First Aid Workplace Safety 3

Question 1

A worker collapses in a warehouse and is unresponsive with no normal breathing. The AED arrives. What is the correct order of actions?

Accepted Answer

Call 911, start CPR, use AED as soon as available

Answer

The chain of survival requires calling 911, starting CPR immediately, and using the AED as soon as it is available.

Question 2

Which hazard class does 'fall from elevation' belong to under OSHA's Fatal Four?

Accepted Answer

Falls

Answer

Falls are one of OSHA's Fatal Four leading causes of construction fatalities and include falls from scaffolding, ladders, and roofs.

Question 3

An employee begins showing signs of heat exhaustion—heavy sweating, weakness, and cool clammy skin. What is the priority first aid step?

Accepted Answer

Move them to a cool area and provide cool water to sip

Answer

Moving to a cool environment and hydrating with cool water are the first steps to prevent progression to heat stroke.

Question 4

What is the minimum safe distance from power lines that unqualified workers must maintain, according to OSHA?

Accepted Answer

10 feet

Answer

OSHA requires unqualified workers to maintain at least a 10-foot distance from overhead power lines up to 50 kV.

Question 5

A coworker is struck in the head by a falling tool and loses consciousness briefly. Which response is most appropriate?

Accepted Answer

Keep the worker still, assume a possible spinal injury, and call EMS

Answer

Loss of consciousness after a head strike indicates potential spinal involvement; keep the worker immobilized and activate EMS.

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