OSH IN GUYANA
WORKPLACE HAZARDS
HEALTH & HYGIENE AT WORK
TRUE OR FALSE
WILDCARD
100
This law protects workers in Guyana and promotes safe workplaces.
What is the Occupational Safety and Health Act?
100
A wet floor in a workplace is an example of this type of hazard.
What is a physical hazard?
100
Employers should have it in the workplace for employees use and it is mandated to be clearly designated
What is the Washroom/Toilet?
100
Workers should report hazards immediately.
What is TRUE?
100
This is generally considered basic PPE
What is hi Vis/Reflective Vest,Safety Boots,Gloves and hard hats/helmets?
200
This government agency is responsible for workplace safety inspections in Guyana.
What is the Ministry of Labour?
200
Chemicals such as pesticides and cleaning agents are examples of this type of hazard.
What is a chemical hazard?
200
Food handlers must wear this to prevent contamination.
What are gloves and hairnets
200
You only need PPE if a supervisor is watching.
What is FALSE?
200
This is used to record all accidents/ incidents in the workplace
What is an Accident Register?
300
This person is responsible for ensuring workers are provided with safe working conditions.
Who is the employer?
300
Lifting heavy objects incorrectly can cause this type of injury.
What is a back injury?
300
Drinking water provided at workplaces must be this.
What is safe or potable?
300
Wet floors do not need warning signs.
What is FALSE?
300
This individual serves as the Minister responsible for the Ministry of Labour & Manpower Planning
Who is Honourable Keoma Griffith/Minister Keoma Griffith?
400
This type of equipment protects workers from injuries such as helmets, gloves, and boots.
What is Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)?
400
Loud noise from machinery can cause this long-term problem.
What is hearing loss?
400
This is a common health risk for workers in hot regions like Guyana.
What is heat stress?
400
Employers must provide safe drinking water.
What is TRUE?
400
This term refers to the field focused on protecting workers' health safety and welfare in the workplace, commonly abbreviated OHS
What is Occupational Health & Safety
500
Workers have the right to refuse work if it is this.
What is dangerous or unsafe?
500
This hazard is common in markets and food establishments if hygiene is poor.
What is a biological hazard?
500
Poor waste disposal at workplaces can attract this.
What are pests?
500
Safety training is only for construction workers.
What is FALSE?
500
This is the most common cause of death in the construction Industry
What is Fall from Height?