OSH Module 3

Why is it important to identify both safety hazards and health hazards in an environment?

• To prevent both physical injuries and illnesses among people.

• To increase the number of hazards in the environment.

• To ignore minor risks and focus only on major ones.

• To ensure only safety hazards are managed.

In a busy office environment, Anika notices that the workspace is cluttered with papers and equipment, making it difficult to navigate safely. She wonders, which of the following is considered an occupational safety hazard?

• Poor Housekeeping

• Good Lighting

• Proper Ventilation

• Regular Breaks

A worker is exposed to risks while handling and storing materials at a workplace. Which type of occupational safety hazard does this situation best describe?

• Fire Hazard

• Material Handling & Storage

• Use of Machine

• Working with Electricity

If a company wants to reduce fire hazards in the workplace, which of the following actions would be most effective?

• Ensuring all machines are turned off after use

• Keeping flammable materials away from heat sources

• Providing ergonomic chairs

• Increasing the number of storage shelves

A factory worker is injured due to improper use of a machine. Which occupational safety hazard does this incident illustrate?

• Poor Housekeeping

• Use of Machine

• Fire Hazard

• Working with Electricity

A messy workplace is most likely a sign of which of the following?

• An efficient business

• An innovative business

• An inefficient business

• A profitable business

A workplace has several items that are no longer needed and are kept in excess. What does this indicate about the workspace?

• The workspace is well-maintained

• The workspace is cluttered

• The workspace is highly organized

• The workspace is minimalistic

Given a scenario where aisles and exits are blocked due to excess materials, what strategic action should be taken to improve safety?

• Remove unnecessary items and organize materials

• Add more items to the workspace

• Ignore the blocked areas

• Move the exits to a different location

A worker slips on a greasy surface in a factory. Which preventive measure would most effectively reduce the risk of this type of accident?

• Regularly cleaning and drying floors

• Increasing the number of security cameras

• Providing more parking spaces

• Installing brighter lights in the break room

Which Japanese term in the 5S housekeeping program refers to the concept of "Orderliness" and involves setting everything in its proper place for quick retrieval and storage?

• Seiton

• Seiri

• Seiso

• Shitsuke