First Aid Workplace Safety 2

Question 1

A coworker gets a chemical splash in the eye. What is the first action you should take?

Accepted Answer

Flush the eye with clean water for at least 15 minutes

Answer

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?

Accepted Answer

A Safety Data Sheet (SDS)

Answer

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?

Accepted Answer

Class C

Answer

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?

Accepted Answer

Cover both eyes loosely and keep the worker calm

Answer

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?

Accepted Answer

Pull, Aim, Squeeze, Sweep

Answer

PASS stands for Pull the pin, Aim at the base, Squeeze the handle, and Sweep side to side.

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