EduTest Test Safety and Compliance 3 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: What is the primary purpose of a Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) or Safety Data Sheet (SDS)?
- To list the cost of chemicals
- To provide hazard and safe-handling information for substances (Correct answer)
- To record who purchased a chemical
- To describe how chemicals are manufactured
Correct answer: To provide hazard and safe-handling information for substances
An SDS provides critical information about a chemical's hazards, safe handling, storage, disposal, and emergency response procedures.
Question 2: A student is unsure whether a substance in an unmarked beaker is safe to smell directly. What is the safest technique?
- Smell it directly by placing it under the nose
- Use the wafting technique to gently direct vapors toward the nose (Correct answer)
- Taste a small amount to identify it
- Pour it out to see its consistency
Correct answer: Use the wafting technique to gently direct vapors toward the nose
Wafting — using your hand to gently wave vapors toward your nose from a distance — minimizes inhalation of potentially harmful fumes.
Question 3: Under US federal law, at what minimum age may most young people work in non-agricultural jobs without restrictions on hours?
- 14
- 16
- 18 (Correct answer)
- 21
Correct answer: 18
Under the Fair Labor Standards Act, workers 18 and older face no restrictions on hours or hazardous work in non-agricultural settings.
Question 4: What is the safest action if you discover a classmate has collapsed and is unresponsive?
- Shake them vigorously to wake them
- Call for help and begin CPR if trained (Correct answer)
- Give them food or water
- Move them to a more comfortable location
Correct answer: Call for help and begin CPR if trained
Calling for emergency help and initiating CPR if trained are the correct steps; moving an unconscious person can worsen injuries.
Question 5: Which of the following behaviors violates standard food safety compliance when preparing food?
- Washing hands before handling food
- Using separate cutting boards for raw meat and vegetables
- Storing raw chicken above ready-to-eat foods in the refrigerator (Correct answer)
- Checking the internal temperature of cooked poultry
Correct answer: Storing raw chicken above ready-to-eat foods in the refrigerator
Raw chicken should always be stored below ready-to-eat foods to prevent drip contamination, a common cause of foodborne illness.
Question 6: In the context of school bus safety, students should remain how far from the bus while waiting for it to stop?
- Right next to the door
- At least 6 feet (about 3 giant steps) from the curb (Correct answer)
- Directly behind the bus
- No specific distance is required
Correct answer: At least 6 feet (about 3 giant steps) from the curb
Standing at least 6 feet from the road keeps students clear of the bus's path and out of the driver's blind spots.
Question 7: What does the term 'ergonomics' refer to in a workplace or school setting?
- Emergency evacuation procedures
- Designing environments and tasks to fit human capabilities (Correct answer)
- Rules for handling hazardous materials
- Standards for electrical safety
Correct answer: Designing environments and tasks to fit human capabilities
Ergonomics is the science of designing work environments and tasks to minimize strain and maximize safety and efficiency for human users.
EduTest Test Safety and Compliance 3
What is the primary purpose of a Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) or Safety Data Sheet (SDS)?