Topic 8 Quiz on Intervention, Controls, and Prevention

What is the common quote mentioned in the introduction regarding illnesses?

• Prevention is the key

• Prevention is better than cure

• An apple a day keeps the doctor away

• Better safe than sorry

what is the role of employers in workplace safety as per the national Occupational Safety and Health Act 1994?

• Provide free healthcare to employees

• Offer financial incentives for safety measures

• Ensure employees have enough sick leave

• Protect employees from work-related risks

Which term is described as 'embracing whatever is technically possible in light of current knowledge'?

• So far as is reasonably practicable

• Best practicable means

• So far as is practicable

• Reasonable precautions

What is the best approach to eliminate or minimize hazards according to the text?

• Personal protective equipment

• Awareness devices

• Engineering controls

• Administrative controls

What is the purpose of awareness devices in hazard control?

• To alert workers of potential dangers

• To increase productivity in the workplace

• To eliminate hazards completely

• To provide first aid in case of accidents

Which method is mentioned as the best practice to control hazards and risks?

• Elimination

• Isolation

• Substitution

• Ventilation

What is an example of administrative control mentioned in the text?

• Developing standard operating procedures

• Isolating hazards in a store room

• Using gas alarm detectors

• Installing safety guards on machinery

How can the effectiveness of hazard controls be measured?

• By the number of safety posters displayed

• By referring to the hazard controls ranking table

• By the number of safety drills conducted

• By the number of accidents reported

What is the ultimate objective of risk control according to the text?

• To increase the cost of medication and treatment

• To prevent employees from being injured or ill

• To reduce the productivity of employees

• To eliminate all workplace hazards

What is the importance of balancing engineering controls and administrative controls in managing workplace hazards?

• To confuse workers about safety procedures

• To increase the workload on employees

• To avoid implementing any hazard controls

• To consider short-term and long-term investments in hazard control