Basic Occupation Safety and Health (BOSH) Preliminary Exam Practice

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• What role does ventilation play in maintaining indoor air quality, and what measures help?
• What is health surveillance, and when is it required in a workplace?
• Which term denotes the measure of the probability and severity of potential loss events?
• Which of the following is NOT a common workplace hazard category?
• Which term describes the concept of the typical worker used in safety discussions?
• Which activity involves organizing, training, and coordinating skilled employees to react to emergencies such as fires, accidents, or disasters?
• Which safety professional role involves organizing, training, and coordinating skilled employees to respond to emergencies?
• Which statement best lists the PPE category that covers eye and face protection?
• Hazardous Materials Management is defined as which of the following?
• What is the purpose of a toolbox talk?
• What best describes a near-miss?
• Name two common machine safeguarding methods.
• What term describes how likely a person is to be injured if exposed to the hazard?
• Hazard Recognition involves which of the following?
• Which item is NOT listed as a common hazard category in the seven hazards?
• Lockout/tagout procedures during maintenance are important because they prevent:
• These are the physical or chemical property of a material, machine or the environment that may result in injury to a person, damage or destruction to property and other losses that could have been prevented
• Regulatory Compliance is defined as which of the following?
• Which statement best describes the difference between a near-miss and an accident?
• Which is the most severe outcome in the Consequences scale?
• Which safety professional role involves determining the facts and causes of an accident based on witness interviews and site inspections?
• What is the difference between hazard assessment and risk assessment?
• Why should lockout procedures be observed during maintenance?
• Which term provides employees with the knowledge and skills necessary to recognize hazards and perform their jobs safely and effectively?
• Which practice is a key feature of Lockout/Tagout procedures?
• What is a Safe Work Procedure (SWP) and why is it important for safety?
• Which practice supports effective PPE use, including fit and training?
• What is the purpose of a job safety analysis (JSA) during equipment setup?
• Which NOT a job title for someone performing OSHA duties?
• In a spill response plan, what is the purpose of containment?
• Which of the following lists represents common types of injury?
• Which term is defined as a workplace condition or worker action that can result in injury, illness, or other organizational loss?
• Which feature is not typically prioritized in safety footwear selection?
• Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) procedures are designed to prevent what during maintenance?
• PPE should be selected based on what?
• Which term describes the chance that harm could occur from a hazard?
• In addressing biological hazards in the workplace, which practice is essential to reduce transmission risk?
• What must be done before entering a confined space regarding atmospheric conditions?
• Which activity involves eliminating or minimizing fire hazards by inspection, facility layout, and the design of fire suppression systems?
• Give three examples of engineering controls that reduce workplace hazards.
• Which precaution is essential when handling hazardous chemicals?
• Which statement best describes the elements included in a HIRA (Hazard Identification and Risk Assessment) process?
• Why is proper labeling and container management important in chemical safety?
• What is safe work at heights best practice?
• Who is typically responsible for establishing and maintaining the safety organization and administering the safety program in an enterprise?
• How should scaffolding be inspected and used safely?
• Which elements are essential when working at heights with fall protection systems?
• Which of the following best defines a confined space for entry procedures?
• What is the role of workers in safety programs according to common OHS practice?
• Which term describes a professional who devotes most of their employment to applying scientific principles to control and modify the workplace for optimum protection of people and property?
• What is a program designed to minimize incident-based financial losses?
• (6) Job Titles of Individual Performing OSHA
• Name three common types of injuries that occur in workplaces across industries.
• What is the purpose of confined space entry procedures?
• Which statement describes the least effective control in the hierarchy of hazard controls?
• What is a Safe Work Procedure (SWP) and why is it used?
• Which facilities should welfare provisions include in a safe workplace?
• What is the role of good housekeeping in OSH?
• Which of the following statements best describes basic ladder safety rules?
• Which of the following factors influence safe handling and storage of hazardous materials?
• During a safety audit, what is typically verified?
• Which of the following are basic considerations for radiation safety in the workplace?
• Which role is an employee trained by DOLE to implement an occupational safety and health program and ensure compliance with OSH standards?
• What is the role of hazard communication, GHS labels, and Safety Data Sheets (SDS) in chemical safety?
• What is a key purpose of a contractor safety induction on site?
• What is the purpose of incident reporting within the organization?
• How should vehicles and driving safety be managed in the workplace?
• Which factor focuses on meeting legislative requirements of OSHS?
• Which term describes a workplace condition or action that could cause harm?
• These are human actions that depart from a standard or written job procedures or common practices, safety rules, regulations, or instructions.
• What is the purpose of the 5 Whys technique in root cause analysis?
• Which term is defined as operating within an acceptable probability that a loss event will occur and is associated with conditions or activities having the potential to cause harm?
• Which activity involves determining the facts and causes related to an accident based on witness interviews and site inspections?
• Which elements are typical components of a radiation safety program?
• What are the key elements of an OSH Management System (OSHMS)?
• Which statement lists the five levels of the hierarchy of hazard controls from most to least effective?
• Which term focuses on evaluating safety and health risks associated with equipment, materials, processes, or activities?
• Recordkeeping is defined as which of the following?
• What does maintaining three points of contact on a ladder primarily help prevent?
• It encompasses the responsibilities of planning, organizing, leading, and controlling activities necessary to achieve an organization's loss prevention and loss control goals. Also, it involves development of measures and strategies or programs designed to prevent, control, reduce or eliminate occupational hazards and risks.
• List a basic electrical safety practice that should be observed in the workplace.
• Which activity involves designing or modifying the workplace based on an understanding of human physiological and psychological characteristics, abilities, and limitations?
• Which ventilation measure helps remove contaminants from an indoor workspace?
• In lockout/tagout procedures, what is the meaning of lockout?
• How should workplaces prepare for extreme temperatures and prevent heat stress or cold stress?
• Which of the following is NOT listed among the seven common workplace hazards?
• What term describes unplanned events that interrupt routine operations and are often preceded by unsafe acts or hazardous conditions?
• How should footwear be chosen for workplace safety?
• In a basic fire safety plan, which element specifically ensures safe evacuation during a fire?
• Which of the following is NOT a recommended practice when using ladders and scaffolds?
• Which of the following is a typical responsibility of a Safety Officer?
• What is an essential element when entering a confined space to address hazards?
• Which safety professional role involves eliminating or minimizing fire hazards by inspection, layout of facilities, and design of fire suppression systems?
• What is the primary purpose of using SDS and labels for chemicals?
• Which term describes a systematic examination of the workplace to identify significant hazards?
• What is Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) designed to prevent?
• What does HIRAC stand for?
• This professional is basically trained in engineering, physics, chemistry, or biology, and studies the health effects of chemical and physical agents under various exposure levels. What is this profession called?
• Which practice contributes to heat safety by reducing risk of heat-related illness?
• What elements are involved in safe machine operation and guarding?
• Which is the least likely within the Likelihood scale?
• Which class of fire extinguisher is used for electrical fires?
• Which of the following are commonly used methods to identify hazards beyond observation?
• Which factors justify conducting a risk assessment?
• Define near miss in safety terminology.
• Which term describes a program designed to identify and correct potential accident problems before they result in financial loss or injury?
• Which control is typically considered the last line of defense in the hierarchy of controls when risks remain after other measures?
• Which of the following is one of the top three occupational diseases?
• Which of the following is an essential component of an Emergency Action Plan?
• What constitutes fall protection when working at heights?
• What does the risk matrix consider in evaluating risk level?
• Which step begins the Hazard Management Process?
• How should hazardous chemicals be managed to minimize risk?
• Which record type is typically maintained to document training activities in occupational safety?
• Why is vibration exposure a concern and how is it mitigated?
• Which category in the hierarchy of controls includes physical barriers and guards?
• What is heat stress and how can it be prevented?
• What is a Job Hazard Analysis (JHA) used for?
• What is the purpose of managing hazardous energy beyond electrical sources during maintenance?
• What are the main categories of personal protective equipment (PPE)?
• What does a fall arrest anchorage point signify?
• Which set of elements makes up the basic fire triangle?
• What is the purpose of a Permit-to-Work (PTW) system?
• Why is timely incident reporting important, and what information should be recorded?
• What information is typically included on a Safety Data Sheet (SDS) for chemicals?
• Which statement best defines risk?
• Which of the following best describes safe work at heights practices?
• What records are typically kept for OSH compliance?
• Which practices promote safety when operating company-owned vehicles or forklifts?
• What is the primary purpose of daily inspections of company-owned vehicles or forklifts?
• Which element of an Emergency Action Plan outlines who does what during an emergency?
• Which training and competency are typically required for new employees?
• What is the purpose of Safety Data Sheets (SDS) under GHS?
• Job Safety Analysis focuses on job-specific risks and is performed for a single task, assessing each step.
• Who has the primary responsibility to provide a safe workplace under typical OSH frameworks?
• Which practice is essential for communicating hazards in hazardous materials handling?
• Why is noise control important, and how can hearing protection be implemented?
• Which factor decreases risk of prosecution and fines, reduces absenteeism, and increases productivity?
• Which acronym represents Hazards Identification, Risk Assessment, and Control?
• Which hazards are commonly associated with machine guarding and how can they be mitigated?
• Which term involves maintaining safety and health information to meet government requirements and provide data for problem solving and decision making?
• Which of the following is an example of a control to reduce vibration exposure?
• Which control directly removes the hazard from the workplace?
• What describes a program designed to identify and correct potential accident problems before they result in financial loss or injury?
• Why is training and licensing important for operators of company-owned vehicles and forklifts?
• A leading indicator in safety is:
• What is the difference between a hazard and a risk?
• What is an Emergency Action Plan (EAP) and why is it important?
• What are the four categories of Consequences in risk assessment?
• What is the purpose of a Hot Work Permit and when is it required?
• Which practice is part of effectively managing contractors on a site?
• Which control in the Hierarchy is typically the last resort?
• What is one of the expected outcomes of applying ergonomic principles in the workplace?
• What is the primary purpose of hazard identification and risk assessment (HIRA) in the workplace?
• Which statement is most accurate about scaffolding inspections?
• Which of the following is an example of an administrative control?
• Which term is related to health and safety losses that include injuries, illnesses, and fatalities?
• What is the role of proactive safety inspections?
• Define ergonomics and explain its role in reducing manual handling injuries.
• What does SWP stand for in workplace safety?
• What are key principles of good housekeeping and waste management in the workplace?
• Which statement best describes an essential element of an effective PPE program?
• Which factor aims to save life, stop injuries and increase staff morale?
• Which term describes the process of hazard identification, risk assessment, and mitigation?
• Which safety professional role involves recognizing, evaluating, and controlling hazards that can lead to harmful releases into air, water, or soil?
• Which step involves controlling the risks?
• What should be included in an effective spill response plan?
• What basic considerations are there for radiation safety in the workplace?
• Which of the following is NOT listed as a way to ensure a safe environment?
• Health Hazard Control is defined as which of the following?
• Which activity involves recognizing, evaluating, and controlling hazards that can lead to undesirable releases of harmful substances into air, water, or soil?
• Which of the following best describes how workplaces address noise exposure?
• What is a Permit to Work system?
• Which statement about PPE best reflects its role in hazard control?
• Which term describes hazards?
• Which statement best describes the purpose of hazard reporting?
• Which term promotes preventive action by addressing hazards before harm occurs?
• Which statement about the role of training and competency in OSH is most accurate?
• Which best describes the difference between general safety and health surveillance in OSH?
• What is the purpose of safety signs and signals in the workplace?
• Which term encompasses planning, organizing, leading, and controlling activities to prevent, control, reduce or eliminate occupational hazards and risks?
• Which step involves evaluating the risks?
• Two types of Intended Actions
• What are common methods for identifying workplace hazards?
• Explain the difference between a hazard and a risk.
• What are the essential elements of a fire safety drill and evacuation practice?
• What is ergonomic risk, and how can it be mitigated?
• How should electrical tools be inspected before use?
• Which of the following is a listed responsibility of a Safety Professional?
• Which term best defines the science of anticipating, recognizing, evaluating, and controlling hazards and risk arising in or from the workplace?
• Which term describes deliberate violations of safety rules?
• Which concept is used in risk assessment to measure risk by considering the severity of potential injury and its likelihood?
• What is a key requirement of electrical safety in the workplace?
• For confined space entry, which measure is critical to ensure safety during entry?
• Which measure most directly helps prevent slips, trips, and falls at work?
• What is the primary purpose of lockout in energy control procedures?
• Which PPE category includes protection for the feet?
• Which is a core phase of an OSH Management System cycle alongside policy and planning?
• These people are typically responsible for insurance programs and other activities that minimize losses resulting from fire, accidents, and other natural and man-made losses.
• Two types of Unintended Actions
• What is the purpose of training and competency in OSH?
• Beyond extinguishers, a comprehensive workplace fire safety program should include which components?
• What is the purpose of incident investigation?
• Which action is essential for a PPE program?
• Which term refers to an individual who has professional status in the safety field and may hold Certified Safety Professional credentials?
• Which term includes examples such as damaged equipment, damaged raw materials or finished products, damaged or destroyed facilities, downtime, service/production interruption, or loss of reputation?
• What is the primary purpose of workplace inspections and safety audits?
• What is the difference between hazard reporting and incident reporting?
• What is the correct order of the Hierarchy of Controls from most effective to least?
• Which act strengthens compliance with occupational safety and health standards and provides penalties for violations?
• Which step involves monitoring and reviewing?
• Which safety professional role involves designing or modifying the workplace based on understanding of human physiological and psychological characteristics, abilities, and limitations?
• What is the primary purpose of the hierarchy of controls in occupational safety?
• Which statement about hazard assessment vs risk assessment is most accurate?
• Which measure helps reduce the presence of biological contaminants in indoor spaces?
• What is the importance of heat acclimatization for workers in hot environments?
• What term describes how bad the most severe injury would be if exposed to a hazard?
• What constitutes a basic incident investigation process?
• Which statement best describes the purpose of the risk matrix?
• In risk assessment, which two factors are considered to determine the risk level?
• What is a root cause analysis technique commonly used in investigations?
• What statement about PPE best reflects its role in hazard control?
• What are the basic error type of Unsafe Acts?
• How often should safety training be refreshed, and why?
• Who bears the main responsibility for providing a safe workplace under common OHS regulations?
• Inspection/Audit is defined as which of the following?
• What is the measure of the probability and severity of a loss event taking place?
• It is the likelihood of a hazard causing harm.
• Why is permit-to-work often required for hot work?
• Which of the following describes basic first aid steps encouraged in BOSH practice?
• Enumerate the Hazard Management Process steps in order.
• Which class of fire extinguishers is typically used for electrical fires?
• What is Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) and when should it be used?
• What are the four Categories of Likelihood?
• Which of the following is an engineering control?
• How should respiratory protection be selected and used?
• Which measure best minimizes exposure to radiation in general industry?