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Workplace Safety Test

Total questions: 45

Worksheet time: 46mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Workplace safety is only the responsibility of which of the following people?

a)

Just the employee

b)

Just the employer

c)

Both the employer and the employee

d)

No one is responsible, which is why there is workman's compensation

2.

You hurt your back lifting a heavy box. You don't think it's bad enough to go to the doctor. What should you do?

a)

If it's later in the day, make the report first thing the next day.

b)

Have your coworker tell the supervisor, so they can fill out an incident report.

c)

Both the employer and the employee

d)

Tell your supervisor as soon as possible and fill out an incident report before leaving work.

3.

What is PPE?

a)

Professional Protective Equipment

b)

Personal Protective Equipment

c)

Personal Priority Equation

d)

Patient Protective Equilibrium

4.

What are some examples of PPE?

a)

Goggles

b)

Mask

c)

Gloves

d)

All are correct

5.

Chairs or stools can be substituted for a ladder to get items out-of-reach as long as an employee "spots" the person using the chair or stool.

a)

True

b)

False

6.

A sloppy worker is only a danger to himself.

a)

True

b)

False

7.

OSHA is available to conduct a safety assessment of your premises.

a)

True

b)

False

8.

Workers under 25 years old are how many more times likely to end up in the emergency room when compared to those aged 25 and older?

a)

twice

b)

three times

c)

ten times

d)

not at all likely

9.

Which job hazards can cause immediate injuries, like with knives and hot grease?

a)

chemical hazard

b)

safety hazard

c)

biological hazard

d)

other hazards

10.

Which job hazards are living things that can cause sickness or disease, like a bacteria and viruses?

a)

chemical hazard

b)

safety hazard

c)

biological hazard

d)

other hazards

11.

Which job hazards can injure you or make you sick, like noise, repetitive motion, stress, etc.?

a)

chemical hazard

b)

safety hazard

c)

biological hazard

d)

other hazards

12.

Which job hazards are gases, vapors, liquids, or dusts that can harm your body?

a)

chemical hazard

b)

safety hazard

c)

biological hazard

d)

other hazards

13.

What is OHSA?

a)

Occupation Hazard and Safety Alliance

b)

Occupational Hazardous Self Assessment

c)

Occupational Health and Safety Administration

d)

Online Health and Safety Assistant

14.

What is the best way to prevent a hazard?

a)

Remove the hazard or build a barrier

b)

Improve work policies

c)

Use protective clothing and equipment

d)

None of these will work to prevent a hazard

15.

What rights do ALL employees have under OSHA?

a)

A safe and healthful workplace, like information about injuries and illnesses

b)

Information about injuries and illnesses

c)

Be free from retaliation for exercising safety and health rights

d)

All are rights under OSHA

16.

What does a symbol with 8 sides indicate, like in this picture?

a)

Danger

b)

Warning

c)

Caution

d)

Slow down

17.

What does a symbol with 3 sides indicate, like in this picture?

a)

Danger

b)

Warning

c)

Caution

d)

Slow down

18.

What does a symbol with 4 sides indicate, like in this picture?

a)

Danger

b)

Warning

c)

Caution

d)

Slow down

19.

Which hazard does this symbol represent?

a)

Flammable

b)

Poison

c)

Explosive

d)

Corrosive

20.

Which hazard does this symbol represent?

a)

Flammable

b)

Poison

c)

Explosive

d)

Corrosive

21.

Which hazard does this symbol represent?

a)

Flammable

b)

Poison

c)

Explosive

d)

Corrosive

22.

Which hazard does this symbol represent?

a)

Flammable

b)

Poison

c)

Explosive

d)

Corrosive

23.

What is emergency care given to the sick or injured before medical personnel arrive?

a)

Medical emergency situation

b)

Friendly Aid

c)

EDT Training

d)

First Aid

24.

When an accident occurs, what is the first thing you should do?

a)

Assess safety and do a head-to-toe check

b)

Evaluate the scene

c)

Move the victim to a comfortable position

d)

Check for a medical alert tags

25.

If a person is not breathing, what should you do?

a)

First Aid

b)

Use the AED

c)

Give CPR

d)

Give medication

26.

If a person is bleeding from a wound, what should you do?

a)

Elevate feet

b)

Apply pressure

c)

Give CPR

d)

Give abdominal thrusts

27.

If a person is choking, what should you do?

a)

Elevate feet

b)

Apply pressure

c)

Give CPR

d)

Give abdominal thrusts

28.

If a person goes into shock, what should you do?

a)

Elevate feet

b)

Apply pressure

c)

Give CPR

d)

Give abdominal thrusts

29.

If a person is having a heart attack, what should you do?

a)

Call 911

b)

Loosen tight clothing

c)

Don't move the person

d)

All of these are correct

30.

Which burns are the least severe?

a)

1st degree burns

b)

2nd degree burns

c)

3rd degree burns

d)

4th degree burns

31.

If a person has 1st or 2nd degree burns, what is the best treatement?

a)

put ice directly on the burn

b)

treat with cold, running water and cover with a moist, sterile dressing

c)

put butter or olive oil on it

d)

pop the blisters that form

32.

What is happening if a person falls to the ground and is having convulsions?

a)

heat stroke

b)

heat exhaustion

c)

fainting

d)

epileptic seizure

33.

What is the rule for treating people with a broken bone?

a)

move them immediately and put in a comfortable decision

b)

wrap the bone in a cloth

c)

never move the victim unless absolutely necessary

d)

ask the victim what happened

34.

When someone is having heat exhaustion, you should move them to a cool place, lay them down, and elevate their feet.

a)

True

b)

False

35.

When someone has heatstroke, cool the person down and let them sleep it off.

a)

True

b)

False

36.

When a person faints, what are the steps you should take?

a)

check for breathing and CPR if needed

b)

give abdominal thrusts until they wake up

c)

call a loved one for help

d)

All of these are correct

37.

Smoke alarms and fire extinguishers are the first lines of defense in the event of a fire in a building.

a)

True

b)

False

38.

It's okay to store chemicals in your food pantry if they are closed tightly.

a)

True

b)

False

39.

What is an appropriate way to lift a heavy object?

a)

lean over from the waste

b)

bend your knees and lift straight up

c)

grab at an angle and lift.

d)

None of these are true

40.

If you are worried about the possible side-effects of a cleaner that you are required to use at work, what should you check?

a)

ask to see the SDS - Safety Data Sheet or previously known as MSDS

b)

stop worrying and trust your supervisors to tell you if it's dangerous

c)

SDS - Safety Data Sheet or previously known as MSDS

d)

ask your coworkers their opinion

41.

Which is a form that employees must fill out to report an on-the-job accident or injury?

a)

SDS - Safety Data Sheet or previously known as MSDS

b)

incident report

c)

procedure

d)

regulations

42.

Which is a list of steps to be followed to accomplish a task?

a)

SDS - Safety Data Sheet or previously known as MSDS

b)

protective equipment

c)

procedure

d)

regulations

43.

Which are government rules that are designed to protect people?

a)

SDS - Safety Data Sheet or previously known as MSDS

b)

incident report

c)

procedure

d)

regulations

44.

Which is needed to ensure you have fresh air when using chemicals?

a)

ventilation

b)

incident report

c)

precautions

d)

regulations

45.

Which are safety measures taken before a product or machine is used?

a)

ventilation

b)

incident report

c)

precautions

d)

regulations