Exam 17: Falling, Impact, Acceleration, Lifting, and Standing Hazards With Appropriate Personal Protective Equipment PPE

Falls represent about 50% of lost-time injuries in Canada.

Head injuries account for what percent of lost time accidents in Canada each year?

Foot rails can aid in relieving pressure on the spinal column.

When the worker's centre of gravity is suddenly thrown out of balance, this is known as what type of accident.

A face shield can be worn in place of safety glasses or goggles.

A forestry worker would most likely require safety footwear identified with a green triangle marking.

Under otherwise favourable conditions, most workers who are at risk of falling from what height are required to wear fall protection equipment?

Which of the following is not one of the primary causes of falls?

A foreign object is any object that is out of place or in a position to trip someone or to cause a slip.

Which of the following would be an acceptable for treating an eye injury?

A stable platform for walking is one that has a high degree of traction and is free from obstructions.

PPE should be considered a last line of defence against injuries.

The ANSI Standard Z87.1 requires safety glasses to withstand specified impact and penetration testing.

What protective footwear marking is most likely to be seen on safety boots worn in a heavy industrial environment?

Surface falls are divided into four categories: trip and fall; stump and fall; step and fall; and slip and fall.

Workers who are at risk of falling 3 metres are required to wear fall protection equipment

Which glove materials would be best suited for working with acids?

Forklifts should move slowly and cautiously while raising or lowering a load.

Workers should rely on cleanup and maintenance, in place of safety mats, slip-resistant safety shoes, and nonslip flooring.

Leather is used as a glove material because of its comfort and puncture resistance.