   1. Introduction, body, and conclusion
   2. Lists of tasks, hazards, and controls
   3. Lists of hazards, first aid measures, and toxic materials
   4. Minutes of safety meetings, accident reports, investigations
6. What is the primary objective of toolbox safety talks?
   1. Report accidents
   2. Ensure that workers retrieve the proper tools from their toolbox
   3. Give every worker an opportunity to lead a group discussion
   4. Remind workers regularly of common hazards they will encounter
7. Every new worker must be given the opportunity to refuse a site orientation session.
   1. True
   2. False
8. Job safety analyses should be reviewed by all workers after coffee break or if conditions change.
   1. True
   2. False
9. Hot work permits are required if the job site ambient temperature is higher than 30˚C.
   1. True
   2. False
10. Which of the following information would not be found on a confined space permit?
    1. Any quality tests done on atmosphere
    2. Timeline of work, including length of exposure
    3. The name of the worker, spotter and supervisor with contact info
    4. Material Safety Data Sheet regarding hazardous material used for the task

Answer Key: Self-Test A-1.6 is on the other page.