Stay Safe: Workplace Hazard Awareness

What is the primary purpose of a risk assessment in the workplace?

• To identify potential hazards and implement control measures

• To ensure employees are working efficiently

• To increase company profits

• To monitor employee attendance

Which of the following is considered a physical hazard in the workplace?

• Stress

• Noise

• Poor lighting

• Chemical exposure

What is the recommended action if you identify a hazard that you cannot safely manage yourself?

• Ignore it and continue working

• Report it to a supervisor or safety officer

• Attempt to fix it without proper equipment

• Wait for someone else to notice it

Which of the following is a common ergonomic hazard in an office environment?

• Slippery floors

• Poor posture due to inadequate seating

• Loud machinery

• Exposure to toxic chemicals

What is the first step in the hierarchy of controls for managing workplace hazards?

• Personal protective equipment (PPE)

• Administrative controls

• Elimination of the hazard

• Engineering controls