Summer Safety Quiz

It’s Safety Quiz time, the last week of the month, where you get the opportunity to see how much you know about safety topics. This month is focused on topics relating to summertime. Maybe you share the quiz with your coworkers to see how much you know collectively. We encourage you to share it. We’ll have the answers at the end of the quiz, for your convenience.

1. With temperatures soaring over much of the eastern and southern portions of the U.S., we need to think about heat illness prevention. How can you lessen the potential for heat-related illnesses for outdoor workers?

 

A. Schedule outside work to be done earlier in the day, when the temperatures may be cooler.

B. Start the day by reminding coworkers to take breaks in the shade or inside an air-conditioned space.

C. Have cool water available for outdoor workers to drink.

D. If someone is new to your crew or team, watch them for at least a week while working outdoors to make sure they are acclimatized.

E. None of the above.

F. All the above are ways you can lessen the potential for heat-related illnesses.

2. Mosquitos are a real problem in the summer. Not only are they pests, but they can carry a variety of diseases. How can you reduce the potential for mosquito bites for outdoor workers?

 

A. Get rid of unnecessary water in potholes, buckets, or similar areas where mosquitos can be.

B. Spray the area with a pesticide.

C. Encourage outdoor workers to cover exposed skin by wearing long sleeves and pants.

D. None of the above.

E. All the above are ways to reduce the potential for mosquito bites.

3. Summertime is wildfire season. With major fires burning in California, New Mexico and other areas in the U.S., some outdoor workers may be affected by smoke. According to the U.S.EPA, at what value on the Air Quality Index is it considered unhealthy for people to be outdoors.

 

A. 51 – 100.

B. 101 – 150.

C. 151 – 200.

D. 201 – 250.

4. Summertime is also barbequing season. According to the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), what are some safety tips for safe grilling?

 

A. Never leave a grill unattended while it is in use.

B. Keep grills away from overhanging branches and vegetation, deck railings, and buildings.

C. Keep children at least three feet away from hot grills.

D. Remove grease from the grill and trays before using the grill.

E. None of the above.

F. All the above are grilling safety tips.

5. Summertime can have hazards for our pets, too. Asphalt can retain heat and cause burns to your pet’s paws. At 85 degrees F., how hot could an asphalt street feel to your pet?

 

A. 95 degrees.

B. 107 degrees.

C. 119 degrees.

D. 130 degrees.

 

Weekly Safety Challenge:

We only listed a few safety tips for grilling. What other safety tips can you think of?

 

Answers:

1. F. All the answers are ways you can lessen the potential for heat-related illnesses.

2. E. All the answers are ways you can reduce the potential for mosquito bites.

3. C. 151 – 200 is considered the range where air is unhealthy to breathe. It should be noted that people with respiratory issues may have trouble breathing at lower levels.

4. F. All the answers are grilling safety tips.

5. D. At 85 degrees, asphalt can feel like 130 degrees to your pet.