Lone worker: Answers
The correct answers for the quiz are shown in bold:
1. Although OSHA’s regulations do not specifically require employers to develop a safety plan for their workers who must work alone, the __________ does require that every jobsite provide a safe workplace for workers.
A. Hazard Communication Standard
B. Consensus Standards
C. General Duty Clause
D. Good Samaritan
2. Assess every work-alone situation to determine if there are any __________ or circumstances that would compromise the safety of the worker.
A. Hazardous conditions
B. Hazardous atmospheres
C. Hazardous sources
D. Hazardous liquids
3. Both __________ have the responsibility and duty to minimize the possibility of an incident.
A. Project management
B. Patrons
C. Workers
D. Both A and C
4. When assessing the conditions or circumstances under which the worker is required to work alone, certain job functions have inherent hazards associated with them. These functions can be categorized as __________.
A. High risk
B. Low risk
C. High and low risks
D. All of the above
5. If a worker will be working in a hazardous area, pair the worker with another individual, and make sure they are well-trained to deal with __________ that may arise.
A. Workplace violence issues
B. Emergencies
C. Life-safety system alerts
D. Natural disasters
6. If a worker can check on another worker who is working alone, you can have that person check on the individual periodically by __________.
A. Two-way radios
B. Telephone at regular intervals
C. Email
D. Both A and B