Workplace Safety Review

What is one way to prevent workplace accidents?

• Increasing work hours

• Creating a safe working environment

• Reducing employee benefits

• Ignoring safety protocols

How many nonfatal workplace injuries and illnesses were reported by private industry employers in 2014?

• Nearly one million

• Nearly two million

• Nearly three million

• Nearly four million

Which of the following is an example of a trip and fall accident in the workplace?

• Slipping on a wet floor

• Tripping over an extension cord not taped down

• Falling from a ladder

• Bumping into a desk

What can cause toppling object accidents in the workplace?

• Filing cabinets not being secure

• Chairs being too high

• Desks being too close together

• Computers overheating

Which activity can lead to a workplace accident due to lifting?

• Typing on a keyboard

• Picking up a heavy box of computer paper

• Walking on a wet floor

• Sitting for long periods

What type of motion can cause carpal tunnel syndrome in the workplace?

• Lifting heavy objects

• Repetitive typing on a keyboard

• Walking on slippery surfaces

• Standing for long hours

What is one of the follow-up actions a supervisor must take after a workplace accident?

• Conducting a team-building exercise

• Getting medical attention for the injured

• Organizing a company picnic

• Planning a holiday party

Which of the following is NOT a follow-up action required after a workplace accident?

• Completing an investigation report

• Recommending corrective actions

• Hosting a celebration

• Implementing corrective actions

What is the first step in reporting workplace accidents?

• Include personal opinions

• Record the date when the report is made

• Ignore minor details

• Wait for a week before reporting

Which of the following should be included in a workplace accident report?

• Personal opinions of the reporter

• Date, time, and place of the event

• Future predictions

• Financial details of the company