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Workplace Hazards Quiz Answers and Questions, Study notes of Workplace Safety

TAFE Queensland Acacia Ridge campus (TAEFQ)Workplace Safety

The answers and questions for quizzes on various workplace hazards, including asbestos, batteries, compressed gases, emergency evacuations, first aid for burns, flammables, confined spaces, pesticides, and slips, trips, and falls. Students can use these quizzes to test their knowledge and understanding of these hazards and safety procedures.

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Answer Key – Workplace Hazards
Asbestos Quiz
1. a. True.
2. a. True.
3. a. True.
4. b. False. You always need a proper respirator in a restricted area, even for a very short time.
5. a. True.
6. b. False. Do not sweep up asbestos waste—that only spreads the dust. Use a HEPA vacuum
instead.
7. b. False. That is part of the OSHA requirement, but they also need a complete respiratory
program including employee training, medical evaluation, and fit testing of respirators.
8. a. True.
9. a. True.
10. a. True.
Battery Hazards Quiz
1. b. False. Other hazards include hydrogen gas, which is flammable; risk of electrical shock; and
the heavy weight of many batteries.
2. a. True
3. a. True
4. a. True
5. a. True
6. b. False. A recharging location needs adequate ventilation, equipment and materials for
absorbing spilled electrolyte, fire protection equipment, and emergency shower and eyewash
stations.
7. a. True
8. a. True
9. a. True
10. a. True
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Answer Key – Workplace Hazards

Asbestos Quiz

  1. a. True.
  2. a. True.
  3. a. True.
  4. b. False. You always need a proper respirator in a restricted area, even for a very short time.
  5. a. True.
  6. b. False. Do not sweep up asbestos waste—that only spreads the dust. Use a HEPA vacuum instead.
  7. b. False. That is part of the OSHA requirement, but they also need a complete respiratory program including employee training, medical evaluation, and fit testing of respirators.
  8. a. True.
  9. a. True.
  10. a. True.

Battery Hazards Quiz

  1. b. False. Other hazards include hydrogen gas, which is flammable; risk of electrical shock; and the heavy weight of many batteries.
  2. a. True
  3. a. True
  4. a. True
  5. a. True
  6. b. False. A recharging location needs adequate ventilation, equipment and materials for absorbing spilled electrolyte, fire protection equipment, and emergency shower and eyewash stations.
  7. a. True
  8. a. True
  9. a. True
  10. a. True

Compressed Gas Quiz

  1. a. True.
  2. a. True.
  3. b. False. If they won’t open, notify the supplier. Don’t try to force them open.
  4. a. True.
  5. a. True.
  6. b. False. Cylinders are heavy. Don’t try to move them by hand. To move the cylinders, strap them securely to a handcart or dolly.
  7. a. True.
  8. b. False. Check the MSDS and always wear any recommended PPE.
  9. b. False. If you have any questions about a particular substance, ask your supervisor—or check the MSDS—or do both.
  10. a. True.

Emergency Evacuations Quiz

  1. a. True
  2. b. False
  3. a. True
  4. b. False
  5. b. False
  6. b. False
  7. b. False
  8. a True
  9. b False
  10. a. True

First Aid For Burns Quiz

  1. a. True.
  2. c. Third-degree burns.
  3. a. Get immediate medical attention.
  4. b. Apply wrapped ice packs or cool water.
  5. b. False. They require medical attention as they’re sometimes more serious than they appear.
  6. b. Flushing the affected skin or eyes with water for 15 minutes.
  7. a. True.
  8. a. The face, hands, genitals, or a large skin area.
  9. b. Leave the blisters alone unless they break.
  10. c. MSDS.

Pesticides Quiz

  1. e. All of the above
  2. b. False—pesticides are harmful to humans and other animals, not just to insects.
  3. c. Proper PPE—If selected and used correctly, proper PPE should protect you from pesticides.
  4. a. True. The use of pesticides is covered by OSHA’s Hazard Communication also known as the right-to-know standard.
  5. b. Severe pesticide poisoning can even cause death.
  6. b. False. Symptoms of pesticide poisoning can be acute (occurring immediately after exposure) or chronic (developing after repeated exposure).
  7. c. While your supervisor or fellow workers may have information about a pesticide, the best source of information is the pesticide label or MSDS.
  8. b. False. You should summon medical personnel immediately in case of pesticide exposure.
  9. a. True. Entry restrictions prevent people from entering areas where pesticides have been applied.
  10. b. False. After possible eye exposure to pesticide you should use an eyewash for at least 15 minutes.

Slips, Trips, and Falls Quiz

  1. a. True.
  2. b. Mark and block off the area.
  3. a. Be sure you can see over it.
  4. c. A ladder.
  5. a. Flat heels and nonskid soles.
  6. b. Move slowly, sliding your feet.
  7. a. At your sides.
  8. b. Face it and hold onto the rails.
  9. b. False. Tilting back on two chair legs can cause falls.
  10. c. Bend your elbows and knees.

Working In The Cold Quiz

  1. a. The nose, ears, cheeks, fingers, and toes.
  2. a. True.
  3. a. Exhausted or wearing wet clothes.
  4. b. Loose and layered.
  5. a. True.
  6. b. Take a break in a warm place.
  7. c. Skin that’s glossy white or grayish yellow.
  8. a. Cold, shivering, numbness, confusion.
  9. c. Both a (rubbing it) and b (using hot water, a heat lamp or hot water bottle).
  10. a. True.

Working In The Heat Quiz

  1. a. True.
  2. b. Heat stroke.
  3. c. Wear loose, light clothes and avoid overexertion.
  4. a. Water.
  5. a. Body temperature rises to dangerous levels.
  6. b. Chills, high body temperature and lack of sweating.
  7. c. Weakness, sweating, and pale or flushed appearance.
  8. b. Call for a doctor and move to a cool place.
  9. a. Move to a cool place and loosen clothes.
  10. a. True.

Working With Paint Quiz

  1. a. True.
  2. a. True.
  3. b. False. Inhaling too much paint vapor or mist can cause eye irritation, sore throat, cough, runny nose, fatigue, or dizziness. Paint on your skin can cause short-term rashes or swelling.
  4. a. True.
  5. b. False. Long-term health hazards include damage to the liver, kidneys, or lungs, or problems with the digestive or central nervous system. Also, especially with certain paints called polyisocyanates, someone can become sensitized and risk serious skin and respiratory problems.
  6. a. True.
  7. b. False. Some chemicals become hazardous if mixed with or exposed to other substances.
  8. a. True.
  9. a. True.
  10. b. False. Organic solvent–based paints should be treated as hazardous waste and disposed of according to approved procedures.