Exam UPDATED QUESTIONS AND
CORRECT ANSWERS
The cost of investing in safety is an obstacle to the profitability of fleet companies -
CORRECT ANSWER False
Why is it important to invest in safety programs? - CORRECT ANSWER All of the
above - Avoid fines, make up for cost of an accident, out of work drivers, public perceptions
Why is evaluation and analysis of accidents and losses an important part of a safety program?
- CORRECT ANSWER To find and fix the underlying problems to minimize future
losses.
Which of the following are key responsibilities of the safety director? - CORRECT
ANSWER Advocate for safety
Obtain top mgt. commitment
Be sure the company has good safety policy in place
Establish policies
Monitor I&I trends
Identify training needs
Review and select training
Implement safety policy
Establish standards
Develop Incentive Program
Establish procedures to minimize workplace hazards
Measure and monitor costs of accidents & injuries
Which of the following BEST describes the relationship between the safety policy and the
company's profitability? - CORRECT ANSWER The safety policy should establish a
, company wide expectation that improving safety will benefit the company's overall
performance.
What is the singular role of upper management in establishing and implementing a safety
policy? - CORRECT ANSWER Singing and communicating the policy to employees,
and establishing expectations that it will be adhered to.
Which of the following should be part of the promulgation of the safety policy? - CORRECT
ANSWER Signed by CEO
Publication in policy and procedures manual
Posing in a conspicuous location
Address policy in training
What is the MINIMUM that should be included in any safety policy? - CORRECT
ANSWER Expectations of all employees in meeting safety program objectives.
Which of the following principles should be represented in the safety policy? - CORRECT
ANSWER Protection of public
No compromise of rules and ...
Safety and health of every employee
Identification and correction of hazards
Expectations of employee compliance with HSE policies
Priority given to safety over shortcuts
What are the key components of the successful implementation of a safety policy? -
CORRECT ANSWER Establish standards and expectations, provide training, monitor
and analyze performance, and recognize success.
Why do safety directors need to consider safety as part of an overall system? - CORRECT
ANSWER Because actions or conditions affecting one program or process will have
consequences for the overall.