HSE Question Bank
for Exam preparation

Q2. While lowering a load with a forklift, you should not do which of the following?

1. Tilt the mast backward to stabilize the load
2. Stop the truck and put the mast to vertical position
3. Move the truck 8 to 12 feet away from the stack
4. Lower the load so that its lowest point is 6 to 8 inches from the ground

Q3. List the OH&S risk control Hierarchy from most to least effective?

1. Eliminate, Substitute, and PPE
2. Eliminate, Engineering controls, Substitute, PPE, and Administrative controls
3. Eliminate, Substitute, Engineering controls, Administrative controls, and PPE
4. Administrative controls, Engineering controls, Elimination, Substitute, and PPE

Q4. What is OSHA’s maximum capacity for a manlift?

1. 500 lbs, 2 people
2. 500 lbs, 3 people
3. 400 lbs, 2 people
4. 200 lbs, 1 person

Q5. On which of the following types of surfaces should a Class A fire extinguisher not be used?

1. Cloth
2. Wood
3. Paper
4. Electrical equipment

Q6. The safest ladder to use around electricity is:

1. Wood
2. Aluminum
3. A smaller step stool
4. Fiberglass

Q7. If you are driving a forklift and it begins to tip over, you should

1. Jump out immediately
2. Stay in the vehicle with your seatbelt unfastened
3. Stay in the vehicle with your seatbelt fastened
4. Stand up with a tight grip on the steering wheel

Q8. A circumstance or set of circumstance that can lead to improvement of OH&S performance is called _______

1. Occupational health and safety performance
2. Occupational health and safety opportunity
3. Occupational health and safety policy
4. Occupational health and safety objective

Q9. If the organization claims it adheres to ISO 45001 it does not have to conform to required clauses and make it available to interested parties

1. True
2. False

Q10. Lichens are good bioindicators for

1. Environmental radiation
2. Soil pollution
3. Water and air pollution Water and air pollution
4. None of the above