Occupational Health and Safety Quiz

What is the science and art devoted to the recognition, evaluation, and control of environmental factors in the workplace?

• Occupational Health

• Industrial Hygiene

• Safety Management

• Ergonomics

What is the term for the systematic measurement of workplace hazards using industrial hygiene equipment?

• Environmental Risk Assessment

• Hazard Analysis

• Work Environment Measurement (WEM)

• Safety Data Analysis

What is the term for substances like chlorine and carbon monoxide that are airborne at room temperature?

• Vapors

• Fumes

• Gases

• Mists

What do you call the fine particles of liquid floating in the air, such as nitric acid and sulfuric acid?

• Dust

• Mist

• Fume

• Aerosols

What type of occupational hazard includes factors like extreme temperature, vibration, and noise?

• Chemical Hazards

• Biological Hazards

• Ergonomic Hazards

• Physical Hazards

What term describes the heat generated from internal body sources or external work factors?

• Heat Stress

• Cold Stress

• Thermal Load

• Ambient Temperature

What kind of electromagnetic radiation can be divided into non-ionizing and ionizing categories?

• Ultraviolet Rays

• X-rays

• Electromagnetic Waves

• Infrared Radiation

What syndrome is caused by pressure on the median nerve in the wrist?

• Tendinitis

• Carpal Tunnel Syndrome

• Bursitis

• Sciatica

What is the process of conducting a physical inspection to identify potential hazards in the workplace?

• Hazard Analysis

• Risk Assessment

• Walk-through/Ocular Inspection

• Safety Audit

What is the document that provides important health, safety, and toxicological information on a chemical?

• Incident Report

• Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS)

• Safety Data Sheet (SDS)

• Hazard Communication Sheet