Basic Orientation Plus Questions and
Complete Answers
Fall Protection - Answer: a system designed to minimize injury from falling when the work height is
6 feet or greater
OSHA - Answer: Occupational Safety & Health Administration
Hazard Prevention and Control - Answer: Which of the following is a key element to recognizing
hazards
Management Commitment and Employee Involvement - Answer: Which of the following is a key
element to recognizing hazards
Worksite Analysis - Answer: Which of the following is a key element to recognizing hazards
Safety and Health Training - Answer: Which of the following is a key element to recognizing hazards
Clarifying a problem or doubt - Answer: You are encouraged to ask your supervisor for information
whenever you have a problem or are in doubt about what to do on a job
Safety Regulation - Answer: It is your responsibility to follow all safety regulations, inform your
employer of any unsafe condition; report all injuries (no matter how minor they seem); and wear the
proper personal protective equipment
PPE - Answer: Personal Protective Equipment
Danger Signs - Answer: Used only where an immediate life threatening hazard exists
Barricade - Answer: Obstacles that discourage the passage of persons or vehicles
Warning Signs - Answer: Used where immediate non-life threatening hazards exist
, Barriers - Answer: Physical devices that are designed to prevent entry into an area where hazards
are present
Caution Signs - Answer: Used to warn against potential hazards or to caution against unsafe
practices
Bending - Answer: Whan lifting or setting down a load, bend at the knees
Injury - Answer: If you experience pain or discomfort as a result sof your work activities, you should
report it to your supervisor as soon as possible
Human Immunodeficiency virus (HIV) - Answer: common disease caused by bloodborne pathogens
in the workplace
Hepatitis B virus (HBV) - Answer: common disease caused by bloodborne pathogens in the
workplace
Hepatitis C virus (HCV) - Answer: common disease caused by bloodborne pathogens in the
workplace
Universal Precautions - Answer: an infection control approach where you treat all blood and body
fluids as if they are known to be infectious for bloodborne pathogens
GHS - Answer: Globally Harmonized System of Classification and Labeling of Chemicals
GHS 5 - Answer: Least severe rating
GHS 1 - Answer: Most severe rating
Fire (NFPA) - Answer: Red
Health (NFPA) - Answer: Blue
Complete Answers
Fall Protection - Answer: a system designed to minimize injury from falling when the work height is
6 feet or greater
OSHA - Answer: Occupational Safety & Health Administration
Hazard Prevention and Control - Answer: Which of the following is a key element to recognizing
hazards
Management Commitment and Employee Involvement - Answer: Which of the following is a key
element to recognizing hazards
Worksite Analysis - Answer: Which of the following is a key element to recognizing hazards
Safety and Health Training - Answer: Which of the following is a key element to recognizing hazards
Clarifying a problem or doubt - Answer: You are encouraged to ask your supervisor for information
whenever you have a problem or are in doubt about what to do on a job
Safety Regulation - Answer: It is your responsibility to follow all safety regulations, inform your
employer of any unsafe condition; report all injuries (no matter how minor they seem); and wear the
proper personal protective equipment
PPE - Answer: Personal Protective Equipment
Danger Signs - Answer: Used only where an immediate life threatening hazard exists
Barricade - Answer: Obstacles that discourage the passage of persons or vehicles
Warning Signs - Answer: Used where immediate non-life threatening hazards exist
, Barriers - Answer: Physical devices that are designed to prevent entry into an area where hazards
are present
Caution Signs - Answer: Used to warn against potential hazards or to caution against unsafe
practices
Bending - Answer: Whan lifting or setting down a load, bend at the knees
Injury - Answer: If you experience pain or discomfort as a result sof your work activities, you should
report it to your supervisor as soon as possible
Human Immunodeficiency virus (HIV) - Answer: common disease caused by bloodborne pathogens
in the workplace
Hepatitis B virus (HBV) - Answer: common disease caused by bloodborne pathogens in the
workplace
Hepatitis C virus (HCV) - Answer: common disease caused by bloodborne pathogens in the
workplace
Universal Precautions - Answer: an infection control approach where you treat all blood and body
fluids as if they are known to be infectious for bloodborne pathogens
GHS - Answer: Globally Harmonized System of Classification and Labeling of Chemicals
GHS 5 - Answer: Least severe rating
GHS 1 - Answer: Most severe rating
Fire (NFPA) - Answer: Red
Health (NFPA) - Answer: Blue
