Workplace Safety and Health Resources Quiz

Challenge yourself with questions on hazards, OSHA, emergency response, PPE, workplace violence, and more in this workplace safety quiz.

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Which of the following is NOT a common workplace hazard?

Slips, trips, and falls

Heavy machinery

Office chairs

Chemical exposure

What does OSHA stand for?

Occupational Safety and Health Administration

Occupational Safety and Hazard Association

Office of Safety and Health Administration

Office of Safety and Hazard Association

What is the purpose of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) in the workplace?

To make employees comfortable

To prevent accidents and injuries

To increase productivity

To save money

Which of the following is NOT a type of workplace violence?

Physical violence

Verbal abuse

Slips and falls

Sexual harassment

Which of the following is an example of a biological hazard in the workplace?

Exposure to loud noises

Chemical spills

Inhalation of airborne pathogens

Tripping hazards

What is the purpose of an emergency evacuation plan?

To increase workplace stress

To provide guidance during emergencies

To create confusion

To encourage panic

What is the correct action to take in case of a fire emergency?

Hide under the desk

Evacuate immediately

Call a meeting

Ignore the alarm

What is the purpose of a Safety Data Sheet (SDS)?

To list company employees

To provide information on hazardous chemicals

To schedule safety meetings

To document office accidents

What is the correct procedure for lifting heavy objects?

Bend your back

Keep your back straight and lift with your legs

Twist your body while lifting

Lift with one hand

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What does the acronym R.A.C.E. stand for in the context of emergency response?

Respond, Alert, Control, Evacuate

Run, Attack, Coordinate, Escape

Rescue, Assess, Contain, Evacuate

Rapid, Action, Crisis, Evacuation

#11

What is the primary responsibility of a safety committee in the workplace?

To enforce strict rules and regulations

To promote safety awareness and practices

To assign blame for accidents

To punish employees for safety violations

#12

What does the acronym S.T.O.P. stand for in the context of workplace safety?

Stay, Talk, Observe, Proceed

Stop, Think, Observe, Proceed

Sit, Talk, Operate, Proceed

Sprint, Tackle, Overcome, Proceed

#13

Which of the following is a proactive measure for preventing workplace accidents?

Providing safety training

Ignoring safety regulations

Punishing employees for accidents

Hiding accident reports

#14

What is the primary purpose of conducting regular workplace safety inspections?

To identify and correct hazards

To increase insurance premiums

To assign blame for accidents

To decrease productivity

#15

Why is it important for employees to report near misses in the workplace?

To receive disciplinary action

To decrease workplace morale

To identify potential hazards and prevent accidents

To hide safety concerns

#16

What is the primary goal of a safety culture within an organization?

To ignore safety procedures

To prioritize safety above all else

To blame employees for accidents

To discourage reporting of safety concerns

#17

Why is it important for employers to provide training on workplace safety?