Hospital Orientation Quiz – Questions With
Appropriate Solutions
RACE Correct Answer - Rescue / Alert / Contain / Extinguish
PASS Correct Answer - Pull the pin / Aim / Squeeze / Sweep
side to side
THE HAZARDOUS COMMUNICATIONS ACT Correct Answer -
This federal regulatory standard requires employers to inventory
and label hazardous chemicals in the workplace and to inform and
train workers about chemical hazards
Its Up To You To Correct Answer - Read labels
Study the Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS)
Use proper protective equipment
Follow safety precautions
Two primary sources of information on hazardous materials are
Correct Answer - Product Lable and MSDS
Product label Correct Answer - Gives BASIC information
Look for key words such as warning, caution, poisonous
Look for warning symbols
Lable transfered materials
MSDS Correct Answer - Describes the chemical
physical and health hazards
how to handle the chemical safely
what to do in emergency
Most common injury Correct Answer - Lower back strain
, Lifting Correct Answer - 1. Keep load close to your body. 2.
Bend the knees and hips. 3. Tighten the abdominal muscles when
you lift. 4. Avoid twisting as you lift. 5. Lift with legs and buttocks. 6.
Maintain natural curves of the back.
Pushing and Pulling Correct Answer - 1. Stay close to the load.
2. Avoid leaning forward. 3. Push rather than pull whenever
possible. 4. Use both arms.
5. Tighten stomach muscles when pushing.
Reaching Correct Answer - 1. Reach only as far as is
comfortable, usually at shoulder level. 2. Test weight by lifting
corner. 3. Let arms and legs do the work, keeping the back straight.
4. Tighten the stomach muscles as you lift. 5. Arrange work area to
minimize reaching.
Twisting Correct Answer - 1. Kneel down on one knee. 2.
Maintain the natural curves of the back. 3. Position yourself for the
best possible leverage.
4. Turn entire body, keeping feet and hips pointing in the same
direction.
Bending Correct Answer - 1. Maintain the natural curves of the
back.
2. Bend the legs and hips rather than the back.
3. When leaning forward, move your whole body not just your arms.
Sitting Correct Answer - 1. Get a chair with good lumbar
support.
2. Sit close to your work rather than leaning.
3. Change positions often to avoid fatigue. Keep arms and shoulders
relaxed.
Code Red Correct Answer - FIRE
Appropriate Solutions
RACE Correct Answer - Rescue / Alert / Contain / Extinguish
PASS Correct Answer - Pull the pin / Aim / Squeeze / Sweep
side to side
THE HAZARDOUS COMMUNICATIONS ACT Correct Answer -
This federal regulatory standard requires employers to inventory
and label hazardous chemicals in the workplace and to inform and
train workers about chemical hazards
Its Up To You To Correct Answer - Read labels
Study the Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS)
Use proper protective equipment
Follow safety precautions
Two primary sources of information on hazardous materials are
Correct Answer - Product Lable and MSDS
Product label Correct Answer - Gives BASIC information
Look for key words such as warning, caution, poisonous
Look for warning symbols
Lable transfered materials
MSDS Correct Answer - Describes the chemical
physical and health hazards
how to handle the chemical safely
what to do in emergency
Most common injury Correct Answer - Lower back strain
, Lifting Correct Answer - 1. Keep load close to your body. 2.
Bend the knees and hips. 3. Tighten the abdominal muscles when
you lift. 4. Avoid twisting as you lift. 5. Lift with legs and buttocks. 6.
Maintain natural curves of the back.
Pushing and Pulling Correct Answer - 1. Stay close to the load.
2. Avoid leaning forward. 3. Push rather than pull whenever
possible. 4. Use both arms.
5. Tighten stomach muscles when pushing.
Reaching Correct Answer - 1. Reach only as far as is
comfortable, usually at shoulder level. 2. Test weight by lifting
corner. 3. Let arms and legs do the work, keeping the back straight.
4. Tighten the stomach muscles as you lift. 5. Arrange work area to
minimize reaching.
Twisting Correct Answer - 1. Kneel down on one knee. 2.
Maintain the natural curves of the back. 3. Position yourself for the
best possible leverage.
4. Turn entire body, keeping feet and hips pointing in the same
direction.
Bending Correct Answer - 1. Maintain the natural curves of the
back.
2. Bend the legs and hips rather than the back.
3. When leaning forward, move your whole body not just your arms.
Sitting Correct Answer - 1. Get a chair with good lumbar
support.
2. Sit close to your work rather than leaning.
3. Change positions often to avoid fatigue. Keep arms and shoulders
relaxed.
Code Red Correct Answer - FIRE
