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PHYSICAL HAZARDS
SAMPLE TEST

Circle the correct answer:

  1. People fall because:
    • Some people always fall
    • People are scared of heights
    • People don't watch where they are going
    • People do not hold onto a support when on a ladder, tree or scaffold
  2. Slips and trips happen because:
    • People do not use proper footwear
    • Floors have slippery or cluttered spots
    • Walking areas have poor lighting
    • All of the above
  3. The cause of electrical shocks and electrocution is:
    • Electric current flow through the body
    • Use of inadequate appliances
    • Wet weather
    • Static electricity build-up on the body and clothing
    • All of the above
  4. If you are listening to your stereo, when can the music become harmful?
    • When it is unpleasant
    • When it interferes with music and talking
    • When it is too loud to carry on normal conversation
    • When it is intermittent
  5. Noise induced hearing loss is:
    • Very painful
    • Permanent and cannot be cured by a doctor
    • Present only in older people
    • Very rare
    • All of the above
  6. When using heavy machinery, like on a farm, you should use ear protection because:
    • It is the best method of hearing loss prevention
    • It is helpful in concentrating your attention
    • It looks cool
    • It protects ears from noise
    • All of the above
  7. Working in the sun when it is too hot can cause heat stroke because:
    • The inner body temperature rises
    • A person is not strong enough to work when it is hot
    • There is no moisture in the air
    • Days are very long in summer
  8. The best preventive measure against heat stress is to:
    • Exercise every morning
    • Drink lots of pop and eat ice cream
    • Drink plenty of water
    • Pour water on the body frequently
  9. Explain what the word grounding refers to and give an example of when it would be used and how it would work.

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  10. What is the purpose of machine guarding?

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  11. What is lockout? Explain how it is effective in ensuring safety.

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  12. Why is a blade guard used on a table or circular saw?
    • To protect machines from being misused
    • To prevent injury from contact with moving parts
    • To prevent unauthorized operation
    • To prevent theft
  13. Turning off the power supply (lockout) to a piece of equipment you are using is extremely important to:
    • Show that you are at work
    • Prevent accidental start of machines and equipment
    • Have control of the work area
    • Prove your authority over the workplace