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Total questions: 45
Worksheet time: 15mins
What is the main causes of workplace injuries ?
Slips, trips and falls
Hit by construction plant
Contact with hazardous substances
Manual handling
What is an accident
Someone else fault
An unplanned event that leads to injury or damage
Something that went wrong
Something that was Badly planned
Who is responsible for health and safety at work
Your employer
Your supervisor
Everyone at work
Health & safety executive
What is a risk assessment used for
To identify any risks and hazards in the workplace and put control measures in place to help prevent harm
To see how much it costs to keep workers safe from harm
To identify any hazards in the workplace so they can be removed and so they don't harm anyone
To be used to see who is working safely
Which one of these is NOT your employers responsibility under CNESST?
Provide a suitable work environment
Give staff appropriate training
Maintenance of the workplace
Provide at least one meal a day for employees
Which of these must you NOT do when lifting a heavy object?
Bend your knees
Tilt if off a shelf and then catch it.
Keep your back straight
Keep the object close to your body
What is an example of a safety hazard?
wearing slip resistant shoes on greasy floors.
wearing protective equipment
wet floors
none of the above.
What is meant by 'PPE'?
personal protective equipment
person to person equivalent
personal protective evacuation
How can one prevent slips, trips and falls?
Cleaning up spills immediately and keeping pathways clear and clean.
By developing a emergency evacuation plan.
Making sure that the facilities have a smoke detector and fire alarm.
None of the above.
Which of the following is not an example of an unsafe condition?
lifting improperly
unsafe work area
fire hazard
poor housekeeping
What is the most effective way to reduce injuries?
Remove the Hazard
Improve Work Policies & Procedures
Wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
All of the above
Once you have spotted a hazard you shall.
Report it to your immediate supervisor
Leave it as someone else will fix it eventually
Bring your own toolbox to work and fix it yourself.
None of the above.
When working with file cabinets, open ______ drawer(s) at a time
all
none
two
one
What should you do before using a ladder?
Climb down from the ladder
Paint the ladder
Inspect the ladder for condition
Count the number of rungs
What set of systematic plans and actions prevents any work related accidents and illnesses?
Operational Safety and Health Procedures
Structural Safety and Health Procedures
Occupational Safety and Health Procedures
Organizational Safety and Health Procedures
What term refers to the possibility that a person may be harmed or suffers adverse health effects if exposed to a hazard?
Hazard
Chance
Likelihood
Risk
What should be the first thing to do if someone is injured at work?
Finish your assigned task
Get First Aid
Fill out accident paperwork
Alert your supervisor
Worn electrical cords and plugs, and exposed wiring
Chemical Hazard
Mechanical Hazard
Electrical Hazard
Physical Hazard
Cables running across the floor
Electric Hazard
Mechanical Hazard
Chemical Hazard
Physical Hazard
Cleaning solvents are:
Physical Hazard
Electric Hazard
Chemical Hazard
Physical Hazard
Workplace safety is the responsibility of __________________.
Employees
Employers
Everyone
Supervisors
What step in managing OSH will help minimize the hazards in a workplace?
Hazard Control
Hazard Identification
Risk Assessment
Risk Control
Which of the following is TRUE under CNESST?
Employees may choose what safety equipment they need and whether or not they want to wear it to be in compliance.
Employees must purchase all protective equipment at their own cost.
Employers must provide safety training to employees at no cost.
Employees must find safety training that they can take on their personal time.
Which of the following is NOT an example of personal protective equipment?
Stair Rail
Safety Glasses
Hard Hat
Gloves
Which of the following is NOT a true statement about personal protective equipment (PPE)?
PPE eliminates all job site hazards
PPE must be provided by all employers
PPE should be routinely inspected
PPE should be comfortable to wear
Which of the following is NOT a responsibility of a worker involving the use of PPE?
Cleaning the PPE
Wearing the PPE in the correct manner
Replacing damaged PPE
Attending training on PPE
This sign represents that eye protection must be worn? Tick one answer
True
False
This sign represents that cheek protection must be worn? Tick one answer
True
False
What is the best way of dealing with a hazard to ensure others are not put at risk?
Remove it immediately
Place a barrier tape around it
Leave it for others to sort out
Display a notice or warning sign
Which of these is responsible for the highest percentage of work-related accidents?
Electric shocks
Office chairs
Slips, trips and falls
Exposure to hazardous substances
Identify safety glasses.
Which of the following may cause a hazardous situation at work?
Identify an extinguisher.
What is it?
a helmet
a vest
a harness
safety boots
Which sign warns against high voltage?
using an incorrect fire extinguisher could
decrease the risk on injury
increase the risk of injury
decrease your public liability insurance
lower a compensation claim
What is this?
Hot
Corrosive
Watery contents
Wet
What is this?
Fire
Christmas Tree
Flammable Material
Warning Hot!
What is this?
Will Griggs on Fire
Warning Oxidising
Flammable Oxygen
Warning bald people may burn
Excessive _________ can cause loss of hearing and other health issues.
noise
fumes
dust
Respiratory problems are caused by
compressed air
presents of a magnetic field
dust and fumes
When you are carrying out a treatment using chemicals, what personal protective equipment should use?
Apron only
Apron and gloves
Mask and gloves
Mask only
