Health & Safety 25 October 2016

Quiz #1 Case Studies & PPE

Name: Student Number:

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True or False Questions [Circle your answer]

1) Most accidents can be avoided T F

2) Accidents are never deadly. T F

3) According to WHMIS, Warning Labels are not always needed. T F

4) While wearing PPE, it is OK to take safety for granted. T F

5) You do not have the right to training before working with hazardous materials. T F

6) When you have been working somewhere for a long, it’s ok to skip safety steps. T F

7) Denser ear plugs provide better protection. T F

8) Knives do not cause hand injuries. T F

9) Metal gloves should be worn when working with electricity. T F

10) Latex and neoprene gloves should be worn when handling abrasive materials. T F

Multiple Choice Questions [Circle the correct answer]

1. MSDS Stands for:

a. Material Safety Data Sheet
b. Material Sheet Data Safety
c. Mastering Safety Daily Sheet

2. WHMIS stand for?

a. When Home, Make Instant Soup
b. Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System
c. Workplace Hazardous Materials Information Service
d. Working Hazards Made Into Safety

3. What does OSHA stand for?

a. Occupational Safety and Hazard Administration
b. Office Safety and Health Administration
c. Office Safety and Hazard Administration
d. Occupational Safety and Health Administration

4. When you arrive in a work area you should:

a. Begin working immediately, so you can go to lunch
b. Clear you work area of dust and debris
c. Check your work area for hazardous materials
d. Call you girlfriend to tell her how pretty she is

5. The five most common types of PPE are:

a. Hands & Eye, Feet, Hands, Head, Arms
b. Feet, Head, Fingers, Eyes & Face, Hearing
c. Eyes & Face, Hearing, Hands, Head, Legs
d. Eyes & Face, Hearing, Hands, Head, Feet
Health & Safety 25 October 2016
Quiz #1 Case Studies & PPE

Name: Student Number:

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Short Answer Questions

1. What is listed on Warning Labels?

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2. During Case Number 1 (Explosion of the barrels), what should the workers have done before beginning to work?
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3. During Case Number 2 (Cleaning of the machine part), what should the workers have done before cleaning the
machine part with hazardous materials?
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4. What mistake did the other workers who came to help make?
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5. When the Hydrochloric Acid and Sulfuric Acid began to react, what should Mike and Jim have done?
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6. When the emergency occurs, in what part of the MSDS should they have looked for information?
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7. If an emergency occurs and you do not know where to find the MSDS, what should you do?
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8. Why it is important that everyone knows all safety procedures?
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9. During Case Number 3 (Explosive Chemical Reaction), what should Emily have done before mixing the
chemicals?
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10. What is included in company Hazcom Programs?
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11. What are the most common hazards to the Eyes and Face?
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12. What are the 5 most common types of eye and face protection?
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13. When is Hand Protection required?
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14. Why should you check your ear plugs every 2 hours?
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15. What is the most common cause of hearing loss?
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16. What is the most common type of Head Protection?
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17. Why should you wear Eye Protection even if you are not working with Hazardous Materials?
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18. What are the 5 Basic PPE Rules?
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Health & Safety 25 October 2016
Quiz #1 Case Studies & PPE

Name: Student Number:

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19. Name 2 types of Foot Protection.
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20. What is the most common type of Hearing Protection?
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21. When is Head Protection required?
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22. When considering different types of Ear Plugs, what is the relation between material density and protection?
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23. How can you identify a glove that gives Electrical Protection?
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24. What is the difference between Type 1 and Type 2 Hard Hats?
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25. Why should you have a space between your head and your hard hat?
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26. What is the most common type of Hand Injury?
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27. What types of hazards can be avoided with Foot Protection?
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28. What protection does a Type 1G Hard Hat provide?
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