Workplace Safety…A quiz - University of Puget Sound

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Workplace Safety…A quiz
[our thanks to Kris Hay, Career and Employment Services, for designing this quiz and sharing it with the
campus community. Answers can be found in the university’s disaster response plans, available online at
http://www.ups.edu/x6208.xml, and the workplace safety policy, available online at
http://www2.ups.edu/humanresources/zzzz/manual/cpolcy22.htm ]
Fire Safety
1. Where is the nearest fire extinguisher located (from your office)?
2. If you become aware of fire, where is the nearest fire alarm located (from your office) that
you can pull to alert others?
3. True or False:
You should close your office door when you evacuate the building due to a fire alarm.
4. Once outside, move away from the building.
Where is the designated gathering area for your building in case of fire?
5. When a fire alarm sounds, always exit the building even if you think it may be false.
You may re-enter the building when:
A. Tacoma Firefighters provides safety clearance.
B. University Security staff provides safety clearance.
C. Either A or B
D. You get cold and tired of waiting.
Earthquake Safety
1. True or False:
Do not exit buildings until the shaking ceases.
2. Once outside, move to an open area away from buildings. Be prepared for aftershocks.
Where is the designated gathering area for your building in case of earthquake?
3. What is the primary location designated for temporary shelter, if it is not possible to
re-enter your building?
A. Wheelock Student Union
B. Jones Hall
C. The Expeditionary
D. The Fieldhouse
General Workplace Safety
1. The number to dial for fastest emergency response on campus is:
A. 911
B. 3311
C. 4900
D. 876-5309
2. In case of a work-related injury or disease, your injury or disease should be reported to:
A. Your Supervisor
B. Security Services
C. Human Resources
D. All of the above
3. True or False
In the case of work-related injury or disease, you may seek treatment from any doctor you
choose.
4. To report a workplace injury/disease, make sure to complete a:
A. Physician’s Initial Report, at your doctor’s office
B. Worker’s Compensation Report, with the state of Washington
C. The Self-Insurer’s Accident Report, available from Human Resources
5. True or False
The University of Puget Sound is self-insured and will pay all medical bills that result from an
allowable on the job injury or occupational disease.
6. True or False
After dark, if you have no one to walk with, you can call the Security Escort Service.
7. True or False
Ergonomics are an important safety concern.
8. Finish this statement: “Safety _____”
9. What is the nearest exit in case of emergency (from your current location)?
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