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Safety in the Workplace

Total questions: 20

Worksheet time: 40mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

It is the situation that could be dangerous to people in the workplace.

a)

Hazard

b)

Microorganism

c)

Risk

d)

Contaminant

2.

Inadequate and insufficient machine guards,

unsafe workplace conditions, unsafe work practices belong to what kind of hazard?

a)

Biological

b)

Chemical

c)

Ergonomic

d)

Safety

3.

what is a hazard?

a)

Something that has the potential to cause harm

b)

The possibility that harm may occur

c)

Something that can make you fall over

4.

what is a risk?

a)

Something that has the potential to cause harm

b)

The possibility that harm may occur after being exposed to a hazard

c)

The chance that you will hurt yourself

5.

When drilling wood, what is the HAZARD?

a)

Chemical burn of the eye

b)

Small pieces of wood becoming airborne and entering the eye

c)

Puncture wound

d)

Eye scratch

6.

PPE protects you from all hazards in the workshop

a)

True

b)

False

7.

What HAZARD will an apron protect you from?

a)

Getting your clothes tangled in equipment

b)

Staining your uniform

c)

Looking fashionable

8.

What HAZARD do safety glasses protect you from?

a)

Small pieces of airborne particles

b)

The sun

c)

Chemical fumes

9.

What HAZARD does ear protection protect you from?

a)

Birds

b)

Loud noises

c)

COVID-19

d)

Ear infections

10.

When in the workshop, you must wear shoes with the following characteristics:

a)

Black leather

b)

Leather sneakers are fine

c)

Leather, fully enclosed upper; non slip sole; sturdy

d)

As long as the shoe has a non-slip sole you are OK to wear in the workshop

11.

What do you call an equipment worn to minimize exposure to hazards that cause serious workplace injuries and illnesses.

a)

DPE

b)

PPE

c)

EPP

d)

PEP

12.

Why is it important to use PPE?

a)

It protects you from injury.

b)

It protects you from accidents.

c)

It is a safeguard to employees against hazards

d)

all of the above

13.

What does PPE stand for?

a)

Possible Protection Equipment

b)

Personal People Evidence

c)

Personal Protective Equipment

d)

Protective planning equipment

14.

What could get damaged if you don’t use PPE in a workshop?

a)

the workbench

b)

Lungs, eyes, head, feet, skin, body

c)

the flooring

d)

the windows and doors

15.

What should happen to the PPE before you use it?

a)

You should try it all on and show your friends

b)

It should be properly assessed to check it is fit for use

c)

You should write your name on it

d)

You should check it is colour coordinated

16.

protects from inhaling harmful air particles as dust, vapour, fumes and gases

a)

mask

b)

Googles

c)

A protective mask

d)

Eyes cleaner

17.

provides protection to the eyes

a)

Eyes drops

b)

Protective mask

c)

Safety googles

d)

Sunglasses

18.

protect ears against noise

a)

Earmufs

b)

Googles

c)

Earmuffs

d)

Glasses

19.

protects the head from accidental injuries

a)

Air filter

b)

A cap

c)

A hat

d)

A safety helmet

20.

Protect the feet from accidental injury

a)

Sneakers

b)

Safety boots

c)

Coverall suit

d)

Knee pads