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Safety and Compliance Flashcards

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  1. Under Ontario's Working at Heights training standard, which body must approve training providers?

    Answer: The Chief Prevention Officer (CPO)

    The Chief Prevention Officer must approve all Working at Heights training providers and programs in Ontario.

  2. What is the minimum width of a safe access walkway alongside industrial machinery under O. Reg. 851?

    Answer: 450 mm

    O. Reg. 851 requires that passageways beside machinery be at least 450 mm (18 inches) wide to allow safe passage.

  3. A 'hot work permit' is required in Ontario industrial facilities before performing which activity?

    Answer: Welding, cutting, or grinding near flammable materials

    Hot work permits control ignition sources such as welding, cutting, and grinding near areas with flammable vapors, liquids, or materials.

  4. Which of the following best describes the difference between a safety hazard and a health hazard in the workplace?

    Answer: Safety hazards cause immediate injury; health hazards cause illness over time through repeated exposure

    Safety hazards typically cause acute injuries (cuts, falls, crushing), while health hazards cause occupational illnesses through cumulative or chronic exposure.

  5. Under OHSA, a supervisor is defined as a person who has charge of a workplace or authority over a worker. Which of the following is a supervisor's specific duty?

    Answer: Ensure workers comply with OHSA and use protective equipment

    Supervisors must ensure workers comply with OHSA and company safety policies and that they use required protective equipment.

  6. In Ontario, eye and face protection must comply with which standard for industrial applications?

    Answer: CSA Z94.3

    CSA Z94.3 is the Canadian standard for eye and face protection in industrial occupations, required for Ontario compliance.

  7. What is the correct action if a fire alarm sounds while a worker is using a powered industrial truck (forklift) inside a building?

    Answer: Lower the forks, shut off the engine, and evacuate immediately

    The operator must lower the forks to the floor, shut off the engine, and evacuate — leaving the forklift safely parked to avoid blocking emergency routes.