Lift With Your Brain
What type of injury is most commonly associated with material handling?
A. Electrical shock
B. Strains and sprains
C. Burns
D. Hearing loss
B. Strains and sprains
What is the most common hazard associated with confined spaces?
A. Slips and falls
B. Electrical exposure
C. Hazardous atmospheres
D. Poor lighting
C. Hazardous atmospheres
Lockout/Tagout procedures are used to prevent:
A. Slips and falls
B. Unexpected energization of equipment
C. Fire hazards
D. Noise exposure
B. Unexpected energization of equipment
What is the most effective level of the hierarchy of controls?
A. Administrative controls
B. Personal protective equipment
C. Engineering controls
D. Elimination
D. Elimination
Employees are responsible for:
A. Ignoring minor hazards
B. Reporting hazards and following safety procedures
C. Removing safety devices when necessary
D. Working independently without supervision
B. Reporting hazards and following safety procedures
What is the safest lifting technique?
A. Lift quickly to reduce strain
B. Twist while lifting to reposition the load
C. Use leg muscles and keep the load close to the body
D. Lift alone whenever possible
C. Use leg muscles and keep the load close to the body
Which of the following best defines a confined space?
A. A small space with limited visibility
B. A space located below ground level
C. A space that meets OSHA criteria for entry, access, and occupancy
D. Any space that requires a permit for entry
C. A space that meets OSHA criteria for entry, access, and occupancy
What must be done before servicing or maintaining equipment?
A. Notify nearby employees of the work
B. Apply lockout/tagout procedures to isolate energy
C. Wear appropriate personal protective equipment
D. Shut down equipment using normal controls only
B. Apply lockout/tagout procedures to isolate energy
Which control method depends most on worker behavior?
A. Administrative controls
B. Engineering controls
C. Elimination
D. Substitution
A. Administrative controls
What should you do if you identify a workplace hazard?
A. Ignore it if it appears minor
B. Continue working carefully
C. Report it and take appropriate action
D. Wait for someone else to address it
C. Report it and take appropriate action
What is the primary goal of ergonomic practices in the workplace?
A. Increase production speed
B. Reduce strain and prevent musculoskeletal disorders
C. Improve employee attendance
D. Eliminate the need for training
B. Reduce strain and prevent musculoskeletal disorders
What is considered a safe oxygen level in a confined space?
A. 19.5%–23.5%
B. Below 16%
C. Above 25%
D. Any level if ventilated
A. 19.5%–23.5%
What is “stored energy” in equipment?
A. Residual energy that remains after shutdown (e.g., pressure, springs)
B. Energy used during normal operation
C. Electrical current only
D. Energy from active power sources only
A. Residual energy that remains after shutdown (e.g., pressure, springs)
What is the main reason elimination is more effective than PPE?
A. PPE is more expensive
B. PPE is harder to use
C. PPE requires training
D. Elimination removes the hazard completely
D. Elimination removes the hazard completely
What is the purpose of reporting hazards promptly?
A. To prevent incidents and improve workplace safety
B. To assign blame
C. To increase supervision
D. To avoid responsibility
A. To prevent incidents and improve workplace safety
Which of the following is a risk factor for back injuries?
A. Proper lifting technique
B. Keeping loads close to the body
C. Lifting with a bent back and straight legs
D. Using team lifting
C. Lifting with a bent back and straight legs
Which gas is most commonly associated with confined space fatalities due to oxygen displacement?
A. Carbon monoxide
B. Nitrogen
C. Hydrogen
D. Oxygen
B. Nitrogen
What is the primary hazard of working on energized equipment?
A. Reduced productivity
B. Increased maintenance time
C. Equipment overheating
D. Shock, burns, or unexpected equipment movement
D. Shock, burns, or unexpected equipment movement
Why are engineering controls preferred over administrative controls?
A. They remove or isolate the hazard without relying on worker behavior
B. They are easier to implement
C. They require less planning
D. They reduce the need for supervision
A. They remove or isolate the hazard without relying on worker behavior
What should you do if a coworker is working unsafely?
A. Ignore the behavior
B. Join them to complete the task faster
C. Report them immediately without speaking to them
D. Address it if safe or report it according to procedure
D. Address it if safe or report it according to procedure
What should you do before lifting an unfamiliar load?
A. Lift it quickly to test the weight
B. Assess the weight and plan the lift
C. Assume it is safe to lift alone
D. Twist to adjust your grip
B. Assess the weight and plan the lift
What is the purpose of continuous atmospheric monitoring in a confined space?
A. To reduce ventilation needs
B. To replace pre-entry testing
C. To comply with documentation requirements only
D. To detect changing hazardous conditions during entry
D. To detect changing hazardous conditions during entry
When should a machine guard be removed?
A. When it slows down production
B. When working quickly on a task
C. When a supervisor is not present
D. Only when equipment is properly shut down and controlled
D. Only when equipment is properly shut down and controlled
Which example best represents an administrative control?
A. Installing machine guards
B. Using ventilation systems
C. Eliminating a hazardous process
D. Rotating workers to limit exposure
D. Rotating workers to limit exposure
Why is following established safety procedures important?
A. To meet productivity goals
B. To reduce risk and prevent injuries
C. To satisfy management requirements
D. To avoid additional training
B. To reduce risk and prevent injuries