✅ A. Multiple Choice Questions
1. Workplace safety is essential in organisation ____________.
(a) to avoid the accident and injury
(b) to increase the productivity
(c) to improve the work environment
(d) All of the above
Answer: (d) All of the above
2. Which of the following is not mandatory to keep the good health of an employee?
(a) Cleanliness
(b) Food court
(c) Clean and fresh air
(d) Clean washroom
Answer: (b) Food court
3. The security department is not responsible for __________.
(a) personal safety
(b) computer system and equipment safety
(c) electrical safety
(d) personal belongings
Answer: (d) personal belongings
4. The proper security procedures will increase ____________.
(a) liabilities
(b) insurance
(c) business revenue
(d) operational charges of the company
Answer: (c) business revenue
5. Which kind of hazards can occur in IT industry?
(a) Biological
(b) Chemical
(c) Physical
(d) Ergonomic
Answer: (d) Ergonomic
6. Which of the following can cause hazards while using computers?
(a) Poor sitting postures or excessive duration of sitting in one position
(b) Lifting heavy object
(c) Mishandling of tools and equipment
(d) Improper handling of office equipment
Answer: (a) Poor sitting postures or excessive duration of sitting in one position
7. Which of the following statements is likely to result in an injury to the operator?
(a) Selecting the right tool for the job
(b) Wearing safety goggles or glasses
(c) Using a tool with loose handles
(d) Keeping cutting tools sharp
Answer: (c) Using a tool with loose handles
8. What are the potential cause of hazards at workplace?
(a) Poor ventilation
(b) Poor lighting
(c) Poor housekeeping
(d) All of the above
Answer: (d) All of the above
✅ B. Fill in the Blanks
1. Health of an employee is the state of the physical, _______________ and _______________ well being.
Answer: mental, social
2. The workplaces must be cleaned in the _______________ before the people start working.
Answer: morning
3. A proper _______________ provides clean and cool air at the workplace.
Answer: ventilation system
4. A fresh food cafeteria helps to maintain the _______________ of the employee.
Answer: health
5. The work environment of the organisation must be _______________ and free from _______________ and _______________.
Answer: clean, dust, germs
6. The proper security procedures will increase the _______________ and will reduce the _______________ of the company.
Answer: business revenue, liabilities
7. Injuries and illness of the employees is prevented through national policy on _______________.
Answer: occupational health and safety
8. Physical hazards occur due to _______________.
Answer: noise, temperature, poor lighting, radiation (any acceptable physical hazard)
9. Electrical hazards mostly caused due to coming in direct contact with _______________, or indirect contact through a _______________.
Answer: live wire, wet surface
10. Hazards while using computers occur due to _______________ or excessive duration of sitting in _______________.
Answer: poor posture, one position
✅ C. True/False
1. The employer and employees are responsible for workplace safety.
Answer: True
2. Any injury at work should be reported to the supervisor immediately.
Answer: True
3. No matter how big or small the injury; the injured person should receive medical attention.
Answer: True
4. While working with machines and equipment, employees must follow the safety guidelines set by the company.
Answer: True
5. Bright light sources behind the display screen can create contrast problems.
Answer: True
6. Exposure to bright lights and toxic fumes and vapour could damage the mouth and ears.
Answer: False
7. The use of personal protective clothing and equipment can control the hazards at workplace.
Answer: True
8. Do not throw rubbish daily.
Answer: False
9. Proper handling of office equipment can result in injuries.
Answer: False
10. Stress at workplace can cause hazard in today’s organisation.
Answer: True
✅ D. Short Answer Questions
1. Briefly explain the concept of health, safety and security at workplace.
Answer:
- It means protecting employees from illness, injury and hazards.
- Ensuring a clean, safe, comfortable work environment.
- Involves safety rules, emergency plans and equipment care.
- Security protects people, property and information.
2. State the most important reasons for health, safety and security programs in workplace.
Answer:
- To prevent accidents and injuries.
- To increase productivity.
- To reduce medical costs and absenteeism.
- To protect organisational assets and data.
3. List out the various workplace safety hazards.
Answer:
- Physical hazards
- Chemical hazards
- Biological hazards
- Ergonomic hazards
- Electrical hazards
- Environmental hazards
4. List out the potential sources of hazards in an organisation.
Answer:
- Poor ventilation
- Poor lighting
- Poor housekeeping
- Faulty wiring
- Unsafe work practices
- Slippery or uneven floors
5. List some of the IT workplace hazards.
Answer:
- Eye strain
- Poor posture
- Back pain
- Repetitive strain injuries
- Electrical hazards
- Stress and long working hours
6. What are the examples of potential hazards?
Answer:
- Wet floors
- Loose wires
- Sharp tools
- Overloaded sockets
- Poor lighting
- Faulty machines
7. Describe information technology workplace hazards.
Answer:
- Eye strain due to long screen time
- Back and neck pain due to poor posture
- RSI due to repeated typing
- Electrical hazards from faulty devices
- Stress from deadlines
8. What are the workplace safety rules?
Answer:
- Follow company safety guidelines
- Keep workplace clean
- Use tools properly
- Report injuries immediately
- Use protective equipment
- Avoid unsafe behaviour
9. List out different safety guidelines.
Answer:
- Maintain good lighting and ventilation
- Keep workplace clutter-free
- Do not overload electrical sockets
- Handle equipment safely
- Take short breaks
- Maintain correct posture
- Follow fire and electrical safety rules
10. Describe type of emergency with example.
Answer:
- Fire emergency: caused by short circuits.
- Medical emergency: sudden injury or fainting.
- Natural emergency: earthquake or flood.
- Technical emergency: system failure or data loss.
- Security emergency: theft or cyberattack.