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Safety in the work place

Total questions: 35

Worksheet time: 18mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What is an accident

a)

Someone else fault

b)

An unplanned event that leads to injury or damage

c)

Something that went wrong

d)

Something that was Badly planned

2.

When an accident occurs and no one is injured its called what?

a)

Close shave

b)

A near miss

c)

Good luck

d)

Good fortune

3.

Who is responsible for health and safety at work

a)

Your employer

b)

Your supervisor

c)

Everyone at work

d)

Health & safety executive

4.

What is a risk assessment used for

a)

To identify any risks and hazards in the workplace and put control measures in place to help prevent harm

b)

To see how much it costs to keep workers safe from harm

c)

To identify any hazards in the workplace so they can be removed and so they don't harm anyone

d)

To be used to see who is working safely

5.

What type of sign is this

a)

Prohibited

b)

Mandatory

c)

Information

d)

Hazard

6.

What type of sign is this

a)

Hazard/warning

b)

Prohibited

c)

Information

d)

Mandatory

7.

What set of systematic plans and actions prevents any work related accidents and illnesses?

a)

Operational Safety and Health Procedures

b)

Structural Safety and Health Procedures

c)

Occupational Safety and Health Procedures

d)

Organizational Safety and Health Procedures

8.

What do you call a potential source of any harm or adverse effect to anyone?

a)

danger

b)

hazard

c)

risk

d)

threat

9.

What term refers to the possibility that a person may be harmed or suffers adverse health effects if exposed to a hazard?

a)

Hazard

b)

Chance

c)

Likelihood

d)

Risk

10.

What should be the first thing to do if someone is injured at work?

a)

Finish your assigned task

b)

Get First Aid

c)

Fill out accident paperwork

d)

Alert your supervisor

11.

Worn electrical cords and plugs, and exposed wiring

a)

Chemical Hazard

b)

Mechanical Hazard

c)

Electrical Hazard

d)

Physical Hazard

12.

Cables running across the floor

a)

Electric Hazard

b)

Mechanical Hazard

c)

Chemical Hazard

d)

Physical Hazard

13.

Cleaning solvents

a)

Physical Hazard

b)

Electric Hazard

c)

Chemical Hazard

d)

Physical Hazard

14.

Leaving tools on top of ladders

a)

Chemical Hazard

b)

Mechanical Hazard

c)

Electrical Hazard

d)

Physical Hazard

15.

Workplace safety is the responsibility of __________________.

a)

Employees

b)

Employers

c)

Everyone

d)

Supervisors

16.

What step in managing OSH will help minimize the hazards in a workplace?

a)

Hazard Control

b)

Hazard Identification

c)

Risk Assessment

d)

Risk Control

17.
Water Fire extinguisher is suitable for
a)
Wood, paper, clothes, and solids
b)
Flammable liquids such as petrol
c)
Fires in Electrical Equipments
d)
Cooking oils & FATS
18.
The shape shown infigure is for:
a)
Emergency button
b)
Switch
c)
Fire alarm
d)
Circuit breaker
19.
The correct order of procedure in using a fire extinguisher is :
a)
Squeeze – Aim – Sweep – Pull
b)
Sweep – Squeeze – Pull – Aim
c)
Aim- Pull – Squeeze – Sweep
d)
Pull – Aim – Squeeze – Sweep
20.

awkward posture arising from improper work method

a)

Psychological hazards

b)

Chemical hazards

c)

Physical hazards

d)

Ergonomic hazards

21.
a)

Listen to Music

b)

Ear Protection

c)

No Sound

d)

Headphones

22.
a)

Wash Hands Regularly

b)

Wear Mittens

c)

Wear Protective Gloves

d)

No Hands Allowed

23.
a)

Glasses Are Cool

b)

Shades Must be Worn

c)

Eye Protection Must be Worn

d)

Reading Glasses Necessary

24.

This sign is warning you about:

a)

Electric Shock

b)

Lighting Bolt

c)

Thunder Shock

d)

Sparks

25.

Identify this sign

a)

Slippery Surface

b)

Caution No Tiles

c)

Area Prone to Falls

d)

Caution Dry Floor

26.
a)

First Aid Kit

b)

Cross Roads

c)

Red Cross

d)

Hospital

27.
a)

Fire Exit

b)

Running Man

c)

Entrance

d)

Run This Way

28.

Spot the hazards

a)

Extension lead taped down across doorway.

b)

Furniture in walkway.

c)

Books left on floor.

29.
a)

Mandatory Signs

b)

Prohibition Signs

c)

Emergency Signs

d)

Warning Signs

30.
a)

Assembly Point

b)

Workers United

c)

Team Work

d)

Group Sign

31.

awkward posture arising from improper work method

a)

Psychological hazards

b)

Chemical hazards

c)

Physical hazards

d)

Ergonomic hazards

32.

Define Ergonomics

a)

The science of designing computers

b)

This was not covered in lecture

c)

The science of designing equipment and workplace for a comfortable and safe environment

d)

The science of designing chairs

33.
The way we sit at our desk can greatly affect our health
a)
True
b)
False
c)
Sometimes
34.
Sitting up straight is the most recommended position
a)
True
b)
False
c)
Sometimes
35.
Adjust your sit depending on the height of your mouse, keyboard, and monitor. Get a footrest if necessary.
a)
True
b)
False
c)
Sometimes