Safety Terms Quiz
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Who sends out important information and works with world, state and health agencies to protect the public from health threats?
A. OSHA
B. CDC
C. EPA
D. NIOSH
What does OSHA stand for?
A. Occupational Safety and Health Act
B. Occupational Safety and Health Association
C. Occupational Safety and Health Administration
D. Occupational Safety and Health Agency
What does OSHA require that employers must have for each hazardous material in the workplace?
A. a fire extinguisher in case of an explosion or fire
B. a material safety data sheet (MSDS) that explains specific hazards
C. a fire hydrant
D. OSHA doesn’t require anything specific for hazardous materials.
The science of examining motions and how to perform them properly is referred to as _______.
A. ergonomics
B. Material Safety and Data Sheet
C. universal precautions
D. physical therapy
A government agency that sets and enforces job safety and health standards for workers is called _____.
A. OSHA
B. EPA
C. NIOSH
D. MSDS
What does CDC stand for?
A. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
B. Centers for Disease Control and Protection
C. Centers for Disease Care and Protection
D. Centers for Doctors, Coroners, and Providers
Which agency focuses on conducting research and making recommendations on how to prevent work related injuries?
A. CDC
B. EPA
C. NIOSH
D. IRS
Threatening behavior that occurs at work or at a company function is known as ____.
A. environmental hazards
B. disability
C. workplace violence
D. EPA
OSHA was created to _______.
A. provide proper break and lunchtimes for employees
B. help prevent accidents in the workplace
C. provide medical care in the workplace
D. teach employers how to save money in the workplace
What does EPA stand for?
A. Energy Protection Association
B. Environmental Protection Association
C. Environmental Pollution Agency
D. Environmental Protection Agency
Flammable means:
A. smokeless
B. will not catch fire
C. slow to burn
D. ignites and burns rapidly
A long, thin strip of cloth or other material twisted tightly around the body to restrict blood flow is known as a(n) ________.
A. first aid
B. tendon
C. rope
D. tourniquet
Insurance against loss of income from work-related injury is known as ________.
A. Health Insurance
B. Workers’ compensation
C. Medicare
D. OSHA
Preventing accidents is whose responsibility?
A. the employer
B. the employee
C. management
D. everyone
What does NIOSH stand for?
A. National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health
B. National Institute for Occupational Service and Health
C. National Institute for Occupational Safety and Humans
D. National Institute for Office Safety and Health