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WorksheetsWorkplace Safety and Hazards Review
Total questions: 28
Worksheet time: 41mins
What is the primary purpose of ergonomics in the workplace?
To increase the speed of work tasks
To design equipment and tasks to suit the worker’s abilities and ensure safety
To reduce the cost of equipment
To enhance the aesthetic appeal of the workplace
Which of the following is a document that describes the composition and possible hazards of chemicals in the workplace?
Hazard Communication Standard
Safety Data Sheet (SDS)
Ergonomics Report
Flammability Chart
What does the term "aerosolize" refer to?
To solidify a substance
To disperse a substance through the air in such a way that it might be inhaled
To dissolve a substance in water
To compress a substance into a solid form
Which of the following is NOT a method of controlling hazards in the workplace?
Engineering controls
Administrative controls
Work practices
Ignoring the hazards
What is the function of a centrifuge in a laboratory setting?
To heat substances
To separate substances within liquids through rapid spinning
To cool substances
To measure the pH of a solution
Which of the following is NOT one of the four categories of hazards defined by OSHA in a laboratory environment?
Chemical
Biological
Electrical
Safety
What does the Hazard Communication Standard aim to do?
Increase the production rate in factories
Identify potential hazards in the workplace
Reduce the number of employees in a workplace
Enhance the aesthetic appeal of the workplace
Which of the following is an example of personal protective equipment (PPE)?
A centrifuge
Safety goggles
A computer
A desk chair
What does the term "flammable" mean?
Resistant to fire
Able to catch fire easily
Waterproof
Non-conductive
Which of the following is an example of an engineering control in the workplace?
Setting rules about what can/cannot be done
Installing safety devices
Providing training sessions
Wearing gloves
Which of the following does OSHA mean?
Oh See He Almost (fell)
Occupational Still Has Amends
Occupational Safety Hazard Administration
Occupational Safe Haven Associate
Which of the following is true about Safety Data Sheets? Select All that Apply
Contain information about the proper use of chemicals
Contain proper use of equipment
Contain a list of safety precautions related to chemicals
Must be made available to all employees
True or False:
One of the things that is contained in an SDS is Product identification: chemical name, common name, name and address of the manufacturer
True
False
True or False: Health effects are not required to be listed on the SDS.
True
False
Whose responsibility is it to read the SDS to learn about the chemical?
The employee
OSHA
The employer
The boss
Three of the following things should never be done. What are they?
Never wear proper safety equipment
Never mix solutions or chemicals
Never use a product that does not have a label
Never use a product that is expired
Which of the following is important when dealing with a spill?
Policies have to be written, but do not need to be followed concerning spills
It is not necessary to report a spill
Know the procedure for reporting a spill
Follow company protocol regardless of what the SDS says
Health Hazard
PBTs should always wear appropriate gloves when using disinfectants, per facility policy, and change gloves if you are in contact with disinfectants for longer than 30 mins.
True
False
It is ok to eat at your desk or apply makeup in the lab environment as long as no patients waiting.
True
False
