ACSA NCSO - COMPLETE PRACTICE QUESTION BANK
Question 1:
Under the Alberta OHS Act, what is the "general duty clause" for employers?
A) To ensure the company remains profitable.
B) To ensure, as far as reasonably practicable, the health and safety of workers.
C) To ensure all workers have a company vehicle.
D) To ensure the company meets its production targets.
*Correct Answer: B
(To ensure, as far as reasonably practicable, the health and safety of workers.)
Rationale:
Section 2(1) of the Alberta OHS Act establishes the employer's general duty to protect
workers. Profitability (A), vehicles (C), and production (D) are not legal duties under the
Act.
Question 2:
What is the "Right to Refuse" process in Alberta OHS?
A) A worker can refuse any task without consequences.
B) A worker can refuse work that they have reasonable grounds to believe is dangerous.
C) A worker can refuse work for any reason.
D) A worker can refuse to wear PPE.
*Correct Answer: B
(A worker can refuse work that they have reasonable grounds to believe is dangerous.)
Rationale:
The right to refuse applies to dangerous work. It is not for any task (A), any reason (C), or
refusing PPE (D). The refusal must be based on reasonable grounds.
,Question 3:
What is the maximum fine for an individual convicted of a serious OHS offence in
Alberta?
A) $5,000.
B) $50,000.
C) $500,000.
D) $1,500,000.
*Correct Answer: C
($500,000.)
Rationale:
Individuals face fines up to $500,000 and/or up to 12 months imprisonment. $5,000 (A)
and $50,000 (B) are too low, and $1,500,000 (D) is the corporate maximum.
Question 4:
What is the maximum fine for a corporation convicted of a serious OHS offence in
Alberta?
A) $50,000.
B) $500,000.
C) $1,000,000.
D) $1,500,000.
*Correct Answer: D
($1,500,000.)
Rationale:
Under the Alberta OHS Act, the maximum fine for a corporation is $1,500,000. The other
amounts are too low.
,Question 5:
What is the limitation period for laying charges under the Alberta OHS Act?
A) 6 months.
B) 1 year.
C) 2 years.
D) 3 years.
*Correct Answer: C
(2 years.)
Rationale:
The Alberta OHS Act has a 2-year limitation period for prosecutions. 6 months (A), 1 year
(B), and 3 years (D) are incorrect.
Question 6:
What is the definition of a "Supervisor" under the Alberta OHS Act?
A) Anyone who has been with the company for over 5 years.
B) A person who is in charge of a work site and has authority over workers.
C) Any worker who earns more than $40 per hour.
D) The owner of the company only.
*Correct Answer: B
(A person who is in charge of a work site and has authority over workers.)
Rationale:
The OHS Act defines a supervisor as someone with charge and authority. Tenure (A),
salary (C), and ownership (D) are not the defining criteria.
Question 7:
What is the "Prime Contractor" responsible for on a construction site?
A) Only hiring workers.
B) Only ordering materials.
C) Coordinating, scheduling, and controlling all work activities on the site, including
, health and safety.
D) Only managing the budget.
*Correct Answer: C
(Coordinating, scheduling, and controlling all work activities on the site, including health
and safety.)
Rationale:
The prime contractor has overall responsibility for site coordination and safety. Hiring (A),
materials (B), and budget (D) are partial duties, not the full role.
Question 8:
Under the OHS Act, who is considered a "Worker"?
A) Only full-time permanent employees.
B) Any person employed at a work site, including contractors, subcontractors, and
volunteers.
C) Only union members.
D) Only supervisors and managers.
*Correct Answer: B
(Any person employed at a work site, including contractors, subcontractors, and
volunteers.)
Rationale:
The definition is broad and includes all persons at a work site. It is not limited to full-time
(A), union members (C), or supervisors/managers (D).
Question 9:
What is the purpose of a "Joint Work Site Health and Safety Committee" (JWSHSC)?
A) To only discuss workplace social events.
B) To provide a forum for workers and management to cooperatively address health and
safety issues.
C) To only review company profits.
D) To only hire new employees.
Question 1:
Under the Alberta OHS Act, what is the "general duty clause" for employers?
A) To ensure the company remains profitable.
B) To ensure, as far as reasonably practicable, the health and safety of workers.
C) To ensure all workers have a company vehicle.
D) To ensure the company meets its production targets.
*Correct Answer: B
(To ensure, as far as reasonably practicable, the health and safety of workers.)
Rationale:
Section 2(1) of the Alberta OHS Act establishes the employer's general duty to protect
workers. Profitability (A), vehicles (C), and production (D) are not legal duties under the
Act.
Question 2:
What is the "Right to Refuse" process in Alberta OHS?
A) A worker can refuse any task without consequences.
B) A worker can refuse work that they have reasonable grounds to believe is dangerous.
C) A worker can refuse work for any reason.
D) A worker can refuse to wear PPE.
*Correct Answer: B
(A worker can refuse work that they have reasonable grounds to believe is dangerous.)
Rationale:
The right to refuse applies to dangerous work. It is not for any task (A), any reason (C), or
refusing PPE (D). The refusal must be based on reasonable grounds.
,Question 3:
What is the maximum fine for an individual convicted of a serious OHS offence in
Alberta?
A) $5,000.
B) $50,000.
C) $500,000.
D) $1,500,000.
*Correct Answer: C
($500,000.)
Rationale:
Individuals face fines up to $500,000 and/or up to 12 months imprisonment. $5,000 (A)
and $50,000 (B) are too low, and $1,500,000 (D) is the corporate maximum.
Question 4:
What is the maximum fine for a corporation convicted of a serious OHS offence in
Alberta?
A) $50,000.
B) $500,000.
C) $1,000,000.
D) $1,500,000.
*Correct Answer: D
($1,500,000.)
Rationale:
Under the Alberta OHS Act, the maximum fine for a corporation is $1,500,000. The other
amounts are too low.
,Question 5:
What is the limitation period for laying charges under the Alberta OHS Act?
A) 6 months.
B) 1 year.
C) 2 years.
D) 3 years.
*Correct Answer: C
(2 years.)
Rationale:
The Alberta OHS Act has a 2-year limitation period for prosecutions. 6 months (A), 1 year
(B), and 3 years (D) are incorrect.
Question 6:
What is the definition of a "Supervisor" under the Alberta OHS Act?
A) Anyone who has been with the company for over 5 years.
B) A person who is in charge of a work site and has authority over workers.
C) Any worker who earns more than $40 per hour.
D) The owner of the company only.
*Correct Answer: B
(A person who is in charge of a work site and has authority over workers.)
Rationale:
The OHS Act defines a supervisor as someone with charge and authority. Tenure (A),
salary (C), and ownership (D) are not the defining criteria.
Question 7:
What is the "Prime Contractor" responsible for on a construction site?
A) Only hiring workers.
B) Only ordering materials.
C) Coordinating, scheduling, and controlling all work activities on the site, including
, health and safety.
D) Only managing the budget.
*Correct Answer: C
(Coordinating, scheduling, and controlling all work activities on the site, including health
and safety.)
Rationale:
The prime contractor has overall responsibility for site coordination and safety. Hiring (A),
materials (B), and budget (D) are partial duties, not the full role.
Question 8:
Under the OHS Act, who is considered a "Worker"?
A) Only full-time permanent employees.
B) Any person employed at a work site, including contractors, subcontractors, and
volunteers.
C) Only union members.
D) Only supervisors and managers.
*Correct Answer: B
(Any person employed at a work site, including contractors, subcontractors, and
volunteers.)
Rationale:
The definition is broad and includes all persons at a work site. It is not limited to full-time
(A), union members (C), or supervisors/managers (D).
Question 9:
What is the purpose of a "Joint Work Site Health and Safety Committee" (JWSHSC)?
A) To only discuss workplace social events.
B) To provide a forum for workers and management to cooperatively address health and
safety issues.
C) To only review company profits.
D) To only hire new employees.
