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1. An Act Strengthening Compliance with Occupational Safety and
Health 13. Refers to a workplace where there is moderate exposure to
Standards and Providing Penalties for Violations Thereof, safety and health hazards and with probability of accident, injury or
a. R.A. No. 11055 b. R.A. No. 11056 illness, if no preventive or control measures are in place.
c. R.A. No. 11057 d. R.A. No. 11058 a. imminent danger b. low risk
establishment
2. Refers to any person trained and duly certified to administer first c. medium risk establishment d. micro and small enterprises (MSEs)
aid by the
Philippine Red Cross or any organization authorized by the 14. Refers to establishments employing less than ten (10)
Secretary of Labor and employees, and the establishments employing less than one
Employment hundred (100) employees, respectively, regardless of capitalization.
a. employer b. competency standards a. imminent danger b. low risk
c. covered workplaces c. equipment establishment
c. medium risk establishment d. micro and small enterprises (MSEs)
3. Refer to industry – determined specifications of proficiency
required for effective work performance. 15. Refer to a qualified first-aider, nurse, dentist or physician
a. employer b. competency standards engaged by the employer to provide occupational health services in
c. covered workplaces c. equipment the establishment, project, site or workplace.
a. occupational health (OH) personnel
4. Refer to establishments, projects, sites and all other places where b.occupational safety and health (OSH) consultant
work is being undertaken wherein the number of employees, nature
of operations, and risk or hazards involved in the business, as c. occupational safety and health (OSH) practitioner
determined by the Secretary of Labor and Employment, require d.occupational safety and health (OSH) standards
compliance with the provisions of this Rules.
a. employer b. competency standards 16. Refers to a qualified Safety Officer 4 or its equivalent, duly
c. covered workplaces c. equipment certified by DOLE to perform and/or render consultative services on
occupational safety and health in least two (2) fields of
5. Refer to any person, natural or juridical, including the principal specialization as determined by DOLE. a. occupational health (OH)
employer, contractor or subcontractor, if any, who directly or personnel
indirectly benefits from the services of the employee. b.occupational safety and health (OSH) consultant
a. employer b. competency standards c. occupational safety and health (OSH) practitioner
c. covered workplaces c. equipment d.occupational safety and health (OSH) standards

6. Refers to any machine with engine or electric motor as prime
mover.
a. employer b. competency standards
c. covered workplaces c. equipment
7. Refer to those which have been granted accreditation by DOLE
pursuant to D.O. No. 16, Series of 2001 and its subsequent
regulations.
a. employer b. DOLE – Accredited Training Organizations
c. covered workplaces c. General safety and health inspection
8. Refers to an examination of the work environment, including the
location and operation of machinery other than those covered by
technical safety audits, adequacy of work space, ventilation,
lighting, conditions of work environment, handling, storage or work
procedures, protection facilities and other possible sources of
safety and health hazards in the workplace.
a. employer b. DOLE – Accredited Training Organizations
c. covered workplaces c. General safety and health inspection
9. refers to a workplace wherein the presence of hazard or potential
hazard within the company may affect the safety and/or health of
workers not only within but also persons outside the premises of
the workplace.
a. high risk establishment b. DOLE – Accredited Training
Organizations
c. covered workplaces c. General safety and health inspection
10. The ff. are workplaces commonly associated with high-risk
activities:
a. chemical works and chemical production plants b. construction
c. deep sea fishing d. all of the
above
11. Refers to a situation caused by a condition or practice in any
place of employment that could reasonably be expected to lead to
death or serious physical harm.
a. imminent danger b. low risk
establishment
c. medium risk establishment d. micro and small enterprises (MSEs)
12. Refers to a workplace where there is low level of danger or
exposure to safety and health hazards and not likely or with low
probability to result in accident, harm or injury, or illness.
a. imminent danger b. low risk
establishment
c. medium risk establishment d. micro and small enterprises (MSEs)
17. Refers to a qualified Safety Officer 3 or its equivalent, duly
certified by DOLE to render occupational safety and health services
in a defined and specific scope or core competency.
a. occupational health (OH) personnel
b.occupational safety and health (OSH) consultant
c. occupational safety and health (OSH) practitioner
d.occupational safety and health (OSH) standards
18. Refers to a set of rules issued by DOLE which mandates the
adoption and use of appropriate practices, means, methods,
operations or processes, and working conditions reasonably
necessary to ensure safe and healthful employment. a.
occupational health (OH) personnel
b.occupational safety and health (OSH) consultant
c. occupational safety and health (OSH) practitioner
d.occupational safety and health (OSH) standards
19. Refers to a specialized clothing or equipment designed to
protect workers against safety and health hazards that may cause
serious workplace injuries and illness.
a. safety and health audit b. safety and health committee
c. safety and health program d. personal protective equipment (PPE)
20. Refers to a regular and critical examination of project sites,
safety programs, records, and management performance on
program standards on safety and health conducted by the safety
officer.
a. safety and health audit b. safety and health committee
c. safety and health program d. personal protective equipment (PPE)
21. Refers to a body created within the workplace tasked with the
authority to plan, develop and implement OSH policies and
programs, monitor and evaluate the OSH program, and inspect and
investigate all aspects of the works pertaining to the safety and
health of workers.
a. safety and health audit b. safety and health committee
c. safety and health program d. personal protective equipment (PPE)
22. Refers to a set of detailed rules to govern company policies,
processes and practices in all economic activities to conform with
OSH standards, including the personnel responsible, and penalties
for any violation thereof.
a. safety and health audit b. safety and health committee
c. safety and health program d. personal protective equipment (PPE)
23. Refers to any employee or officer of the company trained by
DOLE or DOLEAccredited Training Organization and tasked by the
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employer to implement an OSH program, and ensure that it is in
accordance with the provisions of OSH standards. a. safety officer 3 33. Compute the Frequency Rate per 1 million employee-hours of
(SO3) b. safety officer 1 (SO1) exposure.
c. safety officer 2 (SO2) d. safety officer a. 12500 b. 12296 c. 12097 d. 11719

24. Refers to an employee who has completed the mandatory eight 34. Compute the Severity Rate per 1 million employee-hours of
(8)-hour OSH orientation course as prescribed in the OSH standards exposure.
and two (2)-hour trainer’s training. a. 8334 b. 8197 c. 8065 d. 7813
a. safety officer 3 (SO3) b. safety officer 1 (SO1)
c. safety officer 2 (SO2) d. safety officer 35. Compute the Incidence Rate per 1000
workers.
25. Refers to an employee who has completed the mandatory forty a. 400 b. 450 c. 500 d. 550
(40)-hour OSH training course applicable to the industry as
prescribed in the OSH standards. a. safety officer 3 (SO3) 36. What are the misconceptions about safety?
b. safety officer 1 (SO1) 1.accidents cannot be prevented
c. safety officer 2 (SO2) d. safety officer 2.companies do not have may accidents
3.safety is expensive
26. Refers to an employee who has completed the mandatory forty 4.companies are insured anyway
(40)-hour OSH training course applicable to the industry, additional
forty-eight (48) hours of advanced/specialized occupational safety a. 1 & 2 b. 1, 2 & 4 c. 2 & 4 d. 1, 2, 3,
training course relevant to the industry, relevant experience in OSH &4
for at least two (2) years, and other requirements as prescribed in
the OSH standards.
37. What are the common types of accidents?
a. safety officer 3 (SO3) b. safety officer 1 (SO1)
1.fall from height and fall from the same level
c. safety officer 2 (SO2) d. safety officer
2.struck against rigid structure, sharp or rough objects
3.struck by falling objects
27. Refers to an employee who has completed the mandatory forty
4.caught in, on or in between objects
(40)-hour OSH training course applicable to the industry, additional
5.electrocution
eighty (80) hours of advanced/specialized occupational safety
6.fire
training course relevant to the industry, an aggregate of three
hundred twenty (320) hours of OSH related training or experience,
an actual experience as SO3 for at least four (4) years, and other a. 1, 2, & 3 b. 2, 3 & 6
requirements as prescribed by the OSH standards. c. 2, 3 & 4 d. all of the above
a. safety officer 3 (SO3) b. safety officer 1 (SO1)
c. safety officer 2 (SO2) d. safety officer 4 (SO4) 38. Freedom from accidents; absence of hazardous conditions and
acts.
28. Refers to any emergency, warning or danger signpost or safety a. safety b. health
instruction using the standard colors and sizes, including the c. hazard d. risk
standard symbols for safety instructions and warnings in the
workplace, prescribed by DOLE in accordance with the OSH 39. Freedom from illness; state of wellness, not just absence of
standards. disease.
a. safety signage b. workplace a. safety b. health
c. worker d. workers’ OSH Seminar c. hazard d. risk

29. Refers to any site or location where workers need to be present 40. The potential of an act or condition that can lead to an accident.
or to go to by reason of their work, and which are under the direct or a. safety b. health
indirect control of the employer, including, but not limited to, work c. hazard d. risk
areas, employee lounges and restrooms, conference and classroom
spaces, employee cafeterias, hallways and emergency access. 41. The chance of physical or personal loss.
a. safety signage b. workplace a. safety b. health
c. worker d. workers’ OSH Seminar c. hazard d. risk

30. Refers to any member of the labor force, regardless of

employment status.
a. safety signage b. workplace 42. An unexpected, unforeseen, unplanned and unwanted
c. worker d. workers’ OSH Seminar occurrence or event that causes damage or loss of materials or
properties, injury or death.
31. Refers to the mandatory eight (8)-hour module conducted by the a. near miss b. accidents
safety officer of the workplace as prescribed by the OSH standards. c. hazard d. risk
a. safety signage b. workplace
c. worker d. workers’ OSH Seminar 43. A disruption in the normal process which does not results to
injury or equipment damage.
SITUATION: a. near miss b. accidents
Given: c. unsafe/unhealthy act d. unsafe/unhealthy condition
DURATION No. of Workers
(DAYS) 44. Any human action that violates a commonly accepted safe work
procedure or standard operating procedure.
1 3
a. near miss b. accidents
2 6 c. unsafe/unhealthy act d. unsafe/unhealthy condition
3 5
4 7 45. defines as the physical or chemical property of a material,
5 6 machine or the environment which could possibly cause injury to
people, damage to property, disrupt operations in a plant or office
6 4
or other forms of losses. Can be guarded or prevented.
a. near miss b. accidents
If the number of lost time injury reported is 3, number of man-days c. unsafe/unhealthy act d. unsafe/unhealthy condition
lost is 2 mandays.
46. The process where you identify hazards, analyze or evaluate the
32. Compute the total number of man-hours worked. risk associated with that hazards, and determine appropriate ways
a. 240 b. 244 c. 248 d. 256 to eliminate or control the hazard.
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a. risk assessment b. hazard assessment 5.provide and use the proper protective equipment.
c. unsafe/unhealthy act d. unsafe/unhealthy condition
a. 1,3 & 5 b. 2,3 & 4
47. Which of the following are considered as construction c. 1,4, & 5 d. all of the above
hazards?
1. open excavation 4. Dust and dirt 50. What are the safety measures in Excavation in Confined
Spaces?
2. falling objects 5. Temporary wirings 1.check the atmosphere condition before entry.
3. welding operations 6. Temporary overhead 2.do not work alone in confined space.
electrical lines 3.provide ventilation or blower before entering the confined spaces.
a. 1, 2, 3 b. 4, 5, 6 4.emergency rescue equipment such as breathing apparatus, safety
c. 5 & 6 d. all of the above harnesses and line and basket stretcher shall be readily available
where adverse atmospheric conditions are suspected or may
48. Which of the following are correct about standard color of develop in excavations.
signs for safety?
1.red – for fire protection a. 1 & 3 b. 1,2 & 4
2.green – for design safety, first aid c. 1 & 2 d. all of the above
3.white – for designation of traffic
4.black, white, combination of black & white – for traffic designation 51. What are the hazards associated with demolition?
& housekeeping marking. 1. falls 6. manual
5.yellow – for caution demolition
6.orange – for warning 2. lift shafts 7. Hazardous
7.blue – for notice substance
8.purple – for radiation 3. being hit/trapped/crushed by 8. Dangerous goods
objects
a. 1,3,4 & 6 b. 3,4,7 & 8 4. use of equipment (crane lifting 9. Noise &
c. 2,3,4 & 8 d. all of the loads) vibrations
above 5. manual handling 10. Electric shocks

49. Which of the following are basic safety rules that can prevent all
hazards involved in the use of power tools?
1.keep all tools in good condition with regular maintenance.
2.use the right tool for the job.
3.examine each tool for damage before use.
4.operate according to the manufacturer’s instructions.

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52. What are the fall protection system categories.

1.surface protection (non-slip flooring)
2.fixed barriers (handrails, guardrails)
3.surface opening protection (removable covers, guardrails)
4.travel restraint systems (safety line and belt)
5.fall arrest systems (safety line and harness)
6.fall containment systems (safety nets)

a. 2,4 & 6 b. 1,2,3 & 5

c. 1,3 & 4 d. all of the above

53. What are the hazards present in heavy equipment operation

1. moving parts of the equipment
2. uneven terrain
3. energized electrical lines
4. fall
5. dust
6. overloaded equipment
7. noise
8. vibration
9. unsecured loads
10. improvised attachments
11. blind spots

a. 1,2,3,4,5,6,7 & 10 b. 1,2,3,4,5,6,7 & 11

c. 1,2,3,4,5,6,7 & 9 d. all of the above

54. Which of the following are hazard prevention and controls in heavy equipment
operation.
1.perimeter fencing, enclosures, signs.
2.spotters provided for in-the-blind, backing machines and/or equipment 3. poor planning forces workers to
commit unsafe acts! (office trailers, change trailers, haul roads, parking areas) 4. be alert; stay clear; hear
warnings
5. temporary barricades around hazards

a. 1,3 & 5 b. 1,3,4 & 5

c. 1 & 2 d. all of the above

55. What are the hazards in the use of scaffolding?

1.fall of person from height
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2.fall of materials and objects from height

3.collapse of scaffold
4.overloading of the scaffold
5.safe access not provided
6.electrocution

a. 1,2,3,4 & 5 b. 1,2,3 & 4

c. 1,2,3 & 6 d. all of the above

56. The three (3) general environmental control measures that are useful in
the workplace are: 1. Elimination
2.Substitution
3.Engineering Controls
4.Administrative Controls
5.PPE

a. 1,2 & 5 b. 3 & 4

c. 3,4 & 5 d. all of the above

57. What are the main types of health hazards?

a. Physical, Chemical, Biological, Ergonomic, Psychological
b.Noise, Vibration, Heat Stress, Cold Stress, Illumination, Pressure
c. Bacteria, Viruses, Fungi, Parasites, Insects, Plants
d.all of the above

58. This is a short meeting usually held to discuss safety and health conditions in
the workplace.
a. BOSH meeting b. COSH meeting
c. Tool Box meeting d. Management meeting

59. A real safety & health inspection. It is deliberate, thorough, and systematic by
design.
a. Unplanned inspection b. continuous inspection
c. on-going inspection d. planned inspection

60. It is a collective effort that focuses both on the different jobs in a company,
and a group of people tasked to identify them.
a. accident investigation b. job hazard analysis
c. safety and health program d. none of the above