1 Practicing Safety NIMS Process Control

Front

Repetitive motion, strains, sprains, cuts, and abrasions are some of the common __________.

Back

Workplace injuries

Answer explanation

Repetitive motion, strains, sprains, cuts, and abrasions are some of the common workplace injuries.

Explanation: These are all examples of injuries that happen on the job. Recognizing them helps prevent them.

Front

Which of the following costs of workplace accidents affects employers?

• Lost productivity
• Funeral expenses
• Lost wages
• Disabling injury

Back

Lost productivity

Answer explanation

Which of the following costs of workplace accidents affects employers?

Correct Answer: Lost productivity

Explanation: When accidents happen, work slows down or stops, affecting production schedules and costing the company money.

Front

An employer must provide welders special eye protection that protects them from intense light __________.

Back

Radiation

Answer explanation

An employer must provide welders special eye protection that protects them from intense light radiation.

Explanation: Welding produces harmful ultraviolet and infrared radiation that can injure eyes — protective filters are required.

Front

The __________ enforces many regulations that help prevent or clean up pollution in the natural environment.

Back

EPA

Answer explanation

The EPA enforces many regulations that help prevent or clean up pollution in the natural environment.

Explanation: The Environmental Protection Agency sets and enforces rules to protect air, water, and land.

Front

A special program that informs workers on hazardous substance exposure.

Back

HAZCOM

Answer explanation

HAZCOM is a special program that informs workers on hazardous substance exposure.

Explanation: The Hazard Communication Standard ensures workers know about chemicals they may be exposed to (labels, SDS, training).

Front

What should be the number one priority at all times for all employees?

Back

Safety

Answer explanation

Safety should be the number one priority at all times for all employees.

Explanation:

Safety always comes first

Safety protects workers and keeps operations running.

Front

What role is served by the organization NIOSH?

Back

Certifies Personal Protective Equipment

Answer explanation

What role is served by the organization NIOSH?

Correct Answer: Regulates workplace health

Explanation: NIOSH (National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health) conducts research and makes recommendations to prevent work-related injuries and illnesses.

Front

The National Safety Council and OSHA define an accident as an __________ event that results in personal injury, ill health, or property damage.

Back

Unplanned

Answer explanation

The National Safety Council and OSHA define an accident as an unplanned event that results in personal injury, ill health, or property damage.

Explanation: Accidents are unexpected events — planning and prevention reduce the risk of them happening.

Front

If a large quantity of liquid is spilled into a sanitary sewer, the worker that discovers it should __________.

Back

Notify their supervisor or team leader immediately so the appropriate authorities can be contacted.

Answer explanation

If a large quantity of liquid is spilled into a sanitary sewer, the worker that discovers it should

notify their supervisor or team leader immediately so the appropriate authorities can be contacted.

Explanation: Quick reporting prevents environmental damage and regulatory violations.

sanitary sewer is the underground piping system that carries domestic wastewater away from buildings to a municipal or private wastewater treatment plant.

• It is not designed for industrial chemicals or process spills.

• It is only meant to handle water from restrooms, sinks, and break rooms similar to the plumbing in a house.

Front

What devices specifically protect operators from injuries caused by moving parts?

Back

Machine guards

Answer explanation

What devices specifically protect operators from injuries caused by moving parts?

Correct Answer: Machine guards

Explanation: Machine guards are physical barriers that keep body parts away from dangerous moving components.