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Which age group is injured at work most often?
Younger workers
Very old workers
Middle-aged workers
In order to avoid unnecessary danger at work, you should be __________________ focused on your task and surroundings
100%
50%
90%
The most common types of workplace accidents are
Electrocutions
Slips, trips, and falls
Machine malfunctions
Common causes of accidents at work are
Drug and alcohol use
All of the above
Laziness and not following safety rules
Being distracted or tired
5. Regardless of age, accidents at work can occur to anyone, therefore safety must become
A priority in the workplace for everyone
Fun for everyone
Secondary to customer service
A workplace hazard can be
Physical
Chemical
Biological
All of the above
Which type of hazard can cause injuries or illnesses by transferring energy between objects and workers?
Physical
Biological
Chemical
8. Living things or their by-products that may cause injury or illness to workers is called a
Physical hazard
Biological hazard
Chemical hazard
Which one below is a strategy that should be used in the workplace to prevent accidents?
Follow safety rules and procedures
Don't use tools or machines without proper training
Think safety and be alert
All of the above
What would be an example of a chemical hazard?
A ladder
Blood
Pesticide
Why was OSHA created?
Protect only the employer from accidents
Help employers and employees reduce job injuries and deaths
Protect the oceans and seas
Because of OSHA, what do employees have the right to seek?
Lunch breaks
Overtime pay
Safe working conditions
Most work-related accidents are NOT predictable and preventable events
True
False
To prevent accidents, everyone needs to work together to identify possible workplace hazards and take the proper safety measures.
False
True
All hazards cause immediate and noticeable injury to a worker.
True
False
A vast number of slips and trips are due to what is considered bad housekeeping.
True
False
