Workplace Safety and Health Quiz

What are the health effects of noise and what precautions can be taken?

• Noise has no health effects.

• Noise can cause stress and hearing loss; precautions include using ear protection.

• Noise improves concentration; no precautions are needed.

• Noise only affects animals, not humans.

What are the risks associated with drugs, alcohol, and medication on site?

• They improve work performance.

• They have no impact on safety.

• They pose significant safety risks and impair judgment.

• They are encouraged for relaxation.

How do we measure noise?

• In meters

• In decibels

• In kilograms

• In liters

What is the effect of alcohol or drugs on sensory perception and reaction times?

• They improve sensory perception and reaction times.

• They have no effect on sensory perception and reaction times.

• They impair sensory perception and reaction times.

• They only affect reaction times, not sensory perception.

What must employees ensure about their activities?

• That their activities do not endanger others

• That their activities are completed quickly

• That their activities are unnoticed

• That their activities are profitable

What is one of the most common causes of injury at work?

• Manual handling of loads

• Sitting for long periods

• Typing on a computer

• Attending meetings

When considering the 'Task' in manual handling, which of the following is important?

• How often, how much twisting or bending is needed

• The color of the load

• The time of day

• The type of clothing worn

What should you adopt when lowering a load?

• Incorrect posture and technique

• Correct posture and technique

• Fast movements

• No technique