First Aid Workplace Safety 2 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: A coworker gets a chemical splash in the eye. What is the first action you should take?
- Call poison control immediately
- Flush the eye with clean water for at least 15 minutes (Correct answer)
- Cover the eye with a sterile pad
- Apply antibiotic ointment to the eye
Correct 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.
Question 2: Under OSHA's Hazard Communication Standard, what must be available to workers for every hazardous chemical in the workplace?
- A posted warning sign
- A Safety Data Sheet (SDS) (Correct answer)
- A written incident report
- A physician's approval form
Correct 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.
Question 3: Which type of fire extinguisher is appropriate for an electrical equipment fire?
- Class A
- Class B
- Class C (Correct answer)
- Class D
Correct answer: Class C
Class C extinguishers use non-conductive agents safe for energized electrical equipment fires.
Question 4: A worker is using a grinder without safety glasses and a metal fragment hits their eye. After calling 911, what should bystanders do?
- Remove the fragment with tweezers
- Have the worker rub the eye to dislodge it
- Cover both eyes loosely and keep the worker calm (Correct answer)
- Rinse vigorously with water to flush out the fragment
Correct 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.
Question 5: What does the acronym PASS stand for when using a fire extinguisher?
- Pull, Aim, Squeeze, Sweep (Correct answer)
- Push, Activate, Spray, Step back
- Pull, Attach, Squirt, Spread
- Point, Aim, Squeeze, Spray
Correct answer: Pull, Aim, Squeeze, Sweep
PASS stands for Pull the pin, Aim at the base, Squeeze the handle, and Sweep side to side.
Question 6: An employee suffers a crush injury to the hand. Which action is most appropriate while waiting for EMS?
- Massage the hand to restore circulation
- Apply a tourniquet at the wrist immediately
- Control bleeding with direct pressure and elevate if possible (Correct answer)
- Submerge the hand in warm water
Correct answer: Control bleeding with direct pressure and elevate if possible
Direct pressure controls bleeding and elevation reduces swelling until advanced medical care arrives.
Question 7: What is the primary purpose of a Job Hazard Analysis (JHA)?
- To assign blame after an accident
- To identify and control hazards before a job task is performed (Correct answer)
- To document worker training hours
- To schedule equipment maintenance intervals
Correct 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.
First Aid Workplace Safety 2
A coworker gets a chemical splash in the eye.
What is the first action you should take?