ACSA NCSO Verified Multiple Choice and
Conceptual Actual Exam Questions With
Reviewed 100% Correct Detailed Answers
Guaranteed Pass!!Current Update
1. Describe the main purpose of PIR - ANSWER To reduce work site injuries
2. Describe the role of certifying partners in the COR certification process -
ANSWER A Certifying Partner (CP) provides training, certifies auditors, and
reviews audits
3. Describe the COR audit cycle - ANSWER Year 1: Certification Audit - COR
certification if HSMS meets audit standards
Year 2: Maintenance Audit - Company identifies areas to improve HSMS
Year 3: Maintenance Audit - Focus on continuous improvement of HSMS
4. Describe the three reasons why an employer should have an HSMS (Health
and Safety Management System) in place - ANSWER Legal, financial and
moral reasons.
Legal reasons: OHS legislation, Canadian Criminal Code, and other federal &
provincial legislation (enforced by fines, penalties & incarceration)
Financial reasons: Direct costs & indirect costs
,Moral reasons: Putting worker safety ahead of potential delays, engaging workers
in problem solving, incorporating safety throughout company culture, and striving
for continuous improvement
An effective HSMS helps employers maintain compliance with the law, control
costs, and make the right moral decisions
5. Identify examples of direct and indirect costs - ANSWER Direct costs: Easy
to determine out of pocket costs - WCB premiums, vehicle insurance,
equipment maintenance and replacement costs, hiring and retraining costs,
legal fees, fines/penalties, etc.
Indirect costs: More difficult to determine and more costly - worker turnover,
physical/emotional stress, negative publicity, poor morale, decreased productivity,
etc.
6. Describe the three factors that contribute to due diligence - ANSWER
Foreseeability, preventability and control
Foreseeability: Would a reasonable person see it coming? Has anything like this
happened before here or anywhere else? What industry standards and best
practices relate to this incident? Was the incident so unlikely that no one could
predict it?
Preventability: Did the company have and use an HSMS? Were hazard
assessments completed before the incident? Were SWPs and SJPs monitored and
,enforced? Were people properly trained? Was there proper supervision? Did the
company have and use a progressive discipline policy?
Control: Who had control over the events leading up to the incident? Who was
able to address the incident?
6. Skill Check B: Review and critique a health and safety policy - ANSWER
(See page B12 in Principles of Health and Safety Management - compare to
example of good policy on pages B10-11)
7. Describe what a health and safety policy is - ANSWER A written
statement that confirms the company's commitment to having a healthy and
safe workplace
8. Describe the five key requirements of a health and safety policy - ANSWER
Commitment, purpose, responsibilities, compliance, and sign-off
Commitment: Policy has a statement clearly stating that the company is
committed to the protection and maintenance of a healthy and safe workplace
including physical, psychological, and social well-being
Purpose: Policy has statement(s) clearly explaining the policy as it relates to the
overall goals and objectives of the HSMS
, Responsibilities: Policy includes descriptions of the general responsibilities for all
roles (e.g., management, supervisors, workers, contracted employers, visitors,
etc.)
Compliance: Policy states that all roles must comply with company policies,
procedures, safety standards, and applicable government legislation
Sign-off: Policy is signed and dated by senior management (may include space for
reviews as specified by the company or as appropriate)
9. List at least ten ways management can demonstrate commitment to the
HSMS - ANSWER Provide opportunities for safety-related training
Allocate appropriate resources, time, and money
Participate in safety and leadership training
Participate in safety meetings and HS Committees
Cooperate with HSC/HSR
Participate in inspections and work site tours
Participate in incident investigations
Conceptual Actual Exam Questions With
Reviewed 100% Correct Detailed Answers
Guaranteed Pass!!Current Update
1. Describe the main purpose of PIR - ANSWER To reduce work site injuries
2. Describe the role of certifying partners in the COR certification process -
ANSWER A Certifying Partner (CP) provides training, certifies auditors, and
reviews audits
3. Describe the COR audit cycle - ANSWER Year 1: Certification Audit - COR
certification if HSMS meets audit standards
Year 2: Maintenance Audit - Company identifies areas to improve HSMS
Year 3: Maintenance Audit - Focus on continuous improvement of HSMS
4. Describe the three reasons why an employer should have an HSMS (Health
and Safety Management System) in place - ANSWER Legal, financial and
moral reasons.
Legal reasons: OHS legislation, Canadian Criminal Code, and other federal &
provincial legislation (enforced by fines, penalties & incarceration)
Financial reasons: Direct costs & indirect costs
,Moral reasons: Putting worker safety ahead of potential delays, engaging workers
in problem solving, incorporating safety throughout company culture, and striving
for continuous improvement
An effective HSMS helps employers maintain compliance with the law, control
costs, and make the right moral decisions
5. Identify examples of direct and indirect costs - ANSWER Direct costs: Easy
to determine out of pocket costs - WCB premiums, vehicle insurance,
equipment maintenance and replacement costs, hiring and retraining costs,
legal fees, fines/penalties, etc.
Indirect costs: More difficult to determine and more costly - worker turnover,
physical/emotional stress, negative publicity, poor morale, decreased productivity,
etc.
6. Describe the three factors that contribute to due diligence - ANSWER
Foreseeability, preventability and control
Foreseeability: Would a reasonable person see it coming? Has anything like this
happened before here or anywhere else? What industry standards and best
practices relate to this incident? Was the incident so unlikely that no one could
predict it?
Preventability: Did the company have and use an HSMS? Were hazard
assessments completed before the incident? Were SWPs and SJPs monitored and
,enforced? Were people properly trained? Was there proper supervision? Did the
company have and use a progressive discipline policy?
Control: Who had control over the events leading up to the incident? Who was
able to address the incident?
6. Skill Check B: Review and critique a health and safety policy - ANSWER
(See page B12 in Principles of Health and Safety Management - compare to
example of good policy on pages B10-11)
7. Describe what a health and safety policy is - ANSWER A written
statement that confirms the company's commitment to having a healthy and
safe workplace
8. Describe the five key requirements of a health and safety policy - ANSWER
Commitment, purpose, responsibilities, compliance, and sign-off
Commitment: Policy has a statement clearly stating that the company is
committed to the protection and maintenance of a healthy and safe workplace
including physical, psychological, and social well-being
Purpose: Policy has statement(s) clearly explaining the policy as it relates to the
overall goals and objectives of the HSMS
, Responsibilities: Policy includes descriptions of the general responsibilities for all
roles (e.g., management, supervisors, workers, contracted employers, visitors,
etc.)
Compliance: Policy states that all roles must comply with company policies,
procedures, safety standards, and applicable government legislation
Sign-off: Policy is signed and dated by senior management (may include space for
reviews as specified by the company or as appropriate)
9. List at least ten ways management can demonstrate commitment to the
HSMS - ANSWER Provide opportunities for safety-related training
Allocate appropriate resources, time, and money
Participate in safety and leadership training
Participate in safety meetings and HS Committees
Cooperate with HSC/HSR
Participate in inspections and work site tours
Participate in incident investigations
