WorksheetsSafety In Engineering
Total questions: 31
Worksheet time: 16mins
Which statement best defines an accident in engineering safety contexts?
A planned event that always results in damage
An unplanned event that may or may not result in an injury
A routine inspection that identifies hazards
A scheduled maintenance activity with known outcomes
According to the section, what is the primary cause of most accidents?
Equipment failure due to wear and tear
Natural disasters
Human error
Poor training materials
Which action is explicitly prohibited to maintain safety in the laboratory?
Horse play
Tying up loose hair
Rolling up long sleeves
Tucking in clothing
Before operating any machinery in the laboratory, what must you do?
Check with the teacher
Ask a classmate
Turn on the closest exhaust fan
Read the equipment manual at home
Which combination best describes proper personal attire when working in the lab?
Loose hair down, jewelry on, long sleeves loose
Loose hair tied up, clothing tucked in, jewelry off, long sleeves rolled up
Loose hair tied up, jewelry on, long sleeves down
Loose hair down, clothing tucked in, long sleeves rolled up
If an accident happens in the lab, what is the immediate step you should take?
Clean up quietly
Contact the teacher immediately
Finish the procedure and then report
Leave the lab and go to the nurse
Which is the correct rule for using tools in the laboratory?
Use equipment without permission if you are experienced
Always get permission from the teacher before using lab equipment
Discuss the project with a peer while they are operating equipment
Leave equipment running for the next user
What is the best behavior around someone who is currently operating equipment?
Talk to them to keep them alert
Stand in the designated area and avoid distracting them
Ask them to stop so you can use it
Stand anywhere as long as you wear PPE
What should you do to equipment after you finish using it?
Leave it powered for cooldown
Turn off or unplug the equipment
Cover it and walk away
Wait for the instructor to turn it off
Which ANSI safety color specifically signals Danger and/or Stop in a lab environment?
Safety Yellow
Safety Red
Safety Orange
Safety Green
A fire extinguisher cabinet is most appropriately marked with which safety color?
Yellow
Blue
Red
Orange
Which item is commonly associated with Safety Yellow labeling?
Fire alarm boxes
Handrails and guardrails
Fuse boxes
Blanket boxes
Yellow-and-black stripes or checkers are used to mark which of the following?
Emergency fire exits
Traffic patterns
Flammable liquid containers
Electrical switch boxes
Safety Orange is used to identify what type of hazard in the lab?
General caution areas
Fire protection equipment
Dangerous parts of machines or energized equipment
Emergency egress routes
Which piece of equipment is most likely to be identified with Safety Orange rather than Safety Red or Yellow?
Fire exit sign
Exposed parts of pulleys
Caution: low beam sign
Blanket box
Which of the following is NOT typically associated with Safety Red?
Sirens
Stop bars on machinery
Containers of flammable liquids
Gears
Which ANSI safety color designates the location of first aid and safety equipment such as eye wash stations and safety showers?
Safety Green
Safety Blue
Safety Purple
Safety Red
Which hazard is represented by Safety Purple?
Biological
Radiation
Electrical
Chemical burns
You see a sign with a green background and an eye-wash symbol. What should you expect to find nearby?
A fire extinguisher
An eyewash station or other first aid equipment
A radiation monitoring badge dispenser
An evacuation route map
Which item would most appropriately be labeled using Safety Blue?
Emergency shower pull handle
Instructional notice on a bulletin board
Radiation storage vault door
First aid kit location marker
A facility wants to post non-emergency safety instructions for employees to read. Which ANSI safety color should the sign use to align with informational content?
Safety Purple
Safety Blue
Safety Green
Which statement best describes OSHA's role in workplace safety?
A private company that sells safety equipment
A government organization that sets and enforces standards employers must follow
A labor union for injured workers
A nonprofit that offers voluntary safety tips only
OSHA is part of which larger U.S. entity?
Department of Education
Department of Labor
Department of Commerce
Environmental Protection Agency
What does OSHA maintain to monitor job-related injuries or illnesses?
A national hotline only
A reporting and recordkeeping system
A list of recommended vendors
A training certification registry for students
Which action aligns with OSHA encouraging employers and employees to reduce workplace hazards?
Ignoring minor incidents to avoid paperwork
Implementing new or improved safety and health programs
Eliminating all recordkeeping to save time
Only responding after a serious injury occurs
Which action best reflects a worker’s responsibility for personal protective equipment (PPE)?
Choosing whether PPE is needed based on comfort
Wearing and using all required gear and equipment per employer rules
Using PPE only when hazards are obvious
Bringing personal gear instead of employer-required items
A machine guard is missing. What is the correct first step according to the guidance?
Keep working and report it at the end of the week
Disable the machine and fix it yourself immediately
Report the hazardous condition to a supervisor
Call OSHA before telling anyone at work
Which situation justifies reporting directly to OSHA?
The supervisor promptly corrects the hazard
The hazard remains after being reported to a supervisor
You heard a rumor about a hazard in another department
You forgot to wear PPE once
Which statement best describes an employer’s core safety responsibility under OSHA?
Provide a workplace free of hazards and follow OSHA standards
Rely on employees to identify and fix all hazards
Only address hazards after an accident occurs
Allow hazards if production quotas are met
Select the option that lists required employer provisions related to workforce support under safety laws.
Training, medical examinations, and recordkeeping
Bonuses, overtime, and remote work
Free meals, parking, and uniforms
Union dues, vacation time, and payroll advances
Which color is typically used to indicate caution and mark physical hazards such as trip or fall risks?
Safety Red
Safety Yellow
Safety Blue
Safety Green
