Safety in the Workplace

What is a workplace hazard?

• When the working is unsafe and will cause illness, injury, or even death.

• When the working environment is safe and can cure illness, injury, or prevent death.

• When the working environment is unsafe and can cause illness, injury, or even death.

• When the environment can cause death.

Employees have the right to a safe working environment that is free from serious hazards. True or False

• True

• False

What does O.S.H.A. stand for?

• Occupational Safety and Hazard Administration.

• Occupational Safety and Health Administration.

• Occupational Service and Health Administration.

• Optional Safety and Hazard Administration.

Employers must ensure employees are equipped with the right tools for the job.

• False

• True

Safety training must be provided for some employees.

• True

• False

Give a definition for the word safety.

• State of using safety devices.

• State of being in a safe house

• State of being in an unsafe, unprotected place full of danger

• State of being safe, protected from harm or danger

What should an employee do if working conditions are unsafe?

• File a complaint to the employer

• File a complaint to any co-worker

• File a complaint to a friend

• File a complaint to a visitor

State two importance of safety in the workplace.

• Protect workers from injury and illness, increase productivity, reduce absenteeism, and raise employees’ morale.

• Employees should not comprise their health and body safety to complete a job.

• Protect workers so they complete their job.

• Workers and employers get to lave work early.

• It prevents accidents that the employer has to pay for.

Identify three safety measures in the workplace.

• Wear protective equipment.

• Wash your hands frequently.

• Employees must be trained to operate heavy-duty equipment.

• Leave cabinet drawers open when not in use.

• Remove safety signs if they impede work.

What are examples of workplace hazards?

• Cleaning spills as soon as they happen.

• Noisy machines and boxes not stacked properly.

• Frayed electrical cords and wet floor.

• Improper lifting, poor posture qnd strenuous activities

• Placing safety signs in front of a hazard.