Workplace Safety and First Aid

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What is the definition of an near miss?

An event that causes harm or injury
An event that has the potential to cause injury or ill health but did not result in harm (correct)
A discrete occurrence during the course of work that leads to physical or mental harm
Any one-time treatment and follow-up visit for the purpose of observation of minor injuries

What is considered as first aid?

A discrete occurrence during the course of work that leads to physical or mental harm
Any one-time treatment and follow-up visit for the purpose of observation of minor injuries (correct)
Any treatment that requires medical care
An event that has the potential to cause injury or ill health but did not result in harm

How are accident statistics generated in the EU?

Through a country-wide methodology
Through a company-wide methodology
Through a global methodology
Through a European-wide methodology (correct)

What is the total number of non-fatal accidents reported in the EU-27 in 2021?

2.88 million (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the term for accidents that lead to the death of the victim within one year?

Fatal accident (B) Signup and view all the answers

How many fatal accidents were reported in the EU-27 in 2021?

3,347 (D) Signup and view all the answers

What percentage of non-fatal accidents at work in the EU-27 involved men?

68.3% (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the leading cause of death in agriculture and forestry?

Tractors, vehicles (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the percentage of deaths due to tractors and farm vehicles caused by vehicles rolling or driving?

22% (C) Signup and view all the answers

What percentage of deaths due to livestock were caused by cattle?

36% (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the definition of an accident according to Heinrich (1941)?

An event in which the contact or exposure of a person with an object, substance, another person or conditions causes personal injury or suggests the probability of such injury (C) Signup and view all the answers