3: Know and Understand
Answer the following questions using the information provided in this chapter.
Which of the following agencies was created to ensure safe and healthful working conditions for working men and women?
A. American National Standards Institute.
B. US Department of Labor.
C. Occupational Safety and Health Administration.
D. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
Which of the following best describes the DOL’s mission?
A. To ensure safe and healthful working conditions for mine workers.
B. To research and develop standards for worker health and safety.
C. To establish better working conditions with fair treatment.
D. To foster, promote, and develop the welfare of the wage earners, job seekers, and retirees.
For which of the following are employers responsible?
A. Providing safety training.
B. Ensuring each work environment is safe.
C. Monitoring work environments regularly.
D. All of the above.
Failure to dress safely and according to company rules may be reason for _____.
A. promotion
B. dismissal
C. transfer
D. All of the above.
Which of the following behaviors are common causes of workplace accidents?
A. Poor attitudes and forgetting safety details.
B. Showing off and taking chances.
C. Losing your temper or falling asleep.
D. All of the above.
Equipment and clothing worn to protect a person from harm in potentially hazardous situations is referred to as _____.
A. PPE
B. CDC
C. DOL
D. FLS
Protective eyewear worn while performing landscape activities should be _____.
A. CDC approved
B. Z87 shatter-resistant
C. standard FLSA issue
D. USDA standard Z87
At what noise level does OSHA recommend hearing protection?
A. Constant 85 decibels.
B. Between 55 and 85 decibels.
C. When it becomes uncomfortable.
D. Only when operating a chainsaw.
Which of the following is a likely reason an employer might restrict the amount of facial hair an employee can wear?
A. It looks unprofessional.
B. A respirator may not form a seal.
C. He or she dislikes facial hair.
D. It will clog a mask’s air fi lter.
Which of the following articles of clothing are used as PPE?
A. Gloves and hats.
B. Chaps and high-visibility vests.
C. Long-sleeved shirts and pants.
D. All of the above.
To prevent objects from penetrating feet and to protect feet from falling objects, all workers should wear _____.
A. high-top athletic shoes with closed toes
B. leather sandals with knee-high socks
C. footwear with adequate tread and closed toes
D. leather shoes and thick, insulated socks
Which of the following is the most likely reason an employer would provide high-visibility clothing for employees?
A. To identify crewmembers easily.
B. To protect them from the sun and rain.
C. To locate crewmembers easily.
D. To ensure employees are easily seen.
The help given to an injured person until full medical treatment is available is _____.
A. administered at the location where the injury occurs
B. given to minimize injuries or prevent worsening
C. to save or preserve a life and promote healing
D. All of the above.
To help you evaluate an emergency situation clearly and determine the best course of action, you should _____.
A. remain calm
B. sit down and think
C. leave the scene
D. let someone else help
The best course of action to follow when someone is having an allergic reaction is to _____.
A. give them water
B. dial 911 immediately
C. apply a cold compress
D. let someone else help
Plants that cause dermatitis or allergic reactions are often found _____.
A. when preparing new areas for planting
B. while maintaining existing landscaping
C. when clearing overgrown areas
D. All of the above.
Why is it important to identify accurately the type of animal that has bitten someone?
A. The treatment is specific to the venom injected.
B. To capture and kill the correct animal.
C. To pinpoint the area in which it was found.
D. All of the above.
Why do outdoor workers experience heat illnesses?
A. Insufficient fluids.
B. Constant sun exposure.
C. Hot and humid conditions.
D. All of the above.
The most serious form of heat illness is _____.
A. heat exhaustion
B. heatstroke
C. heat cramps
D. All of the above.
A document that provides information about a chemical, such as its toxicity and flashpoint, is referred to as a(n) _____.
A. PPE
B. CDC
C. SDS
D. DOL
Flammable liquids, such as motor oil, gasoline, and diesel, must be stored and transported according to standards set by the _____.
A. CDC
B. DOL
C. OSHA
D. SDS
Which of the following practices should be used when working with chemicals, such as herbicides and pesticides?
A. Do not handle unless trained to do so.
B. Do not eat or drink when mixing chemical.
C. Do not use measuring equipment for other purposes.
D. All of the above.
To identify areas where the public should not enter and provide a safe work area for workers, work areas should be _____.
A. marked with signs, cones, and portable barriers
B. limited to areas with no traffic and few people
C. blocked with any available objects or vehicles
D. All of the above.
In order to drive a company vehicle, an employee must _____.
A. ensure the vehicle is insured
B. ensure turn signals are functioning
C. have a valid driver’s license
D. All of the above.
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