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Emergency And Accident Response

Total questions: 47

Worksheet time: 26mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

A common ergonomic practice to reduce injuries is to __________.

a)

Replace power tools with safer hand tools

b)

Use fixed height workstations to standardize motion

c)

Rotate tasks among employees

d)

Design processes so employees pull rather than push objects

2.

A consequence of work stations with poorly designed ergonomics is __________.

a)

Poor posture

b)

Back injury

c)

Eye strain

d)

Repetitive motion injuries

3.

A flood is an example of a(n) __________.

a)

Human-caused emergency

b)

Unusual event

c)

Environment emergency

d)

Incident

4.

A safe work place begins by designing in safety by creating a(n) (a)   .

5.

A trained ________ is responsible for making sure no one is injured during a lift.

a)

Operator

b)

Loader

c)

Hoist master

d)

Rigger

6.

A ________ is a manually operated forklift.

a)

Pallet jack

b)

Hand truck

c)

Dolly

d)

Pry truck

7.

A ________ or skid is a raised platform that provides a load surface with clearance for forklift forks.

a)

Pallet

b)

Foundation

c)

Floor

8.

A(n) __________ is an unexpected occurrence that requires immediate attention.

a)

Emergency

b)

Action

c)

Event

d)

Incident

9.

After exposure to most chemicals the eyes should be flushed continuously for __________ minutes.

a)

1

b)

5

c)

30

d)

15

10.

An accident investigation is used to __________.

a)

Punish those responsible for an accident

b)

Determine who caused an accident

c)

Protect the company against lawsuits

d)

Avoid recurrence of the same accident

11.

An emergency action plan is a document that includes instructions for shutting down machinery and other systems in the event of a(n) ___________.

a)

Evacuation alarm

b)

Medical emergency

c)

Hostile action

d)

Natural disaster

12.

Because the load is high and forward of the center of gravity, forklifts are prone to ___________.

a)

Rocking from side to side

b)

Slipping on smooth flooring

c)

Tip-overs

d)

Spinning wheels

13.

Evacuation routes are generally posted in ___________.

a)

In each room of the building

b)

In the main lobby of the building

c)

Only in confined spaces

d)

Near emergency exits

14.

Extension ladders should be leaned against a wall with about a(n) __________ ratio of length to distance from the wall.

a)

1:1

b)

2:1

c)

3:1

d)

4:1

15.

Eyewash stations and showers are located __________.

a)

Near where caustics and acids are used

b)

At random places around the plant

c)

Near rest rooms

d)

In the emergency preparedness office

16.

Forklifts, pallet jacks, and dollies are examples of __________ material handling equipment.

a)

Manual

b)

Power

c)

Automatic

d)

Local

17.

Gas cylinders should be tested every __________ years.

a)

2

b)

20

18.

If an employee discovers a fire, their first response should be to __________.

a)

Sound the fire alarm

b)

Use an extinguisher to put out the fire

c)

Immediately leave the building

d)

Call 911

19.

If an employee is injured or ill, the __________ evaluates the situation.

a)

Area supervisor

b)

Emergency medical technician

c)

Designated first responder

d)

Coworker

20.

In the event of an evacuation alarm, employees should __________.

a)

Shutdown their machines and leave the building

b)

Wait for instructions from their supervisor

c)

Shutdown their machines and remain in place

d)

Immediately leave the building

21.

Key steps to safe handling of gas cylinders include ___________.

a)

Once a cylinder is empty the cap may be discarded

b)

Chain cylinders upright so they do not tip over

c)

Store oxygen and acetylene tanks together away from other gasses

d)

Leave regulators on when moving gas cylinders so they will be ready to use quickly

22.

Lifting equipment must be operated within its ___________.

a)

Nominal Load Limit

b)

Maximum Load Limit

c)

Safe Weight Limit

d)

Working Load Limit

23.

Missing or damaged work station personal protective equipment (PPE) should ___________.

a)

Be patched up to make do

b)

Be purchased by the employee

c)

Removed from the equipment list

d)

Reported to a supervisor

24.

Open-end, box-end, and ratchet are all ___________.

a)

Pliers

b)

Wrenches

c)

Hammers

d)

Saws

25.

OSHA requires elevated work surfaces to have guards if the surface is __________ above ground.

a)

16 feet (5 meters)

b)

8 feet (2.4 meters)

c)

4 feet (1.2 meters)

d)

10 feet (3 meters)

26.

OSHA requires forklifts be inspected __________.

a)

Monthly

b)

Following any repair

c)

Daily

d)

Weekly

27.

OSHA requires that a person who operates a forklift __________.

a)

Be trained and certified

b)

Have a valid automobile driver's license

c)

Be at least 21 years of age

28.

Power tools are more dangerous than hand tools because __________.

a)

They are connected to a power source

b)

Are by nature difficult to operate

c)

They operate at higher speeds and forces

d)

Are heavier and bulkier than their hand tool counterpart

29.

The contents of a gas cylinder are only determined by __________.

a)

Type of service valve

b)

The color of the tank

c)

Reading the cylinder label

d)

Opening the valve and smelling the gas

30.

The first step in safe hand tool use is __________.

a)

Alter tools to fit a task

b)

Only use a tool for its intended use

c)

Be cautious using worn or damaged hand tools

d)

Wear the proper personal protection equipment

31.

The leading cause of accidents with hand tools is improper use of __________.

a)

Hammers

b)

Pliers

c)

Screwdrivers

d)

Saws

32.

Tools operated electrically or by pneumatic power are classified as __________ tools.

a)

Power

b)

Hand

c)

Handyman

d)

Mechanic

33.

Typically, after an accident report is submitted a(n) __________.

4 lines
34.

What protection does a metatarsal guard provide?

a)

Foot protection

b)

Shin protection

c)

Arm protection

d)

Face protection

35.

When lifting objects, __________.

a)

Keep your feet close together

b)

Keep your head up and back straight

c)

Bend at your waist and lift with your back

d)

Twist your back to turn

36.

When walking through a production area __________.

a)

Step around any spills to avoid slipping and falling

b)

Remember that pedestrians have the right of way over vehicles

c)

Take short cuts under barriers to minimize time in walkways

d)

Follow all walkway markings

37.

Which classification of hardhat is designed for use in areas of low clearance and provides minimal impact resistance or protection from electrical hazards?

a)

Class B

b)

Class C

c)

Class A

d)

Bump Caps

38.

Which of the following is NOT a benefit of wearing PPE designed for your hands?

a)

Reduced chafing

b)

Protection against splinters

c)

Increased hand perspiration

d)

Improved grip

39.

Which of the following PPE items is synthetic material used for?

a)

Firefighter's suit

b)

Sanitation aprons

c)

None of the above

d)

Chemical gloves

e)

All of the above

40.

Which type of ear protection is molded to fit your unique ear?

a)

Silicone earplug

b)

Pre-formed earplug

c)

Earmuff

d)

Waxed cotton earplug

41.

Wrenches, screwdrivers and hammers are examples of __________ tools.

a)

Power

b)

Handyman

c)

Hand

d)

Mechanic

42.

__________ is the process of lifting loads using hoists and cranes.

a)

Load management

b)

Palletizing

c)

Rigging

d)

Hoisting

43.

A disposable air-purifying mask is an effective protection device to wear in an oxygen-deficient atmosphere.

a)

True

b)

False

44.

Arm coverings can NOT protect you from cuts or puncture wounds.

a)

True

b)

False

45.

Eye and face protection must protect you from the specific hazards that you may encounter in your workplace.

a)

True

b)

False

46.

Hard hats are NOT designed to protect you from electrical shock.

a)

True

b)

False

47.

Smoke inhalation can cause serious lung tissue damage.

a)

True

b)

False