Ch5 Safety

The ____ collects data on agricultural hazards and injuries.

• Department of Labor
• National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health
• Occupational Safety and Health Administration
• American National Standards Institute

Dangers of working in hot, humid weather include ____.

• heat exhaustion
• dehydration
• heat stroke
• All of these

Which of the following power tool safety rules is incorrect?

• Remove power tool safety guards to increase work speed.
• Disconnect the power source from the tool before performing maintenance.
• Keep good footing and maintain proper balance when using a power tool.
• Do not carry a power tool by the cord or hose.

After an injury occurs, first aid should be performed by ____.

• only a medical doctor
• the first person on the scene with proper first-aid training
• any of your classmates or coworkers
• only a certified EMT

Entanglement accidents often result from contact with ____.

• tractor hitches
• tractor tires
• power take off (PTO) shafts
• power driven rotary saws

What type of accident is considered the most common among all-terrain vehicles (ATVs)?

• Rollovers
• Spin outs
• Head-on crashes
• Skidding, sliding, or loss of traction

When using an extension ladder, which of the following safety practices is not recommended?

• Ensure the ladder is positioned on stable, solid ground.
• Check the physical condition of the ladder before use.
• Allow the center of your body to lean as far over one rail as possible, if necessary.
• Always face the ladder when going up or down.

More fall-related injuries happen in agriculture than in any other industry. Using ____ is a safe practice to prevent fall-related injuries.

• spotters
• eye protection
• fall protection devices
• grounded electrical equipment

A condition marked by a dangerously low body temperature, often caused by cold, wet, and windy weather, is called ____.

• heat stroke
• hyperthermia
• Lyme disease
• hypothermia

Which of the following actions will not prevent heat stroke?

• Take regular breaks from working.
• Complete the most physically strenuous tasks all at once to limit sun exposure.
• Wear lightweight and breathable clothing.
• Drink cool water frequently.