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FUN101 Introduction to Occupational Safety & Health-Mr. Graham

Total questions: 79

Worksheet time: 40mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Occupational safety and health is very important to ensure that everyone can work without being ________.

a)

injured

b)

promoted

c)

rewarded

d)

praised

2.

Why is it important to learn about hazards at work?

a)

So you can ignore them

b)

So you can identify them and take action to protect yourself and your coworkers

c)

So you can report them to the police

d)

So you can avoid working

3.

Occupational safety and health is ________ responsibility.

a)

everyone’s

b)

manager’s

c)

employee’s

d)

government’s

4.

What does PPE stand for?

a)

Personal Protective Equipment

b)

Professional Protective Equipment

c)

Personal Preventive Equipment

d)

Protective Personal Equipment

5.

Which of the following is NOT an example of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)?

a)

Safety footwear

b)

Gloves

c)

Sunglasses

d)

Protective eyewear

6.

Fill in the blank: PPE includes safety footwear, gloves, clothing, ________, and hearing protection.

a)

protective eyewear

b)

sports shoes

c)

casual hats

d)

fashion scarves

e)

summer sandals

7.

Look at the image of PPE items. Which of the following items is used for hearing protection?

a)

Gloves

b)

Ear muffs

c)

Safety boots

d)

Goggles

8.

Fill in the blank: You should think carefully about what you are doing and how you are ______ it.

a)

doing

b)

eating

c)

reading

d)

writing

9.

Fill in the blank: Think through the steps, trying to anticipate things that may go wrong and taking steps to ______ them.

a)

prevent

b)

ignore

c)

encourage

d)

repeat

10.

Fill in the blank: Be wary of taking ______.

a)

shortcuts

b)

advice

c)

breaks

d)

notes

11.

There is the possibility of an ______ occurring whenever work is undertaken.

a)

accident

b)

holiday

c)

promotion

d)

celebration

12.

Fill in the blank: Almost all accidents are _______ or preventable by taking a few precautions.

a)

avoidable

b)

inevitable

c)

intentional

d)

unpredictable

13.

Most accidents can be prevented if people follow policies and develop a _______ attitude.

a)

careless

b)

safety first

c)

risky

d)

indifferent

14.

Fill in the blank: Learn and follow all of the correct _______ procedures for your workplace.

a)

safety

b)

cooking

c)

painting

d)

dancing

15.

Always wear the right PPE and stay _______ and aware of what is happening around you.

a)

distracted

b)

alert

c)

tired

d)

confused

16.

You will need to know what to do in case of an _________

a)

emergency

b)

holiday

c)

celebration

d)

appointment

17.

What should you do whenever an accident or injury happens?

a)

Ignore it

b)

Document and report it

c)

Wait for someone else to notice

d)

Leave the area

18.

Evacuation routes are a safe way of escaping danger and gathering in a safe place where everyone can be _________ for in the event of an emergency.

a)

accounted

b)

blamed

c)

ignored

d)

punished

19.

What is described as anywhere you work?

a)

Work Environment

b)

OSHA

c)

EPA

d)

Accident

20.

A safe work environment helps to prevent which of the following?

a)

Accidents

b)

Injuries

c)

Illnesses

d)

All of the above

21.

What does OSHA stand for?

a)

Occupational Safety and Health Administration

b)

Occupational Safety and Hazard Association

c)

Office of Safety and Health Administration

d)

Organization for Safety and Health Awareness

22.

What does EPA stand for?

a)

Environmental Protection Agency

b)

Environmental Prevention Association

c)

Environmental Protection Administration

d)

Environmental Policy Agency

23.

What is a policy in the context of shop policies and procedures? Fill in the blank: A policy is a _______ principle that sets shop direction.

a)

guiding

b)

random

c)

temporary

d)

confusing

24.

What is a procedure in the context of shop policies and procedures? Fill in the blank: A procedure is a list of _______ required to get the same result each time a task or activity is performed.

a)

steps

b)

rules

c)

tools

d)

people

25.

Each shop will have its own set of policies and procedures.

a)

True

b)

False

26.

You should always follow shop policies and procedures.

a)

True

b)

False

27.

What is a hazardous environment?

a)

A hazardous environment is where hazards exist.

b)

A hazardous environment is always safe for everyone.

c)

A hazardous environment is a place with no risks.

d)

A hazardous environment is only found in hospitals.

28.

What is a hazard?

a)

A hazard is anything that could hurt you or someone else; most workplaces have them.

b)

A hazard is a type of safety equipment used in workplaces.

c)

A hazard is a reward given for safe behavior at work.

d)

A hazard is a document listing workplace rules.

29.

It is almost impossible to remove all hazards.

a)

True

b)

False

30.

Why is it important to identify hazards and work to reduce their potential for causing harm?

a)

To reduce their potential for causing harm by putting specific measures in place.

b)

To increase the number of hazards in the workplace.

c)

To ignore safety regulations and procedures.

d)

To make the work environment more dangerous.

31.

What should you do to familiarize yourself with the shop?

a)

Familiarize yourself with shop layout.

b)

Ignore the shop rules.

c)

Only use the equipment you like.

d)

Avoid asking questions about the shop.

32.

What is the signal word used in safety signs?

a)

danger

b)

warning

c)

caution

33.

What does the background color in safety signs do?

a)

Draws attention to potential hazards; used to provide contrast so letters or images stand out

b)

Indicates the type of material used for the sign

c)

Shows the age of the safety sign

d)

Represents the company that installed the sign

34.

What is the purpose of the explanatory text in safety signs?

a)

To provide additional safety information

b)

To decorate the sign

c)

To confuse people

d)

To make the sign colorful

35.

What is the function of the pictorial message in safety signs?

a)

Allows safety message to be conveyed to people who are illiterate or who do not speak the local language

b)

To make the sign more colorful

c)

To increase the size of the sign

d)

To confuse people

36.

According to the 'Danger' sign, what is required in this area?

a)

Hard hats

b)

Eye protection

c)

Gloves

d)

Ear plugs

37.

According to the 'Caution' sign, what is required?

a)

Eye protection

b)

Safety shoes

c)

Hearing protection

d)

Respirators

38.

Both the 'Danger' and 'Caution' signs require eye protection.

a)

True

b)

False

39.

According to the 'Warning' sign, what should you do before moving units?

a)

Open all drawers

b)

Close and lock drawers and doors

c)

Remove all labels

d)

Paint the unit

40.

Fill in the blank: Apply ______ on locking casters when not moving unit. (from the 'Warning' sign)

a)

brakes

b)

oil

c)

tape

d)

paint

41.

According to the 'Warning' sign, you should keep children away from the unit.

a)

True

b)

False

42.

According to the 'Warning' sign, what should you wear when lifting units by edges?

a)

Safety goggles

b)

Gloves

c)

Hard hats

d)

Boots

43.

Fill in the blank: Units' edges can cut or ______ you. (from the 'Warning' sign)

a)

pinch

b)

burn

c)

freeze

d)

shock

44.

According to the 'Warning' sign, you should not step in or on drawers.

a)

True

b)

False

45.

Which of the following is a type of safety equipment?

a)

Handrails

b)

Ladders

c)

Fire extinguishers

d)

Helmets

46.

Which of the following is a type of safety equipment?

a)

Machinery guards

b)

Fire alarms

c)

Safety shoes

d)

Helmets

47.

Which of the following is a type of safety equipment?

a)

Painted lines

b)

Fire hoses

c)

Safety goggles

d)

Helmets

48.

Which of the following is a type of safety equipment?

a)

Soundproof rooms

b)

Fire blankets

c)

Safety vests

d)

Helmets

49.

Which of the following is a type of safety equipment?

a)

Adequate ventilation

b)

Fire buckets

c)

Safety belts

d)

Helmets

50.

Which of the following is a type of safety equipment?

a)

Gas extraction hoses

b)

Fire alarms

c)

Safety cones

d)

Helmets

51.

Which of the following is a type of safety equipment?

a)

A) Doors and gates

b)

B) Fire extinguishers

c)

C) Safety harnesses

d)

D) Helmets

52.

Which of the following is a type of safety equipment?

a)

Temporary barriers

b)

Fire alarms

c)

Safety glasses

d)

Helmets

53.

Managing air quality helps protect you from potential harm and protects the environment. Which of the following activities can affect air quality?

a)

Running engines

b)

Reading books

c)

Swimming

d)

Playing chess

54.

Which of the following is a reason to manage air quality?

a)

To protect you from potential harm and protect the environment.

b)

To increase noise pollution in cities.

c)

To reduce the amount of sunlight reaching the ground.

d)

To make air more colorful.

55.

Managing air quality helps protect you from potential harm and protects the environment. Name one activity that can affect air quality.

a)

Running engines (other acceptable answers: Welding, Painting, Liquid storage areas, Air-conditioning servicing, Dust particles from brake servicing)

b)

Reading a book

c)

Drinking water

d)

Listening to music

56.

Managing air quality helps protect you from potential harm and protects the environment. True or False: Painting can affect air quality.

a)

True

b)

False

57.

Managing air quality helps protect you from potential harm and protects the environment. List two activities mentioned that can affect air quality.

a)

Running engines, Welding (gas and electric) (other acceptable answers: Painting, Liquid storage areas, Air-conditioning servicing, Dust particles from brake servicing)

b)

Reading books, Writing letters

c)

Playing chess, Solving puzzles

d)

Listening to music, Watching TV

58.

Managing air quality in the workplace is important because:

a)

It helps protect employees' health and well-being.

b)

It increases noise levels in the office.

c)

It reduces the need for safety training.

d)

It makes the workplace more crowded.

59.

What dangerous exhaust gases are produced by running engines?

a)

Oxygen and nitrogen

b)

Carbon monoxide and carbon dioxide

c)

Hydrogen and methane

d)

Ozone and sulfur dioxide

60.

What should you do to ventilate fumes away from an enclosed space when running a vehicle's engine?

a)

Open all windows

b)

Use an air purifier

c)

Couple the vehicle’s exhaust pipe to an extraction system hose to ventilate fumes to outside air

d)

Turn on the air conditioning

61.

Standard Safety Measures - Air Quality: True or False: An engine fitted with a catalytic converter can be run safely indoors.

a)

True

b)

False

62.

Standard Safety Measures - Electrical Safety: Poor electrical safety practices can cause which of the following?

a)

A) Shocks, burns, fires, explosions

b)

B) Only shocks

c)

C) Only fires

d)

D) Only explosions

63.

In an emergency, you should know how to shut off _______ supply to work area or shop.

a)

electricity

b)

water

c)

gas

d)

internet

64.

Standard Safety Measures - Electrical Safety: True or False: It is safe to connect multiple appliances to a single receptacle.

a)

True

b)

False

65.

An extension cord should be made of flexible wiring, fitted with a ground wire, and _______-covered.

a)

neoprene

b)

plastic

c)

paper

d)

cotton

66.

Standard Safety Measures - Electrical Safety: Portable electric tools at 240 volts are often sources of serious shock and burn accidents.

a)

True

b)

False

67.

What voltage should you use for electric tools to ensure safety?

a)

240-volt

b)

110-volt or lower

c)

220-volt

d)

150-volt

68.

Standard Safety Measures - Electrical Safety: All electric tools must be equipped with a _______ or be double-insulated.

a)

ground prong

b)

plastic handle

c)

rubber mat

d)

circuit breaker

69.

Standard Safety Measures - Electrical Safety: When using shop lights, you should follow safety directions because electric droplights are a source of _______.

a)

shocks

b)

light

c)

heat

d)

noise

70.

According to the Standard Safety Measures for Shop Layout, working areas and walkways should be ________ and safe with clearly defined boundaries.

a)

efficient

b)

crowded

c)

slippery

d)

narrow

71.

According to the Standard Safety Measures for Shop Layout, should customers be allowed to wander through work areas unescorted?

a)

True

b)

False

72.

According to the Standard Safety Measures for Shop Layout, where should all flammable items be kept?

a)

In approved fireproof storage container or cabinet

b)

On open shelves near the entrance

c)

Under the workbench with other tools

d)

Next to electrical panels

73.

According to the standard safety measures for preventing fires, what should always be present in a repair shop to handle the danger of fuel fire?

a)

Fire blankets

b)

Correct type and size of extinguishers

c)

Water buckets

d)

Sandbags

74.

Liquid fuel vaporizes to different degrees, especially when ______; vapor is easy to ignite.

a)

spilled

b)

frozen

c)

compressed

d)

diluted

75.

What should be kept nearby as part of standard safety measures to prevent fires in a repair shop?

a)

Spill response kit

b)

First aid manual

c)

Toolbox

d)

Measuring tape

76.

Fill in the blank: To prevent fires, you should drain fuel in a well-ventilated, level space, preferably ______ in open air.

a)

outside

b)

inside

c)

underground

d)

in a closet

77.

Fill in the blank: To prevent fires, do not drain fuel over ______ pit.

a)

inspection

b)

water

c)

sand

d)

gravel

78.

Fill in the blank: Always use fuel retriever, preferably removing fuel through the ______ neck.

a)

filler

b)

radiator

c)

exhaust

d)

oil

79.

You should never weld anywhere near a gas tank or any kind of fuel line.

a)

True

b)

False