Occupational Safety and Health Quiz

What is the main purpose of Occupational Safety and Health?

• To increase productivity in the workplace

• To maximize profits for the company

• To prevent illness and injury in the workplace

• To reduce the number of employees in the workplace

What are the 4 steps to manage OSH?

• Hazard, Risk, Control, Safety

• Identification, Assessment, Control, Discipline

• Identification, Assessment, Control, Review

• Assessment, Prevention, Elimination, Review

What is a hazard in the workplace?

• Anything that could reduce costs

• Anything that could increase profits

• Anything that could hurt someone

• Anything that could improve productivity

What is the first step in the 5S concept?

• Seiri

• Seiso

• Seiketsu

• Seiton

What is the main purpose of the Seiton step in the 5S concept?

• To maintain standards and keep the facility in safe and efficient order

• To keep the workplace and things clean and polished

• To remove/discard what is not needed

• To place things in such a way that they can be easily reached

What is a physical hazard in the workplace?

• Risks involved with contact with an agent, factor, or circumstance

• Mechanical hazards created as a result of using tools or equipment

• Dangerous event or condition due to direct or indirect electrical contact

• Chemical risks involved with using a chemical

What is the main danger of electric shock hazards in the workplace?

• It can be very unlikely to happen

• It can cause first aid treatment

• It can cause permanent disability

• It can cause minor injuries

What is the main effect of clutter on performance in the workplace?

• It enhances focus and information processing

• It has no impact on performance

• It improves mood and resilience

• It restricts focus and information processing

What is the main purpose of the Seiketsu step in the 5S concept?

• To maintain standards and keep the facility in safe and efficient order

• To remove/discard what is not needed

• To place things in such a way that they can be easily reached

• To keep the workplace and things clean and polished

What is the main purpose of the Seiso step in the 5S concept?

• To maintain standards and keep the facility in safe and efficient order

• To remove/discard what is not needed

• To place things in such a way that they can be easily reached

• To keep the workplace and things clean and polished