Industrial Safety MCQs 1

What is the PRIMARY purpose of industrial safety?

• Increase company revenue

• Reduce downtime only

• Prevent accidents & protect workers

• Promote branding

An accident is:

• Always intentional

• An unplanned, unwanted event causing injury or damage

• A scheduled risk

• Only a near miss

Which of the following is NOT an unsafe act?

• Not wearing PPE

• Removing safety devices

• Operating without authorization

• Following proper procedures

An example of an unsafe condition is:

• Using a guard on a machine

• Good lighting

• Slippery floors

• Wearing safety shoes

Which of the following is a personal factor contributing to accidents?

• Fatigue

• Machine unguarded

• Poor lighting

• Proper training

Mechanical hazards do NOT include:

• Entanglement

• Crushing

• Cutting

• Sunburn

A shearing hazard is most likely found in:

• A chemical plant

• Sheet metal press

• Boiler room

• Fire extinguisher station

Which control is considered first in the accident control hierarchy?

• PPE

• Housekeeping

• Engineering control

• Training

Administrative control includes:

• Fencing of machines

• Training and SOPs

• Wearing helmets

• Installing guards

What is the PRIMARY cause of mechanical hazards?

• Unprotected moving parts

• Good supervision

• Use of PPE

• Regular maintenance