OSH Risk Management & Assessment

A chemical processing plant identifies a hazard with severity rating 4 (major injury) and likelihood rating 5 (certain to occur). Using the risk matrix, what action is required?

• Monitor regularly

• Develop a control plan within 6 months

• Immediate action before continuing operations

• Document existing controls

Which control measure would BEST address repetitive strain injuries in an assembly line?

• Providing ergonomic chairs

• Job rotation every 2 hours

• Installing automated machinery

• Displaying posture posters

During a construction site assessment, you identify unguarded scaffolding at 3m height. What is the NEXT step in the risk assessment process?

• Implement fall arrest systems

• Evaluate likelihood of falls and severity of injuries

• Update the risk register

• Consult workers about PPE preferences

A hospital laundry service has a risk rating of 20 (high risk) for manual handling. What action is legally required?

• Continue operations with weekly monitoring

• Train staff on lifting techniques

• Stop operations temporarily until risk is reduce to medium/low level

• Document the hazard in the risk register

A school wants to assess ergonomic risks in computer labs. Which tool is MOST appropriate?

• Chemical exposure sampling

• Worker interviews and workstation observations

• Noise level measurements

• Electrical safety checklist

Which hazard should be prioritized first?

• Wet floor (risk rating 3)

• Broken ladder (risk rating 16)

• Flickering light (risk rating 2)

• Missing fire extinguisher (risk rating 8)