1s051 Volume I Pretest (For Reference Use Only)

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USAF Safety Journeyman Volume I Pretest (FOR REFERENCE USE ONLY)

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1.

(001) In 1867, which state began to use factory safety inspectors?
- A.
  
  Massachusetts
- B.
  
  New Jersey
- C.
  
  Wisconsin
- D.
  
  Alabama
2.

(001) The safety law passed by the state of Massachusetts in 1867 required that
- A.
  
  Fire extinguishers be installed in all clothing factories.
- B.
  
  All factories be inspected by state factory inspectors.
- C.
  
  Fire escapes be installed in all multistory buildings.
- D.
  
  All hazardous machinery be safeguarded.
3.

(002) The Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSHA) of 1970 was passed to ensure that
- A.
  
  Work-related injuries would be reported.
- B.
  
  Work places would be safe and healthful.
- C.
  
  Safety and health standards would be uniform.
- D.
  
  Statistics on injuries and deaths would be kept.
4.

(002) The Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970 applied mainly to which industries/agencies?
- A.
  
  Private industry.
- B.
  
  Federal agencies.
- C.
  
  Private construction industry only.
- D.
  
  Private and federal industries/agencies.
5.

(001) In 1924, the first respirator appeared in what industry?
- A.
  
  Grain mills.
- B.
  
  Steel mills.
- C.
  
  Clothing plants.
- D.
  
  Chemical plants.
6.

(002) Who is the approval authority for state safety plans?
- A.
  
  The Secretary of Labor.
- B.
  
  The Secretary of Commerce.
- C.
  
  The state’s legislative bodies.
- D.
  
  The US Congress.
7.

(002) Under the Occupational Safety and Health Act, who is accountable for employee violations of safety and health standards?
- A.
  
  The employee.
- B.
  
  The employer.
- C.
  
  The state government.
- D.
  
  The federal government.
8.

(002) Before the creation or revision of an Occupational Safety and Health Act safety standard, the standard must be
- A.
  
  Approved by the US Senate.
- B.
  
  Brought before formal public hearings.
- C.
  
  Approved by the US House of Representatives.
- D.
  
  Brought before and approved by ⅔ of the legislative bodies.
9.

(002) How were federal agencies required to follow the Occupational Safety and Health Act?
- A.
  
  Act of Congress.
- B.
  
  Executive Orders.
- C.
  
  Supreme Court ruling.
- D.
  
  Congressional referendum.
10.

(002) What factor has forced a reduction in the number of general workplace safety inspections?
- A.
  
  Inspection emphasis shifted towards building and trades industry.
- B.
  
  Lack of congressional action to ensure compliance with the law.
- C.
  
  Lack of qualified inspectors.
- D.
  
  Budgetary constraints.
11.

(003) Who has the primary responsibility for the mishap prevention program?
- A.
  
  Supervisors.
- B.
  
  Commanders.
- C.
  
  Safety staffs.
- D.
  
  Functional managers.
12.

(003) Which incident would be an Air Force mishap? An unplanned event
- A.
  
  That does not interfere with a work activity.
- B.
  
  Which results in no damage to AF or private property.
- C.
  
  That result in injury or illness to non-DOD personnel caused by Air Force operations.
- D.
  
  In which the action or reaction of an object, substance, or person, or radiation results in the potential injury or damage to Air Force personnel.
13.

(004) Who has ultimate responsibility for AF safety programs?
- A.
  
  Chief of safety (COS).
- B.
  
  Ground safety manager (GSM).
- C.
  
  Unit safety representative (USR).
- D.
  
  Air Force Chief of Safety (AF/SE).
14.

(004) Which staff is responsible for developing Air Force Occupational Safety and Health (AFOSH) standards supplements for unique operations for which safety and health guidance does not exist?
- A.
  
  Wing safety.
- B.
  
  Air Force Safety Center (AFSC).
- C.
  
  Major command (MAJCOM) safety.
- D.
  
  Non-appropriated funds (NAF) safety.
15.

(004) Who has the responsibility of making sure that off duty safety briefings are provided to all personnel?
- A.
  
  Commander.
- B.
  
  Chief of safety.
- C.
  
  Ground safety staff.
- D.
  
  Ground safety manager.
16.

(004) Who manages the mishap prevention program for the wing commander?
- A.
  
  Ground safety manager.
- B.
  
  Safety superintendent.
- C.
  
  Chief of safety.
- D.
  
  Safety staff.
17.

(005) What percentage of mishap causal factors is contributed to human error?
- A.
  
  15 to 20 percent.
- B.
  
  50 to 60 percent.
- C.
  
  80 to 90 percent.
- D.
  
  100 percent.
18.

(005) Which example describes an attitudinal factor in relation to human factors in the mishap prevention program?
- A.
  
  Using equipment when not properly trained or qualified.
- B.
  
  Ignoring directions from supervisors and work leaders.
- C.
  
  Not following established procedures or taking unauthorized shortcuts to save time.
- D.
  
  Reacting psychologically to situations according to previously habitual learned responses..
19.

(005) In relation to human factors in the mishap prevention program, people’s attitudes may be expected to remain unchanged
- A.
  
  Until self-evaluation dictates a change.
- B.
  
  As long as their personalities remain unchanged.
- C.
  
  Until their aptitudes have been more highly developed.
- D.
  
  As long as the attitudes serve and satisfy their needs.
20.

(005) In relation to human factors in the mishap prevention program, people who can be expected to generally dislike safety rules and regulations are those who
- A.
  
  Dislike rules and regulations.
- B.
  
  Have been written up before by safety.
- C.
  
  Feel as though their needs are not getting met.
- D.
  
  Feel that abiding by safety rules and regulations hinders their job performance.
21.

(006) An effective mishap prevention program begins with
- A.
  
  Inter-service liaison.
- B.
  
  Professional contacts.
- C.
  
  Good intra-office discipline.
- D.
  
  Participation in safety councils.
22.

(006) Which service can other military services provide to your safety program?
- A.
  
  Courtesy reports.
- B.
  
  On-the-job training for interns.
- C.
  
  Crossover funding for safety training.
- D.
  
  Input for contingency training development.
23.

(006) Which organization can provide consultant services on a safety problem?
- A.
  
  Safety Training Institute.
- B.
  
  National Safety Council.
- C.
  
  Federal Advisory Council.
- D.
  
  Department of Health and Human Services.
24.

(006) The Occupation Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) and Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) are organizations within which agency?
- A.
  
  Department of Labor.
- B.
  
  National Safety Council.
- C.
  
  Safety Training Institute.
- D.
  
  Federal Advisory Council.
25.

(006) Which organization’s mission is to assure the safety and health of America’s workers by setting and enforcing standards and providing training?
- A.
  
  National Safety Council.
- B.
  
  Field Federal Safety and Health Council.
- C.
  
  Occupational Safety and Health Administration.
- D.
  
  Occupational Safety and Health Administration Training Institute.