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What does the term “ergonomics” refer to?

Efficiency in the working environment.

100

In driving, what is the recommended following distance?

3 seconds 

100

First safety innovation in the US, built in 1716
- protect goods being shipped from Europe; increased safety for crews and passengers

Boston Light

100

What is our most common accident?

Auto Incidents

100

What’s more dangerous, collisions with animals on the road or your bathtub?

Bathtubs

200

How should you lift a heavy object to protect your back?

Bend knees, keep back straight.

200

How do you handle a downed power line?

Stay away, call for help.

200

Who founded the first fire department?

Ben Franklin

200

What document can you read to learn about all the Safety programs?

Safety Manual

200

What’s the deadliest time to go for a walk?

6- 9 p.m. Dusk is the most deadly 3-hour period for pedestrians on U.S. highways.

300

How should you lift heavy objects from the floor?

Bend at knees, lift with legs.

300

What is the "safest" color car on the road?

White

300

Who were the Forerunners of modern unions? First to recognize the need of worker safety formed in 1794. The federal society of Journeymen Cordwainers

Trade Societies

300

What should you wear on a job site?

Hard Hat

300

At what age are you most likely to die from a fall?

Age 65+ Over 80% of home accident deaths from falls occur to people aged 65+.

400

These Type of Injuries Are The Most Common Injury Type, in an office setting 

musculoskeletal injuries (MSIs).

400

True/ False: Correctly used seat-belts reduce the risk of death in a crash by 61% 

True

400

When was OSHA established?

1971

400

When should you report an Incident?

As soon as possible or within 24 hours 

400

Are you more likely to be killed by a shark or by hemorrhoids?

Hemorrhoids.

500

What is a benefit of Ergonomics?

  • Increased savings. • Fewer injuries. • More productive and sustainable employees
  • Fewer employees experiencing pain. • Implementing ergonomic improvements can reduce the risk factors that lead to discomfort.
  • Increased productivity.
  • Increased morale.
  • Reduced absenteeism. 
500

True/ False: 80% of car accidents are caused by a driver being distracted 

True

500

Who were the radium girls?

The Radium Girls were female factory workers who contracted radiation poisoning from painting radium dials – watch dials and hands with self-luminous paint.

500

Who meets every 2nd Thursday and 4th Thursday of each month at OCR?

All of US

500

Are you more likely to die in the U.S. of Lyme disease if you live in the East or the West?

East