Use these quiz questions as a basis to form a safety and health quiz
relevant to your workplace or industry.
1. Hazards are situations or things that may be dangerous to workers’ safety or
health. Hazards can cause injury or illness. Which of these is a hazard?
A.
B.
C.
D.
An extension cord crossing a walk way
Loud music or noises
Stress
All of the above
2. A major source of hazards come from people, equipment, environment and
materials. How can people be a source of hazards?
A.
B.
C.
D.
They may be more focussed on speed rather than safety
They may not be properly trained
They may be distracted by talking to others
All of the above
3. Once hazards are identified, they must be eliminated if possible. What is an
example of hazard elimination?
A. Putting up warning signs
B. Removing an extension cord in a walk way
C. Throwing out yesterday’s coffee
D. All of the above
4. Once a hazard has been identified and controlled, the hazard process is
finished?
True
False
5. Which is louder?
A.
B.
C.
D.
A rock concert
A fire alarm
A chainsaw
A leaf blower
6. Aside from the legal responsibility, what are the main advantages of having a
first aid plan?
A. A person suffering an injury or illness gets first aid immediately
B. In some situations, a quick first aid response could mean the difference between
life and death
C. The severity of the injury or illness may be reduced
D. All of the above
7. When lifting heavy objects, the best way to prevent back injury is to:
A.
B.
C.
D.
Keep the natural curve of your back
Tighten your abdominal muscles
Avoid twisting
All of the above
8. On the job, there are several things we can do to reduce our risk of falling.
What are the most important things workers can do to prevent falls?
A.
B.
C.
D.
Pay attention to their surroundings
Remove obstacles from the ground
Clean up grease, water and other liquids immediate
All of the above
9. In your workplace, what colour hard hats to each of the following wear?
A.
B.
C.
D.
Chief Warden, Deputy Chief Warden
Floor Warden
Warden
First Aid Officer
10. What is the name of your Primary First Aid Officer
Insert details relevant to your workplace.
11. Answers:
1. D
2. D
3. B
4. B
5. A
6. D
7. D
8. D
9. Answer dependent on workplace.
10. Answer dependent on workplace.
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