PROFESSIONAL GRADUATE DIPLOMA IN RISK AND SECURITY

MANAGEMENT

LEVEL 2

OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH & SAFETY (RSM 206)

MULTIPLE CHOICE

DATE: 24 JUNE 2020

TIME: 1400-1445 HOURS

INSTRUCTIONS TO CANDIDATE
1. This paper contains 1 Section with 25 Questions.
2. Answer ALL questions.
3. For each question there are four possible answers, A, B, C and D. Choose the one you
consider correct, click and save your choice on space(s) provided.
4. Duration of the Examination: 45 MINUTES.
5. Plagiarism and copying is an academic offense that may result in disciplinary action.

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1) Health and safety performance within an organisation is linked to…….
A. organizational performance and culture.
B. the skill level of employees.
C. employee attitudes towards supervisors.
D. industry standards and procedures

2) Which of the following is NOT one of the main causes of stress?

A. Work factors.
B. Demographic factors.
C. Personal Factors.
D. External Factors.

3) With regards to the individual employee, what is a consequence of job stress?

A. Reduce morale.
B. Physical illness.
C. Lower motivation.
D. Reduced job satisfaction.

4) When should employees give training?

A. When they are given new responsibilities at work.
B. When they first join the business/company.
C. At regular intervals during their employment.
D. All of the above.

5) The Accident prevention and workers compensation scheme, SI68 of 1990,……

A. places all the responsibility of health and safety on the employer.
B. places all the responsibility of health and safety on the employee.
C. shares the responsibility of health and safety between the employer and employee.
D. shares the responsibility of health and safety between the employer and the council.

6) Which of the following is the most common injury associated with poor manual
handling?
A. Fractures.
B. Sprains and strains.
C. Anaphylaxis.
D. Contusions.

7) Which of the following is not a good reason for an employer to investigate accidents
which happen at work?
A. For insurance purposes.
B. To demonstrate to their employees that they care.
C. To prevent recurrence of the accident.
D. To fine employee for damaging equipment.
8) Feedback on the efficiency and effectiveness of organizations OHS programs can be
gathered through……

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 A. yearly workers compensation costs.
B. number of hours downtime related to accidents.
C. an audit of all health and safety issues and programs.
D. percentage of employees undertaking OHS trainings.

9) Which of the following is not recommended to be kept in a first aid kit at work?
A. Sterile eye lids.
B. Bandages.
C. Medication.
D. Mouth guard.

10) What is the first step in the risk assessment process?

A. Identify who might be harmed.
B. Decide how the level of risk may be controlled.
C. Evaluate the risks.
D. Identify any hazards.

11) State the type of occupational hazard that frustrated workers, complaining about
being shifted around various activities without due consideration as to their
abilities, may be exposed to…...
A. ergonomic hazards.
B. physical hazards.
C. psychosocial hazards.
D. chemical hazards.

12) The disorder which occurs in employees when individuals use the same muscle
repetitively to perform task is classified as…….
A. hypothermia.
B. ergonomics.
C. bagosis.
D. cumulative trauma disorders.

13) Which of the following is not a potential consequence for a business of poor standards of
health and safety practice?
A. Reduced employee morale.
B. Increased insurance premiums.
C. Reduced social activity and independence.
D. Bad publicity and loss of reputation.

14) Why should near misses be reported?

A. To educate employees.
B. To test the first aider.
C. To ensure complete recovery.
D. To stop a more serious event occurring.

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15) Which of these best describes "the likelihood of an incident occurring"?
A. Risk.
B. Hazard.
C. An event.
D. An episode.

16) The Primary Goal of Occupational Health is about…..

A. protecting the safety, health and welfare of people engaged in work.
B. protecting co-workers, family members employers, suppliers, nearby communities
and other members of the public who are influenced by the workplace environment.
C. protecting the natural environment.
D. all of the above.

17) An accident is……….

A. an unsafe act.
B. an unsafe condition.
C. unplanned, something that happens by chance.
D. all of the above.

18) ………………………Act states that workers shall undergo pre, periodical and post
medical examination before they are allowed to work in a dusty occupation.

A. Public health Act

B. Factories and Works Act
C. Pneumoconiosis Act
D. NSSA ACT

19) Accident prevention and workers compensation scheme SI68/1990 states that, …
A. it is the role and responsibility of the employer to provide adequate PPE to the
employees.
B. the employer is to blame when an employee is injured at the workplace.
C. noise exposure level should not exceed 85db.
D. an organization should hire the services of a Safety Officer.

20) The main functions of OHS are stated in ILO convention 161(Occupational Health
Services) as…….
A. Surveillance of working Environment
B. First aid treatment and Health Programmes
C. Emergency preparedness and response planning
D. All of the above

21) Hierarchy of controls for identified hazards include……...

A. PPE
B. engineering control
C. isolation

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 D. all of the above

22) ………………………. is a type of a dust related disease.

A. Byssinosis
B. Asbestosis
C. Silicosis
D. All of the above

23) When should you place a casualty in the recovery position?

A. When the casualty is unconscious and breathing.
B. When the casualty is conscious and not breathing.
C. When the casualty is conscious and breathing.
D. When the casualty is unconscious and not breathing.

24) ………… is a class of respiratory Protective device.

A. Air purifying devices
B. PPE
C. Inhalable
D. Respirable

25) ……………. Act regulates the erection, use and dismantling of a scaffold in the industry
A. Factories and Works
B. Electrical regulation
C. Public health
D. All of the above

-Good luck-