Darby Day Staffing Safety Quiz

#1. _____________ ultimately responsible for my personal safety.

I Am

My employer is

OSHA is

My co-workers are

#2. When planning your route before you lift, you should make sure:

You have a map of the route youre taking

Your path is clear of slipping and tripping hazards

You put on proper PPE

The load meets OSHA requirements

#3. You can size up a load before you lift it by:

Carrying the load to a scale and weighing it

Asking someone else if they think its too heavy for you to lift

By moving one of the corners to test the weight

None of these answers

#4. Which of the following is a proper lifting technique to use:

Bend at the waist

Carry the load away from your body

Bend at the knees

Lift slowly and let your back do the work

#5. If you find a damaged tool or cord, you should:

Repair it with electrical tape

Report it at the end of your shift

Take it out of service

Repair it with electrical tape AND report it at the end of your shift

#6. What is the cause of most fire-related fatalities?

Smoke inhalation and lack of oxygen

Panic

Serious burns

Falls on stairways

#7. _________________ negatively affects your body's ability to handle both heat and cold extremes.

A ceffeinated beverage

A milkshake

A hot chocolate

A soda

#8. Personal protective equipment (PPE) protects workers from:

Hazards that are caused by work processes

Food poisoning

Carpel tunnel syndrome

Mechanical equipment

#9. If job hazards cannot be eliminated or reduced through the use of engineering controls, you will be required to:

Change jobs

Wear PPE

File a complaint with your supervisor

None of these options

#10. Training in eye protection:

Is only required BEFORE you have started doing the work that requires its use

Is only required AFTER you have started doing the work that requires its use

Must cover: when eye protection is necessary, what types are necessary, how to use it and how to take care of it

Does not require that you understand the training

#11. When a forklift approaches, you should:

Try to figure out where the forklift is going

Make sure the operator sees you

Ask for a ride to your destination

Note the make and color for future reference, in case of an accident

#12. How often should you inspect your tools?

Daily

Before you use them

Weekly

Monthly

#13. When using a ladder:

Check the ladder's condition before climbing

Allow no more than two people to climb at the same time

Stand on the top step of the ladder only when necessary

Lean a step ladder against the wall to save work space

#14. Before there is an emergency, know how to:

Report an emergency

Evacuate the building

Find out more about the emergency action plan

All of these options

#15. Good housekeeping prevents accidents and injuries because it:

Creates a pleasant work environment

Keeps work areas free of materials and obstructions that can cause hazards

Provides exercise by bending over to pick up debris

Presents a good company image

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