Workplace Safety Is No Accident Online Quiz

1. Workplace safety is the responsibility of the person(s) wearing the risk management hat.
   
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2. Any injury at work, no matter how small, must be reported immediately to the person's supervisor and receive first-aid attention.
   
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3. Safety glasses, gloves, helmets, and safety shoes, although not a fashion statement, must be worn on the job if policy requires them.
   
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4. People have different work styles. Staff members who work best with piles of materials about their areas are just as safe from accident and injury as the neatniks.
   
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5. Safety is just common sense. We don't need to waste time training people not to put their hands on a hot stove.
   
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6. Floor covering has the highest use of any part of a building.
   
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7. People will walk around spilled liquid on the floor; the best thing to do is to wait for the housekeeping staff to clean up spills properly.
   
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8. Most planning is a waste of time. We'll just dive in if we have an accident or injury and take care of the situation on the spot.
   
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9. All we can afford is the furniture we've been given. If the chairs don't adjust and we use tables instead of fancy desks, it won't hurt anyone.
   
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10. Chairs or stools can be substituted for a ladder to get items out-of-reach as long as an employee "spots" the person using the chair or stool.
    
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11. Reporting and replacing burned out light bulbs is an inexpensive and effective crime deterrent.
    
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12. A sloppy worker is only a danger to himself.
    
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13. Dress codes can decrease accidents and injuries.
    
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14. The police are available to conduct a security assessment of our premises.
    
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15. Presenting neat, cared-for premises makes our site less of a target for crime.
    
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16. Where needed, special procedures for helping physically impaired employees and volunteers should be incorporated into the organization's emergency plans.
    
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17. Escalators and elevators must be inspected, maintained and repaired on a regular basis.
    
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18. In a fire drill or fire, never use the elevator to exit the building.
    
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19. No one needs instructions on how to use a ladder.
    
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20. Landscaping and exterior lighting when improperly used can create a safety hazard.
    
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21. The most common areas of roof failure are at the joints of the roof.
    
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22. Anyone can use a fire extinguisher to put out a fire.
    
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23. Many states and local governments have special requirements for the storage and use of maintenance equipment.
    
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24. In many jurisdictions, gasoline used to power lawn tools must be stored in approved containers.
    
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25. Cleaning and disinfecting surfaces with nonpolluting cleaners and antimicrobial solutions protects against mold growth.
    
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26. It is inappropriate to install carpeting in areas where there is a perpetual moisture problem (under drinking fountains, and sinks), or on concrete floors without proper vapor barrier and sub flooring.
    
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27. If using a central humidification system, we need to ensure that it is properly maintained and check frequently to avoid over humidification.
    
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28. The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) applies to all employers.
    
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29. Providing ADA accommodations is more expensive than most nonprofits can afford.
    
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30. Public areas of our facility must be accessible for people with varying degrees of mobility.
    
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31. Injuries in office settings often come about because the "housekeeping" of the office has become slack, or if an excessive amount of paper, products or other materials create a daunting environment.
    
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32. The most common safety hazards associated with office design are falls, noise, inadequate pathways, and placement of furniture/equipment.
    
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33. Staff members need to be trained to lift heavy objects, which can cause serious injuries.
    
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34. Chemical and cleaning supplies should be stored in a locked cabinet or storage room.
    
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35. It is unfriendly to require sign-in sheets or badges for visitors or vendors.
    
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36. Only those nonprofits that have commercial kitchens need to worry about wiring, sanitation, temperature control and maintenance.
    
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37. Workplace violence is a growing concern for employers and employees nationwide.
    
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38. We should chain and padlock doors with push bars to keep staff from propping them open.
    
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39. Only nonprofits working in the medical field need to worry about infections that can be transmitted through contact with blood and body fluids.
    
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40. Staff should be trained to check their vehicle before starting off on assignment to a high-risk area.
    
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41. HIV is the most common bloodborne infection in the United States.
    
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42. A nonprofit may need to assume a greater duty to protect its young participants than to safeguard adult staff and volunteers.
    
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43. There are over a dozen federal and state agencies involved directly and indirectly with regulating swimming pools.
    
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44. A nonprofit is only responsible for ensuring that operators of vehicles used in the course of the agency's operations are properly licensed.
    
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45. A drug-free policy with enforceable consequences for disregarding the policy contributes to a safe workplace.
    
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46. A nonprofit can't protect employees and volunteers from identity theft.
    
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47. Reassignment to light or modified duty can help reduce the overall costs and length of disability for a work-related accident.
    
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48. Stress affects moral, productivity and safety.
    
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49. Staff members need to discern an "empty threat" from one that is serious.
    
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50. A nonprofit that is a property owner has legal obligations and liabilities much broader than a nonprofit that leases space or operates out of someone's home or apartment.
    
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