Workplace Safety Flashcards
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A coworker gets a chemical splash in the eye. What is the first action you should take?
Answer: Flush the eye with clean water for at least 15 minutes
Flushing with clean water for at least 15 minutes removes the chemical and minimizes tissue damage.
Under OSHA's Hazard Communication Standard, what must be available to workers for every hazardous chemical in the workplace?
Answer: A Safety Data Sheet (SDS)
OSHA's HazCom Standard requires Safety Data Sheets (SDS) to be accessible to workers for each hazardous chemical used.
Which type of fire extinguisher is appropriate for an electrical equipment fire?
Answer: Class C
Class C extinguishers use non-conductive agents safe for energized electrical equipment fires.
A worker is using a grinder without safety glasses and a metal fragment hits their eye. After calling 911, what should bystanders do?
Answer: Cover both eyes loosely and keep the worker calm
Covering both eyes reduces movement and prevents further injury; never attempt to remove an embedded object.
What does the acronym PASS stand for when using a fire extinguisher?
Answer: Pull, Aim, Squeeze, Sweep
PASS stands for Pull the pin, Aim at the base, Squeeze the handle, and Sweep side to side.
An employee suffers a crush injury to the hand. Which action is most appropriate while waiting for EMS?
Answer: Control bleeding with direct pressure and elevate if possible
Direct pressure controls bleeding and elevation reduces swelling until advanced medical care arrives.
What is the primary purpose of a Job Hazard Analysis (JHA)?
Answer: To identify and control hazards before a job task is performed
A JHA proactively identifies hazards associated with each step of a job so controls can be put in place before work begins.