Workplace Safety

A document provided by manufacturers of a chemical product that lists what is in the product, how it can harm you, and how to protect yourself is called a(n)_____.

• emergency action plan (EAP)

• safety data sheet (SDS)

• chemical info sheet (CIS)

• none of the above

A work-related hazard is

• an unplanned event that harms or threatens employees, customers, or the public; that shuts down business operations; or that causes physical or environmental damage.

• anything at work that can hurt you either physically or mentally.

A hot grill used to cook meat in a restaurant is an example of which type of hazard?

• safety

• biological

• chemical

• other health

Which of the following CHEMICAL hazards do you see in this picture?

• a sharp knife being used to slice cucumbers

• a heavy box being lifted from a high shelf

• an angry customer yelling at the cashier

• the dishwashing detergent that may contain dangerous ingredients

The government agency that ensures safe and healthy working conditions for workers by setting and enforcing standards and providing training, outreach, education and assistance is

• OSHA

• EAP

• EEOC

• Minor Labor Laws

Harmful job hazards that can make you sick or injure you, such as noise, radiation, repetitive movements, heat, cold, stress, and/or harassment, are which type of hazard?

• safety

• chemical

• biological

• physical

The BEST way for employers to control work-related hazards is

• control the hazard through policies and procedures
  

• provide PPE to workers
  

• remove the hazard completely, but this isn't always possible
  

A nursing assistant who contracts an illness due to working with a sick patient has been exposed to a

• safety hazard

• chemical hazard

• biological hazard

• other health hazard

T/F: Some work-related hazards can hurt you now, while others may not affect your health until the future.

• True

• False

T/F: All job hazards are obvious (in other words, you can see them).

• True

• False