General Safety
What should you always do before starting any horticulture task?
A) Check your phone
B) Review safety procedures
C) Eat a snack
D) Talk to a friend
Review safety protocols
What does OSHA stand for?
A) Occupational Safety and Health Administration
B) Office of Safety and Hazard Analysis
C) Occupational Standards and Health Agency
D) Office of Safety and Health Administration
Occupational Safety and Health Administration
What information can you find on a Safety Data Sheet (SDS)?
A) Product pricing
B) Safety information about hazardous materials
C) Employee schedules
D) Inventory lists
Safety information about hazardous materials
Equipment Safety (100)
What is the first step to safely using horticulture equipment?
A) Start using it immediately
B) Read the instructions
C) Ask a friend for help
D) Assume you know how
Read the instructions
What type of protective gear should be worn when handling chemicals?
A) Flip-flops
B) Safety goggles and gloves
C) Regular clothing
D) None
Safety goggles and gloves
Which of the following is NOT a general safety practice in horticulture?
A) Wearing open-toed shoes
B) Keeping work areas clean
C) Reporting accidents immediately
D) Using tools correctly
Wearing open-toed shoes
Which of the following is an OSHA requirement for workers?
A) Wearing sunglasses
B) Attending safety training
C) Working overtime
D) Taking breaks
Attending safety training
Why is it important to read the SDS before using a chemical?
A) To memorize its content
B) To understand its hazards and safe handling
C) To impress your coworkers
D) To waste time
To understand its hazards and safe handling
Which of the following is a safety precaution when operating machinery?
A) Wearing loose clothing
B) Keeping hands away from moving parts
C) Ignoring warning signs
D) Using equipment without training
Keeping hands away from moving parts
Which of the following is considered personal protective equipment (PPE)?
A) Safety boots
B) A baseball cap
C) Sunglasses
D) A t-shirt
Safety boots
When working in the field, what is the most important safety practice?
A) Working quickly
B) Following safety guidelines
C) Ignoring weather conditions
D) Using equipment without training
Following safety guidelines
What is a consequence of not following OSHA standards?
A) Improved safety
B) Legal penalties
C) Increased productivity
D) Better working conditions
Legal penalties
What does the term "hazardous material" refer to?
A) Any material that is easy to use
B) Any material that poses a risk to health or safety
C) All materials used in horticulture
D) Only chemicals
Any material that poses a risk to health or safety
What is the purpose of safety guards on equipment?
A) To make the equipment look good
B) To protect the operator from injury
C) To increase speed
D) To reduce noise
To protect the operator from injury
Why is it important to wear protective gear in horticulture?
A) To look professional
B) To stay comfortable
C) To protect against injuries and hazards
D) To impress others
To protect against injuries and hazards
What should you do if you notice a safety hazard?
A) Ignore it
B) Report it to the supervisor
C) Try to fix it yourself
D) Wait for someone else to notice
Report it to the supervisor
How often should workers receive OSHA safety training?
A) Once a year
B) Only when hired
C) Every month
D) Whenever an accident occurs
Once a year
Where can you typically find the SDS for a product?
A) Online
B) In the workplace
C) Both A and B
D) In the product packaging
Both A and B
How often should equipment be inspected for safety?
A) Never
B) Only when it breaks
C) Regularly, according to guidelines
D) Once a year
Regularly, according to guidelines
When should you replace your protective gear?
A) Only if it looks worn
B) When it no longer fits properly
C) Regularly, as per safety guidelines
D) You should never replace it
Regularly, as per safety guidelines
What is the primary purpose of safety practices in horticulture?
A) To increase productivity
B) To ensure worker safety
C) To reduce costs
D) To impress customers
Which of the following is a common OSHA standard in horticulture?
A) Use of personal protective equipment
B) Working without breaks
C) Ignoring safety protocols
D) Rushing through tasks
Use of personal protective equipment
What should you do if you cannot find the SDS for a chemical you are using?
A) Use it anyway
B) Ask a supervisor or safety officer
C) Ignore it
D) Guess the hazards
What should you do if a piece of equipment malfunctions?
A) Try to fix it yourself
B) Keep using it
C) Report it to a supervisor immediately
D) Ignore it
Report it to a supervisor immediately
What is the correct way to wear a respirator?
A) Loosely
B) Tightly sealed against the face
C) Underneath a hat
D) It doesn't matter
Tightly sealed against the face