Safety Programs
Under Washington L&I (WISHA) rules, what document must be readily accessible to employees for every hazardous chemical used in the workplace?
A. Chemical Inventory List
B. Safety Data Sheets (SDS)
C. Chemical Hygiene Plan
D. Emergency Action Plan
B. Safety Data Sheets (SDS)
This practice helps prevent slips, trips, and falls by keeping areas clean and clear.
A. Job rotation
B. Good housekeeping
C. Incident investigation
D. Emergency drills
B. Good housekeeping
This is the most effective way to prevent the spread of illness in schools.
A. Wearing gloves
B. Using hand sanitizer only
C. Proper handwashing with soap and water
D. Cleaning desks once a week
C. Proper handwashing with soap and water
According to L&I requirements, what written program must every employer have to outline hazard identification, safety training, and injury prevention?
A. Emergency Operations Plan
B. Corrective Action Log
C. Accident Prevention Program (APP)
D. Safety Committee Charter
C. Accident Prevention Program (APP)
The first thing employees should do when they notice a safety hazard at work.
A. Ignore it if no one is hurt
B. Fix it themselves
C. Report it to a supervisor or maintenance
D. Document it at the end of the year
C. Report it to a supervisor or maintenance
The Department of Health recommends cleaning first and using this only when needed to reduce disease spread.
A. Deodorizing sprays
B. Disinfecting
C. Air fresheners
D. Fogging chemicals daily
B. Disinfecting
Before requiring employees to wear personal protective equipment (PPE), what must an employer complete?
A. Employee PPE acknowledgment form
B. Job description update
C. Documented hazard assessment
D. Annual safety committee review
C. Documented hazard assessment
*Also accepted*
Job Hazard Analysis/Assessment (JHA)
This helps prevent muscle strain when working at desks or computers.
A. Standing all day
B. Working faster
C. Proper workstation setup and posture
D. Wearing gloves
C. Proper workstation setup and posture
This system should be routinely maintained and filtered to support healthy indoor air quality.
A. Electrical system
B. Plumbing system
C. HVAC system
D. Fire alarm system
C. HVAC system
These must be kept from safety committee meetings and be available for review.
A. Training sign‑in sheets
B. Attendance rosters only
C. Meeting minutes
D. Inspection checklists
C. Meeting minutes
Taking short breaks and changing positions helps reduce this type of injury.
A. Cuts and lacerations
B. Respiratory illness
C. Musculoskeletal or repetitive strain injuries
D. Chemical exposure
C. Musculoskeletal or repetitive strain injuries
Opening windows or doors (when safe) helps improve this in classrooms and workspaces.
A. Lighting
B. Ventilation or fresh air circulation
C. Temperature control
D. Noise reduction
B. Ventilation or fresh air circulation
When a work‑related fatality or in‑patient hospitalization occurs, how soon must Washington State L&I be notified?
A. Within 24 hours
B. Within 12 hours
C. By the end of the next business day
D. Within 8 hours
D. Within 8 hours
When school district maintenance work meets the definition of “construction,” which safety standards apply?
A. General industry standards only
B. District safety manual
C. Construction safety standards (WAC 296‑155)
D. No additional standards apply
C. Construction safety standards (WAC 296‑155)
According to WAC 246-366, what is the minimum temperature that classrooms must be heated to during school hours?
A. 60°F
B. 65°F
C. 68°F
D. 72°F
B. 65°F