10 Questions
What is the definition of safety according to the text?
The state of being at little or no risk of injury from external impact, inhalation, or contact.
What is the primary reason why safety workers in factories or school workshops experience injuries?
Carelessness, defective safety equipment, or failure to think ahead.
What are hazard points and provide at least three examples of such points in an operating environment?
Hazard points are specific areas within the physical and operational environment that have the potential to cause injury. Examples include moving parts of machinery, working at heights, and slippery surfaces.
What is the final step in the 3-Step Approach to Safety?
Control: Consider means to reduce the identified risk.
What is a hazard, according to the text?
Any situation, condition, or extreme event with a certain probability of causing adverse consequences on the safety or health of workers.
What is an accident, and what are some of its consequences?
An accident is an unforeseen occurrence with negative consequences, often resulting from sudden impact, system malfunction, human error, or carelessness. Consequences include physical harm, loss of body parts, or even death, as well as waste of time, money, and damage to equipment.
Describe two types of physical injuries that can occur in the workplace, and provide examples of each.
Crushing injuries occur when a person is caught in a hazard point within machinery. Fracture injuries occur when a bone is broken, such as when a person falls from a height.
What is the purpose of identifying hazards in the workplace?
To assess the risk of injury or harm resulting from each identified hazard.
Distinguish between intended and unintended physical injuries. Provide examples of each.
Intended physical injuries result from acts by people, such as assault, homicide, or self-harm. Unintended injuries, also described as accidental injuries, occur without intention, such as being struck by a car or being cut by a machine part.
What is risk and how is it related to the consequences of risk taking?
Risk is the likelihood of causing harm or injury to persons or damage to property, involving the probability of an event happening and its potential consequences. Consequences of risk taking include accidents that could lead to injury or death.
Learn why safety is crucial in factory or school workshops to prevent injuries. Understand the importance of adhering to safety rules, reporting faulty equipment, and prioritizing safety at all times.
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