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Module 1 - Introduction to Safety & Health Management

Systems Post-Test
Take this quiz to see what you have learned in this lesson. Please circle the correct answer.

1. Which Title of the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) covers regulations on


occupational safety and health?
A. Title 20 of CFR
B. Title 21 of CFR
C. Title 29 of CFR
D. Title 40 of CFR
2. What is OSHA's mission?
A. To ensure the safety of consumer products
B. To prevent work-related injuries, illnesses and deaths
C. To protect the environment
D. To ensure the safety of food and drugs
3. What is the purpose of a (SHMS) Safety and Health management system?
A. To become the core mission of the organization
B. To certify the skill level of an organization's top management
C. To develop the management skills and abilities of promising young employees.
D. To help an organization manage the risks of doing business
4. In general, a company that implements an effective SHMS would be expected to
A. not meet OSHA's standards of compliance.
B. just barely meet OSHA's standards of compliance.
C. surpass OSHA standards of compliance.
5. Which of the following is not one of the four main components of an SHMS?
A. Preventive maintenance
B. Worksite analysis
C. Safety and health training
D. Management leadership
E. Hazard prevention and control
Name _______________________________
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Date ___________

6. Which of the following is a characteristic of an effective SHMS?


A. Most employees are not involved.
B. Safety and health issues are factored into all aspects of company operations.
C. Once an SHMS implementation plan is developed, no changes should be
allowed.
D. No corrective action is taken after periodic system reviews and audits.
7. Suppose your company would like to implement an SHMS that could be assessed
and certified by a third party (other than OSHA). Which SHMS model's
specifications should you consider implementing?
A. OSHA's Voluntary Protection Programs (VPP)
B. ANSI Z-10
C. OHSAS 18001
D. ISO 14001
8. After effectively implementing an SHMS, a company would be likely to
experience
A. higher productivity and quality.
B. higher workers' compensation costs.
C. higher employee turnover.
D. fewer lost workday injuries.
E. A and D, only
9. What type of management system would directly address the safety needs of
hospital workers who handle bloodborne pathogens?
A. A safety and health management system
B. An environmental management system
C. A quality management system
D. A human resources management system
10. Which of the following companies has implemented an SHMS?
A. One that had no workplace accidents, injuries or fatalities last year
B. One that is already in compliance with most regulations on occupational safety
and health
C. One that is a member of OSHA's Voluntary Protection Programs (VPP)
Name _______________________________
Correct ______

Date ___________

D. One that has successfully implemented an environmental management system


(EMS)

Name _______________________________
Correct ______

Date ___________

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