Engineering Health and Safety Quiz-3

What is the fundamental difference between a hazard and a risk ?

• a) Hazards are potential sources of harm, while risks involve the likelihood and severity of harm.

• b) Hazards and risks are interchangeable terms.

• c) Hazards always lead to accidents, while risks do not.

• d) Risks are potential sources of harm, while hazards involve the likelihood and severity of harm.

Which body part is commonly affected by musculoskeletal disorders resulting from ergonomic hazards?

• a) Eyes

• b) Lungs

• c) Back and neck

• d) Feet

What is a common method for assessing and managing risks in the workplace?

• a) Hindsight analysis

• b) Risk assessment

• c) Accidental investigation

• d) Random inspections

According to the 'Domino Effect', What Will Happen when a supervisor recognizes an employee for a safe behavior?

• a) The interaction may cause relationships to fly apart.

• b) The interaction will only effect the local environment.

• c) The interaction may have effects throughout the organization.

• d) The interaction is an isolated instance

Lifting and carrying loads,employees should

• a) attempt to lift objects that could be too heavy

• b) use appropriate lifting equipment

• c) move quickly

• d) ask other people to help

Why are lone workers potentially more at risk than other workers?

• a) Lone workers work long

• b) Lone workers may have difficulty in summoning assistance.

• c) Lone workers need long rest breaks.

• d) Lone workers have to carry a suitable first aid kit.

Which of the following is the most common injury associated with poor manual handling?

• a) Fractures

• b) Sprains and strains

• c) Anaphylaxis

• d) Contusions

Which term refers to the actual occurrence of unforeseen and unplanned events resulting in harm, injury or damage?

• a) Hazard

• b) Risk

• c) Accident

• d) Prevention

What is the purpose of a lockin lockout/tagout procedures?

• a) To permanently disable the equipment

• b) To secure the energy-isolating device in the off position

• c) To mark the equipment as out of service

• d) To streamline the maintenance process

Tools and materials can easily fall from a scaffold platform. What is the best way to protect the people below?

• a) Make sure they are wearing safety helmets

• b) Tell them you will be working above them

• c) Use brick guards to stop any items falling below

• d) Tell the people below to stop work and clear the area