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Occupational Health and Safety

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Occupational health and safety involve identifying workplace hazards, implementing protective equipment, and establishing administrative controls to prevent accidents. These questions cover mitigation measures, risk reduction, and safety best practices. This material is useful for RRB, SSC, and state-level technical or general awareness exams.

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Occupational Health and Safety Questions

Multiple choice

Which of the following is NOT a recommended practice for preventing electrical hazards in schools?

  1. Using properly grounded electrical outlets and appliances

  2. Inspecting electrical cords and equipment for damage regularly

  3. Overloading electrical outlets and circuits

  4. Keeping electrical appliances away from water sources
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

Overloading electrical outlets and circuits is not a recommended practice for preventing electrical hazards in schools.

Multiple choice

How can PTSD affect a military member's ability to perform their duties?

  1. Difficulty concentrating

  2. Increased irritability

  3. Flashbacks and nightmares

  4. All of the above
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D Correct answer
Explanation

PTSD can cause a variety of symptoms that can interfere with a military member's ability to perform their duties, including difficulty concentrating, increased irritability, and flashbacks and nightmares.

Multiple choice

How can anxiety affect a military member's ability to recover from TBI?

  1. Anxiety can make it difficult to sleep

  2. Anxiety can increase pain and other symptoms

  3. Anxiety can lead to avoidance of activities

  4. All of the above
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Explanation

Anxiety can have a number of negative effects on a military member's ability to recover from TBI, including making it difficult to sleep, increasing pain and other symptoms, and leading to avoidance of activities.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is NOT a type of risk in systems engineering?

  1. Technical risk

  2. Schedule risk

  3. Cost risk

  4. Political risk
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Explanation

Political risk is not a type of risk in systems engineering. It is a type of risk that is associated with the political environment in which the system is being developed or operated.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is NOT a technique for managing risk in systems engineering?

  1. Risk identification

  2. Risk assessment

  3. Risk mitigation

  4. Risk acceptance
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D Correct answer
Explanation

Risk acceptance is not a technique for managing risk in systems engineering. It is a decision to accept a risk and not take any action to mitigate it.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is NOT a common type of fall protection system used in construction?

  1. Guardrails

  2. Safety nets

  3. Ladders

  4. Personal fall arrest systems
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

Ladders are not typically considered a fall protection system, as they do not provide a secure means of preventing falls from heights.

Multiple choice

What is the maximum allowable height for a ladder to be used without additional fall protection?

  1. 10 feet

  2. 15 feet

  3. 20 feet

  4. 25 feet
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

In general, ladders should not be used at heights greater than 10 feet without additional fall protection, such as a safety harness or guardrails.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is NOT a common type of hazard associated with construction work?

  1. Falls from heights

  2. Electrical hazards

  3. Exposure to hazardous chemicals

  4. Heat stress
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

Heat stress is not typically considered a hazard specifically associated with construction work, although it can be a concern in certain environments.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is NOT a common type of safety sign used in construction?

  1. Danger signs

  2. Warning signs

  3. Caution signs

  4. Informational signs
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

Informational signs are not typically used in construction, as they are intended to provide general information rather than warnings or instructions.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is NOT a common type of injury that can occur in construction?

  1. Cuts and lacerations

  2. Bruises and contusions

  3. Fractures and dislocations

  4. Heat stroke
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D Correct answer
Explanation

Heat stroke is not typically considered a common type of injury specifically associated with construction work, although it can be a concern in certain environments.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is NOT a common type of hazard that can be identified during a JSA?

  1. Fall hazards

  2. Electrical hazards

  3. Chemical hazards

  4. Ergonomic hazards
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Explanation

Ergonomic hazards are not typically considered a common type of hazard that is specifically identified during a JSA, although they can be a concern in certain tasks.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is NOT a common topic covered in a toolbox talk?

  1. Fall protection

  2. Electrical safety

  3. Chemical safety

  4. Time management
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D Correct answer
Explanation

Time management is not typically considered a common topic covered in a toolbox talk, as it is not directly related to safety.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is NOT a common type of housing maintenance task?

  1. Cleaning and sanitizing

  2. Inspecting for safety hazards

  3. Replacing worn-out appliances

  4. Planting trees in the yard
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Explanation

Planting trees in the yard is not a common type of housing maintenance task, while cleaning, inspecting, and replacing appliances are essential for maintaining a safe and healthy living environment.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is a potential health benefit of workplace safety programs?

  1. Reduced risk of workplace accidents

  2. Reduced risk of workplace injuries

  3. Improved employee morale

  4. All of the above
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Explanation

Workplace safety programs are associated with reduced risk of workplace accidents, workplace injuries, and improved employee morale.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is an example of a rapid response and containment measure during a public health emergency?

  1. Implementing travel restrictions

  2. Closing schools and public places

  3. Encouraging social distancing

  4. All of the above
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Explanation

Rapid response and containment measures aim to limit the spread of disease and include actions such as travel restrictions, school closures, and social distancing.