WorksheetsHealth Hazards
Total questions: 25
Worksheet time: 25mins
This is the probability of one’s health being harmed by a hazard that can cause injury, disease, or death.
risk
risk assessment
risk management
These are chemicals that harm or cause birth defects.
carcinogens
mutagens
teratogens
Check all the items that you can do when you are exposed to hormone disrupters.
Avoid processed, prepackaged and canned goods
Eat certified organic produced meats
Avoid artificial air fresheners, fabric softeners and dryer sheets
Use vinyl shower curtains
Use glass and ceramic cookware
This is a measure of the ability of a substance to cause injury, illness or death
toxicity
natural chemicals
phytochemicals
This is the quantity of a harmful chemical that has been ingested, inhaled, or absorbed through the skin
dose
size
measurement
This is a type of hazard that are from harmful chemicals that we can get from air, water, soil, food and human-made products.
Biological hazards
Chemical hazards
Natural hazards
What is the term for the potential of a substance to cause harm to a living organism?
Toxicity
Exposure
Risk
Hazard
Which of the following is a biological hazard?
Bacteria
Lead
Asbestos
Pesticides
What is the primary concern of chemical hazards in the workplace?
Physical injury
Chemical burns
Toxic exposure
Noise pollution
Which of the following is a common source of radiation hazard?
Microwave ovens
Cell phones
X-ray machines
Television sets
What is the main health risk associated with asbestos exposure?
Skin irritation
Lung cancer
Hearing loss
Vision impairment
Which of the following is a measure to reduce the risk of chemical hazards?
Wearing protective clothing
Increasing ventilation
Using less toxic substances
All of the above
What type of hazard is associated with loud noise in the workplace?
Chemical hazard
Biological hazard
Physical hazard
Ergonomic hazard
Which of the following is a potential health effect of long-term exposure to air pollution?
Acute respiratory infections
Chronic respiratory diseases
Skin rashes
Hearing loss
What is the primary health concern with lead exposure?
Neurological damage
Skin irritation
Respiratory issues
Digestive problems
Which of the following is a method to assess the risk of a health hazard?
Risk assessment
Risk management
Risk communication
Risk perception
What is the main health risk of ultraviolet (UV) radiation?
Skin cancer
Lung cancer
Heart disease
Diabetes
Which of the following is a chemical hazard commonly found in household cleaning products?
Ammonia
Bacteria
Dust mites
Pollen
What is the term for substances that can cause cancer?
Carcinogens
Mutagens
Teratogens
Allergens
Which of the following is a preventive measure against biological hazards?
Vaccination
Wearing earplugs
Using air purifiers
Applying sunscreen
What is the primary health risk associated with excessive noise exposure?
Hearing loss
Skin irritation
Respiratory issues
Vision impairment
Which of the following is a common health hazard in the construction industry?
Asbestos
Lead
Pesticides
Radiation
What is the main health concern with pesticide exposure?
Neurological effects
Hearing loss
Vision impairment
Skin irritation
Which of the following is a real-world application to reduce health hazards from air pollution?
Planting trees
Using air fresheners
Burning fossil fuels
Increasing industrial activity
What is the primary health risk of consuming contaminated water?
Gastrointestinal diseases
Skin rashes
Hearing loss
Vision impairment
