Occupational H&S Quiz Set 4-6
What are agents?
Any substances, chemical, biological, or physical, to which a human may be exposed at work or at home
Which one of the following statements about thermodynamic theory is the LEAST true?
In hot climates, moderate heat will flow from the body.
Which of the following statement(s) BEST describes the concerns with ingestion of solvents?
Many solvents may enter through the mouth and digestive system.
Which one of the following is part of controlling non-ionizing radiation exposures?
PPE (Personal Protective Equipment)
Which of the following is an important fact about physical agents in the workplace?
Physical agents are present in unexpected places.
The manager has certain responsibilities when dealing with HIV-positive employees or other employees with biological illnesses. Which of the following is NOT one of those responsibilities?
Provide information and education to all employees about all employee biological illnesses.
What is one of the factors to consider when deciding on the most effective hearing protections?
Selection criteria for hearing protection include worker's hearing ability, communication demands, comfort, physical constraints of the job, and individual daily noise exposure.
According to your textbook, what is a risk?
The probability or the extent to which a hazard is likely to cause harm to people, processes, or equipment
Which of the following may be produced by chemicals that are NOT rapidly absorbed through the skin?
a localized irritation such as dermatitis, which may cause the skin to become white and dry
Which of the following is included in best practices for controlling vibration?
adding a dampening device
The safe use and handling of chemical agents can be ensured through the active employment of certain control measures. Which of the following is NOT one of those measures?
biosafety levels
A recently named condition of RSI includes which of the following?
carpal tunnel syndrome
Which of the following terms refers to identifying ways to prevent a hazardous situation from becoming worse?
contact control
Which of the following would be used by a human resources manager to implement a hearing conservation program?
education and training
Which of the following is the hierarchy of hazard control measures?
elimination, substitution, engineering, administrative, and personal protective equipment
For which of the following general conditions can the origins of RSI can be traced to?
force applied to hinge joints
According to your textbook, what are chemical agents?
hazards created by one or more chemicals
Which of the following is a cold-related illness?
hypothermia
Which of the following is an example of an engineering control?
installation of auxiliary equipment
Which of the following LEAST describes the general characteristics that make solvents both effective and hazardous?
low volatility—the less the chemical evaporation, the less the risk to health
Which of the following illnesses is linked to asbestos exposure?
mesothelioma
Most of the human exposure to chemicals comes from breathing airborne contaminants. According to your textbook, which one of the following is NOT considered a level of defence for inhalation?
mouth
Which one of the following physical factors does have an effect on thermal stress adaptability?
physical fitness
Which risk assessment calculation considers how likely it is that hazard will result in an injury?
probability
Which are the following is a physical agent?
radiation, noise, vibration, and extremes in temperature and pressure
What is the goal of an ergonomics program?
reduce the risk of injuries
Inhalation is the most common and hazardous route of entry. What is the most commonly used protection device?
respirator
Which of the following is NOT a way to identify hazards?
reviewing the types of PPEs being used
How should a risk assessment be conducted?
there is no one single method
Which one of the following statements about noise and hearing is the LEAST true?
we hear all sound levels
