Introduction to Health & Safety in Industry Quiz
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What is safety?

  • Freedom from accident
  • Freedom from all risks
  • Being protected from danger, risk, or injury (correct)
  • Control of hazards and accidents in the workplace

Which best describes safety management objective?

  • Avoid equipment breakdowns
  • Enhance environmental pollution
  • Reduce production losses
  • Prevent human injury or loss of life (correct)

What is an accident?

  • An undesired circumstance causing illhealth or injury (correct)
  • A near miss or close call
  • An occurrence that interrupts the normal progress of any activity
  • A situation where no harm occurs

What does an incident refer to?

<p>Near misses that could cause accidents (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In safety terms, what does 'near-miss' mean?

<p>An incident where no harm occurs (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary goal of safety management?

<p>To prevent accidents and incidents (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main legal obligation that organizations have when it comes to preventing accidents and ill-health?

<p>To comply with occupational safety and health standards (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What percentage of accidents are caused by unsafe acts rather than unsafe conditions?

<p>90% (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary reason given in the text for why organizations should prevent accidents?

<p>To protect the well-being of employees (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the relationship between reported accidents and near-misses according to the text?

<p>For every accident reported, there are 600 near-misses (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main financial reason given in the text for why organizations should prevent accidents?

<p>To avoid the costs associated with accidents (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What should you do if you encounter an unsafe condition or act?

<p>Report it to your supervisor immediately (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following should you avoid doing at work?

<p>Performing tasks you are not trained or authorized for (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What should you do if you are taking medication that makes you sleepy or affects your vision?

<p>Inform your supervisor about the medication (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What should you do if you witness a near-miss incident?

<p>Report it to your supervisor (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following actions demonstrates being accountable for safety in the workplace?

<p>Cleaning up spills immediately and keeping the work area organized (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the key to accident prevention?

<p>You, the individual worker, and your commitment to safety (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are the two primary causes of accidents according to the text?

<p>Unsafe acts and unsafe conditions (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT an example of an unsafe act given in the text?

<p>Conducting a risk assessment (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is an example of an unsafe condition?

<p>Damaged tool or equipment (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are the two factors that usually result in unsafe conditions and unsafe acts according to the text?

<p>Personal factors and job factors (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are the three stages mentioned in the text for preventing future accidents after an accident occurs?

<p>Accident response, accident investigation, and corrective actions (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the first priority when responding to an accident?

<p>Tending to any injured workers (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of an Accident Investigation according to the text?

<p>To determine the cause of the accident and prevent future occurrences (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the final step mentioned in the text after an Accident Investigation?

<p>Implementing corrective actions (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are the three elements of a Job Safety Analysis?

<p>Sequence of job steps, potential hazards, and actions to prevent hazards (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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