Occupational Safety Quiz

Common stress-related illnesses include heart disease, sleep dysfunction, and diabetes.

Two effects include lost productivity and increased staff turnover.

Organizations can either investigate and resolve complaints or promote a respectful workplace.

<p>One recommended strategy is to set boundaries and inform the bully that their behavior is unacceptable.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Documenting incidents is important to provide evidence of the abuse and support any complaints made.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Not wearing personal protective equipment while handling chemicals and using equipment without prior knowledge of operating it.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Slippery floors can lead to falls and injuries.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Struck-By accidents occur when a worker is hit abruptly with force by something that moves.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>'Contact-By' accidents involve nonforceful contact from an object moving toward the worker, while 'Contact-With' accidents occur when the worker moves toward the agent or object.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Falling into an opening on a floor is an example of a caught-in accident.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Caught-On accidents occur when a worker's clothing gets caught on a moving object.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Wearing proper protective clothing can help prevent injuries from cleaning chemicals or other agents.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Ensuring adequate clearance and headroom can prevent struck-against accidents.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The main components include unwelcome sexual advances, requests for sexual favors, and any sexual acts that negatively affect employment or education.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Employers must prevent, deter, or punish gender-based sexual harassment through measures like seminars, creating an independent committee, and establishing a code of conduct.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Employees must refrain from committing acts of harassment and report witnessed incidents of gender-based sexual harassment.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>It includes any unwelcome and unreasonable sexual advances or acts that affect a person's dignity, creating an intimidating or humiliating environment.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Risk assessment identifies hazards and the likelihood of harm, enabling the implementation of preventive measures to avoid accidents and diseases.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>These seminars provide education to employees about sexual harassment, promoting awareness and prevention.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>An independent committee can investigate complaints impartially and implement appropriate actions to handle incidents of harassment.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The overall goal is to avoid near-miss incidents and ensure safe operations within the workplace.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The primary focus is to prevent and address sexual harassment in educational and workplace environments.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Knowledge of first aid can empower employees to respond effectively to emergencies, potentially saving lives.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>These systems aim to identify, assess, and mitigate workplace hazards to ensure employee safety.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Employers are legally obligated to provide a safe working environment free from recognizable hazards.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Inadequate safety measures can lead to increased workplace accidents and injuries.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Equipment design ensures that controls and displays are visible, legible, and user-friendly, using universal symbols to minimize confusion.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Machine guarding enhances safety by placing barriers or enclosure guards to prevent workers from entering hazardous areas created by moving machinery.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Administrative controls are changes to work practices, policies, and training designed to protect individuals and enhance workplace safety.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>An example of a safety awareness program is conducting public awareness campaigns to inform workers about health and safety issues.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Visible reminders, such as posters and signage, reinforce the importance of safety and constantly remind workers of safety practices.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Awards and incentives encourage employees to maintain good safety performance by rewarding safe work behaviors.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Effective housekeeping maintains a clean worksite and ensures workers have access to cleaning facilities, helping to control hazards.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Training is essential as it equips employees with the knowledge and skills to adhere to safety policies and practices effectively.</p> Signup and view all the answers