Quiz Questions New Employee Safety Orientation

Name: __________________________________________________ Date:________________________

1. When you see a fellow worker taking unnecessary risks, ignore it and let your supervisor handle it.
 True or  False

2. Injuries from poor ergonomics tend to develop over a long period of time.
 True or  False

3. If an emergency occurs in the workplace, the best course of action is to evacuate.

 True or  False

4. If a machine guard gets in your way, it’s OK to remove it.

 True or  False

5. When working with flammable materials, only work in enclosed areas.

 True or  False

6. The procedure associated with shutting down dangerous machinery is known as:
a. Housekeeping
b. Machine Guarding
c. Lockout/Tagout
d. Ergonomics

7. A respirator can be considered a type of personal protective equipment (PPE).

 True or  False

8. Under what circumstances do you have a right to review safety data sheets for the chemicals in
your workplace?
a. Only if you are on the safety committee
b. Only if there is an emergency involving chemicals
c. Anytime you want to
d. Only if your work involves handling chemicals

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9. Violence in the workplace is a rare occurrence, so you don’t need to be prepared for it.
 True or  False

10. Practicing good ergonomics means adjusting your body to fit your work.
 True or  False

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Quiz Answers New Employee Safety Orientation
1. When you see a fellow worker taking unnecessary risks, ignore it and let your supervisor handle it.
False.
When a fellow employee is taking risks, don’t hesitate to address it.

2. Injuries from poor ergonomics tend to develop over a long period of time.
True.
Injuries from poor ergonomics are usually a result of poor work practices that result in musculoskeletal
disorders.

3. If an emergency occurs in the workplace, the best course of action is to evacuate.

False.
It depends on the type of emergency. Many emergencies will require you to evacuate, but in some
situations, you will need to shelter in place.

4. If a machine guard gets in your way, it’s OK to remove it.

False.

Never remove or try to bypass machine guards. They are there to protect you from
serious injury.

5. When working with flammable materials, only work in enclosed areas.

False.
When working with flammable materials, only work in areas with good ventilation.

6. The procedure associated with shutting down dangerous machinery is known as:
c.

7. A respirator can be considered a type of PPE.

True.
Respirators protect you from breathing in harmful dusts, fumes, vapors, or gases.

8. Under what circumstances do you have a right to review safety data sheets for the chemicals in
your workplace?
c.
You have the right to review safety data sheets for the chemicals in your facility anytime you want to.

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9. Violence in the workplace is a rare occurrence, so you don’t need to be prepared for it.
False.
While it may seem like a rare occurrence, workplace violence is one of the leading causes of
death in the workplace.

10. Practicing good ergonomics means adjusting your body to fit your work.
False.
Good ergonomics means adjusting your work to fit your body. Otherwise, you will continuously
be in awkward positions that can lead to injury.

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