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Test – Personal & Occupational Health & Safety

Total questions: 21

Worksheet time: 11mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

The Occupational Safety and Health Act was established in:

a)

1965

b)

1970

c)

1971

d)

1980

2.

OSHA is part of which U.S. Department?

a)

Education

b)

Homeland Security

c)

Labor

d)

Transportation

3.

Which OSHA standard addresses toxic and hazardous substances?

a)

Subpart C

b)

Subpart E

c)

Subpart K

d)

Subpart Z

4.

Which of the following is an indirect cost of workplace injuries?

a)

Medical expenses

b)

Worker’s compensation

c)

Training replacement employees

d)

Legal services

5.

The highest level of protection in the Hierarchy of Controls is:

a)

Administrative procedures

b)

Elimination

c)

PPE

d)

Engineering

6.

Employers must provide employees with a workplace free from serious hazards.

a)

True

b)

False

7.

Hazard Communication requires employees to have access to SDS sheets.

a)

True

b)

False

8.

Wearing PPE eliminates the hazard completely.

a)

True

b)

False

9.

Safety inspections are always scheduled in advance.

a)

True

b)

False

10.

Ergonomics deals with fitting the job to the worker.

a)

True

b)

False

11.

Match the hazard with the correct example: Bloodborne pathogens

a)

A. Chemical Hazard

b)

B. Physical Hazard

c)

C. Biological Hazard

12.

Match the hazard with the correct example: 12. Excessive noise

a)

A. Chemical Hazard

b)

B. Physical Hazard

c)

C. Biological Hazard

13.

Match the hazard with the correct example: 13. Asbestos exposure

a)

A. Chemical Hazard

b)

B. Physical Hazard

c)

C. Biological Hazard

14.

Match the hazard with the correct example: 14. Awkward posture

a)

A. Chemical Hazard

b)

B. Physical Hazard

c)

C. Biological Hazard

15.

Match the hazard with the correct example: A. Chemical Hazard B. Physical Hazard C. Biological Hazard

a)

A. Chemical Hazard

b)

B. Physical Hazard

c)

C. Biological Hazard

16.

The difference between direct and indirect costs of workplace injuries is:

a)

Direct costs are immediate expenses like medical bills, while indirect costs include lost productivity and training replacements.

b)

Direct costs are hidden expenses, while indirect costs are always visible.

c)

Indirect costs are always higher than direct costs in every case.

d)

Direct costs include only legal fees, while indirect costs include only insurance premiums.

17.

Which of the following are responsibilities of an employee under OSHA?

a)

Follow safety rules and report hazards to the employer.

b)

Set company safety policies and conduct OSHA inspections.

c)

Hire and fire employees based on safety performance.

d)

Issue citations for safety violations.

18.

Select the correct examples of PPE and what they protect against.

a)

Gloves protect against chemicals, and safety goggles protect against eye injuries.

b)

Sandals protect against water, and hats protect against sunburn.

c)

Scarves protect against dust, and belts protect against falls.

d)

T-shirts protect against heat, and socks protect against cold.

19.

Emergency action plans are important on a jobsite because:

a)

They help ensure a quick and organized response to emergencies.

b)

They are only required for office jobs.

c)

They eliminate the need for safety training.

d)

They are not necessary if accidents are rare.

20.

Name one hazard in construction and one safety tip to prevent it.

a)

Hazard: Falling from heights. Safety tip: Always use proper fall protection equipment such as harnesses and guardrails.

b)

Hazard: Loud noises. Safety tip: Wear sandals on site.

c)

Hazard: Dust exposure. Safety tip: Ignore safety signs.

d)

Hazard: Electrical shock. Safety tip: Use metal ladders near power lines.

21.

Following OSHA rules at a construction site is important because:

a)

They help ensure workplace safety and protect workers through PPE and regulations.

b)

They make the job more difficult for workers.

c)

They are only suggestions and not important to follow.

d)

They are only for office workers, not construction sites.