To prevent accidents, everyone needs to work together to identify possible workplace hazards and take the proper safety measures.
True
False
A workplace hazard can be
All of the above
Physical
Biological
Chemical
Because of OSHA, what do employees have the right to seek?
Lunch breaks
Safe working conditions
Overtime pay
Which type of hazard can cause injuries or illnesses by transferring energy between objects and workers?
Biological
Chemical
Physical
Your employer has the right to retaliate against you if you file a complaint with OSHA about safety conditions.
False
True
Employees can request to see information from their employer on emergency procedures and review employers’ OSHA standards.
True
False
Why was OSHA created?
Protect only the employer from accidents
Protect the oceans and seas
Help employers and employees reduce job injuries and deaths
All hazards cause immediate and noticeable injury to a worker.
True
False
Employers are required to post an OSHA poster that informs employees of their rights and responsibilities.
False
True
8. Living things or their by-products that may cause injury or illness to workers is called a
Physical hazard
Chemical hazard
Biological hazard
5. Regardless of age, accidents at work can occur to anyone, therefore safety must become
Fun for everyone
Secondary to customer service
A priority in the workplace for everyone
In order to avoid unnecessary danger at work, you should be __________________ focused on your task and surroundings
90%
50%
100%
A vast number of slips and trips are due to what is considered bad housekeeping.
False
True
If a person falls on their head from three feet high it will not cause serious injuries.
True
False
Which age group is injured at work most often?
Middle-aged workers
Younger workers
Very old workers
The most common types of workplace accidents are
Electrocutions
Slips, trips, and falls
Machine malfunctions
Which one below is a strategy that should be used in the workplace to prevent accidents?
All of the above
Follow safety rules and procedures
Don't use tools or machines without proper training
Think safety and be alert
Common causes of accidents at work are
All of the above
Laziness and not following safety rules
Drug and alcohol use
Being distracted or tired
Most work-related accidents are NOT predictable and preventable events
False
True
What are two strategies that can help prevent workplace accidents?
Think "safety", always be alert, follow safety rules and procedures, keep a lookout for possible dangers, don't use tools or machines without proper training
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