DHO Chapter 14 Safety Quiz

Define: Base of support

• The area on which an object rests and that provides support for the object.

• The distance between two points of contact of an object.

• The height of the center of gravity above the ground.

• The force exerted by an object on the ground.

Define: Bloodborne Pathogen Standard

• A regulation by OSHA that protects employees from exposure to blood and other potentially infectious materials.

• A guideline for food safety in restaurants.

• A standard for fire safety in buildings.

• A protocol for handling hazardous chemicals in laboratories.

Define: Body mechanics

• The way the parts of the body work together when a person moves.

• A type of exercise routine for building muscles.

• A system of bones and joints only.

• A method of measuring body fat percentage.

Define: Ergonomics

• The study of people's efficiency in their working environment.

• The science of animal behavior in the wild.

• The process of designing computer algorithms.

• The study of weather patterns.

Define: Fire extinguishers

• Devices used to put out fires.

• Tools for measuring temperature.

• Machines for cleaning floors.

• Containers for storing water.

Define: Occupational Exposure to Hazardous Chemicals Standard

• A regulation that requires employers to inform employees of all chemicals and hazards in the workplace.

• A guideline for safe food handling in restaurants.

• A policy for employee dress code in offices.

• A standard for ergonomic office furniture design.

Define: Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)

• A federal agency that establishes and enforces safety standards for the workplace.

• A private organization that provides health insurance to employees.

• A state agency responsible for environmental protection.

• A labor union that negotiates wages and benefits for workers.

Define: Safety Data Sheet

• A document that provides information on the safe use and hazards of chemicals.

• A sheet used to record employee attendance.

• A manual for operating heavy machinery.

• A checklist for daily cleaning tasks.

Define: Safety standards

• Rules designed to protect workers from hazards in the workplace.

• Procedures for increasing company profits.

• Guidelines for marketing products effectively.

• Strategies for improving customer satisfaction.

What is the definition of body mechanics?

• The way in which the body moves and maintains balance while making the most efficient use of all its parts

• The study of muscles

• The process of digestion

• The way the heart pumps blood