MSSC Module 4 - Practicing Safety in the Workplace

PPE can protect you from injuries caused by equipment or dangerous chemicals. Is this statement TRUE or FALSE? A. True B. False

A - True

The National Safety Council defines an accident as an occurrence in a sequence of events that produces __________. A. Unintended injury, ill health, or property damage B. A potentially unsafe environment C. Intentional injury or damage D. An unexpected result

A - Unintended injury, ill health, or property damage

Employers should provide training in the use of personal protective equipment __________. A. To reduce the employee's risk of hazardous material exposure B. To qualify for OSHA grants C. To place liability on the employee in case of hazardous chemical spill D. Every 3 months

A - To reduce the employee's risk of hazardous material exposure

Until corrective action is taken, safety concerns should be __________. A. Tracked and reported B. Reported to senior management C. A reason to sign up for training D. The concern of only the supervisor

A - Tracked and reported

An injury is defined as physical harm to the body that happens as a result of exposure to some form of energy that exceeds the body's tolerance. Is this statement TRUE or FALSE? A. True B. False

A - True

The purpose of PPE is to protect you from injury by creating a barrier against workplace hazards. Is this statement TRUE or FALSE? A. True B. False

A - True

How should a new employee's participation in a safety orientation be documented? A. Submission to OSHA B. According to company policy C. Submission to state regulators D. Through an online standards course

B - According to company policy

Standard operating procedures (SOPs) are detailed documents that __________. A. Provide a map of the plant or workplace B. Explain each step in a work process C. Provide several options to get the job done D. Explain why safety is important

B - Explain each step in a work process

Which of the following PPE could prevent a puncture wound to your foot? A. Face mask B. Safety shoes C. Safety helmet D. Surgical gown

B - Safety shoes

In manufacturing, changes to processes, equipment and people are the largest drivers of __________. A. Workplace behavior policy B. Training C. Fire safety regulations D. Team-based work

B - Training

A job safety analysis is the best method of __________. A. Reducing machine failures B. Integrating safety into the way a job is done C. Identifying under-performing employees D. Justifying buying new equipment

B - integrating safety into the way a job is done

Diluted __________ can be used to neutralize most blood pathogens. A. Ammonia B. Alcohol C. Iodine D. Bleach

D - Bleach

Which of the following is evaluated during a hazard assessment? A. Machine guards B. Cleanliness of the workspace C. Potential hazards D. Closeness to the nearest emergency exit

C - Potential hazards

When assessing hazards, which of the following safety aspects are considered by an employer setting Hazmat policies? A. The turnover rate of employees with hazardous jobs B. The amount of hazard pay that must be compensated C. The effectiveness of training workers D. The reactive maintenance costs of ignoring hazards

C - The effectiveness of training workers

Inhalation is the most common way for a(n) __________ to enter the body. A. Electrical current B. Information C. Chemical D. Water

C - Chemical

The process of identifying potential hazards in the workplace is known as a __________. A. PPE analysis B. Injury analysis C. Hazard assessment D. Workplace inspection

C - Hazard assessment

Which of the following tests can be performed to determine if the company's safety measures need improvement? A. Foregoing maintenance to gauge production downtime B. Completing Production Material Usage reports in a timely manner C. Performing routine safety inspections D. Having a third party complete safety and production audits

C - Performing routine safety inspections

When performing a hazard analysis, a list of hazards associated with a job is identified as well as the __________ to avoid them. A. Costs B. Probability C. Training D. Procedures

D - Procedures