Test 1 - Safety Practice

A paper fire can be safely extinguished using a Class ____ fire extinguisher. a. A b. B c. C d. D

a. A

An eyewash station is required within 10 second walk of workers who use ___. a. acids or caustic on a daily basis b. cutting tools c. packaging materials or metal d. any type of machinery

a. acids or caustic on a daily basis

Blood or other bodily fluids are a source of transmission form one person to another of _____. a. bloodbourne pathogens b. broken bones c. energy d. information

a. bloodbourne pathogens

An effective way to kill any potiential bloodbourne 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

If you have a minor accident at work, you should _____. a. contact your supervisor b. contact the company management c. contact human resources d. contact OSHA

a. contact your supervisor

Call 911 immediately if you notice that another worker ____. a. has swallowed a cleaning chemical b. looks dizzy c. is leaving work early d. is vomiting

a. has swallowed a cleaning chemical

An odor is added to ____ so that it is detected easier. a. natural gas b. oxygen c. cleaning fluids d. paint

a. natural gas

A person should work on a live electrical circuit ____. a. never b. only when it is believed safe to do so c. whenever it is convenient d. always

a. never

Tetanus is a possible result from _____. a. puncture wounds from a nail b. broken bones c. second hand d. sprains

a. puncture wounds from a nail

To treat a minor burn, you should _____. a. run cool water over it. b. use butter to remove the heat. c. place an ice pack over the burn d. tightly bandage the burn

a. run cool water over it.

Cold water is the best treatment for _____. a. rashes b. minor burns c. muscle strains d. migraines

b. minor burns

The first thing to do when treating someone for electrical shock is ___. a. make sure he/she is breathing b. remove the source of electrical shock c. call 911 d. check for a pulse

b. remove the source of electrical shock

_____ fires are considered type C fires. a. Paper b. Wood c. Electrical d. Smokeless

c. Electrical

Emergency showers and eyewashes must be available where _____ are used. a. bases b. fluids c. caustics or acids d. power tools

c. caustics or acids

TA CO2 fire extinguisher is used for which type of fire? a. magnesium b. paper c. electrical d. wood

c. electrical

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 leader's telephone numbers

c. emergency telephone numbers

If a worker gets a caustic chemical in his/her eyes, what is the first action that should be taken? a. call the safety manager b. look up the MSDS sheet c. flush the eyes with water d. call a doctor

c. flush the eyes with water

The ___ fire extinguisher does not leave a harmful residue and is sometimes used to put out fires on plans or expensive computer equipment. a. carbon-dioxide b. water-pressurized c. halon d. powder infused

c. halon

The three main components of an electrical lockout/tag out are: a. lock, switch, tag b. lock, tag, key c. lock, hasp, tag d. hasp, tag, key

c. lock, hasp, tag

When attending to a person with possible broken bones you should ___. a. move the person on 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

Open flames should not be used in a dust area because of ____. a. cleanliness b. sanitation c. possible ignition or explosion d. clogs breathing apparatus

c. possible ignition or explosion

When responding to a workplace accident do not ___. a. look for clues that cause the accident b. ask bystanders for help c. put yourself in danger d. call 911

c. put yourself in danger

When a small fire is noticed near a cabinet of flammable materials you should first ____. a. remove the flammable materials to a safe place b. run to the nearest phone to call for help c. sound the alarm d. put it out with a portable fire extinguisher

c. sound the alarm

When performing an electrical lockout/tag out, the last thing the worker should do is ____. a. put the lock on the disconnect b. put the tag on the disconnect c. test the locked out equipment for power d. leave the key in the lock for others

c. test the locked out equipment for power

The dates and charge on fire extinguishers should be checked ____. a. during the yearly fires system inspection b. when the fire alarm control panel (FACP) is required c. when performing weekly inspection of fire system d. when inspecting the fire sprinkler system

c. when performing weekly inspection of fire system

To prevent fire hazard, the following action should be taken a. keep new rags nearby b. wipe up water spills proptly c. clean metal chips from a machine d. dispose of rags promptly

d. dispose of rags promptly

When performing work on equipment you should ___. a. only work on live electrical circiuts when necessary to avoid disrupting production b. only use lockout/tag out procedures if the shift will change during the repair and a new operator will arrive c. just tag out the equipment and not use your lock to save time d. never work on a live electrical circuit

d. never work on a live electrical circuit

Which of the following is considered an electrical hazard? a. working on a dead circuit b. using a properly grounded electrical cord c. using circuit protection devices d. overloading a circuit

d. overloading a circuit

An electrical lockout/tag out system is designed to _____. a. deter a criminal b. keep unauthorized people from using certain electrical equipment c. make a circuit that is not up to code d. prevent someone from energizing a circuit that is dangerous or being worked on

d. prevent someone from energizing a circuit that is dangerous or being worked on

In an area that consistently contains dust, or other combustibles you should ____. a. use kerosene heaters b. allow smoking c. allow use of flames or other ignition sources d. remove all sources of ignition

d. remove all sources of ignition

Someone throws a cigarette into a trash can and the contents of the can catch on fire. The employee that notices the fire should _____. a. sound the alarm b. drag the trashcan outside c. attempt to extinguish the fire with a Type 3 fire extinguisher d. place the lid on the trashcan to smother the fire

a. sound the alarm

A fire extinguisher operates by removing the fuel, heat, or oxygen from the fire. a. true b. false

a. true

A suitable eyewash station should provide continuous water flow for at least ____. a. 10 minutes b. 15 minutes c. 30 minutes d. 40 minutes

b. 15 minutes

To avoid potential fires, combustible materials must be a minimum of ___ feet from any potiential ignition sources. a. 100 b. 35 c. 10 d. 65

b. 35

If you are 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 arrive

b. ask a bystander to call 911 while you attend to the victim

If a person has swallowed a chemical, you should _____. a. induce vomiting b. call 911 or poison control and tell them what chemical was taken c. have the victim lie down d. give milk or water

b. call 911 or poison control and tell them what chemical was taken

A bloodbourne pathogen is transmitted by ____. a. touching a person that causes the disease. b. coming in contact with blood or other bodily fluid c. inhaling bloodbourne pathogens in the air d. sneezing

b. coming in contact with blood or other bodily fluid

To allow for proper fire protection, which of the following is important? a. air hoses properly stored b. doorways are closed and paths be clear c. safety manuals be available d. windows be closed

b. doorways are closed and paths be clear

The action taken to treat an injury until medical help arrives is called _____. a. emergency aid b. first aid c. triage d. good Samaritan aid

b. first aid

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

First aid is ____. a. the best possible medical care available to a patient b. immediate care given to an injured person until professional medical personnel arrive c. the result of years of study and experimentation in the medical field d. a technique a doctor uses to evaluate a patient

b. immediate care given to an injured person until professional medical personnel arrive

A class C fire is one that consists of burning ___. a. exotic flammable metals b. live electrical lines or equipment c. paper, wood, and rubber d. chemical

b. live electrical lines or equipment

In the event of a fire, it is important to _____. a. panic b. maintain a clear path to the exit. c. prop fire doors open to make getting people out a faster process. d. store combustible materials in the stairwell, away from fire

b. maintain a clear path to the exit.