Workplace Hazards and Risks Quiz

What is the difference between a 'hazard' and a 'risk'?

• A. A hazard is something that can cause harm, while a risk is the chance that any hazard will actually cause harm

• B. A hazard is the chance that any hazard will actually cause harm, while a risk is something that can cause harm

• C. A hazard is something that can cause harm, while a risk is the type of workplace hazards

• D. A hazard is the type of workplace hazards, while a risk is the chance that any hazard will actually cause harm

What are the types of workplace hazards?

• A. Safety hazards, biological hazards, chemical hazards, physical hazards, ergonomic hazards, psychological hazards

• D. Safety hazards, biological hazards, chemical hazards, physical hazards, ergonomic hazards, organizational hazards

• C. Safety hazards, biological hazards, chemical hazards, physical hazards, ergonomic hazards, psychological hazards

• B. Safety hazards, biological hazards, physical hazards, ergonomic hazards, emotional hazards, psychological hazards

What are the common hazards in the kitchen?

• D. Safety hazards, biological hazards, ergonomic hazards

• A. Safety hazards, biological hazards, chemical hazards

• B. Safety hazards, biological hazards, physical hazards

• C. Safety hazards, biological hazards, psychological hazards

What are the hazards and risks in the photo?

• D. Safety hazards, biological hazards, chemical hazards, physical hazards, ergonomic hazards, psychological hazards

• C. Safety hazards, biological hazards, chemical hazards, physical hazards, ergonomic hazards, organizational hazards

• B. Safety hazards, biological hazards, physical hazards, ergonomic hazards, emotional hazards, psychological hazards

• A. Safety hazards, biological hazards, chemical hazards, physical hazards, ergonomic hazards, psychological hazards

What are the examples of chemical hazards?

• C. Liquids like cleaning products, paints, acids and solvents, gases like acetylene, propane, carbon monoxide and helium, radioactive materials

• B. Liquids like cleaning products, paints, acids and solvents, gases like acetylene, propane, carbon monoxide and helium, toxic materials like pesticides

• A. Liquids like cleaning products, paints, acids and solvents, gases like acetylene, propane, carbon monoxide and helium, flammable materials like gasoline, solvents, and explosive chemicals

• D. Liquids like cleaning products, paints, acids and solvents, gases like acetylene, propane, carbon monoxide and helium, corrosive materials

What are the examples of physical hazards?

• A. Radiation, high exposure to sunlight, extreme temperatures, constant loud noise

• B. Radiation, high exposure to sunlight, extreme temperatures, frequent lifting

• C. Radiation, high exposure to sunlight, extreme temperatures, poor posture

• D. Radiation, high exposure to sunlight, extreme temperatures, awkward movements

What are the examples of ergonomic hazards?

• D. Improperly adjusted workstations and chairs, excessive force, poor posture, frequent lifting

• C. Improperly adjusted workstations and chairs, excessive force, poor posture, awkward movements

• B. Improperly adjusted workstations and chairs, frequent lifting, excessive force, awkward movements

• A. Improperly adjusted workstations and chairs, frequent lifting, poor posture, awkward movements

What are the examples of psychological hazards?

• A. Workload demands, workplace violence, personal problems, respect, flexibility

• D. Workload demands, workplace violence, personal problems, respect, control

• B. Workload demands, workplace violence, personal problems, social support, illness

• C. Workload demands, workplace violence, personal problems, control, flexibility

How to keep the kitchen safe?

• D. Keep the floor dry, use proper ventilation, store chemicals in unlabeled containers

• B. Keep the floor dry, use proper ventilation, store chemicals properly

• A. Keep the floor dry, use proper lighting, store chemicals properly

• C. Keep the floor dry, use proper lighting, store chemicals in unlabeled containers