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Occupational Safety and Health Question 14 Detailed Solution Workplace hazards can be categorized into three groups 1, Chemical hazards in which the bedyabsorbs toxins. 2, Ergonomic hazards in which the Bedyjis strained or injured, often over an extended period, because of nature (design) if the task-#=¥requency, or intensity. 3, Physical hazards in which the worker is exposed to harmful elements or physical dangers such as heat or moving parts. + Physical hazards are the most common hazards and are present in most of the workplace at some paints of time + Examples include: Live electrical cords, unguarded machinery, exposed moving parts, constant loud noise, vibrations, working from ladders, scaffolding or heights, spills, ‘ripping hazards + Physical hazards include noise and vibration, Electri Illumination, Pressure, radiation ete ity, Heat, Ventilation, 4, Psychosocial which is related to stress, violence, etc. 5, Biological hazards Employees who work with other people, with animals or with infectious materials can be exposed to biological hazards such as blood, fungi, mold, viruses and animal droppingsTeer ec) Start Complete Exam Preparation Pe eOTy eed maa DCS Ciel ace) Question Bank Exerc Download App Question 2: View this Question Online > The following warning sign represents |. Risk of fire . Risk of explosion . Risk of electric shock 4. Risk of ionizing radiations . Not Attempted Answer (Detailed Solution Below) Option 2: Risk of explosion Occupational Safety and Health Question 2 Detailed Solution Prohibition Signs ORC r eenThese signs should be used to convey “Do Not” type commands. For example, to indicate that smoking is not allowed or that, where a particular material reacts dangerously with water or water should not be used to extinguish a fire. OSO® Smoking andnaked — Do not extinguish Pedestrians flames prohibited with water Prohibited Warning Signs These signs should be used to make people aware of a nearby danger. For example, a flammable liquid store or a laboratory where radioactive substances are in use should have an appropriate warning sign near the entrance. Ls ES && Risk of Fire Risk of Electric Shock — Toxic Hazard EX Corrosive Risk of ionizing Laser Beam substances Radiation - oa Risk of Explosion Overhead Genera (Fixed Hazard) Risk of Di Mandatory Signs ‘These signs should be used to Indicate actions that must be carried out in order to comply with statutory requirements. For example, an area of a construction site where hard hats should be worn should also have appropriate signs at the entry points.eO®@ Wear Head Wear Eye Wear Hearing Protection Protection Protection Wear Foot Wear Hand Wear Protection Protection Respirator B® Wear safety Use adjustable © Wash Hands Hamess/Belt Guard India’s #1 Learning Platform Start Complete Exam Preparation Des tieleo Question Bank D> Download App Jie food Question 3: View this Question Online > Which is biological hazard? 1. Virus 2. Fatigue 3. Alcoholism PaaS Exe) OR Ger ER eos toi4, Oldage 5. Notattempted Answer (De soe ro 4 N y \e- Safety and Health Question 3 Detailed Solution Occupational hazards can be termed asa source or situation with a potential for harm in terms of injury or ill health, damage to property, damage to the workplace environment, or a combination of these. Types of occupational health hazards: Hazard Element + Noise + Heat and cold stress Physical hazards * Vibration + Radiation (ionising & Non-ionising} + Illumination etc + Inflammable + Explosive {Chemical hazards * Toxic + Corrosive + Radioactive + Bacteria + Virus + Fungi Biological hazards | 7 Fe ct + Infection + Old age * Sex + ill health + Sickness + Fatigue hysiological azards:Smoking Alcoholism Unskilled * Poor discipline - « absenteeism paveigbareal « disobedience azards < aggressive “=: + Accident proneness et Emotional disturbances « violence « bullying sexual harassment Unguarded machinery No fencing No safety device No control device etc. Mechanical hazards + No earthing * Short circuit Electrical hazards | + Current leakage + Open wire + No fuse or cut off device etc + Poor manual handling technique + Awrong layout of machinery Ergonomic hazards | + Wrong design + Poor housekeeping = Wrong tools etc. od cS SR ARES Rela) Pela me) CM ei mete-trlel iced) iG) Pen Dao oer Exot Download App Question 4: View this Question Online > The shape of warming sign i 1. circular Do eee2. square triangular 4, rectangular Not attempted mm Solution Below) » 2: triangular oot oom Occupational Safety and Health Question 4 Detailed Solution Prohibition signs Shape Circular Red border and cross bar. Colour Black symbol! ‘on white Background ‘Shows it must Meaning not be done Example No smoking Mandatory signs Shape Circular White symbol Colour ‘on blue background Shows what Meaniog must be done Example Wear hand protection Warning signsSS —S w backgfound Colour black border mbol | Wars of hazard ies or danger Caution, risk Ea of eclectic shock Information signs Shape Square or Oblong White symbols Colour ‘on green background Meaning Indicates or gives information of safety provision Example First aid point i India's #1 Learning Platform CR Goc ian ots Start Complete Exam Preparation erie Question Bank Question 5: View this Question Online > Prohibition signs are made in shape. 1. Square 2. Triangular 3. Oblong4. Circular o** 5. Not attempted NA C — eNO Below) S lar a : ae Safety and Health Question § Detailed Solution Prohibition signs Shape Circular Red border and cross bar. Colour Black symbol ‘on white Background ‘Shows it must not be done Example No smoking Meaning Mandatory signs Circular White symbol Colour ‘on blue background Shows what must be done Wear hand protection Meaning Example Warning signsyackground Colour black border d symbol Warns of hazard Meat: or danger Caution, risk ae of eclectic shock Information signs Shape Square or Oblong White symbols Colour on green background Meaning Indicates or gives information of safety provision Example First aid point Top Occupational Safety and Health MCQ Objective Questions Ca eee eerie Se Pela Me CMC mate teh iced) Dally Live =i Mock Tests Git es i Cr Download App Question 6 View this Question Online > The only thing that can keep you safe consistently is 1, Personal protective equipment 2. Yours supervisor 3. Obeying all warning signs”% Answer (Detailed Solution Below) Option 4: Your attitude Occupational Safety and Health Question 6 Detailed Solution Explanation: Safety Attitude: + No matter how many rules or procedures exist nor how many warning signs are posted or how many hours of training we have received, the only thing that can consistently keep you safe is your attitude. + A good safety attitude ensures that you follow all safety procedures, use required PPE, and never take risky shortcuts or perform unsafe acts. + Allowing yourself to get ina hurry and cut comers is a sign of a poor safety attitude. This leads to unsafe acts and injuries at work. * Important Points Key concepts and terminologies regarding industrial safety: + Safety: « Being safe. Freedom from risk or danger « Degree of freedom from harm or danger + Risk: ° Hazard; Peril; Jeopardy é . ¢ An expression of the impact and possibility of a mishap in terms of potential mishap severity and the proba f occurrence + Accident ° An undesirable and unexpeetee! event; a mishap; an unfortunate chance or event + Incident s Any event that could have resulted in injury and illness, property damage, environmental reaction, business interruption + Mishap * An unfortunate accident. + An unplanned event or series of events resulting in death, injury, occupational illness, damage to or loss of equipment or property, damage to the environment + Hazard © To risk; to put in danger of loss or injury © Any real or potential condition that can cause injury, illness or death to personal; damage to or loss of a system, equipment or property; or damage to the environment ERE sen ela RCo oer Start Complete Exam Preparationeae er oral hshi Ceo Cresco ea ett Download App Question 7 View this Question Online > Occupational safety and health is concerned with health and welfare of 2. family members 2. employees and customers 4. All of the above Answer (Detailed Solution Below) Option 4: All of the above Occupational Safety jealth Question 7 Detailed Solution Occupational Safety and Health (OSH) is an area concerned with protecting the safety, health, and welfare of people engaged in co-workers, family members, employees, customers, and many others who might be affected by the workspace environment. Tee ane nei Start Complete Exam Preparation amy ates Pee ee acidDownload App Question 8 View this Question Online > The worker require foot protection in work environment with. # 1. fine dust and fluff 2. hot and poisonous fumes , 3. electrical hazards 4. penetrating materials suchas nails or spikes Answer (Detailed Solution Below) \ Option 4: penetrating materials such as né Occupational Safety and Health Question 8 Detailed Solution + Personal protective equipment, commonly referred to as "PPE", is equipment worn to minimize exposure to serious workplace injuries and illnesses * These injuries and illnesses may result from contact with chemical, radiological, physical, electrical, mechanical or other workplace hazards + Personal protective equipment may include items such as gloves, safety glasses and shoes, earplugs or muffs, hard hats, respirators or coveralls, vests, and full body suits . Striking against objects [Helmetsb. Spatter H. Hot spatter b Faling objects }. Leather leg guards |Foot lprotection 2. Working wet area 2: Satety.shiogs l4, Penetrating materials like |? Sum Poot ails h. Oust Particles INose Nose mask b. Fumes/gases/vapours h. Heat burn due to direct ntact Band ction 2: Blows spark moderate |Menciglones heat , Electric shock }. Goggles b. Face shield rye hi. Flying dust particles rotectios 3. Radiation JProtection fp. Uv rays, IR rays lk. Hand shield Is. Headshield H. Spark generated during |": Face shield lelding, grinding )2.Headshield with Irctection b. Welding spatter striking Jot Without earmuff Face protection from uv. P+Helmets with welders rye I4. Screen for welders H. High noise level II. Hot particles H. Earplug armuff lLeather aprons eRe amen Portia) Start Complete Exam Preparation ao Cele tes rears _— ae Ca Ceo nar cottaDownload App Question 9 View this Question Online > Which of the following aspects is not a part of safe work place? |. Variation a' » ans 2. Noise control ( Pa A... 4, Temperature Answer (Detailed Solution Below) Option 1: Variation Occupational Safety and Health Question 9 Detailed Solution Explanation: : + Itis not possible to measure the effects of human casualties. They can have giave consequences for employees and their families and friends as well. + This is why workplace safety ond health measures are necessary. They ere important for the wellbeing of employers and employees alike. The feeling of assurance that one has, knowing that he will return safely from work is greater than anything else. Some aspects of Safety workplaces are as follows: 1, Colour Code: Colors are an important way of communicating hazards to workers. The ‘American National Standayds Institute has established rules governing what specific colours mean. Trucks, railearcs sl containers must have placards attached indicating the hazard level of the container's co 2. Temperature: Scientific studies confirm that higher temperature can significantly impact on productivity and leads to stress, loss of concentration. and increased tiredness and that reality can become a health and safety issue especially for unwell and older workers in the workplace. 3. Noise Control: Excessive workplace noise has several adverse outcomes, such as decreased productivity, more difficult communication, permanent hearing loss and increased health issues and hearing-related accidents among employees.Ca eee ae Rec Start Complete Exam Preparation PROT fared =) Teac DO tier rey (ores ears D> Download App peor ‘Question 10 The given figure represents 1. Water filled extinguisher 2. Foam Extinguisher 3. Carbon dioxide Extinguisher 4. Halon Extinguisher Answer (Detailed Solution Below) Option 3: Carbon dioxide Extinguisher a a HL a a CR a oe est View this Question Online >A fire extinguisher, flame extinguisher or simply extinguisher is an active fire protection de extinguish or control small fires, often in an emergency situation. Foam extinguisher These may be of stored pressure or gas cartridge types. Foam extinguishers are most suitable for: + flammable liquid fires + running liquid fires Must not be used where electrical equipment is involved.Dry powder extinguishers: + Extinguishers fitted with dry powder may be of the gas cartridge or stored pressure type + The main distinguishing feature is the fork-shaped nozzle. + Powders have been developed to deal with class D fires. Carbon dioxide (CO): * This type is easily distinguished by the distinctively shaped discharge horn. + Suitable for class B fires * Best suited where contamination by deposits must be avoided. + Not generally effective in the open air. xX| U S| | Halon extinguishers: + Theses extinguishers may be filled with carbon tetrachloride and bromachlorodifluoro methene (BCF). + They may be of either gas cartridge or stored pressure type. + They are more effective in extinguishing small fires involving pouring liquids. + These extinguishers are particular'y suitable and safe to use on electrical equipment as the chemicals are electrically non-conductive. Pn eee ene peta Start Complete Exam Preparation eGo Can esc Gece oe hes osc ‘Question Bank Petes)B Download App Question 11 ‘ View this Question Online > In case of arc welding, one should protect his eyes using Mae. 2. Mask 3. Safety goggles 4, Sun goggles Answer (Detailed Solution Below) Option 1: Dark glass screen Occupational Safety and Health Question 11 Detailed Solution Explanation: + Welding arcs give off radiation over @ broad range of wavelengths - from 200 am (nanometers) to 1,400 nm (or 0.2 to 1.4 im, micrometers). * This includes ultraviolet (UV) radiation (200 to 400 nm), visible light (400 to 700 nm), and infrared (IR) radiation (700 to 1,400 nm). « This is the reason that eyes need to be protected age MMM ged Infra-Red rays. * Arc welding is a safe occupation when sufficient measures are taken to protect the welder from potential hazards. « Protective clothing % * Wear ear muffs or plugs + Helmets and handheld ‘elds for skin protection * Dark glass screen for eyes protection A WARNING Welding area Risk of eye injury and/or blindness. PRE | 20 not watch arc Eye protection required.Pod * India's #1 Learning Platform Start Complete Exam Preparation Daily Live Obes iis Cierra Download App Question 12 As per the colour cade a red colour indicates 1. Fire prevention 2. Radiant hazards 3. First-aid equipment 4. ‘" caution Answer (Detailed Solution Below) Option 1: Fire prevention Occupational Safety and Health Question 12 Detailed Solution Explanation: ECU C aR osc View this Question Online > A colour code is a system for displaying information by using different colours. The United Kingdom adopted a colour code scheme for such communication wherein red signified danger and white signified safety, with other colours having similar assignments of meaning. + The colour code identifies the type of hazard, which helps the employee identify the level of severity. It is meant to reduce the possibilty of injuries. The colour of safety* Red: Fire protection equipment Danger, high risk of injury or death, Emergency stops and alarms + Orange: Moderate risk of injury, Guarding devices + Yellow: Caution statements, Minor tisk of injury, Materials handling equipment + Green: Safety equipment tation, First cid equipment or location + Blue: No immediate hazard & Additional Information The meanings of various colours on these placards also are standardized: + Red — combustible materials * Yellow - oxidizers * White - poison or toxic + Orange — explosives * Green — non-flammable gas + Red and wihite stripe — Flammable solid eee Bec iea ORCC cst Start Complete Exam Preparation cae one (pees Cress ers Dosciapry Download App Question 13 View this Question Online > Consider the goals of the safety policy of a company, at once designating also the responstbilities and authority for their achievement : 1. Safety of employees and the public at large 2. Efforts to be made to involve all managers. supervisors and employees in the development and implementation of safety procedures 3. Clearing of all caveats that may tell on keeping the morale of the employees high Which of the above statements are correct? ~“” 3 2. 2and 3 only3. 1and 2 only 4, 1and 3 only ‘Answer (Detailed Solution Below) Option 1: |, 2 and 3 Occupational Safety and Health Question 13 Detailed Solution Concept: Accidents are unplanned and unexpected occurrences that upset the planned sequence of events and actions resulting in the loss of production injury to the person and damage to plants and equipment. Safety policies always focus on the prevention of accidents and how te develop a safe working procedure and environment. Importance of safety: 1, Humanitarian reasons 2. Economic reesons ~ 3. Organizational image . 4, Laws and regulations The goal of safety policies of the company should be: 1. Safety of employees and the public at large. Employers have legal responsibilities to ensure safety and healthy workplace. As an employee you have rights and you have responsibilities for your own well-being and as well as your colleagues. 2. Effects to be made to involve all managers, supervisors, and employees in the development and implementation of safety procedures. 3. Clearing of all caveats (hazards) that may tell on keeping the morale of the employees high. a ee ea © Tost PS Elam (CM pCi m ele b eel) Doe ic Daily Live ones S Tar Posie Download App resin Exec)Question 14 ¢ . View this Question Online > What is known as the Costa Rican approach in the area of public health? 1. equal spending on health and defence, 2. defence budget to be more than health budget. 3 ~.. an army to maintain to be able to spend more on public health. 4. spending on the health of the armymen. Answer (Detailed Solution Below) Option 3: not having an army to maintain to be able to spend more on public health. Occupational Safety and Health Question 14 Detailed Solution Costa Rica is a country in Central America bordered by Nicaragua to the north, Panama to the south, the Pacific Ocean to the west, and the Caribbean Sea to the east. se + Costa Rica is generally regarded as having the most stable and most democratic government. + It has one of the highest literacy rates in the Westen Hemisphere and a solid educational system. + Costa Rica is considered to be one of the healthiest countries on the continent. + The Costa Rican cca area of public health refers to the state of not having an army to maintain to be able te spend more on public health. * Actually, Costa Rica is aN merican country that gives priority to the health of its people. + It saves money by not possessing any army and uses this money on the health of the peopl + The Costa Rican government believes that a country has to be healthy for its development and they give attention to the health of its people, Hence, the correct answer is (3) Not having an army to maintain to be able to spend more on public health. a India’s #1 Learning Platform JOBE Seon at Start Complete Exam Preparationroe ce Pecans oes col Cresta g ea ee Download App Question 15 0 \ View this Question Ontine > Which of the following cannot be used as a safety device?” 1. Helmet rye 2. Interlocks 4. Chair Answer (Detailed Solution Below) Option 4: Chair Occupational Safety and Health Question 15 Detailed Solution + Safety equipment also known as personal protective equipment is specifically designed to help protect workers against health or safety risks on the job site. , + By wearing the appropriate safety equipment, workers can decrease the number of preventable accidents that occur on jab sites every year. There are some safety device as given below, 1. Safety Interlock Switches: Safety interlock switches monitor the mechanical guards that separate an individual from a hazard. If a guard, like a'gate, door, or panel is opened or removed, the safety interlock switches send a signal to the machine control system to halt the hazardous situation. 5 5 2. Limit Switch: A limit s a switch Operated by the motion of a machine part or presence of an object. They are ei vig machinery as part of a control system, as a safety interlock, or to count obj sing a point. 3, Helmet: Safety helmets are one of the most frequently used forms of Personal Protective Equipment. + Safety helmets will protect the user's head against impact from objects falling from above, by resisting and deflecting blows to the head. Sarat) sel abe aire fiat clei nar te nent cicere tram: inenerte tecthetenant cidaarback of the head. But in general, we know that the chair is not safety equipment.