3.01 - Safety

What effect does a clean and well-organized shop have on the chance of accidents happening as compared to a dirty, disorganized shop?

• Accidents will be more likely to occur in a clean shop.

• The number of accidents will double in a clean shop.

• Accidents will be less likely to occur in a clean shop.

• The occurrence of accidents will not be affected.

A gasoline fire is a Class B fire because the fuel is a/an:

• combustible metal.

• flammable liquid.

• nonflammable liquid.

• ordinary combustible.

What color in the safety color code identifies the location of safety and first aid equipment?

• blue

• green

• orange

• red

Which fire extinguisher is good for only wood fires?

• carbon dioxide (CO₂) extinguisher

• dry chemical extinguisher

• foam extinguisher

• pressurized water extinguisher

What color in the safety color code is used to improve visibility by highlighting edges of machines?

• ivory

• orange

• red

• yellow

The two things that combine to cause hearing damage from noise are the hours exposed and the level of noise measured in:

• ohms

• decibels

• foot-pounds

• liters

The best item of protective clothing for agricultural workers is:

• a short-sleeved shirt

• a T-shirt

• coveralls

• jeans

Accidents among farmworkers most often involve:

• burns

• drowning

• electrical shock

• machinery

Safety in the agricultural mechanics shop depends mainly on the:

• brand of tools used.

• number of safety posters displayed.

• people who use the shop.

What color in the safety color code is used to designate the location of firefighting equipment?

• ivory

• orange

• yellow

• red