Safety questions

Hazards that affect agricultural mechanics and technology workplaces include:

• Chemical exposure, machinery accidents, electrical hazards, and noise pollution.

• Only weather-related hazards.

• Hazards are not present in agricultural mechanics workplaces.

• Only physical injuries from animals.

Legislative acts and organizations designed to ensure worker safety include which of the following?

• Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) and the Occupational Safety and Health Act

• Federal Reserve and the Securities and Exchange Commission

• Food and Drug Administration and the Department of Agriculture

• Environmental Protection Agency and the Federal Communications Commission

Select the appropriate personal protective equipment for use in the agricultural mechanics laboratory.

• Safety glasses, gloves, and steel-toed boots

• Sandals, shorts, and t-shirts

• Dress shoes, neckties, and watches

• Flip-flops, tank tops, and jewelry

General safety practices and rules should always be followed to prevent accidents and injuries.

• True

• False

• Sometimes

• Only when supervised

The role of safety data sheets in ensuring chemical safety is to:

• Provide detailed information on the hazards and safe handling of chemicals.

• List only the chemical names without safety information.

• Serve as marketing material for chemical companies.

• Replace the need for personal protective equipment.

Electrical hazards found in agricultural work environments include which of the following?

• Exposed wiring and faulty equipment

• Properly grounded outlets

• Well-maintained machinery

• Adequate lighting

Outdoor weather hazards and means of protection can include which of the following?

• Severe storms and using shelters

• Ignoring weather warnings

• Wearing heavy clothing in heatwaves

• Staying outside during lightning

Hazards of outdoor equipment and machinery include:

• Risk of injury from moving parts

• Improved safety for users

• Guaranteed equipment reliability

• Elimination of all risks

First-aid knowledge is necessary in which of the following situations?

• During a medical emergency such as choking or bleeding

• While reading a book at home

• When watching television

• During a routine classroom lecture

In 2019, how many farmers and farm workers died from work-related injuries?

• 100

• 410

• 1000

• 50