MACHINERY AND EQUIPMENT

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Locking out is a way of stopping electrically powered machinery from starting during maintenance – to effective lock out equipment or a machine – you should:

Place either a danger or out of service tag on machinery or equipment

Attach a lock to the machine switch so it can't be turned on.

All of the above

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If a guard gets in the way while you are working, you can remove it and continue to work.

True

False

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When talking about dangerous chemicals, this could include:

(select all that apply)

General cleaning products

Paint

Glue

Powders

Explosives

Corrosives

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A Safety Data Sheet (SDS) includes information on

(select all that apply)

identity of the chemical

health and physicochemical hazards

safe handling and storage procedures

emergency procedures

disposal considerations

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Manual handling is just about lifting heavy objects.

True

False

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Manual tasks injuries can include:

(select all that apply)

Strains and sprains

Neck and back injury

Slips, falls and crush incidents

Cuts, bruises and broken bones

Hernia

Strained heart muscles

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A fall in the workplace causing neck or head injuries may result in damage to the spinal cord. This can lead to permanent disability.

True

False

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A host employer can insist that you wear rubber-soled shoes if you are working on a concrete, tiled or wooden floor.

True

False

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You can pull out the appliance plug, anytime.

True – it’s safe.

False – always switch off appliances at the power point before you pull out the plug.

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Earpieces for portable radios and music devise provide protection from loud noise.

True

False

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Some people can get “used” to noise?

True

False