Question 1

Which of the following is NOT one of the basic ways of overcoming polluted buildings?
A)eliminating tobacco smoking
B)prohibit employees from wearing cologne and perfume in the workplace
C)removing sources of pollution
D)maintaining the ventilation system

Accepted Answer

While prohibiting employees from wearing cologne and perfume may help to reduce strong odors in the workplace, it is not considered one of the basic ways of overcoming polluted buildings. The other options listed (eliminating tobacco smoking, removing sources of pollution, maintaining the ventilation system) are all commonly recommended strategies for improving indoor air quality.

Question 2

What is considered to be the most severe hazard facing office workers?
A)noise pollution
B)air pollution
C)electric shocks
D)trips and falls

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Question 3

Which statement best explains the purpose of Material Safety Data Sheets?
A)They are designed to alert the worker that the container holds a potentially hazardous substance.
B)They are a primary method of informing employees about health risks and handling instructions associated with chemicals and other potentially hazardous substances.
C)They replace Hazard Communication Standards under previous safety legislation.
D)They are meant predominantly to warn transportation workers such as truck drivers.

Accepted Answer

Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) are designed to provide information about health and safety hazards, precautions for safe handling and use, and emergency procedures for a substance. They are intended to inform people, especially employees, about the risks associated with handling chemicals and other hazardous materials.

Question 4

What does the federal Workplace Hazardous Material Information System (WHMIS)require of organizations?
A)that hazardous materials they transport must be inspected and labeled by the federal government
B)that their suppliers need to train employees on chemical products they produce
C)that their chemicals must be transported safely
D)that their suppliers provide a Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS)on each hazardous product they produce

Accepted Answer

The federal Workplace Hazardous Material Information System (WHMIS) requires organizations to obtain Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) from their suppliers for each hazardous product they produce. This information must be kept on file and employees must be trained on proper handling and safety measures for each hazardous material.

Question 5

Second-hand smoke is an example of what type of health and safety hazard,and issue?
A)a physical agent that can cause an injury or accident
B)a technological force that can cause an accident
C)a biohazard that can cause an illness
D)chemical agent that can cause an illness

Accepted Answer

Second-hand smoke is considered a chemical agent because it contains chemicals that can cause illness in individuals exposed to it, rather than being a physical, technological, or biological hazard.

Question 6

What is the least likely problem in working with video display terminals?
A)visual difficulties
B)electrical shocks
C)radiation hazards
D)job stress

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Question 7

As far as workplace violence is concerned,which measure is NOT required under occupational health and safety regulations?
A)Employees who witness violence must take reasonable action to stop it.
B)The incidents must be reported.
C)Policies and procedures must be developed.
D)Risk management strategies must be established.

Accepted Answer

Although it is encouraged for employees to take reasonable action to stop violence if they witness it, it is not explicitly required under occupational health and safety regulations. However, policies and procedures, incident reporting, and risk management strategies are all required measures.

Question 8

What does the federal Workplace Hazardous Material Information System (WHMIS)require?
A)that medical product suppliers need to train employers on how to label chemical products that will be transported
B)that medical product suppliers provide a Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS)on each hazardous product they produce
C)that medical suppliers need to train employees on chemical products they produce
D)that medical chemicals must be labeled by the federal government and transported safely

Accepted Answer

The federal Workplace Hazardous Material Information System (WHMIS) requires that medical product suppliers provide a Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) on each hazardous product they produce. This sheet explains the hazards and how to handle the product safely.

Question 9

What WHMIS symbol used on the supplier's products would help workers be aware of hazardous compressed gas materials?
A)flame in circle
B)capital R in circle
C)capital T in circle
D)tube-shaped cylinder in circle

Accepted Answer

The tube-shaped cylinder in a circle is the WHMIS symbol used for compressed gas materials. This symbol warns workers of potential hazards such as explosions, fire, or asphyxiation.

Question 10

What is a common measure for reducing workplace violence?
A)employment testing for all job candidates
B)electronic entry key cards
C)bullet-proof glass for all offices
D)worker and supervisor training

Accepted Answer

Worker and supervisor training is a common measure for reducing workplace violence. By providing training on conflict resolution, communication skills, and promoting a safe working environment, employees and managers are better equipped to handle potentially dangerous situations and prevent violent incidents from occurring. Employment testing, electronic entry key cards, and bullet-proof glass may enhance security measures but they do not address the root cause of workplace violence or provide training on how to prevent it.

Question 11

What are employee complaints of headaches;dizziness;disorientation;fatigue;and eye,ear,and throat irritation often symptoms of?
A)distress
B)overexposure to a video display terminal
C)exposure to second-hand smoke
D)sick-building syndrome

Accepted Answer

These symptoms are often associated with sick-building syndrome, a condition where employees experience discomfort or illness as a result of being in a building with poor air quality, inadequate ventilation, and other environmental factors. It is not caused by distress, overexposure to video display terminals, or exposure to second-hand smoke alone.

Question 12

Several office administration workers are experiencing pain,tingling and numbness in their fingers.What is this injury called?
A)technological force reaction
B)stress trauma
C)carpal tunnel syndrome
D)ergonomic related syndrome

Accepted Answer

Carpal tunnel syndrome is a common injury that affects office administration workers who frequently type on a computer keyboard or use a mouse for extended periods of time. The repetitive hand movements can cause inflammation, pain, tingling, and numbness in the fingers.

Question 13

What are the new legislative requirements that owners must meet to ensure their work environment is free of violence?
A)conduct a risk assessment
B)development of policies and procedures to deal with security measures
C)post the legislation where employees can read it
D)develop an emergency response plan

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Question 14

Which is NOT a way to prevent repetitive strain injuries?
A)properly designed work stations
B)changing positions
C)mini-breaks involving exercises
D)regular use of an anti-inflammatory

Accepted Answer

Regular use of an anti-inflammatory is not a way to prevent repetitive strain injuries. Properly designed workstations, changing positions, and mini-breaks involving exercises are all effective ways to prevent and reduce the risk of repetitive strain injuries.

Question 15

What is workplace stress?
A)stress is any adjustive demand caused by physical,mental or emotional factors that require coping behaviour
B)stress is an adjustive response to strain that require coping behaviour
C)stress is anxiety or depression
D)stress is an individual's response to or evaluation of stress and strain

Accepted Answer

Workplace stress is any adjustive demand caused by physical, mental, or emotional factors that require coping behavior. It can be caused by factors such as workload, long hours, job insecurity, lack of control or support, interpersonal conflict, and more. It is important to manage workplace stress to maintain positive health and productivity.

Question 16

What type of hazard would an electrician apprentice be exposed to when doing the electrical wiring for a high rise building?
A)physical agents
B)biohazards
C)chemical hazards
D)liquid agents

Accepted Answer

Electrician apprentices working on electrical wiring for high-rise buildings are primarily exposed to physical agents, such as electrical shocks, falls from heights, and injuries from tools or machinery.

Question 17

What WHMIS symbol used on the supplier's products would help workers be aware of hazardous materials that could cause burns to the skin?
A)flame in circle (flammable and combustible material)
B)capital R in circle (dangerously reactive material)
C)hand and stick burning in circle (corrosive material)
D)capital T in circle (biohazardous infectious material)

Accepted Answer

The hand and stick burning in circle WHMIS symbol indicates a corrosive material that can cause burns to the skin.

Question 18

What WHMIS symbol used on the supplier's products would help workers be aware of materials causing immediate and serious toxic effects?
A)flame in circle (flammable and combustible material)
B)capital R in circle (dangerously reactive material)
C)capital T in circle (biohazardous infectious material)
D)cross bones in circle (poisonous and infectious material)

Accepted Answer

The crossbones in a circle is the WHMIS symbol for poisonous and infectious material. It is used on products that have the potential to cause immediate and serious toxic effects, including death or serious injury, through inhalation, ingestion, or skin absorption. Workers must exercise extreme caution when handling such materials, and access to them should be strictly regulated.

Question 19

Building supply companies have yard workers who are exposed to many hazards when lifting,hauling and moving building supplies.Which type of hazard is lifting and hauling building materials?
A)physical agent
B)technological force
C)biohazard
D)ergonomic

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Question 20

WHMIS states that workers have a right to know about potential workplace hazards.What three elements are the federal Workplace Hazardous Material Information System (WHMIS)based on?
A)class symbols,labels,and training
B)labels,posters,and online information
C)Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS),WHMIS symbols,and subclass designations
D)Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS),training,and labels

Accepted Answer

The federal Workplace Hazardous Material Information System (WHMIS) is based on Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS), training, and labels. These three elements are essential in ensuring that workers are aware of potential hazards present in the workplace and the necessary precautions to take when handling hazardous materials. MSDS provides detailed information about the properties, hazards, and safe handling of the hazardous materials. Training ensures that workers are aware of the risks and the appropriate measures to protect themselves while working with the hazardous materials. Labels provide quick and easy identification of hazardous materials, enabling workers to handle them safely. Thus, D is the correct answer.

Quiz 8: A Part 1creating a Safe and Healthy Work Environment

Which of the following is NOT one of the basic ways of overcoming polluted buildings?

What is considered to be the most severe hazard facing office workers?

Which statement best explains the purpose of Material Safety Data Sheets?

What does the federal Workplace Hazardous Material Information System (WHMIS) require of organizations?

Second-hand smoke is an example of what type of health and safety hazard,and issue?

What is the least likely problem in working with video display terminals?

As far as workplace violence is concerned,which measure is NOT required under occupational health and safety regulations?

What does the federal Workplace Hazardous Material Information System (WHMIS) require?

What WHMIS symbol used on the supplier's products would help workers be aware of hazardous compressed gas materials?

What is a common measure for reducing workplace violence?

What are employee complaints of headaches;dizziness;disorientation;fatigue;and eye,ear,and throat irritation often symptoms of?

Several office administration workers are experiencing pain,tingling and numbness in their fingers.What is this injury called?

What are the new legislative requirements that owners must meet to ensure their work environment is free of violence?

Which is NOT a way to prevent repetitive strain injuries?

What is workplace stress?

What type of hazard would an electrician apprentice be exposed to when doing the electrical wiring for a high rise building?

What WHMIS symbol used on the supplier's products would help workers be aware of hazardous materials that could cause burns to the skin?

What WHMIS symbol used on the supplier's products would help workers be aware of materials causing immediate and serious toxic effects?

Building supply companies have yard workers who are exposed to many hazards when lifting,hauling and moving building supplies.Which type of hazard is lifting and hauling building materials?

WHMIS states that workers have a right to know about potential workplace hazards.What three elements are the federal Workplace Hazardous Material Information System (WHMIS) based on?