Workplace Hazards and Risks Quiz

What is a hazard?

• A method of controlling risks

• An assessment of workplace safety

• Something that can cause harm

• A chance of harm occurring

Which of the following is NOT a type of workplace hazard?

• Chemical hazards

• Biological hazards

• Financial hazards

• Psychological hazards

What are safety hazards?

• Environmental factors that harm the body

• Chemical exposures in the workplace

• Biological substances that threaten health

• Conditions that can cause injury or illness

Which of the following is an example of a biological hazard?

• Cleaning products

• Viruses

• High noise levels

• Unguarded machinery

What type of hazard includes improperly adjusted workstations?

• Chemical hazards

• Physical hazards

• Safety hazards

• Ergonomic hazards

Which of the following is a psychological hazard?

• Radiation exposure

• Workplace violence

• Loud noise

• Chemical spills

What is the primary concern of chemical hazards?

• Poor posture

• Stress from workload

• Exposure to harmful substances

• Injury from machinery

Which hazard is associated with slips and falls?

• Biological hazards

• Safety hazards

• Psychological hazards

• Ergonomic hazards

What does a risk represent?

• The chance of a hazard causing harm

• The identification of a workplace hazard

• The method of controlling hazards

• The assessment of workplace safety

Which of the following is a common chemical hazard?

• Workplace violence

• Poor posture

• Bacteria

• Cleaning agents