OSHA 10 Hour Study Guide Questions
and Answers | Latest Version | 2024/2025
| Correct & Verified
What should you do if your safety goggles fog up while working?
✔✔ Stop, clean them, and ensure clear vision before continuing
Why shouldn’t you use broken tools “just one more time”?
✔✔ They can fail and cause serious injury
What’s the safest way to react if a fire alarm goes off during lunch?
✔✔ Evacuate immediately, even if you don’t see fire
Why should you avoid horseplay at work?
✔✔ It can lead to accidents and injuries
What should you check before climbing a ladder?
✔✔ That it’s on a stable surface and fully locked in place
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,Why is it risky to wear earbuds while working?
✔✔ You might not hear alarms or warnings
What should you do if your coworker is using a machine incorrectly?
✔✔ Stop them and report it to prevent an accident
Why is it dangerous to leave a spill unattended?
✔✔ Someone could slip and get hurt
What’s the first thing to do if you accidentally cut yourself at work?
✔✔ Clean the wound and report it to a supervisor
Why shouldn’t you prop open a fire door?
✔✔ It could allow smoke and fire to spread
What should you do if your safety harness feels loose?
✔✔ Stop working and adjust it for a secure fit
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, Why is it important to stretch before physical tasks?
✔✔ To prevent muscle strains and injuries
What should you do if you see a frayed electrical cord?
✔✔ Report it and avoid using the equipment
Why is it unsafe to climb shelves to reach high objects?
✔✔ They could tip over or you could fall
What should you do if you feel sleepy while operating machinery?
✔✔ Stop working and alert your supervisor
Why is it dangerous to walk under a suspended load?
✔✔ It could fall and cause serious injury
What should you do if you find a safety sign on the floor?
✔✔ Put it back up to maintain hazard awareness
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and Answers | Latest Version | 2024/2025
| Correct & Verified
What should you do if your safety goggles fog up while working?
✔✔ Stop, clean them, and ensure clear vision before continuing
Why shouldn’t you use broken tools “just one more time”?
✔✔ They can fail and cause serious injury
What’s the safest way to react if a fire alarm goes off during lunch?
✔✔ Evacuate immediately, even if you don’t see fire
Why should you avoid horseplay at work?
✔✔ It can lead to accidents and injuries
What should you check before climbing a ladder?
✔✔ That it’s on a stable surface and fully locked in place
1
,Why is it risky to wear earbuds while working?
✔✔ You might not hear alarms or warnings
What should you do if your coworker is using a machine incorrectly?
✔✔ Stop them and report it to prevent an accident
Why is it dangerous to leave a spill unattended?
✔✔ Someone could slip and get hurt
What’s the first thing to do if you accidentally cut yourself at work?
✔✔ Clean the wound and report it to a supervisor
Why shouldn’t you prop open a fire door?
✔✔ It could allow smoke and fire to spread
What should you do if your safety harness feels loose?
✔✔ Stop working and adjust it for a secure fit
2
, Why is it important to stretch before physical tasks?
✔✔ To prevent muscle strains and injuries
What should you do if you see a frayed electrical cord?
✔✔ Report it and avoid using the equipment
Why is it unsafe to climb shelves to reach high objects?
✔✔ They could tip over or you could fall
What should you do if you feel sleepy while operating machinery?
✔✔ Stop working and alert your supervisor
Why is it dangerous to walk under a suspended load?
✔✔ It could fall and cause serious injury
What should you do if you find a safety sign on the floor?
✔✔ Put it back up to maintain hazard awareness
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