1. Safety in the Workplace

2. 1. It is important to wear snug clothing, tie back hair etc. when working with machinery. WHY? a) to be fashionable b) to prevent electric shock c) so you won’t become entangled d) so you don’t cause a fire

3. 2. Safety guards on equipment should never be removed. WHY? a) they are there to protect you from injury b) the tool may break c) they look better with the guard in place d) dthe tool uses more electricity when the guard is off.

4. 3. O.S.H.A is a federal agency that regulates safety and health in the: a) home b) workplace c) ocean d) national parks

5. 4. Who is ultimately responsible for safety? a) the boss b) the government c) the insurance company d) the individual

6. 5. Good rules for working with chemicals are: a) Keep the work are clean and neat b) follow the directions for mixing and storing c) store in plastic when possible d) all of the above

7. 6. When mixing chemicals, using lasers or using equipment that cuts material, you should wear what type of safety equipment? a) hearing protection b) eye protection c) nose protection d) face protection

8. 7. What kind of extinguisher would be used to put out an electrical fire? a) type A or type 1 b) type B or type 2 c) type C or type 3 d) type D or type 4

9. 8. What are ordinary combustibles? a) things that explode b) things that bounce c) things that are red d) things that catch on fire when you light them with a match

10. 9. How do you put out a flammable liquid fire? a) with a type B or 2 extinguisher b) with water c) with candy d) with a type C or type 3 extinguisher

11. 10 What is an acronym for using a fire extinguisher? a) ACT b) PASS c) RUN d) LASER

12. 11. What is the loudness of sound measured in? a) hertz b) feet c) clones d) decibles

13. 12. What is high frequency sound called that is used in medical diagnosis? a) ultrasound b) infrasound c) sonar d) radar

14. 13. How do you know if you have experienced hearing loss? a) your hearing is more sensitive b) your hearing is muffled c) you can hear better d) you can see better

15. 14. When using a computer, how can you reduce fatigue? a) sit properly b) prop up your feet c) hold the keyboard in you lap d) sit on the floor

16. 15. Why is reducing fatigue important in the workplace? a) so you can socialize more b) so you can hear better c) so you are more productive d) so you can enjoy the evening

17. 16. What prevents electric shock? a) grounding b) silver wires c) copper wires d) fiber optics

18. 17. Ink or solvent saturated rags shoud be stored where? a) in the basement b) in space c) in a fire safety can d) in a hole

19. 18. Rule of thumb – avoid working with machinery or driving when: a) you are happy b) you are sun burned c) you are embarrassed d) you are tired or sick

20. 19. Battery powere tools are: a) prettier b) cooler c) safer d) more powerful

21. 20. The color red is associated with: a) safety equipment b) fire equipment c) safety information d) first aid

22. 21. The color yellow is associated with: a) warning b) caution c) fire d) safety information

23. 22. The color blue is associated with: a) safety information b) fire c) safety equipment d) caution

24. 23. The color green is associated with: a) fire b) first aid equipment c) safety information d) caution

25. 24. Extension cords can do what is improperly used? a) strangle you b) trip you c) catch on fire d) bankrupt you

26. 25. If you are using equipment with damaged wiring, what should you do? a) report it b) fix it yourself c) throw it away d) recycle it

27. Test Tuesday, Septmeber 16 Safety in the Workplace