Grade 7 & 8 Household Services- OHS Procedure

A hazard is a condition that poses a level of threat to life, health, property, or environment.

• True

• False

The situation has the potential to be hazardous, but no people, property, or environment is currently affected by this categorized active hazard.

• True

• False

For every company, all job descriptions must have occupational hazards.

• False

• True

Accident prone areas should have signs that warn people.

• True

• False

Risk is defined as the probability that exposure to a hazard will lead to a positive consequence.

• False

• True

All chemicals are hazardous to man.

• True

• False

Ergonomics hazards include earthquakes, floods, and tornadoes.

• True

• False

Ergonomics is a physical factor within the environment that harms the musculoskeletal system.

• True

• False

Compressed gases or liquids can also be considered a mechanical hazard.

• False

• True

Pesticides are normally used to control unwanted insects and plants may cause a variety of negative effects on non-target organisms.

• True

• False