The Emergency Planning and Community Right to Know Act is also known as: correct answers
SARA (Superfund Amendments and Reauthorization Act)
The three major classifications of hazard are: correct answers Physical, chemical and biological
Asbestos can harm a person by exposure of: correct answers the respiratory tract
The major routes of entry for a hazardous material into the body are: correct answers inhalation,
skin absorption, ingestion, injection
Before entering a confined space you should: correct answers conduct air sampling protocol
An MSDS is: correct answers a Material Safety Data Sheet
NIOSH means: correct answers National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health
The employer is responsible for _______their employees on how to avoid hazards on the jobsite.
correct answers training
_________ should be worn when working with hazardous liquids. correct answers goggles, face
shield, protective clothing
When lifting something heavy, always lift with your correct answers legs and not your back
Product identity, warning information and the name and address of the product's manufacturer or
importer of every chemical container is found on: correct answers the M.S.D.S.
CO is the scientific abbreviation for: correct answers carbon monoxide
Of the following federal agencies, which one circulates specific information regarding analytical
methods? correct answers NIOSH
What type of injury is commonly associated with poor ergonomic design? correct answers
Tendonitis and other repetitive strain injury to musculoskeletal system (Carpal tunnel, etc.)
What part of the body is affected by ergonomic disorders? correct answers Soft tissues
What is an early sign of an ergonomic condition? correct answers Numbness
What factors cause poor ergonomic conditions? correct answers Repetitive motions, Working in
awkward positions, and Vibration
Ergonomic conditions can only be caused by activities at work. correct answers F
, A safety friendly corporate culture is one in which beliefs, values, and behaviors are widely
shared and accepted in an organization. correct answers T
Evidence of a safety friendly culture exists when unwritten rules are only accepted by
management. correct answers Should be widely accepted, not just by management
The most fundamental reason for having a safety friendly corporate culture is competition.
correct answers T
The most effective way for an organization to succeed in the global marketplace is to
consistently provide superior value to its customers. correct answers T
Competition has never been an important issue for organizations. correct answers F
Many factors contribute to the creation of an organization's corporate culture. correct answers T
Corporate cultures in organizations are established based on what is expected, modeled, passed
on during orientation, included in training, and rewards. correct answers T, also taught by
mentors
The only part of the process of establishing a safety friendly corporate culture is developing and
understanding of what one looks like. correct answers F, there are 10 steps
The process for establishing a safety friendly corporate culture in an organization consists of 5
broad steps. correct answers F, 10 steps
(Additionial: Not on Study Guide I made it up) The 10 steps for establishing safety friendly
corporate culture correct answers understand, assess, plan, expect, model, orient, mentor, train,
monitor, and reinforce and maintain.
Companies that take the "Do as I say, not as I do" approach to ethics will succeed. correct
answers F
Risk is decreased by reducing the frequency and severity of hazard related events. correct
answers T
Failure mode and effects analysis (FMEA) is a method of detailed hazard analysis. correct
answers T
The purpose of safety promotion is to keep employees focused on doing their work the safe way,
every day. correct answers T
Ongoing safety training will promote safety in the workplace. correct answers T
Another way to promote safety through employee involvement is the safety committee. correct
answers T