Font size
WorksheetsUnderstanding Workplace Safety
Total questions: 10
Worksheet time: 10mins
What is a workplace hazard?
A legal document outlining employee rights.
A condition or situation in the work environment that can cause harm or injury.
A type of safety equipment used in the workplace.
A method for evaluating employee performance.
Name three common types of workplace hazards.
Social hazards
Physical hazards
Psychological hazards
Biological hazards
How can you identify hazards in your workplace?
Wait for accidents to occur before addressing hazards
Conduct inspections and review safety data sheets.
Ignore safety protocols
Rely solely on personal experience
What factors should be considered when assessing risk levels?
Likelihood, impact, existing controls, environment, historical data.
Time of day, place of accident, and chronological report by witnesses
Number of team members, expert in occupational health and safety, and safety standard
Description of the object, description of the failure, hierarchy of the controls
Define the term 'risk assessment'.
Risk assessment is the systematic process of evaluating potential risks that may be involved in a projected activity or undertaking.
Risk assessment is the evaluation of personal health and fitness levels.
Risk assessment refers to the process of making financial investments.
Risk assessment is a method for increasing profits in business.
What is the purpose of the hierarchy of control?
To increase productivity without regard to safety.
To provide a structured framework for managing workplace hazards effectively.
To create a checklist for employee performance.
To eliminate all workplace hazards completely.
List the five levels of the hierarchy of control in order.
1. Risk Assessment, 2. Training, 3. Monitoring, 4. Reporting, 5. Compliance
1. Elimination, 2. Substitution, 3. Engineering Controls, 4. Administrative Controls, 5. Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
1. Engineering Controls, 2. Risk Assessment, 3. Compliance, 4. Training, 5. Personal Safety Plans
1. Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), 2. Training, 3. Risk Management, 4. Safety Audits, 5. Emergency Procedures
What is an example of an elimination control measure?
Using personal protective equipment (PPE) to handle chemicals safely.
Replacing a toxic chemical with a non-toxic alternative.
Installing ventilation systems to reduce exposure to fumes.
Implementing a training program for safe chemical handling.
How does personal protective equipment (PPE) fit into the hierarchy of control?
PPE is the first line of defense in the hierarchy of control.
PPE is equally important as engineering controls in the hierarchy.
PPE is the only method of protection in the hierarchy of control.
PPE is the last line of defense in the hierarchy of control.
Why is it important to regularly review control measures?
To regularly review control measures.
To reduce the workload of the management team.
To avoid any changes in the workplace environment.
To maintain the same procedures indefinitely.
