Workplace Safety Hazards Quiz

Test your knowledge on workplace safety hazards with this quiz covering physical, chemical, ergonomic, and biological hazards.

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Which of the following is an example of a physical workplace hazard?

Bullying

Excessive noise

Job dissatisfaction

Discrimination

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

Personal Protection Equipment

Professional Personnel Evaluation

Primary Process Execution

Public Policy Engagement

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

To increase employee work hours

To manage employee benefits

To promote a safe work environment

To schedule employee vacations

What is the primary purpose of conducting safety training for employees?

To increase workplace hazards

To improve productivity

To enhance safety awareness and reduce accidents

To reduce employee satisfaction

Which of the following is an example of a chemical workplace hazard?

Falls

Extreme temperatures

Exposure to toxic substances

Loud machinery

What does the acronym OSHA stand for in the context of workplace safety regulations?

Occupational Safety and Health Administration

Occupational Standardization and Hazard Assessment

Office of Safety and Health Assessment

Organizational Safety and Health Authority

Which of the following is an example of an ergonomic workplace hazard?

Chemical exposure

Falls from height

Repetitive strain injuries

Fire hazards

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

To provide instructions on using office equipment

To list emergency contact numbers

To provide information on the hazards of chemicals

To outline company policies on dress code

What is the purpose of conducting a job hazard analysis (JHA) in the workplace?

To increase employee workload

To identify and eliminate workplace hazards

To reduce employee salaries

To increase insurance costs

#10

What is the term used to describe the minimum distance allowed between machinery and other objects in the workplace?

Safety gap

Workplace clearance

Safe working distance

Minimum approach distance

#11

What is the hierarchy of controls in workplace safety management?

Engineering controls, administrative controls, personal protective equipment

Training, hazard identification, risk assessment

Incident investigation, emergency response, corrective action

Hazard communication, safety audits, safety committees

#12

What is the term used to describe the practice of removing oneself from a hazardous situation?

Hazard avoidance

Hazard mitigation

Hazard elimination

Hazard abatement

Workplace Safety Hazards Quiz

Which of the following is an example of a physical workplace hazard?

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

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

What is the primary purpose of conducting safety training for employees?

Which of the following is an example of a chemical workplace hazard?

What does the acronym OSHA stand for in the context of workplace safety regulations?

Which of the following is an example of an ergonomic workplace hazard?

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

What is the purpose of conducting a job hazard analysis (JHA) in the workplace?

What is the term used to describe the minimum distance allowed between machinery and other objects in the workplace?

What is the hierarchy of controls in workplace safety management?

What is the term used to describe the practice of removing oneself from a hazardous situation?

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