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Basic Safety Precautions

Total questions: 30

Worksheet time: 30mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What is a common cause of accidents in the workplace?

a)

Regular maintenance of tools

b)

Overestimation of one's capacities

c)

Proper training

d)

Use of safety equipment

2.

What should be done if a load is too heavy for one person?

a)

Leave it for later

b)

Use a forklift

c)

Ask for assistance

d)

Lift it anyway

3.

What is the maximum weight that should be lifted manually?

a)

30 kg

b)

25 kg

c)

15 kg

d)

20 kg

4.

What type of sign prohibits an action that could cause a hazard?

a)

Emergency sign

b)

Prohibition sign

c)

Mandatory sign

d)

Warning sign

5.

What is the employer's responsibility regarding workplace safety?

a)

Ignore minor accidents

b)

Ensure employees work overtime

c)

Provide a safe work environment

d)

Limit safety training

6.

What should employees do to comply with safety laws?

a)

Take unnecessary risks

b)

Cooperate with the employer

c)

Work without protective gear

d)

Ignore safety instructions

7.

What is a mandatory sign used for?

a)

Show escape routes

b)

Prohibit an action

c)

Command a certain action

d)

Warn against a danger

8.

What should be worn to protect the feet from falling objects?

a)

Sandals

b)

Sneakers

c)

Flip-flops

d)

Safety boots

9.

What is the first step in lifting a heavy load?

a)

Start in a balanced squatting position

b)

Twist your body

c)

Use only your arms

d)

Lift with your back

10.

What should be done if hazardous liquids are being handled?

a)

Work quickly

b)

Use regular gloves

c)

Ignore safety protocols

d)

Wear appropriate protective clothing

11.

What is the purpose of the Accident Book?

a)

Record injuries and treatment

b)

List safety violations

c)

Track employee attendance

d)

Document equipment maintenance

12.

What is the noise limit that requires ear protection?

a)

90 decibels

b)

85 decibels

c)

75 decibels

d)

80 decibels

13.

What should be done to minimize dermatitis?

a)

Apply barrier cream

b)

Ignore skin conditions

c)

Avoid washing hands

d)

Use regular lotion

14.

What is the role of a team leader during team lifting?

a)

Ensure everyone understands the task

b)

Lift the heaviest part of the load

c)

Ignore safety protocols

d)

Take charge of all lifting

15.

What type of sign indicates that a specific action must be taken?

a)

Emergency sign

b)

Warning sign

c)

Mandatory sign

d)

Prohibition sign

16.

What is a common safety measure to prevent slips and falls in the workplace?

a)

Keeping floors clean and dry

b)

Ignoring spills

c)

Wearing high heels

d)

Using loose rugs

17.

What should be done if an employee notices a safety hazard?

a)

Wait for someone else to notice

b)

Report it to a supervisor

c)

Ignore it

d)

Try to fix it themselves

18.

What should be done before lifting a heavy object to ensure safety?

a)

Lift it immediately

b)

Assess the weight and size of the load

c)

Ask someone to help after lifting

d)

Ignore the weight

19.

What is the purpose of a warning sign in the workplace?

a)

To indicate a mandatory action

b)

To show escape routes

c)

To prohibit certain actions

d)

To inform about potential hazards

20.

What is an effective way to prevent workplace injuries?

a)

Regular safety training

b)

Working without breaks

c)

Ignoring safety protocols

d)

Using outdated equipment

21.

What color is typically used for warning signs?

a)

Blue

b)

Yellow

c)

Red

d)

Green

22.

Which sign indicates that personal protective equipment must be worn?

a)

Prohibition sign

b)

Mandatory sign

c)

Warning sign

d)

Emergency sign

23.

What should be done to ensure proper lifting technique?

a)

Keep the load close to your body

b)

Use only one hand

c)

Lift quickly without assessing the load

d)

Lift with your back

24.
Find the missing word:-
You must always ensure long hair is ............ to prevent it getting caught in a machine.
a)

Tied back

b)

Hanging loose

c)

Freshly washed

d)

Straightened

25.

It is important that you are dressed appropriately for the workshop in order to keep yourself safe.

a)

True.

b)

False.

c)

Only on a Thursday.

d)

It depends on who is teaching you.

26.
Find the missing word:-
You must not wear ................. jewellery that could be caught in a machine.
a)

Tight

b)

Hanging

c)

Expensive

d)

Gold

27.
Which of the following items must you always wear when using machines?
a)
Safety goggles
b)
Safety gloves
c)
Steel toecap boots
d)
Dust coat
28.

What are the purpose of safety symbols in the workshop?

a)

To make the workshop look colorful

b)

To help people understand how to use a machine

c)

To provide universal understanding without language

d)

To showcase important safety information

29.

PPE stands for

a)
Personal Protection Equipment
b)
  1. Pug Protection Ensemble

c)

Private Protective Equipment

d)
  1. Pajama Party Essentials

30.

Which PPE symbol says that eye projection must be worn?

a)

b)

c)

d)

e)