HHS Business/Marketing

Safety Test Study Guide

Freedom from danger, risk, or injury in the workplace is known as

A. Employer liability

B. Occupational choice

C. Employee safety

D. Job security

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Why should employees be concerned about safety in the workplace?

A. To protect themselves and the business

B. To reduce productivity levels

C. To increase absenteeism

D. To gain management’s approval

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Which of the following is a true statement about the benefit of having a safe workplace?

A. Financial loss is increased

B. Productivity is decreased

C. Insurance rates are increased

D. Bodily injuries are decreased

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Any situation that has the potential to cause bodily harm to employees is called a(n)

A. Business risk

B. Safety hazard

C. Red alert

D. Emergency

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Jeff is a stock clerk in a department store and his friend Eric is a server in a restaurant. Which of the following statement is true about their safety at work?

A. They are exposed to different safety hazards

B. They are exposed to the same safety hazards

C. Jeff’s job has fewer safety hazards than Eric’s

D. Jeff’s job has more safety hazards than Eric’s

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Which of the following is a true statement about safety hazards in the workplace:

A. Poor housekeeping can cause safety hazards

B. Safety hazards are the same for most businesses

C. Equipment that needs repair is not a safety hazard

D. Safety hazards are obvious to most people

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All of the following are examples of fire hazards except

A. Greasy rags are left in a pile after machinery is cleaned

B. Cooking oil in a frying pan is overheatedC. A desk lamp, portable heater, and

computer share the same electrical outlet

D. Employees smoke in authorized areas

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Which of the following is an example of an unsafe condition

A. Broken handrail on a stairway

B. Using machinery before reading instructions

C. Horseplay

D. Falling asleep on the job

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A new floor display in a business takes up so much space that workers bump in to it when waling by. This is an example of

A. An electrical hazard

B. Poor personal habits

C. Horsing around

D. An unsafe work area

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Some safety hazards in the workplace are caused by the unsafe actions of workers. An example would be

A. Wearing inappropriate clothing

B. Driving a company vehicle

C. Talking to co-workers on break

D. Standing close to a load in order to lift it

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Which of the following is not a safety hazard

A. Poor posture

B. Improper lifting

C. Hard physical labor

D. Sitting in one position

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Which of the following is not a safety hazard:

A. Using scissors blade to open a vending machine’s soda can

B. Using a knife to open a drawerC. Using a letter opener to slit envelopesD. Using a hammer that has a loose

handle

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Which of the following situations is least likely to cause a safety hazard:

A. Carmen wears gloves when handling wooden display fixtures

B. Tim has a few beers on his lunch hourC. Marty is upset because her parents are

divorcingD. Warren saves time by running through

aisles and hallways

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Which of the following is an example of an unsafe act:

A. Greasy rags

B. Driving too fast

C. Frayed electrical cords

D. Inadequate lighting

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Chip is a full-time student who works 30 hours a week making deliveries. He also plays drums in a rock band and practices or plays with the band several times a week. One day, Chip ran a stop sign in the delivery van, causing a serious accident. His unsafe

act was probably due to: A. Taking drugs

B. Drinking alcoholic beverages

C. Fatigue

D. Poor vision

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Which of the following is a true statement about safety hazards in the workplace:

A. Good housekeeping increases safety hazardsB. Personal habits can create safety hazardsC. Trial and error is a good way to learn use of

tools and equipmentD. Employees decide which protective clothing

they should wear

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Which of the following statements about practicing good safety habits is true:

A. Thinking about safety distracts employees from their jobs

B. Employees who take shortcuts are safety-conscious

C. Employees should always be thinking about safety

D. Everything employees need to know about safety is written down

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Which of the following employees demonstrates that s/he is concerned about safety:

A. Bill checks the placement of a ladder before climbing it.

B. Shawnee doesn’t worry about the safety of co-workers.

C. Eden assumes that the missing fire extinguisher will be replaced.

D. Mike cuts wire with scissors or knives.

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Which of the following company guidelines is concerned with employee safety:

A. Wear identification badges at all times when on the job.

B. Use the employee entrance when entering or leaving the building.

C. Identify your department first when answering the telephone.

D. Know what to do in case of fire

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Which of the following is the most appropriate response for an employee to make when s/he discover a safety hazard:

A. Report or correct the hazard

B. Avoid the location of the hazard

C. Record the hazard and its location

D. Determine the cause of the hazard

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Taylor notices that a sharp cutting tool was left on the floor after some boxes were opened in the receiving area. He should immediately

A. Notify his supervisor

B. Try to find out who left it there

C. Ignore it

D. Pick it up and put it away

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When new employees do not fully understand their company’s procedures or safety rules, they should

A. Pretend that they do understand

B. Rely on their own common sense

C. Ask questions

D. Complain to friends

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The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) is responsible for

A. Complying with a business’s safety rulesB. Insisting that businesses maintain safe,

hazard-free workplacesC. Seeking medical attention for injured

employeesD. Reporting job-related injuries or illnesses to

supervisors

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Workplace safety is primarily the responsibility of

A. Business management

B. Employers and employees

C. Insurance companies

D. Human resource department

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According the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), employees should

A. Comply with the safety rules of the business

B. Report job-related injuries to the nearest OSHA office

C. Bring a lawsuit injured on the jobD. Ignore OSHA rules that are too time

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Which of the following statements about safe and healthy work standards is correct?

A. Business only have to follow OSHA standards if they employ more than 200 people.

B. Safety standards are optional, but health standards are mandatory.

C. Health standards are optional, but safety standards are mandatory.

D. OSHA establishes federal safety and healthy work standards.

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Which of the following are safe work procedures?

A. Unplug electrical equipment before doing any repairs to it.

B. Stack boxes as high as necessary in order to keep at least a three-foot pathway clear.

C. When operating a company vehicle, use a cell phone to stay in touch with your supervisor.

D. If a ladder is not available, stand on a chair or desk to change a light bulb.

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Kyle works in the paint department of an automobile manufacturing plant. He is training a new employee, Stan, this week. In this department, they work with several chemicals. Proper storage and handling of these chemicals is part of their daily jobs. Where can Kyle and Stan find detailed information on proper storage, handling, and disposal of these chemicals?

A. In the employee handbook

B. In the break room

C. In material safety data sheets

D. On the label of each chemical

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Which of the following are most likely to require reading for the workplace?

A. Novels and instructional materials

B. Advertisements and contracts

C. Memos and safety procedures

D. Encyclopedias and sales catalogs

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Which of the following work conditions are considered hazardous?

A. Taking regular breaks away from the work area

B. Traveling across country for sales meetings

C. Working around exposed electrical wiringD. Working in a facility without air

conditioning

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