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When should Danger Signs be used?
When should Danger Signs be used?
What type of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) is necessary when working with nails, wire tacks, and scrap metals?
What type of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) is necessary when working with nails, wire tacks, and scrap metals?
What is the purpose of Accidental Prevention Tags?
What is the purpose of Accidental Prevention Tags?
What are Caution Signs used for?
What are Caution Signs used for?
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When should workers use goggles and facial protection according to the text?
When should workers use goggles and facial protection according to the text?
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What is the major cause of accident, injury, or harm to a worker in the workplace?
What is the major cause of accident, injury, or harm to a worker in the workplace?
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What is the difference between hazard and risk?
What is the difference between hazard and risk?
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What types of hazards are classified as physical hazards?
What types of hazards are classified as physical hazards?
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When should appropriate respirators be worn at work?
When should appropriate respirators be worn at work?
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What is the main purpose of pre-task planning and risk assessment in the workplace?
What is the main purpose of pre-task planning and risk assessment in the workplace?
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Study Notes
Hazard Identification and Prevention
- Danger Signs should be used to indicate immediate hazards that can cause serious injury or death.
Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
- When working with nails, wire tacks, and scrap metals, necessary PPE includes gloves, safety glasses, and a hard hat.
Accidental Prevention Tags
- The purpose of Accidental Prevention Tags is to warn workers of potential hazards and to prevent accidents.
Caution Signs
- Caution Signs are used to alert workers of potential hazards that may not be immediately life-threatening.
Eye and Face Protection
- Workers should use goggles and facial protection when working with materials that can cause eye or face injuries.
Workplace Accidents
- The major cause of accident, injury, or harm to a worker in the workplace is the failure to identify and control hazards.
Hazard and Risk
- Hazard refers to a situation or condition that has the potential to cause harm, while risk refers to the likelihood of that harm occurring.
Physical Hazards
- Physical hazards are classified as hazards that can cause physical harm, such as sharp objects, falling objects, and electrical hazards.
Respiratory Protection
- Appropriate respirators should be worn at work when working with hazardous materials or in environments with poor air quality.
Pre-Task Planning and Risk Assessment
- The main purpose of pre-task planning and risk assessment is to identify potential hazards and take steps to minimize or eliminate them before starting a task.
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Test your knowledge of workplace safety signs and their meanings with this quiz. Learn about danger signs, caution signs, exit signs, safety instruction signs, accidental prevention tags, and barricades.
