INSTRUCTIONS TO CANDIDATES Maximum marks for each question are indicated in brackets (). This paper consists of THREE sections: A, B and C. Answer questions as per instructions in each section. You are provided with a separate answer booklet. SECTION A: Multiple Choice Questions 1. Direct cause of an accident in a workplace is? A. Carelessness B. Not obeying the law. C. Hazardous situations or actions D. Lack of financial resources 2. Identify the pictogram below A. Highly flammable. B. Oxidizing. C. Corrosive D. Explosive 3. Fire caused by flammable solutions(petrol) can best be extinguished by? A. Water B. Dry powder C. Foam D. Sand 4. Occupational safety and health officer can use ………………. to gather issues affecting safety in a workplace. A. sick off register, occurrence register B. claim form, absenteeism register C. accident register, clearance form D. stationery requisition form, occurrence register. 5. The objective of Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSHA), 2007 is? A. Data analysis B. To reduce work hazards C. Ecological development D. Environmental analysis 6. The following are ergonomic hazards except? A. Extreme temperatures B. Working posture C. Repetitive movement D. Heavy lifting 7. The legal responsibilities of an employee with regards to health and safety includes? A. Provide land. B. Provision of appropriate PPE and insurance. C. To ensure that all safety instructions, training and retraining is carried within their areas of responsibility. D. Use PPE as provided to prevent risk to his/her safety and health 8. The following can be done in case of fire outbreak, except? A. Shout Fire! Fire! B. Run C. Evacuate through the stair case D. use the fire extinguisher correctly 9. One must do ……………………. with their PPE’s (personal protective equipment)? A. Have your name put on it. B. Have an expert inspect it after every use. C. Take proper care of it. D. Leave it anywhere 10. Elements of fire are…………… A. Oxygen, fuel, source of ignition B. Oxygen, smoke, fuel C. Source of ignition, ash, oxygen D. Fuel, heat, carbon dioxide 11. Give the reason for using manufacturer’s manual in a workplace? A. For maximum efficiency and safety B. Avoid accidents C. One uses less energy D. Lack of knowledge 12. The following are PPEs in work place except? A. Music earphones B. Ear muffs C. Hard hat D. Eye goggles 13. Define a hazard. A. Anything with the potential to cause harm B. Where an accident is likely to cause harm C. The likelihood of something going wrong D. An Accident waiting to happen 14. Prevention of falling hazards at the edge of a work floor can be achieved by? A. By placing warning signs at the edge of the work floor. B. By putting proper barriers at the edge of the work floor. C. By giving the workers proper instruction at the start of the work. D. By writing SOPs for the workers to follow. 15. In a safety program, the following can be included in achieving good results to prevent accidents, except A. Development of safe working conditions B. Promotion of employees’ participation in safety C. Compensation and medical payment D. Corrective action when safety rules are ignored 16. The importance of use of PPEs is ………………… A. For beauty and fashion B. Comply to policy C. Protect against safety hazards D. To impress your safety supervisor 17. In an event of an accident/ incident in a workplace, information should first be relayed to? A. The immediate supervisor B. Safety and health inspection service C. The medical department D. The safety and health committee 18. The following are hazards in a workplace, which of them is not a physical hazard? A. Noisy workplace B. Dusty workplace C. Working at high D. Vibration in work place 19. OSHA was created for? A. Data analysis B. Reduction of hazards. C. EIA inspection D. Ecological development 20. Name types of contingency measures in OSH? A. Evacuation, fire drill B. Basic life support, decontamination C. Spillage control, isolation D. Evacuation, isolation SECTION B: Short Response Questions (40 MARKS) 21. State FOUR importance of working in clean and safe environment (4 Marks) 22. Describe FOUR factors to be considered when selecting personal protective equipment (PPE) (4 Marks) 23. List FOUR emergency occurrences that may arise in a workplace. (4Marks) 24. Mention FOUR steps used in risk control. (4Marks) 25. Define the following: a) ‘Duty of care’ as used in the workplace? (2 Marks) b) The role of the workplace’s health and safety representative? (2 Marks) 26. Highlight FOUR components of an accident report? (4 Marks) 27. Workers are exposed to a number of hazards, state FOUR indicators of hazards in workplace (4 Marks) 28. State FOUR importance of safety and health audits in a work place (4 Marks) 29. Identify FOUR OSH training records. (4 Marks) 30. Outline FOUR safe work practices to prevent injury and accidents. (4 Marks) SECTION C: Extended Response Questions (40 Marks) Attempt any TWO Questions 31. In a staff meeting, you have been requested to explain to the new staff the safety precautions followed in the company. In reference the various hazards encountered in your work place, discuss TEN personal protective equipment’s that the new staff should have and the safety rules that they must follow. (20 Marks) 32. a) As one of industry policy maker, you have been called upon to review safety policies in your company, identify FOUR key regulations and subsidiary laws that deal with Occupational Safety and Health issues. (8 Marks) b) Briefly describe SIX duties of employees in ensuring Safety, Health and welfare at the workplace. (12Marks) 33. The manager at your workplace has called for a meeting to discuss on safety and welfare of the workers, as the safety officer, you are requested to give talk about hazards and their control measures. Discuss TEN control measures that the company may use to control hazards. (20 Marks)