Workplace Safety Flashcards

A worker is found with a piece of metal impaled in the abdomen. What is the correct first aid approach?

Answer: Stabilize the object in place and do not remove it

Impaled objects should be stabilized in place because removal can cause increased bleeding and organ damage.

Which condition can result from prolonged exposure to noise levels above 85 dB in the workplace?

Answer: Tinnitus and permanent hearing loss

Sustained noise above 85 dB damages hair cells in the cochlea, causing tinnitus and permanent noise-induced hearing loss.

An employee is found unconscious near a gas leak. What should the first responder do first?

Answer: Ensure the scene is safe before approaching the victim

Scene safety is the first priority; entering an environment with an active gas leak can incapacitate or kill rescuers.

What is the correct technique for lifting a heavy object to prevent back injury?

Answer: Bend the knees, keep the back straight, and lift with the legs

Bending the knees and lifting with the legs keeps the spine neutral and transfers the load to stronger leg muscles.

A coworker is experiencing chest pain radiating to the left arm and jaw. After calling 911, what should you do?

Answer: Help them sit or lie in a comfortable position and give aspirin if not allergic and not contraindicated

Keeping the patient comfortable and giving aspirin (if appropriate) can reduce clot formation while awaiting EMS for a suspected heart attack.

Which type of respirator protects against both particles and organic vapors?

Answer: Combination cartridge respirator with OV/P100

A combination cartridge respirator with organic vapor (OV) and P100 particulate filters protects against both chemical vapors and fine particles.

What should a worker do if their clothing catches fire?

Answer: Stop, drop, and roll to smother the flames

Stop, drop, and roll smothers flames by cutting off oxygen and prevents the person from fanning the fire by running.