1. which of the following is an example of a primary cost of an accident or injury?
a. doctor's bills
b. lost income
c. emotional stress
d. production downtime
9. which of the following is a correct lifting technique?
a. stand at least two feet away from the load to be lifted.
b. after lifting, twist from the waist to place the load.
c. use gloves to improve your grip when lifting.
d. bend from the waist to pick up the load.
10. in welding operations, applying grease or oil to the threads or valves of oxygen equipment will
a. make the valve work more smoothly.
b. cause a fire or explosion.
c. prevent rust from developing.
d. prevent oxygen from flowing into the gas line.
11. when you're performing repairs on a portable machine that's powered by electricity, your first step should be to
a. perform a lock out and tag procedure.
b. attach a pullback to the machine.
c. unplug the electrical cord and keep it near you.
d. shut off all electrical power in the building.
12. what is the most frequent cause of repetitive motion disorders?
a. weak back muscles
b. unsafe work procedures
c. design flaws in the workplace
d. employee negligence
. when handling materials, you should get from a second person to lift a load of more than
a. 50 pounds.
b. 35 pounds.
c. 25 pounds.
d. 10 pounds.
14. in welding operations, a device that prevents a flame from entering a flammable gas line is a
a. backflow preventer.
b. safety cap.
c. cylinder valve.
d. flash arrester
15. which of the following statements about workers' compensation insurance is correct?
a. workers' compensation is a federal government program.
b. a worker must be injured on the job to collect workers' compensation.
c. few employees are covered by workers' compensation insurance.
d. workers' compensation pays for medical costs, lost wages, and pain and suffering.
16. a device that automatically shuts down a machine when a certain gate or access point is opened is called a/an
a. interlock.
b. light curtain.
c. pullback.
d. enclosure guard.
17. which of the following statements about the use of hand tools is correct?
a. a hammer should be held close to the end of the handle to provide better control.
b. using an extension arm on a wrench can prevent hand injuries.
c. few hand injuries are caused by holding a hand tool incorrectly.
d. a pliers is an appropriate tool to use when tightening a bolt.
18. electricity cannot pass through a/an
a. dc circuit.
b. insulator.
c. conductor.
d. worker.
19. which of the following is appropriate eye protection to wear when welding?
a. plastic safety glasses
b. a hood with a tinted eye shield
c. a helmet with a clear glass eye shield
d. a half-face respirator
20. what is the first step in performing a lock out and tag procedure on a machine?
a. place your tag on the lock.
b. try to start the machine.
c. shut off the electricity to the machine.
d. place your lock on the switch or breaker.
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