Workplace Safety and Material Handling Quiz

Test your knowledge on workplace safety with questions on ergonomics, material handling, PPE, OSHA, and more.

#1

What is the most common type of workplace injury?

Musculoskeletal injuries
Chemical burns
Electrical shocks
Eye injuries
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#2

Which of the following is a common cause of slips, trips, and falls in the workplace?

Poor lighting
Too much safety signage
Excessive ventilation
Overuse of safety mats
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#3

What is the recommended action if you see a coworker violating safety procedures?

Ignore it and focus on your own tasks
Confront the coworker immediately
Report it to a supervisor or safety officer
Join in and violate safety procedures together
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#4

What is lockout/tagout (LOTO) used for in the workplace?

To secure personal belongings
To prevent accidental startup of machinery
To restrict access to certain areas
To limit the number of employees in a confined space
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#5

Which of the following is a common example of a personal fall protection system?

Earplugs
Safety harness
Safety glasses
Reflective vest
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#6

Which of the following is NOT a recommended practice for safe material handling?

Lifting heavy objects with your back straight
Using proper lifting techniques
Bending at the waist while lifting
Using mechanical aids like dollies or forklifts
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#7

What does MSDS stand for in the context of workplace safety?

Material Safety Data Sheet
Manual for Safety Data Standards
Material Storage and Disposal System
Maximum Safety Design Specifications
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#8

Which of the following is a primary responsibility of an employer regarding workplace safety?

Ensuring all employees have the latest smartphones
Providing necessary safety training and equipment
Setting unrealistic production quotas
Ignoring safety concerns raised by employees
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#9

What is the recommended procedure if you encounter a spill of hazardous material in the workplace?

Ignore it and continue working
Notify your supervisor and attempt to clean it up yourself
Leave the area and report it to the appropriate personnel
Inform your colleagues and gather to discuss the spill
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#10

What does PPE stand for in the context of workplace safety?

Personal Protection Equipment
Public Property Enforcement
Product Packaging Efficiency
Process Planning Evaluation
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#11

Which of the following is NOT a type of fire extinguisher?

Class A: Water extinguisher
Class B: CO2 extinguisher
Class C: Foam extinguisher
Class D: Gasoline extinguisher
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#12

What is the purpose of a confined space permit?

To restrict access to certain areas of the workplace
To regulate the amount of material handling equipment in use
To ensure proper safety measures are taken before entry
To limit the number of employees in a designated area
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#13

What is the purpose of a safety data sheet (SDS)?

To provide information on hazardous chemicals
To keep track of employee attendance
To record sales data
To store customer feedback
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#14

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

To identify and correct hazards
To increase employee workload
To assign blame for accidents
To decrease employee morale
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#15

What is the primary goal of a safety culture in the workplace?

To increase the number of accidents
To reduce the number of safety inspections
To prioritize safety at all levels of the organization
To avoid investing in safety equipment
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#16

What is the purpose of a Job Safety Analysis (JSA) in the workplace?

To increase the number of workplace hazards
To reduce the likelihood of accidents
To assign blame for accidents
To decrease employee morale
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