How Risky Are You?

According to the Institute for Work and Healths article, Systematic review of risk factors for injury among youth summary, there is sufficient evidence of no association between personality and work injury. That said, we have created a self-assessment quiz for you to determine how risky your behaviours are, based on your personality, just for fun! Answer the following questions honestly, and then tally up your points at the end to find out if you are a person who likes to take risks.

A. When approached with a dare, you

1) 2) 3) 4) hate being dared, and will never accept one under any circumstances generally avoid dares when possible will only accept a dare if you are very certain of a favourable outcome usually accept dares, unless you are positive that the outcome will be unfavourable 5) love a challenge and will not back down from a dare no matter what

B. At school, you
1) always obey the rules. They were put in place for a reason. 2) practically always obey the rules; but if you do break the rules and get caught,

you will apologize and start to follow the rules again 3) obey the rules as long as they do not get in the way of your purposes; otherwise you ignore the rules 4) are likely to break the rules if you don't expect to be caught 5) often break the rules and are annoyed if you are caught

C. In encountering a majority opinion that you think is wrong, you

1) 2) 3) 4) 5) tend to agree with it; you dont like to go against the grain quietly keep it to yourself that your opinion differs listen to it with irritation, since you consider your different opinion to be right politely express your opinion and retain your own views express your opinion forcefully and do your utmost to change the opinions of others because your opinion is strong

D. You are offered two choices: the first is a guaranteed payoff of $50. The second is flipping a coin (a 50% chance) for winning $100 or nothing. You
1) 2) 3) 4) 5) take the guaranteed payoff no matter what - even if it were only $30. take the guaranteed payoff of $50 over the bet. are indifferent. You could go either way. take the bet over the guaranteed payoff. take the bet no matter what - even if the guaranteed payoff were $70 (instead of $50).

E. You are asked to take a position on a highly controversial matter. You

1) avoid taking a stand, if possible; although you may have an opinion 2) Google the topic to see what position the experts take, rather than voice your personal position 3) take a position, but could be swayed by the position of the majority 4) take a position that you believe in and express it, even if its not a popular position 5) take a strong position based on your passion toward the matter, and cannot be swayed

F. You prefer to be engaged in activities that

1) 2) 3) 4) 5) will improve your future success (such as working or studying) are quiet and thought-provoking (such as reading a book) do not require much effort (such as watching TV) are competitive (such as sports) produce adrenaline (such as sky-diving)

G. When you are learning a new task at your job, you

1) ask for training from experienced people before doing anything 2) pre-determine the best way to perform that task first; and then confirm with others that your actions are right 3) follow the instructions of others, even if you are not sure of how knowledgeable they are 4) figure out how to do the task on your own, even if more experienced people might do it differently 5) perform the task based on your instinct. If something goes wrong, you can always ask someone else what to do

H. The anticipation of new experiences

1) makes you anxious. You tend to anticipate and plan for the worst 2) makes you cautious, but you believe you have the logic and critical-thinking skills to cope with any turn of events 3) causes you to plan some things and let others just happen 4) is nothing to worry about. You go with the flow, and will re-evaluate the situation if something goes wrong 5) excites you! It stimulates your energy because you love to try new things

I. Conflicts
1) you manage not to get into them because you avoid them at all costs 2) you hardly ever find yourself involved, and tend not to stay involved for long 3) you sometimes get involved through your own initiative. It depends on how strongly you feel 4) you often get involved; and those around you are to be blamed for that 5) you go in to crush the enemy

J. Your friend offers you $30 to re-word your assignment into a second version for them to hand in. You
1) say no because cheating is wrong 2) say no because the money isnt worth the chance of getting caught 3) could go either way. It depends on who the teacher is and what the assignment is 4) say yes because you really need the money, and try to negotiate for more money 5) say yes because you enjoy the thrill of cheating; and you could use the money anyways

NOW ADD UP ALL OF YOUR POINTS FOR THE 10 QUESTIONS AND READ YOUR ASSESSMENT !

10-20 points: You are analytical in your thinking (you analyze things), and this causes you to be overly cautious. You know that even when you have a fair amount of control over a situation, there can still be dangers involved. You generally do not take risks that could result in any amount of harm - even a very small amount and you tend not to alter your actions to impress others, or to save time or money. Instead, you choose to think your way through situations, rather than to rely upon your mood or intuition to guide you. You pay close attention to areas where you might fail; and you seek the advice of people who have more experience than you, in order to avoid such failures. Even when you are very familiar with a task, you are aware of the risks involved, and you make decisions appropriately. Because you are comfortable living within the restrictions of your abilities and power, you are a reliable and practical worker. Heres a tip: Your cautiousness can sometimes cause you to be avoidant and take less opportunity than the average person. Remember that employers like to see employees take initiative. Rather than deciding whether or not to act, try to focus on how to act instead.

20-30 points: You have a balance between stable and safe behaviours, and intentional risktaking behaviours - that said, you tend to err toward the side of caution. Generally you do not take risks that could result in a lot of harm. You take your safety seriously; and you are able to make goals and calculate the importance that procedures play in achieving those goals. You consider the consequences of your actions and are able to learn from your mistakes. Once you have made a decision, however, you tend to carry out tasks without hesitation. As a result, you tend to be careful when dealing with unfamiliar tasks; but, like most people, you can slip up on being safe when it comes to the tasks that you are very familiar with. You are more likely to recognize the risks involved in activities that are out of your control than those that are partially within your control. Be careful with this! Accidents can and do occur when a person is actually in control of the situation and simply makes a careless mistake. On the bright side, you do not usually change your actions to impress others, or to save time or money. Good for you! Heres a tip: Dont forget that your own actions are just as important as personal protective equipment (PPE) in keeping you safe. You can still get hurt while wearing the appropriate PPE.

30-40 points: Risks tend to stimulate and attract you because they are a test of your abilities and luck. You can be impatient, and this causes you to sometimes be inconsistent and overlook the safeness of your actions. Be careful with this! Its really important to reflect on your actions and learn from your mistakes so that you dont carelessly cause yourself harm. Generally, you are careful when you take on unfamiliar tasks; but you ignore safety precautions when you carry out tasks that are very familiar to you. You also (falsely) believe that an action is less risky if it is within your control. Again, be careful! Accidents can and do occur when a person is in control of a situation and simply makes a careless mistake. Sometimes you alter your actions to impress others, or to save time or money. Just remember that shortcuts will put you at higher risk of harm. On the other hand, you are confident and have a sense of pride in yourself, which is great because you are more inclined to take initiative. Just be careful, especially when you are in a hurry, that you do not overlook safety. Depending on the situation, you are sometimes willing to take risks that could result in a lot of harm. More often, you take risks that could result in small amounts of harm. Here are some tips: Slow down and interrupt your rhythm sometimes to ask yourself how you can perform a task in the safest way possible. Whenever you do a task in your workplace, stop and look at the situation to determine whether there is a problem (a hazard or a danger involved). Think about what could go wrong if you did not fix that problem. You need to receive training and personal protective equipment (PPE) for any workplace task; and remember, PPE is not enough - you need training on how to do workplace tasks too. Once you have determined that the task is safe, or you have taken corrective action (getting training and personal protective equipment), then go ahead and do the task. Instead of going straight into a dangerous situation, it is always wise to ask questions in a problem-solving manner for the sake of your own safety. 40-50 points: You have a thirst for risk and tend to stake your actions on luck. You are confident and courageous. You feel that you are in good hands whether your activities are controlled by you or fate. However, you tend to overlook the fact that your thrill-seeking ways may drive you to put your life, as well as other peoples lives, in danger. Obstacles and risks do not stop you; in fact, they stimulate you. Furthermore, you tend to perceive that an action is significantly less risky if it is within your own control; this is a very dangerous misconception! Most accidents happen when a person thought they were in control and made a silly mistake. You are willing to take all kinds of risks - ones that could result in little to large amounts of harm. You ignore safety precautions when you perform tasks that are both familiar and unfamiliar. Yikes! You try to impress others, or save time or money, by doing things that are unsafe. You will also neglect using PPE (personal protective equipment) when performing your work duties! Now that you know you are at the top of the list for risky behaviours, are you really going to keep going until you get seriously injured or killed! It might be time for you to re-evaluate your behaviours and really start thinking your way through your activities in more rational and sensible ways.

Heres a tip: Whenever you do a task in your workplace, stop and look at the situation to determine whether there is a hazard or a danger involved. Think about what could go wrong if you did not fix the problem. Once your boss has provided you with appropriate training and personal protective equipment for the task and you have determined that the task is safe, then go ahead and do the task. Instead of going straight into a dangerous situation, its always wise to problem-solve and ask questions for the sake of your own safety.