SAFETY AND HEALTH - BASIC

If you were to see a dangerous situation at work that nobody else was

aware of, which of the following should you do? (Select all that apply.)

• A.  Correct it if possible

• B.  Wait for someone else to take care of it

• C.  Tell management about it if you can't correct it

• D.  Don't tell others about it so that they will stay focused on work

What should you always report to your supervisor in

order to increase safety? (Select all that apply.)

• A.  Injuries

• B.  Accidents

• C.  Near misses

• D.  Accident-free days

• E.  Overheard conversations

Which of the following best describes the relationship between housekeeping and safety?

• A.  There is no relationship

• B.  Housekeeping creates a distraction and therefore decreases safety

• C.  Housekeeping is directly related to safety and should be maintained at all times

• D.  Housekeeping is important but should be put off until the end of the day in order to be more productive

Which of the following statements best describes your safety at work?

• A.  Safety at work is a team effort

• B.  When it comes to safety, you're on your own

• C.  Your safety is the sole responsibility of management

• D.  Your safety is the sole responsibility of your coworkers

When it comes to natural emergencies, such as earthquakes, hurricanes, or tornadoes, which of the following is true?

• A.  These won't happen at your workplace

• B.  You will have to figure out what to do on your own

• C.  Your employer should have emergency preparedness plans in place for these

• D.  There's nothing that can be done to improve safety during natural emergencies

Which of the following are the four basic methods involved in managing hazards at work? (Select all that apply.)

• A.  PPE

• B.  Elimination

• C.  Team solution

• D.  Engineered solution

• E.  Administrative solution

Which of the following are types of hazards you might face at work? (Select all that apply.)

• A.  Hot surfaces

• B.  Slips, trips, and falls

• C.  Sharp surfaces

• D.  Machine motion

• E.  Excessive noise

Match the methods for managing hazards with the order in which they should be tried. (Click an item from the left, then click on its matching item on the right.)

Which of the following would be an appropriate reaction if you see a coworker working unsafely? (Select all that apply.)

• A.  Scream and swear at the coworker

• B.  say nothing and don't get involved

• C.  Report the unsafe work to management

• D.  Politely inform the coworker of the unsafe situation

Although safety is a team effort, ultimately who is the most responsible for your safety?

• A.  You

• B.  Your coworkers

• C.  The government

• D.  Your management