Electronics & Engineering I - Safety

Which of the following is an example of a physical hazard? A. A hopper containing sawdust B. A tank with a low level of oxygen C. A pit containing a toxic substance D. A tank containing an ignition source

A; a hopper containing sawdust

An eyewash station is required within a 10 second walk of workers who use __________. A. acids or caustics on a daily basis B. cutting tools C. packaging materials or metal D. any type of machinery

A; acids or caustics on a daily basis

EPA regulations are designed to protect you from which of the following hazards? A. Airborne and waterborne contaminants B. Slips, trips, and falls C. Fires D. Mechanical hazards

A; airborne and waterborne contaminants

The two main types of hazards associated with confined spaces are __________. A. Atmospheric and physical B. Chemical and biological C. Physical and psychological D. Emotional and Over Bearing

A; atmospheric and physical

When is it necessary to ventilate a confined space? A. Before a worker enters and while the space is occupied B. Before a worker enters and after a worker exits C. While the space is occupied and after a worker exits D. Only while the space is occupied

A; before a worker enters and while the space is occupied

An effective way to kill any potential blood borne pathogen is to __________. A. clean the blood spill with a 10% solution of bleach and water B. clean the blood spill with warm soapy water C. clean the blood spill with extremely cold water D. wear gloves while cleaning

A; clean the blood spill with a 10% solution of bleach and water

A requirement of a lockout device is that to be removed, it must be substantial enough to withstand which of the following? A. Excessive force B. Excessive heat C. Excessive time D. Excessive weakness

A; excessive force

Which of the following PPE protects your hands from chemical burns? A. gloves B. Face mask C. Safety helmet D. Laboratory coat

A; gloves

A substance that, because of its quantity, concentration, or characteristics, poses a threat to human or animal health is known as a __________. A. Hazardous material B. corrosive detergent C. PCB D. permissible exposure level

A; hazardous material

Which of the following is a characteristic of a confined space? A. It has a limited or restricted means for entry or exit B. It is an area you work in regularly C. It is too small for you to fully enter D. It is too small for you to perform assigned work

A; it has a limited or restricted means for entry or exit

When circumstances at work create a dangerous situation, you should __________. A. not proceed until the dangerous situation is eliminated B. proceed with the utmost care C. ensure that personal protection equipment is used D. apply for hazardous duty pay

A; not proceed until the dangerous situation is eliminated

__________ should not be placed near an ignition source because it is explosive. A. Propane B. Oxygen C. Argon D. Neon

A; propane

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 only of the supervisor

A; tracked and reported

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

A; unintended injury, death or property damage

Which of the following situations do NOT require that you wear a hard hat? A. You're driving your car to a construction area B. You're working beneath active electrical wires C. You're working beneath a coworker on a scaffold D. You have to duck under metal pipes to complete your work

A; you're driving your car to a construction area

If you are the only trained first aid provider at the scene of an accident, you should __________. A. leave the victim and call 911 immediately B. ask a bystander to call 911 while you attend to the victim C. have someone else tend to the victim while you call 911 D. refuse to help the victim until medical assistance arrives

B; ask a bystander to call 911 while you attend to the victim

A blood borne pathogen is transmitted by __________. A. touching a person that carries the disease B. coming in contact with blood or other bodily fluid C. inhaling blood borne pathogens in the air D. sneezing

B; coming in contact with blood or other bodily fluid

Which of the following is NOT one of the major factors of uncontrolled hazardous energy fatalities recorded by the FACE program from 1982-1997? A. Failure to completely de-energize, isolate, block, and/or dissipate the energy source B. Failure to verify that the energy source was completely energized before beginning work C. Failure to lockout / tagout energy control devices and isolation points after de-energization D. Failure to verify that the energy source was de-energized before beginning work

B; failure to verify that the energy source was completely energized before beginning work

First aid training enables a person to provide __________. A. medical assistance without the need for doctors or other trained professionals B. first aid until professional medical assistance arrives C. the same level of medical assistance as a licensed nurse D. medical treatments to reduce a company's health costs

B; first aid until professional medical assistance arrives

Which of the following is placed directly on a chemical container, and is designed to be a snapshot reminder that a chemical is hazardous? A. SDS B. Labels C. Bright colors D. Caution tape

B; labels

The procedure by which each person places his/her own lock and tag on a piece of equipment before performing work on it is called __________. A. OSHA lockout B. lockout / tagout C. Lockout D. Tagging out

B; lockout/tagout

Which of the following are NOT financial impacts of on-the-job injuries for your employer? A. Increased costs for insurance administration B. Lost wages C. Deductible expenses for losses D. Replacement costs for vehicles and equipment

B; lost wages

The first thing to do before treating someone for electric shock is __________. A. make sure they are breathing B. remove the source of electric shock C. call 911 D. check for a pulse

B; remove the source of electric shock

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

When attending to a person with possible broken bones you should __________. A. move the person onto a stretcher B. do not move the person under any circumstances C. only move the person if they are in immediate danger D. straighten out the limb and wait for help

C. only move the person if they are in immediate danger

Which OSHA regulation requires employers to use color-coded signs to communicate safety information? A. The Medical and First Aid regulation B. The Personal Protective Equipment regulation C. The General Environmental Controls regulation D. The Material Handling and Storage regulation

C; The General Environmental Controls regulation

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

C; chemical

Oil, solvents, acids, gasoline, and propane are examples of what type of hazard? A. Physical hazard B. Biological hazard C. Chemical hazard D. Environmental hazard

C; chemical hazard

Which type of ear protection is molded to fit your unique ear? A. Earmuff B. Silicone earplug C. Custom molded earplug D. Waxed cotton earplug

C; custom molded earplug

A safety officer should place __________ by the telephones in case they are needed. A. vendor's telephone number B. financial officer's telephone number C. emergency telephone numbers D. team leaders' telephone numbers

C; emergency telephone numbers

Who is responsible for cancelling a permit once work is completed? A. Authorized Entrant B. Attendant C. Entry Supervisor D. The Employee's Parent

C; entry supervisor

Which of the following sections of the SDS details precautions that need to be taken when using and storing a chemical? A. Stability and reactivity B. Ecological information C. Handling and Storage D. Hazardous Identifications

C; handling and storage

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

LOTO devices can prevent the release of which of the following during machine or equipment maintenance and repair? A. Tooling B. Flying chips C. Hazardous energy D. PPE

C; hazardous energy

After a new production employee has been taken through the __________ his or her participation is documented according to company policy. A. building tour B. evacuation procedures C. safety orientation D. Payroll orientation

C; safety orientation

This OSHA regulation requires an employer to provide emergency evacuation plans, and proper storage for flammable materials. A. The General Environmental Controls regulation B. The Medical and First Aid regulation C. The Material Handling and Storage regulation D. The Emergency Evacuation and Fire Prevention Regulation

D; The Emergency Evacuation and Fire Prevention regulation

When welding, safety glasses with side shields should be worn with __________ for additional eye protection. A. sunglasses B. shaded lens C. ear plugs D. a welding helmet

D; a welding helmet

Which of the following PPE items is synthetic material used for? A. Firefighter's suit B. Chemical gloves C. Sanitation aprons D. All of the above E. None of the above

D; all of the above

Which of the following is an example of a retrieval device? A. Disposable suit B. Safety goggles C. Gloves D. Harness

D; harness

In terms of safety, everyone is responsible for reporting __________. A. unclean areas B. unsupervised labor C. lazy employees D. improperly guarded equipment

D; improperly guarded equipment

If a large quantity of liquid is spilled into a sanitary sewer, the worker that discovers it should __________. A. close off the sewer at the first junction B. take a water sample to determine the concentration levels C. ignore the problem to avoid getting a co-worker in trouble D. notify their supervisor or team leader immediately so the appropriate authorities can be contacted

D; notify their supervisor or team leader immediately so the appropriate authorities can be contacted

Which of the following colored bars on the GHMIS label conveys information about the kind of personal protective equipment you need to use when handling a chemical? A. blue B. red C. orange D. white

D; white

OSHA's purpose is to make sure employers create a safe work environment free from recognized hazards to safety and health including __________. A. exposure to toxic chemicals B. excessive noise levels C. mechanical dangers D. human error E. All of the above

E; All of the above

All PPE used for lung protection must be tight-fitting. Is this statement TRUE or FALSE?

False

Excessive noise does NOT produce any long term health problems. Is this statement TRUE or FALSE?

False

HAZCOM requires that chemical manufacturers and importers evaluate the hazards of the chemicals they manufacture, but does NOT require them to provide that information to others. Is this statement TRUE or FALSE?

False

Hazardous chemicals are NOT used in manufacturing. Is this statement TRUE or FALSE?

False

Companies are responsible for training employees on the ECP including the safe application, use, and attachment of energy controls. Is this statement TRUE or FALSE?

True

OSHA requires you to have a permit to enter confined spaces that contain health or safety hazards. Is this statement TRUE or FALSE?

True

Safety is defined as behavior that prevents hurt, injury, or loss. Is this statement TRUE or FALSE?

True

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

True

The regulation that requires manufacturers to document and report information on the types of chemicals they use, store, release into the environment, or dispose of is known as EPCRA. Is this statement TRUE or FALSE?

True

There are many types of Personal Protective Equipment, including ear, eye, and head protection. Is this statement TRUE or FALSE?

True

A thorough PPE training program does NOT require instruction about which of the following topics? A. When PPE is necessary B. Where to dispose of damaged PPE C. Proper care and maintenance of PPE D. How to put on, take off, and adjust PPE

Where to dispose of damaged PPE

An employer can use danger signs to notify workers that a workplace contains permit-required confined spaces. Is this statement TRUE or FALSE?

True