Safety Risk Management Quiz

RSM Quiz – 2

Q 1. What is an incident?

A) an unplanned event with the potential to lead to an accident
B) an event that results in injury
C) an unplanned happening
D) a & b
E) a & c

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Q 2. What precautions must be taken when using a safety belt?

A) It should be fastened to a secure point
B) The free fall should be kept to a minimum
C) The free fall should be kept to a maximum
D) a & b
E) a & c

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Q 3.  Why should we wear safety boots or shoes?

A) to prevent injury to toes
B) to prevent toes from outer air
C) to prevent injury to insteps
D) a, b & c
E) a & c

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Q 4. Who should have the prime responsibility of investigating an accident, and who should not investigate an accident?

A) Foreperson
B) Safety officer
C) manager
D) supervisor
E) all of the above

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Q 5.  What is a runaway reaction?

A) a thermally stable reaction system which shows an accelerating increase of temperature and reaction rate
B) any reaction systems which displays deceleration in rate of reaction at certain conditions
C) a reaction that is out of control
D) All of above
E) None

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Q 6.  In safety circles what does P.P.E. mean

A) Polyphenyl ether
B) Personal Protective Equipments
C) Physical Protection Environmental
D) b & c

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Q 7. What are the safe oxygen limitations for entering a restricted place in the absence of an air supply?

A) Not less than 19 %
B) Not less than 10 %
C) Not less than 5 %
D) Not less than 1 %

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Q 8.  What is the difference between toxic and toxicity?

A) Toxic (ability to cause harmful health effects), Toxicity (the degree to which something is toxic)
B) Toxic (ability to cause good health effects), Toxicity (the degree to which something is toxic
C) Toxic (the degree to which something is toxic), Toxicity (ability to cause harmful health effects)
D) None

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Q 9. When referring to a person’s exposure to chemicals, the term STEL is used. What does it signify and during what times does it apply?

A) Short term exposure limit, 30 minute periods
B) Short term exposure limit, 15 minute periods
C) Short term exposure limit, 45 minute periods
D) Short term exposure limit, 20 minute periods

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Q 10. Difference between acute toxicity and chronic toxicity. 

A) Acute toxicity (substance produces harmful effects in a long period of time), chronic toxicity (substance produces harmful effects quickly)
B) Acute toxicity (substance produces harmful effects quickly, chronic toxicity (substance produces harmful effects in a long period of time)
C) a & b
D) None

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Q 11.  What is the main constituent of LPG?

A) Propane
B) Butane
C) Methane
D) Hydrogen

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Q 12. Which one is a smoke detector?

A) ionization detectors
B) photoelectric
C) a & b
D) None

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Q 13.  What is meant by the term ignition temperature of a gas or vapor?

A) minimum temperature under specified conditions at which a substance ignite in the presence of air without an external spark or flame
B) minimum temperature at which the liquid will give off a vapor which forms an explosive mixture with air near its surface
C) maximum temperature under specified conditions at which a substance ignite in the presence of air without an external spark or flame
D) maximum temperature at which the liquid will give off a vapor which forms an explosive mixture with air near its surface

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Q 14. Name of instrument used to measure blood pressure.

A) stethoscope
B) Thermometer
C) sphygmomanometer
D) Otoscope

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Q 15. What is the primary harmful gas that sewage maintenance and repair workers should be aware of?

A) Chlorine
B) Hydrogen
C) Hydrogen sulfide
D) Oxygen

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Q 16. How many bones are there in the human spine?

A) 31
B) 32
C) 33
D) 34

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Q 17. Where does mercury accumulate in the body?

A) Kidney
B) bones
C) lungs
D) none

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Q 18. What common substance is given to workers who sweat profusely in a hot workplace?

A) salt
B) towel
C) sugar
D) tea

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Q 19. A fan’s air circulation seems to reduce the room’s temperature. Does the movement of air by the fan reduce the room temperature?

A) Yes
B) No
C) Maybe
D) None

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