Unit-9 Web Applications and Security
Chapter- 25 Health and Safety at Work
I. Multiple Choice Questions.
1. Presence of dangerous chemicals at a workplace exposes workers to which type of hazard?
a. Chemical hazard b. Biological hazard c. Ergonomic hazard d. Physical hazard
Answer: Chemical hazard
2. Infected blood in a hospital presents what type of hazard to the hospital workers?
a. Chemical hazard b. Biological hazard c. Ergonomic hazard d. Physical hazard
Answer: Biological hazard
3. Which type of hazard can cause skin irritation, illness, or breathing problems?
a. Psycho-social hazard b. Biological hazard c. Ergonomic hazard d. Chemical hazard
Answer: Biological hazard
4. Consumption of which of the following substances can be harmful to health?
a. Fruits and vegetables b. Milk c. Tobacco and alcohol d. Cereals and pulses
Answer: Tobacco and alcohol
5. Which of these does not come under the safety hazards category at the workplace?
a. Slipping hazards b. Tripping hazards c. Chatting hazard d. Repetitive movements.
Answer: Chatting hazards
II. Short Answer Questions:
1. What do you understand by the term 'workplace hazards'?
Answer: A hazard is any source or thing that can cause potential damage, harm or adverse health effects on something or someone. Hazard is not the harm or damage in itself, it is a thing, situation, or state of mind etc.
2. Give some examples of the workplace hazards.
Answer: Types of workplace hazards:
1. Biological hazard
2. Chemical hazard
3. Physical hazard
4. Ergonomic hazard
5. Psycho-social hazard
3. List five general precautions that you should take to maintain safety at the workplace?
Answer:
* Your safety is your personal responsibility. Always follow the correct procedures. Never take shortcuts.
* Take responsibility and clean up if you made a mess. Clean and organize your workspace.
* Ensure a clear and easy route to emergency exits and equipment.
* Be alert and awake on the job. Be attentive at all times to your work surroundings.
4. Differentiate between physical and chemical hazards.
Answer:
Physical hazards: A physical hazard is any factor in the environment that can harm our body without necessarily touching it. Hearing loss is one of the most common problems in a manufacturing unit with heavy noise making machines like the sewing machine or cutter.
Chemical hazards: Dangerous chemicals can cause a hazard in the work area. There are many categories of hazardous chemicals. Certain chemicals are harmful at some levels when mixed with other chemicals.
5. What do you understand by the biological hazards?
Answer: Biological hazards include things of biological origin that pose a risk to the workers. Sources of biological hazards may include bacteria, viruses, insects, plants, birds, animals, and humans themselves.
6. What is meant by the psychological hazards?
Answer: A psychosocial hazard or work stressor is any occupational hazard that affects the psychological and physical well being of workers, including their ability to participate in a work environment among other people.
7. List three things that one should do to maintain a healthy lifestyle?
Answer:
* Eat Sensibly: Eat healthy food. Avoid temptation of eating junk food as much as possible. Always eat food in moderation. It protects you not only from obesity but also from many other ailments.
* Drink Plenty of water: Dehydration can cause as drowsiness and sluggishness at work It is therefore always a good idea to drink between six and eight glasses of water everyday.
* Keep clean and exercise regularly: Being hygienic goes a long way in keeping you healthy. You can take the necessary steps at work too. Keep a bottle of hand sanitizer at your desk. Never forget to sanitize your hands after using them while sneezing or coughing. Exercise regularly and practice yoga for maintaining good physical and mental health. It will also give you.
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