Hazards
Legislation
Common Sense
Ergonomics
Practices at the WCB
100
A science designed to help you interact more comfortably and efficiently with your environment is called: A. Physics B. Biology C. Economics D. Ergonomics
What is Ergonomics
100
The Occupational Health and Safety Act is based on "IRS" which stands for: A. Internal Revenue Service B. International Rating System C. Internal Responsibility System D. Internal Resource System
What is C. Internal Responsibility System
100
Which is one of the 3 main WHMIS (Workplace Hazards Materials Information Systems) requirements? A. Warning Label B. Eye wash stations C. Inspections D. Air testing
What is A. Warning Label
100
An RSI is... A. Routine Safety Investigation B. Repeatitive Strain Injury C. Repeatitive Strain Incidents D. Rotational Strain Injury
What is B. Repeatitive Strain Injury
100
Where on MyWCB can you submit a hazard? A. workers report of injury (w1) B. Employers report of injury (e1) C. safety & security (red button) D.Healthy lifestyles (green button)
What is C. safety & security (red button)
200
Radiation is a __________ hazard. A. Ergonomic B. Chemical C. Physical D. Biological
What is C. Physical
200
A full Body harness and lifeline must be worn at heights of over: A. 5 feet B. 10 feet C. 20 feet D. 25 feet
What is B. 10 feet
200
You have the right to refuse unsafe work if... A. You believe it is dangerous to your health and safety B. You're tired C. You don't want to do it D. It's not in your job description
What is A. You believe it is dangerous to your health and safety
200
Repeatitive tasks should be broken up by: A. Micro breaks B. Job Rotation C. Varing Position D. All of the above
What is D. All of the above
200
Name Who do you call if there is an emergency after hours while you are working? A. Your Mom B. Your Supervisor C. Darrell Bower D. 911
What is D. 911
300
Which of the Following is a biological hazard? A. Gases B. Radiation C. Animal Bites D. Lighting
What is C. Animal Bites
300
Occupational Health and Safety Commitees are required in the workplace when there are: A. Over 6 workers B. 10- 20 workers C. 10 or more workers D. 50 or more workers
What is C. 10 or more workers
300
When exercising your right to refuse unsafe work, the first person you should talk to is... A. An OH&S Officer B. An OH&S Committee member C. Your supervisor D. Your Mother
What is C. Your supervisor
300
Your computer monitor should be: A. Perpendicular to windows B. Parallel to overhead lights C. Angled slightly downward D. All of the above
What is D. All of the above
300
Where do WCB employees meet if we have to evacuate the building in the summer? A. Sturdy stone B. West end of parking lot C. Joe Dogs D. Mullberrys
What is B. West end of parking lot
400
Engineering controls control hazards by using the principles of elimination, reduction and ..... A. Substitution B. Simplification C. Solidification D. Subtraction
What is A. Substitution
400
OH&S Commitees are required to meet... A. Once every 3 months B. Once every 6 months C. Once per year D. Only when required
What is A. Once every 3 months
400
A means of controlling an energy flow or protecting against an unwanted energy flow is called a: A. Path B. Contact C. Source D. Barrier
What is D. Barrier
400
Factors that contribute to accidents are known as "PEME" This stands for People, Equipment, Materials and ... A. Everyone B. Engineering Controls C. Environment D. Elephants
What is C. Environment
400
What do fire wardens do with mobility impaired persons (someone in a wheel chair or someone using crutches) during a fire drill? A. carry them down stairs B. let them fend for themselves C. let them take the elevator D. have them wait by the stiarwell
What is D. have them wait by the stiarwell
500
How long can you leave perishable foods out on the counter? A. 2hrs B. 4hrs C. 8hrs D. 5hrs
What is A.2hrs TWO HOURS is the MAXIMUM time perishable foods should be at room temperature. This INCLUDES the time they're on the table during your meal. Just ONE bacterium, doubling every 20 minutes, can grow to over 2,097,152 bacteria in 7 hours! Perishable foods include: Meat, poultry, seafood and tofu Dairy products Cooked pasta, rice and vegetables Fresh, peeled and/or cut fruits and vegetables. Reheating food may not make it safe. If food is left out too long, some bacteria, such as staphylococcus aureus (staph), can form a heat-resistant toxin that cooking can't destroy.
500
Under OH&S Legislation harrassment includes personal harassment or bullying. Which item is not considered? A. derogatory or degrading comments, jokes or gestures B. Refusing to work or co-operate with others C. Verbal or written abuse or threats D. job assessment, assignment and evaluation
What is D. job assessment, assignment and evaluation Personal harassment must involve repeated conduct or a single, serious incident that causes a lasting harmful effect on the worker.Harassment can exist even where there is no intention to harass or offend. Every person must take care to ensure his or her conduct is not offensive to others.
500
What is the ratio for ladder height to width at base? A. 1 to 3 B. 1 to 4 C. 3 to 5 D. 3 to 7
What is B. 1 to 4
500
What is the most important thing you need to get right in order to avoid discomfort and fatigue while driving. A. properly adjust the drivers seat B. properly adjust the mirrors C. properly adjust the steering wheel D. All the above
What is A. properly adjust the drivers seat
500
Who is the captain or chief fire warden for the Saskatoon office? A. Darrell B. Donna C. Keith D. April
What is B. Donna
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