5.1.1 study

Question 1

define:

a law protecting people from workplace hazards.

Answer 1

occupational safety law

Question 2

define:

a federal agency created in 1970 enforcing occupational laws for employers and employees to maintain workplace safety.

Answer 2

occupational safety and health administration

(OSHA)

Question 3

define:

a procedure or statement based on a facility’s goals and existing regulations and laws.

(serving as guidelines for employee behavior.)

Answer 3

policy

Question 4

what is the list responsible for?

• the government
• employers
• employees

Answer 4

maintaining a safe workplace

Question 5

what can you do to ensure workplace safety?

Answer 5

report unsafe conditions when seen.

Question 6

define:

a formal document containing detailed information about particular products in the workplace.

(this document is unique for each product, from the manufacturer.)

Answer 6

materials safety data sheet

(MSDS)

Question 7

define:

an object able to puncture skin.

Answer 7

sharp

Question 8

define:

any illness caused by an infectous agent entering the body and multiplying, often with negative consequences to the host.

Answer 8

infectious disease

Question 9

define:

a disease spread by blood contact.

Answer 9

bloodborne illness

Question 10

rescue, activate alarm/alert, contain, extinguish or evacuate.

Answer 10

RACE

Question 11

pull the pin on the handle, aim the nozzle at the base of the fire, squeeze the handle, and sweep the nozzle from side to side.

Answer 11

PASS