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Vocational Safety Test



True/False
Indicate whether the sentence or statement is true or false.
 

 1. 

Carpal Tunnel Syndrome only occurs in people over 40-years-old.
 

 2. 

Tapping the keys too hard can lead to a repetitive stress injury.
 

 3. 

You  should hold your arms parallel to the floor while you are typing to avoid repetitive stress injuries.
 

 4. 

You should not report any unsafe conditions to your supervisor because you might be fired.
 

 5. 

Dropped items, falls and slips, are common when horseplay is involved.
 

Multiple Choice
Identify the letter of the choice that best completes the statement or answers the question.
 

 6. 

Who is affected if you miss work due to work related injury?
a.
You
c.
Your Co-workers
b.
Your Employer
d.
All of the above
 

 7. 

Worker’s Compensation Insurance is
a.
paid for by the state
c.
pays you if you are injured at home
b.
paid for by your company
d.
pays your employer so they can get a replacement
 

 8. 

A common work related injury is
a.
breaking your back
c.
a cut on your wrist
b.
losing your finger
d.
stress
 

 9. 

All accidents and injuries, even small ones, must be reported to
a.
Your mother
c.
your supervisor
b.
at the end of your shift
d.
a day later
 

 10. 

If you do not understand how to operate a piece of equipment you should
a.
attempt to figure it out yourself
c.
operate it when no one else is looking
b.
ask your supervisor for assistance or further training
d.
have someone else do it
 

 11. 

If you are injured at work and miss time from work you could
a.
lose wages
c.
be temporarily or permanently disabled
b.
miss an opportunity for advancement
d.
All of the above
 

 12. 

All entrances and exits should be
a.
ignored
c.
checked every 12 hours
b.
clear of obstacles
d.
sweeped and mopped
 

 13. 

Which of the following are potential safety hazards?
a.
loose clothing
c.
large jewelry
b.
high heels
d.
All of the above
 

 14. 

Having food and/or drink in the work area could be hazardous because
a.
spills could lead to falls
c.
people will fight over the food
b.
yummy food can make you fat
d.
food is too greasy
 

 15. 

You should know where the _________ is located in case of a fire.
a.
water fountain
c.
the bathroom
b.
fire extinguisher
d.
your cell phone
 

 16. 

The following is a typical hazard in an office workplace
a.
Electrical cords
c.
A cluttered workspace
b.
Too many items in an outlet or surge protector
d.
All of the above
 

 17. 

To reduce eye strain you should have your head positioned
a.
about an arm’s length away
c.
as far away as possible
b.
right next to the screen
d.
to the right of the screen
 

 18. 

To avoid eye strain you should
a.
Clean your screen to avoid glare
c.
not stare at the screen for extended lengths of time
b.
Position your head so you don’t have to move your neck up or down
d.
All of the above
 

 19. 

Which of the following is a repetitive stress injury?
a.
Diabetes
c.
Tripping
b.
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
d.
Stupidity
 

 20. 

While you are typing you should not
a.
lick your fingers after you eat
c.
take a break
b.
rest your wrists on the keyboard or desk
d.
All of the above
 

 21. 

Where should your mouse be positioned when you are using a computer?
a.
as far from the keyboard as possible
c.
next to your joystick
b.
near the keyboard
d.
None of the above
 



 
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