Safety Quiz

A radio host was recently discussing fire drills. The host said the reason fire drills are held was so that during the smoke and confusion you would know to “stop, drop, and roll.” If your clothes were on fire, then to stop, drop and roll would be the correct thing to do. But, if you see smoke, it might indicate that something is on fire, and you may need to evacuate, not stop, drop, and roll. What other safety actions get misconstrued or misstated? Let’s a few in our safety quiz this week. We’ll provide the answers at the end of the quiz.

 

1. You are eating dinner in a restaurant. A couple is nearby having cocktails, chatting, and laughing while having some appetizers. The man suddenly has a panicked look on his face. The woman screams. “Help, I think he’s choking!” What do you do?

 

A. You call the restaurant manager over to complain.

B. You ignore them. They are causing a scene.

C. You run over and slap the man on the back.

D. You run over, and do the Heimlich maneuver, getting behind the man, wrapping your arms around his midsection, and firmly thrusting up and inward.

2. A light bulb needs changing. The bulb is on a post in the middle of a storage area and is about 12 feet off the ground. The closest ladder is a six-foot A-frame step ladder. What would be the safest way for a person to change the bulb, if the person is about six feet tall?

 

A. Climb the ladder, and stand on the first rung below the top of the ladder.

B. Find a taller ladder and stand on the third rung below the top of the ladder.

C. Get a scissor lift. Extend the lift so that the bulb can be easily changed while standing inside the lift basket.

D. Get a scissor lift. Extend the lift just below the bulb. Stand on the rail of the lift to change the bulb.

E. All the responses are correct.

F. B and C are correct.

G. None of the responses are correct.

3. You notice that an extension cord is being used to temporarily power some equipment. The extension cord is frayed where it plugs into the wall. What do you do?

 

A. Notify the person using the equipment that the cord is frayed and exchange the cord for a new one that is not frayed.

B. Nothing. The extension cord is only being used temporarily.

C. Unplug the equipment and walk away. When the other person goes to plug it in, they can find the frayed spot and fix it.

D. Go tell a supervisor. The supervisor can fix it.

4. There are portable fire extinguishers in the building where you work. How often should someone visually inspect a fire extinguisher?

 

A. Weekly.

B. Monthly.

C. Every six months.

D. Annually.

5. An employee does not have to use a respirator very often. Once per quarter, the employee must enter a room that has a low oxygen level to inspect a valve. What is the requirements for the employee to wear a respirator?

 

A. The employee must be clean shaven.

B. The employee must be trained to use a respirator properly.

C. The employee must be fit tested to the respirator mask they need to wear.

D. The employee must have a medical evaluation.

E. All the above responses are correct.

F. None of the above responses are correct.

Weekly Safety Challenge:

How often should you inspect your PPE? Discuss this with your coworkers, and find out what they think.

Answers: 

1. D. You administer the Heimlich Maneuver.

2. F. B and C are correct.

3. A. Tell the person about the cord and help them exchange it for a better cord.

4. B. Monthly.

5. E. All the above responses are correct.