UNIT -5 MAINTAIN HEALTHY, SAFE AND SECURE WORKING ENVIRONMENT
SESSION 1-WORKPLACE SAFETY
Q1. The responsibility of office safety lies with whom?
[Link] responsibility for office safety lies with:
1. Employers: Providing a safe work environment and ensuring compliance with safety regulations.
2. Employees: Following safety protocols, reporting hazards, and participating in safety training.
3. Safety Officers/Committees: Overseeing safety policies, conducting risk assessments, and investigating
incidents.
Q2. What are some common causes of office accidents ?
[Link] causes of office accidents include:
1. Slips, trips, and falls
2. Electrical hazards
3. Fire
4. Poor ergonomics
5. Overexertion
6. Chemical exposure
7. Poor lighting
Q3. What are common causes of slips, trips and falls in office ?
[Link] causes of slips, trips, and falls in offices include:
1. Wet or slippery floors
2. Uneven or damaged flooring
3. Cluttered walkways
4. Poor lighting
5. Cords and cables
6. Open drawers or doors
Q4. List some general guidelines for workplace safety.
[Link] guidelines for workplace safety include:
1. Identify and report hazards
2. Follow safety protocols and procedures
3. Use personal protective equipment (PPE)
4. Maintain a clean and organized workspace
5. Participate in safety training and drills
6. Report incidents and near-misses
Q5. List some basic rules for Fire safety.
[Link] rules for fire safety include:
1. Ensure working smoke detectors
2. Maintain clear escape routes
3. Store flammable materials safely
4. Use fire extinguishers correctly
5. Conduct regular fire drills
6. Ensure proper electrical maintenance
Q6. What does code phrase PASS to use fire extinguisher mean?
[Link] PASS code for using a fire extinguisher means:
1. P - Pull the safety pin
2. A - Aim the nozzle
3. S - Squeeze the handle
4. S - Sweep the nozzle
Q7. List some electric safety rules.
[Link] safety rules include:
1. Avoid overloading outlets
2. Keep cords and cables organized
3. Avoid using damaged electrical equipment
4. Use Ground Fault Circuit Interrupters (GFCIs)
5. Turn off electrical equipment when not in use
Q8. What is first-aid? What is its importance ?
[Link]-aid is the initial care given to a person who has been injured or suddenly taken ill. Its
importance lies in:
1. Preventing further injury or harm
2. Reducing pain and discomfort
3. Promoting recovery and healing
4. Reducing the risk of infection
Q9. What is the first aid procedure for these ?
(i) Bleeding
[Link] pressure, clean and dress the wound.
(ii) Choking
[Link] slaps, abdominal thrusts, or CPR.
(iii) Burns
Ans. Cool with water, apply topical ointment, cover with dressing.
(iv) Fractures
[Link] the affected area, apply ice, seek medical attention.
(v) Sprains
[Link], ice, compression, elevation (RICE).
(vi) Eye injuries
[Link] with water, apply a cold compress, seek medical attention.
(vii) Shock
[Link] the person down, elevate legs, provide blankets, seek medical attention.
SESSION -2 ACCIDENTS, EMERGENCIES AND PREVENTION
Q1. What is an accident?
Ans. An accident is an unexpected event that results in injury, illness, or damage to property.
Q2. What is an emergency ?
Ans An emergency is a sudden, unexpected event that requires immediate attention and action to
prevent harm to people, property, or the environment.
Q3. What is a hazard ?
Ans.A hazard is a situation, condition, or object that has the potential to cause harm, injury, or damage
to people, property, or the environment.
Q4. Name some workplace hazards.
Ans Examples of workplace hazards include:
1. Chemicals and toxic substances
2. Electrical hazards
3. Fire hazards
4. Fall hazards
5. Ergonomic hazards
6. Noise hazards
7. Radiation hazards
Q5. Name some examples of emergencies and accidents.
[Link] of emergencies and accidents include:
1. Fires
2. Earthquakes
3. Floods
4. Chemical spills
5. Electrical accidents
6. Falls
7. Vehicle accidents
Q6. What should be a basic evacuation plan ?
Ans.A basic evacuation plan should include:
1. Identifying emergency exit routes
2. Designating assembly points outside the building
3. Assigning evacuation responsibilities to employees
4. Conducting regular evacuation drills
5. Ensuring all employees know the evacuation plan
Q7. What would you do in case of a pandemic like emergency ?
[Link] case of a pandemic emergency:
1. Follow public health guidelines
2. Implement social distancing measures
3. Provide personal protective equipment (PPE)
4. Establish remote work arrangements
5. Communicate regularly with employees and stakeholders
Q8. Out of the following, identify which of these are an emergency or an accident or a hazard ?
Mycobacterium tuberculosis, Electricity failure, Blizzards, Chemical spills, Dam failure, Droughts,
Electricity spark, small fire eruption, Earthquake, Electrocution, Extreme heat waves, Wet floor,
Welding, cycle damaged on road while driving, Fire, Floods, Hurricanes, Pandemics, Hard rock mining,
Bullying, Poisoning, Radioactive Release, Terrorist attacks, Thunder storms, Tornadoes, minor cut at
hand, slip, fall.
[Link] is the classification of the given list:
- Emergencies:
- Blizzards
- Chemical spills
- Dam failure
- Droughts
- Earthquake
- Fire
- Floods
- Hurricanes
- Pandemics
- Radioactive Release
- Terrorist attacks
- Thunderstorms
- Tornadoes
- Accidents:
- Cycle damaged on road while driving
- Electrocution
- Minor cut at hand
- Slip
- Fall
- Small fire eruption
- Hazards:
- Electricity failure
- Electricity spark
- Hard rock mining
- Mycobacterium tuberculosis
- Poisoning
- Wet floor
- Welding
- Bullying