Talking Safety Lessons 1, 2, & 3 Quiz

The law says that your employer is responsible for

• providing a safe and healthy place to work.

• providing a first aid kit to each employee.

• providing health insurance for every employee.

• providing free coffee and donuts on Fridays.

If you're injured on the job,

• your employer must pay for your medical care.

• you will have to go to the hospital.

• you will be fired.

• you might have to go to jail.

Injuries and illnesses at work

• are preventable.

• are impossible.

• are always the fault of the employee.

• are nothing to worry about.

An example of a workplace hazard that can't be seen is

• stress.

• a sharp blade.

• a slippery floor.

• a machine that is not functioning properly.

An example of a chemical hazard is

• cleaning products.

• mouse droppings.

• carrying heavy boxes.

• constant loud noises.

Frayed electrical cords are an example of

• a safety hazard.

• a biological hazard.

• a chemical hazard.

• other health hazards.

Discrimination and harassment are considered to be workplace hazards.

• True

• False

An SDS (Safety Data Sheet) can be used to prevent injuries from

• chemical hazards.

• biological hazards.

• safety hazards.

• all of the above.

The federal government agency that enforces worker health and safety laws is called

• OSHA (Occupational Safety and Health Administration)

• DOWS (Department of Workplace Safety)

• GSO (Government Safety Office)

• HASA (Health and Safety Agency)

A disease that comes from an animal, such as Lyme Disease or rabies, is an example of

• a biological hazard.

• a chemical hazard.

• a safety hazard.

• none of the above.