#1
What is the primary objective of a workplace health and safety program?
Increasing employee workload
Reducing workplace accidents and injuries
Promoting unhealthy habits among employees
Creating a stressful work environment
#2
What does the acronym PPE stand for in the context of workplace safety?
Personal Protective Equipment
Preventive Productive Efficiency
Productive Personal Encouragement
Protected Personnel Environment
#3
Which of the following is an example of a physical workplace hazard?
Excessive workload
Poor lighting
Verbal harassment
Work-related stress
#4
What is the purpose of a safety audit in a workplace?
To ignore safety regulations
To identify areas for improvement in safety procedures
To increase workplace hazards
To discourage employees from following safety protocols
#5
Which of the following is NOT an example of personal protective equipment (PPE)?
Hard hat
Safety goggles
Earplugs
Employee handbook
#6
Which of the following is a potential consequence of not adhering to workplace safety regulations?
Increased productivity
Decreased employee turnover
Work-related injuries
Improved employee morale
#7
Which of the following is NOT a common element of workplace safety programs?
Safety training for employees
Regular workplace inspections
Encouraging employees to disregard safety protocols
Providing necessary safety equipment
#8
What is the purpose of conducting a job hazard analysis (JHA) in a workplace?
To increase workplace hazards
To identify and mitigate potential workplace hazards
To discourage safety precautions
To assign blame in case of accidents
#9
Which organization sets and enforces workplace safety standards in the United States?
OSHA (Occupational Safety and Health Administration)
FDA (Food and Drug Administration)
EPA (Environmental Protection Agency)
CDC (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention)
#10
What is the purpose of conducting safety drills in a workplace?
To increase employee workload
To create panic among employees
To prepare employees for emergency situations
To encourage reckless behavior
#11
What is the role of a safety committee in a workplace?
To encourage employees to ignore safety protocols
To identify and address safety concerns
To create a hostile work environment
To increase workplace accidents
#12
What is the purpose of a safety culture in a workplace?
To promote unsafe work practices
To prioritize productivity over safety
To encourage employees to disregard safety protocols
To foster an environment where safety is a top priority
#13
What is the purpose of a safety data sheet (SDS) in a workplace?
To provide information on hazardous chemicals
To promote unsafe work practices
To discourage employees from following safety protocols
To outline company policies on dress code
#14
What does the term 'ergonomics' refer to in the context of workplace safety?
The study of workplace efficiency
The study of workplace hazards
The study of workplace comfort and efficiency
The study of workplace accidents
#15
Which of the following is NOT a common workplace hazard?
Tripping hazards
Unsecured ladders
Properly stored chemicals
Blocked emergency exits
#16
What is the role of an emergency response team in a workplace?
To ignore emergency situations
To respond to emergencies and mitigate their impact
To create panic among employees
To increase workplace accidents
#17
What is the significance of conducting regular safety inspections in a workplace?
To promote unsafe work practices
To identify and address potential hazards
To discourage safety precautions
To assign blame in case of accidents