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health and safety

Total questions: 45

Worksheet time: 15mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What is the main causes of workplace injuries ?

a)

Slips, trips and falls

b)

Hit by construction plant

c)

Contact with hazardous substances

d)

Manual handling

2.

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

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.

Which one of these is NOT your employers responsibility under CNESST?

a)

Provide a suitable work environment

b)

Give staff appropriate training

c)

Maintenance of the workplace

d)

Provide at least one meal a day for employees

6.

Which of these must you NOT do when lifting a heavy object?

a)

Bend your knees

b)

Tilt if off a shelf and then catch it.

c)

Keep your back straight

d)

Keep the object close to your body

7.

What is an example of a safety hazard?

a)

wearing slip resistant shoes on greasy floors.

b)

wearing protective equipment

c)

wet floors

d)

none of the above.

8.

What is meant by 'PPE'?

a)

personal protective equipment

b)

person to person equivalent

c)

personal protective evacuation

9.

How can one prevent slips, trips and falls?

a)

Cleaning up spills immediately and keeping pathways clear and clean.

b)

By developing a emergency evacuation plan.

c)

Making sure that the facilities have a smoke detector and fire alarm.

d)

None of the above.

10.
Hot surfaces, slippery floors, machines without guards, and cluttered work areas are examples of _____ hazards.
a)
safety
b)
chemical
c)
biological
d)
other health
11.

Which of the following is not an example of an unsafe condition?

a)

lifting improperly

b)

unsafe work area

c)

fire hazard

d)

poor housekeeping

12.

What is the most effective way to reduce injuries?

a)

Remove the Hazard

b)

Improve Work Policies & Procedures

c)

Wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)

d)

All of the above

13.

Once you have spotted a hazard you shall.

a)

Report it to your immediate supervisor

b)

Leave it as someone else will fix it eventually

c)

Bring your own toolbox to work and fix it yourself.

d)

None of the above.

14.

When working with file cabinets, open ______ drawer(s) at a time

a)

all

b)

none

c)

two

d)

one

15.

What should you do before using a ladder?

a)

Climb down from the ladder

b)

Paint the ladder

c)

Inspect the ladder for condition

d)

Count the number of rungs

16.

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

17.

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

18.

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

19.

Worn electrical cords and plugs, and exposed wiring

a)

Chemical Hazard

b)

Mechanical Hazard

c)

Electrical Hazard

d)

Physical Hazard

20.

Cables running across the floor

a)

Electric Hazard

b)

Mechanical Hazard

c)

Chemical Hazard

d)

Physical Hazard

21.

Cleaning solvents are:

a)

Physical Hazard

b)

Electric Hazard

c)

Chemical Hazard

d)

Physical Hazard

22.

Workplace safety is the responsibility of __________________.

a)

Employees

b)

Employers

c)

Everyone

d)

Supervisors

23.

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

24.
Who is responsible for regulating the workplace?
a)
The Health and Safety Executive
b)
The NFL
c)
The Ministry of Defence
d)
The Home Office
25.
What is negligence?
a)
The right to injure someone.
b)
A deliberate act of violence.
c)
Careless or reckless behaviour that causes loss or injury to another.
d)
Behaviour that results in the death of someone.
26.

Which of the following is TRUE under CNESST?

a)

Employees may choose what safety equipment they need and whether or not they want to wear it to be in compliance.

b)

Employees must purchase all protective equipment at their own cost.

c)

Employers must provide safety training to employees at no cost.

d)

Employees must find safety training that they can take on their personal time.

27.

Which of the following is NOT an example of personal protective equipment?

a)

Stair Rail

b)

Safety Glasses

c)

Hard Hat

d)

Gloves

28.

Which of the following is NOT a true statement about personal protective equipment (PPE)?

a)

PPE eliminates all job site hazards

b)

PPE must be provided by all employers

c)

PPE should be routinely inspected

d)

PPE should be comfortable to wear

29.

Which of the following is NOT a responsibility of a worker involving the use of PPE?

a)

Cleaning the PPE

b)

Wearing the PPE in the correct manner

c)

Replacing damaged PPE

d)

Attending training on PPE

30.

This sign represents that eye protection must be worn? Tick one answer

a)

True

b)

False

31.

This sign represents that cheek protection must be worn? Tick one answer

a)

True

b)

False

32.

What is the best way of dealing with a hazard to ensure others are not put at risk?

a)

Remove it immediately

b)

Place a barrier tape around it

c)

Leave it for others to sort out

d)

Display a notice or warning sign

33.

Which of these is responsible for the highest percentage of work-related accidents?

a)

Electric shocks

b)

Office chairs

c)

Slips, trips and falls

d)

Exposure to hazardous substances

34.

Identify safety glasses.

a)
b)
c)
d)
35.

Which of the following may cause a hazardous situation at work?

a)
b)
c)
d)
36.

Identify an extinguisher.

a)
b)
c)
d)
37.

What is it?

a)

a helmet

b)

a vest

c)

a harness

d)

safety boots

38.

Which sign warns against high voltage?

a)
b)
c)
d)
39.

using an incorrect fire extinguisher could

a)

decrease the risk on injury

b)

increase the risk of injury

c)

decrease your public liability insurance

d)

lower a compensation claim

40.

What is this?

a)

Hot

b)

Corrosive

c)

Watery contents

d)

Wet

41.

What is this?

a)

Fire

b)

Christmas Tree

c)

Flammable Material

d)

Warning Hot!

42.

What is this?

a)

Will Griggs on Fire

b)

Warning Oxidising

c)

Flammable Oxygen

d)

Warning bald people may burn

43.

Excessive _________ can cause loss of hearing and other health issues.

a)

noise

b)

fumes

c)

dust

44.

Respiratory problems are caused by

a)

compressed air

b)

presents of a magnetic field

c)

dust and fumes

45.

When you are carrying out a treatment using chemicals, what personal protective equipment should use?

a)

Apron only

b)

Apron and gloves

c)

Mask and gloves

d)

Mask only