Hazard Recognition Flashcards

Which of the following is the BEST example of a chemical hazard in a manufacturing facility?

Answer: Exposure to airborne solvent vapors without ventilation

Airborne solvent vapors represent a chemical hazard because inhalation can cause acute and chronic health effects.

Which technique involves workers systematically walking through their work area to identify hazards before starting a task?

Answer: Pre-task hazard assessment

A pre-task hazard assessment is performed before beginning work to identify and control hazards specific to that task.

A forklift operator notices the floor in a warehouse aisle is uneven and cracked. Which hazard category does this MOST represent?

Answer: Surface/trip hazard

Uneven and cracked floors create trip and vehicle stability hazards in pedestrian and forklift traffic areas.

During a safety walkthrough, you see extension cords running under a rug in a high-traffic area. What is the PRIMARY hazard?

Answer: Fire hazard from heat buildup and potential overload

Extension cords under rugs can overheat due to trapped heat, creating a fire hazard and also a hidden trip hazard.

Which of the following would be considered a biological hazard in a healthcare setting?

Answer: Bloodborne pathogen exposure from needlestick injuries

Bloodborne pathogens transmitted through needlestick injuries are a recognized biological hazard in healthcare.

What does the hierarchy of hazard controls prioritize as the MOST effective control method?

Answer: Elimination of the hazard

Elimination removes the hazard entirely and is the most effective control because it prevents exposure completely.

A worker performing overhead work complains of neck pain after repeated upward gazing. Which hazard type is this?

Answer: Ergonomic hazard from awkward posture

Sustained awkward postures such as overhead work cause musculoskeletal strain and are classified as ergonomic hazards.