HAZARD PREVENTION STRATEGY

Scenario: There's a chemical spill in the lab. Should you:

• Immediately use a neutralizing agent

• Evacuate the area and call the emergency response team

• Attempt to clean the spill with paper towels

Scenario: A machine in the factory starts overheating and producing smoke. Should you:

• Turn off the machine and attempt to cool it with water

• Walk carefully but do nothing to address the hazard

• Place wet floor signs and call for maintenance to clean it up

Answer explanation

Turning off the machine prevents further damage or fire. Water should not be used on electrical equipment.

Scenario: A worker needs to enter a confined space for maintenance. Should they:

• Ensure the space is well-ventilated and check oxygen levels before entering

• Enter with no personal protective equipment

• Enter the space without checking air quality

Answer explanation

It's essential to ensure a safe environment by checking air quality and using proper protective equipment.

Scenario: The noise levels in the plant are consistently high. Should workers:

• Ignore the noise, as it’s part of the job

• Wear hearing protection

• Take breaks without protection to reduce exposure

Answer explanation

Prolonged exposure to high noise levels can lead to permanent hearing loss, so hearing protection is essential.

Scenario: You notice the floor is wet and slippery in a warehouse. Should you:

• Ignore it, as it's not a big problem

• Walk carefully but do nothing to address the hazard

• Place wet floor signs and call for maintenance to clean it up

Answer explanation

Immediate action to prevent slips and falls is necessary, and maintenance should fix the issue to prevent reoccurrence.

Scenario: You're handling hazardous materials. Should you:

• Use appropriate PPE (e.g., gloves, goggles, and aprons)

• Handle materials with bare hands and a face mask

• Work without any safety equipment, as you're only handling small amounts

Answer explanation

PPE is necessary to protect against potential exposure to harmful substances.

Scenario: You notice exposed wiring in an electrical panel. Should you:

• Attempt to fix the wiring yourself

• Report the hazard to maintenance and keep a safe distance

• Ignore the hazard because it hasn’t caused any incidents

Answer explanation

It's important to report electrical hazards to the appropriate team for safe handling and avoid direct contact.

Scenario: A worker is asked to lift a heavy object alone. Should they:

• Try to lift it without assistance to finish quickly

• Use proper lifting techniques or ask for help from a colleague

• Use a lifting machine but without training

Answer explanation

Lifting heavy objects improperly can lead to injury, so it's essential to use the correct technique or get assistance.

Scenario: You're working in a dusty environment on a construction site. Should you:

• Wear a dust mask to protect your lungs

• Ignore the dust as it’s part of the job

• Use a regular face mask instead of a respirator

Answer explanation

Dust exposure can lead to serious respiratory issues, so proper respiratory protection is necessary.

Scenario: You see a colleague working near a moving conveyor belt without any safety barriers. Should you:

• Join them without any safety precautions

• Ignore it, as it's not your responsibility

• Alert the colleague to move away from the danger zone