Workplace hazards

Instructions:

For the eight questions:

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• write down your answer.

1. Electricity, heat, and cold are examples of which type of hazard that may be present in a workplace?

1. Biological.
2. Psychological.
3. Physical.
4. Ergonomic.
5. Chemical.

2. An example of a psychological hazard would be:

1. excessive noise
2. x-rays
3. vapours
4. harassment
5. vibration.

3. The best method of controlling the noise caused from a generator used on a building site would be to:

1. move the generator as far as possible from the site
2. issue all workers with ear protection
3. only run the generator when required
4. only use hand tools.

4. There are three principles used in the control of hazards in a work environment. These should be applied to any hazards in which of the following order:

1. control, eliminate, substitute
2. control, substitute, eliminate
3. eliminate, control, substitute
4. substitute, eliminate, control
5. eliminate, substitute, control.

5. To contact emergency services in the event of an emergency situation, the phone number to use is:

1. 000
2. 911
3. 999
4. 123.

6. Which fire type is the pictured fire extinguisher suitable for?

1. Class A fires – ordinary combustibles.
2. Class B fires – flammable liquids.
3. Class C fires – flammable gasses.
4. Class E fires – live electrical equipment.
5. Class F fires – cooking oils or fats.

7. Which of the following pictured fire extinguishers is most suitable for an electrical fire?

1. 
2. 
3. 
4. 

8. Which of the following describes the correct sequence for using a fire extinguisher?

1. Pull, squeeze, aim, sweep.
2. Aim, pull, squeeze, sweep.
3. Pull, aim, squeeze, sweep.
4. Aim, pull, sweep, squeeze.

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