NAOSH 2012Trivia Challenge

Work SmartWhat is the most common type of injury reported

for workers under the age of 25?

a) Back injuries

b) Eye injuries

c) Hand injuries

d) Leg injuries

Work SmartWhat is the most common way workers under the

age of 25 injure themselves?

a) Being struck by an object

b) Falling off a ladder

c) Being burned in the kitchen

d) Lifting heavy objects

Work SmartWho is responsible for health and safety under the

Internal Responsibility System?

a) Employers

b) Workers

c) Managers

d) Everyone in the workplace

Work SmartWhat are the worker rights of safety?

a) Right to know

b) Right to participate

c) Right to refuse

d) All of the above

Workplace Health & Safety Legislation

Who is responsible for providing workers with health and safety training?

a) The Workers’ Safety and Compensation Commission

b) The Human Rights Commission or Tribunal

c) The Worker

d) The Employer

Workplace Health & Safety Legislation

Which of the following is a basic worker right?

a) Right to refuse unsafe work

b) Right to participate

c) Right to know

d) All of the above

Workplace WellnessA healthy work-life balance means you:

a) Only work when you want to

b) Have a good balance between work and other parts of your life

c) Work as much as possible

d) Take time off when you don’t feel balanced

Workplace WellnessWhich of the following is an example of

harassment?

a) A worker refusing to do unsafe work

b) An employer providing safety training

c) A supervisor displaying inappropriate pictures on the wall

d) A worker using illegal drugs on the job

Workplace WellnessWhich of the following is likely to make workers

more tired?

a) Providing proper lighting

b) Increasing noise levels without hearing protection

c) Providing comfortable and well designed furniture

d) Providing regular breaks

Hazards & Hazard AssessmentWhich of the following is an example of a

workplace hazard?

a) Safety rules

b) Safety legislation

c) Training on safety hazards

d) Chemicals in the workplace

Hazards & Hazard AssessmentWhich of the following is an example of a physical

hazard?a) Working outdoors in cold weather

b) Working with chemical that could cause skin irritations

c) Handling blood samples that could contain diseases

d) Doing tasks that include repetitive actions such as using a mouse or keyboarding

Chemical, Biological, Physical, & Ergonomic Hazards

Inhalation means substances enter the body by:

a) Breathing

b) Eating

c) Touching

d) Injecting

Chemical, Biological, Physical, & Ergonomic Hazards

Which of the following is not an example of a physical hazard?

a) Noise

b) Vibration

c) Bee stings

d) Heat and cold

Chemical, Biological, Physical & Ergonomic Hazards

Carpal tunnel syndrome is an example of a:

a) Repetitive strain injury

b) Eyesight injury

c) Back injury

d) Leg injury

Equipment, Tools & ElectricityWhich of the following is an example of personal

protective equipment?

a) Mechanical hard stops

b) Safe work practices and training

c) Eye protection

d) Warning signs

Equipment, Tools & ElectricityUse guards to protect you and others from:

a) Moving parts on equipment

b) Hands and limbs getting caught in equipment

c) Flying objects

d) All of the above

e) None of the above

Working Outdoors & on the Land

If you are working in very hot and sunny conditions you should?

a) Wear shorts

b) Wear sleeveless t-shirts

c) Drink plenty of water

d) Avoid using sunscreen

Working Outdoors & on the Land

What is the best way to prevent hypothermia?

a) Wear only one layer of clothing

b) Wear non-insulated boots

c) Wear only cotton clothing

d) Wear proper clothing and dress in layers

Working Outdoors & on the Land

If you come across an injured wild animal you should:

a) Try to aid to the injured animal

b) Leave the animal and report it to authorities

c) Bring the animal to the nearest community

d) Stay with the animal to protect it

Safety in Common Northern Workplaces

Most injuries for young workers in the NWT and Nunavut occur in which of the following industries?

a) Accommodations, food and entertainment

b) Authorities (Municipalities, First Nation, & Band Operations)

c) Construction sites

d) Retail outlets

BONUSUse safety goggles to protect against flying

objects coming from:

a) Any direction

b) The front

c) The back

d) The side