Workplace Safety Quiz

What is 'Safety culture' in a workplace context?

• The culture created when the whole company sees the value of a safe work environment.

• A set of rules for emergency situations.

• A training program for new employees.

• A document outlining safety procedures.

What does the term 'Incident' refer to according to OSHA?

• An unplanned event that does not result in personal injury but may result in property damage or is worthy of recording.

• A planned event that results in personal injury.

• A scheduled safety drill.

• A routine maintenance check.

How does OSHA define an 'Accident'?

• An unplanned event that results in personal injury and/or property damage.

• A planned event that results in property damage.

• A routine safety inspection.

• A scheduled training session.

What is the role of the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)?

• An agency of the US Department of Labor that applies to more than 130 million workers and 7 million job sites in the United States.

• A private organization that provides safety equipment.

• A local government agency that inspects restaurants.

• A company that offers health insurance.

What is a 'Trench' in construction terms?

• A narrow excavation made below the surface of the ground that is generally deeper than it is wide.

• A wide excavation made above the surface of the ground.

• A shallow pit used for planting.

• A type of bridge construction.

What are 'Confined spaces'?

• Work areas large enough for a person to work, but with limited or restricted means of entry and exit.

• Open areas with no entry restrictions.

• Spaces designed for continuous work.

• Outdoor work areas.

What is a 'Ground fault'?

• Incidental grounding of a conducting electrical wire.

• A fault in the foundation of a building.

• A type of earthquake.

• A planned electrical outage.

What does a 'Management system' involve?

• The organization of a company's management, including reporting procedures, supervisory responsibility, and administration.

• A system for managing customer complaints.

• A software for tracking inventory.

• A training program for new hires.

What is a 'Safety Data Sheet (SDS)'?

• A document that must accompany any hazardous substance, identifying the substance and giving the exposure limits.

• A training manual for new employees.

• A checklist for safety inspections.

• A report on workplace accidents.

What is the purpose of respirators?

• To provide clean, filtered air for breathing

• To protect against loud noises

• To enhance vision in low light

• To prevent electrical shocks