BASIC
ORIENTATION
PLUS QUESTIONS
AND ANSWERS
What is the most frequently cited OSHA violation ? - Answers -Fall Protection
What are the key elements that are essential to recognizing hazards and reducing
and/or eliminating workplace hazrds - Answers -1.) Management commitment and
employee involvement
2.) Hazard prevention and control
3.) Worksite analysis
4.) Safety and health training
To operate a plant-owned vehicle or mobile equipment while at a facility, you must be
__________ to do so by the equipment owner. - Answers -Qualified and Authorized
Work permits are usually required before the start of any job. Name some of the work
permits you may encounter. - Answers -1.) Safe Work Permits
2.) Confine Space Entry Permits
3.) Hot Work Permits
4.) Line Entry / Line Breaking Permits
5.) Lockout/Tagout permits
Used only where an immediate life threatening hazard exists. - Answers -Danger Signs
Used where immediate non-life threatening hazards exist. - Answers -Warning signs
Used to warn against potential hazards or to caution against unsafe practices. -
Answers -Caution Signs
, Physical devices that are designed to prevent entry into an area where hazards are
present. - Answers -Barriers
Obstacles that discourage the passage of persons or vehicles. - Answers -Barricade
When lifting or setting down a load, you bend at the ? - Answers -Knees
If you experience pain or discomfort as a result of your work activities ,when should you
should report it to your supervisor ? - Answers -As soon as possible
What are the most common diseases caused by bloodborne pathogens in the
workplace: - Answers -Human Immunodeficiency virus (HIV)
Hepatitis B Virus (HBV)
Hepatitis C Virus (HCV)
Universal Precautions is an infection control approach where you treat all blood and
body fluids as if they are known to be infectious for the blood borne pathogens only if
the injured person is sick. T/F - Answers -False
In the Globally Harmonized System (GHS) which is the LEAST severe in the hazard
ratings ? - Answers -# 5
In the Globally Harmonized System (GHS) which is the Most severe in the hazard
ratings ? - Answers -# 1
What color is the Fire hazard ? - Answers -Red
What color is the Health hazard ? - Answers -Blue
What color is the Reactivity hazard ? - Answers -yellow
What color are the other color hazards and special precautions ? - Answers -white
What color is a physical hazard ? - Answers -orange
Personal protective equipment (PPE) - Answers -gear to protect workers from hazards
Engineering controls - Answers -change the actual work enviroments
Administrative controls - Answers -change how employees do their jobs
Name some of the types of PPE that may be worn to help protect against hazards in the
workplace. - Answers -1.) Eye and face protection
2.) Head protection
3.) Fire-retardant clothing
4.) Hand protection
ORIENTATION
PLUS QUESTIONS
AND ANSWERS
What is the most frequently cited OSHA violation ? - Answers -Fall Protection
What are the key elements that are essential to recognizing hazards and reducing
and/or eliminating workplace hazrds - Answers -1.) Management commitment and
employee involvement
2.) Hazard prevention and control
3.) Worksite analysis
4.) Safety and health training
To operate a plant-owned vehicle or mobile equipment while at a facility, you must be
__________ to do so by the equipment owner. - Answers -Qualified and Authorized
Work permits are usually required before the start of any job. Name some of the work
permits you may encounter. - Answers -1.) Safe Work Permits
2.) Confine Space Entry Permits
3.) Hot Work Permits
4.) Line Entry / Line Breaking Permits
5.) Lockout/Tagout permits
Used only where an immediate life threatening hazard exists. - Answers -Danger Signs
Used where immediate non-life threatening hazards exist. - Answers -Warning signs
Used to warn against potential hazards or to caution against unsafe practices. -
Answers -Caution Signs
, Physical devices that are designed to prevent entry into an area where hazards are
present. - Answers -Barriers
Obstacles that discourage the passage of persons or vehicles. - Answers -Barricade
When lifting or setting down a load, you bend at the ? - Answers -Knees
If you experience pain or discomfort as a result of your work activities ,when should you
should report it to your supervisor ? - Answers -As soon as possible
What are the most common diseases caused by bloodborne pathogens in the
workplace: - Answers -Human Immunodeficiency virus (HIV)
Hepatitis B Virus (HBV)
Hepatitis C Virus (HCV)
Universal Precautions is an infection control approach where you treat all blood and
body fluids as if they are known to be infectious for the blood borne pathogens only if
the injured person is sick. T/F - Answers -False
In the Globally Harmonized System (GHS) which is the LEAST severe in the hazard
ratings ? - Answers -# 5
In the Globally Harmonized System (GHS) which is the Most severe in the hazard
ratings ? - Answers -# 1
What color is the Fire hazard ? - Answers -Red
What color is the Health hazard ? - Answers -Blue
What color is the Reactivity hazard ? - Answers -yellow
What color are the other color hazards and special precautions ? - Answers -white
What color is a physical hazard ? - Answers -orange
Personal protective equipment (PPE) - Answers -gear to protect workers from hazards
Engineering controls - Answers -change the actual work enviroments
Administrative controls - Answers -change how employees do their jobs
Name some of the types of PPE that may be worn to help protect against hazards in the
workplace. - Answers -1.) Eye and face protection
2.) Head protection
3.) Fire-retardant clothing
4.) Hand protection
