1 – Workplace Safety & Health

Which of the following are consequences of accidents and injuries in the workplace?

The term OSHA refers to what agency?

The term MSHA refers to what agency?

Which of the following are examples of PPE?

Which of the following are responsibilities of employees according to OSHA?

Which of the guidelines listed below should NOT be followed to dress safely in the workplace?

Which of the guidelines listed below should be followed to use tools safely in the workplace?

Power should be disconnected from equipment before cleaning, changing accessories, and performing service or maintenance.

In order to maintain a safe work-area, store tools and materials in their proper places, keep floors clean, and keep housekeeping equipment readily available.

Use of flammable liquids and materials should be restricted to unventilated areas to prevent the spread of fumes and vapors.

If one’s clothes catch fire, run to the nearest fire extinguisher to put out the flames.

Immediately remove epoxy and organic solvents from the skin; gasoline may be used as a safe cleansing agent.

Which of the following guidelines increase safe working conditions while using scaffolding?

Which of the following are examples of fall protection systems?

Which of the following describes the way a ladder should be placed in order to ascend to a raised surface (roof)?

Which of the following describes the use of orange in the safety color code?

Which of the following describes the use of red in the safety color code?

Which of the following is a way of extinguishing a fire?

Which of the following terms is defined as having the ability to burst into flames and having a flashpoint of less than a 100 degrees Fahrenheit?

Which of the following describes the symbol that would be found on a fire extinguisher used on electrical fires?

A hazardous material that is reactive is capable of:

A hazardous material that is corrosive is capable of:

An MSDS will indicate whether a material is considered hazardous and how that material should be handled and used.

Which of the following is defined as a liquid that dissolves or is capable of dissolving one or more other substances?

Which of the following describes ways that toxic substances can enter the body?

Which of the following is TRUE of allergic contact dermatitis?

To avoid contact dermatitis from exposure to cement or caustic substances, cement masons should avoid skin contact with irritants as much as possible.

As soon as symptoms of contact dermatitis appear on the skin, one should seek medical attention.

What does a number 4 in the blue diamond of the hazard warning system indicate?

What does the white diamond of the hazard warning system indicate?

When working with flammable materials and toxic substances, always:

The term injury refers to a condition that occurs when the body is subjected to an external force.

Electric power tools and air hoses may be sources of accidents in the workplace.

The term contusion refers to nerve and muscle damage caused by electricity travelling through the body.

Exposure to severe weather such as extreme heat or cold may cause bodily damage and/or unconsciousness.

Which of the following are the primary steps for responding to accidents and injuries?

Which of the following are TRUE statements concerning the legal aspect of first aid?

First-aid kits and other emergency equipment should be ready to use before an accident happens.

Which of the following are guidelines for reducing the transmission of disease when performing first aid?

If the cut is severe, apply a dressing but do not elevate the wound.

If an object is impaled in a wound, do not remove it.

If a chemical causes an eye injury, check the MSDS before giving first aid.

Which of the following symptoms and signs indicate the possibility of a closed fracture?

Which of the following are TRUE guidelines for providing first aid in response to the swallowing of a poisonous or chemical substance?

Which of the following are signs and symptoms of a heart attack?