Workshop Safety

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5 questions from this lesson’s quiz. Start the lesson to answer them and see the right answers.

1. 1. Which of the following is the best meaning of the word 'hazard'?

   • A. An action taken in advance to prevent injury
   • B. Anything with the potential to cause harm or injury
   • C. Gear used to shield the body from injury
   • D. The condition of being protected from danger

2. 2. A pool of spilled cooking oil is left on a smooth concrete floor in a school kitchen. What should be done first?

   • A. Wipe it up immediately and keep the area clear
   • B. Walk around it carefully and leave it to dry
   • C. Cover it with a school bag so people can see it
   • D. Wait until break time to clean it

3. 3. Which item of protective workshop attire shields the eyes from flying woodchips and metal filings?

   • A. Safety boots
   • B. Hand gloves
   • C. Eye goggles
   • D. Apron

4. 4. Which pair of precautions most effectively reduces trip and cut hazards in a workshop?

   • A. Wearing open sandals and leaving cables across walkways
   • B. Using petrol to clean wood shavings off benches
   • C. Stacking timber offcuts against the main exit door
   • D. Clearing gangways of trailing cables and sheathing sharp tools when not in use

5. 5. What do we call an action taken in advance to prevent danger or injury?

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