HIRADC - INDUSTRIAL HYGIENE

what are two factors detemine risk when dealing with a chemical hazard at workplace?

• the volatility of chemicals and age of workers

• reactivity of chemicals and equipment speed

• toxicity of chemicals and duration of exposure

• none all of these

which of the following would be considered as workplace hazard?

• toluene vapors

• fungi

• extreme heat

• repetitive motion

It is the responsibility of the manufacturer to calibrate sampling equipment used by industrial hygienist?

• maybe

• true

• false

• i dont know

When carrying out manual lifting work employees should?

•       follow systems of work in place for their safety

•     follow the lead of others

• follow a system of work designed for maximum output

•   always lift heavy loads using the same method

Why is it important to use equipment provided on site to move materials?

•   to help prevent injuries

• to justify the investment

•    to help gather data for the HSE

•    to comply with DSE regulations

What actions must you NOT do when manual handling?

•   Keep back straight

•     Lift with your legs

• Keep your feet together

•     Make sure you have a good grip of the object

Before bricks are moved, the first action would be to?

•   assess the load

• put goggles on

• keep leg straight

• bend your knees

How should concrete bricks or blocks be lifted?

• feet close together and lift with one hand

• as described in the drawing

• bend over and lift with both hands

• use kinetic method

What health and safety procedure must be carried out prior to Manual handling

•    site induction

•    material check list

• risk assessment

• site meeting

When is team lifting required?

• When people have nothing to do

• To let people get to know each other

•   When the object is too heavy to lift for one person

•     To see who is the strongest person