Industrial Safety Sample

What is prevention?

• Taking precautions to prevent or reduce risks

• Investigating accidents and incidents.

• Supervising safety at work.

What must be present in an analysis of a task involving risk?

• An assessment of the risks together with the preventive measures

• An action plan for taking precautions.

• The time that was dedicated to preparing the report

What is the primary cause of tripping?

• Loose objects on the work floor or loose floor tiles.

• Too little lighting

• Reduction of a person’s vision

What colours are used on signs for fire fighting equipment?

• Black pictogram on a yellow background.

• White pictogram on a green background.

• White pictogram on a red background.

What shape does a warning sign have?

• Round

• Triangular

• Rectangular

What does this sign mean?

• Safety helmet mandatory

• Safety helmet recommended.

• Danger of falling objects.

What are hazardous substances?

• All substances that pose a danger to health and/or to the environment

• Only substances that do not arise in nature and are harmful to humans and the environment

• Only substances that pose a danger to human health.

How can a hazardous substance get directly into the blood?

• Via the breathing.

• Via the mouth.

• Via an open wound.

What is a drawback of extinguishing with water?

• Fire-fighters have a lot of trouble from the smoke that is produced

• Extinguishing with water is comparatively dearer

• The burning substance may react violently with water

What is a major hazard when you are working with machines?

• Too little contact with your colleagues

• The high speed the machine rotates at

• Being caught by moving parts.