Safety and Industrial Hygiene
Workplace Hazards
Solved Example: 9042-01
Which of the following aspects is not a part of safe work place? (VIZAG MT Mech 2015)
A. Variation
B. Noise control
C. Color code
D. Temperature
Correct Answer: A
Solved Example: 9042-02
The only thing that can keep you safe consistently is: (VIZAG MT Mech 2013)
A. Personal protective equipment
B. Yours supervisor
C. Obeying all warning signs
D. Your attitude
Correct Answer: D
Safety Programs
Solved Example: 9043-01
Consider the goals of the safety policy of a company, at once designating also the responsibilities and authority for their achievement :
1. Safety of employees and the public at large
2. Efforts to be made to involve all managers. supervisors and employees in the development and implementation of safety procedures
3. Clearing of all caveats that may tell on keeping the morale of the employees high
Which of the above statements are correct?
(UPSC ESE 2017 Paper I)A. 1, 2 and 3
B. 2 and 3 only
C. 1 and 2 only
D. 1 and 3 only
Correct Answer: A
Regulations
Solved Example: 9040-01
As per the colour code a red colour indicates: (VIZAG MT Mech 2015)
A. Fire prevention
B. Radiant hazards
C. First-aid equipment
D. General caution
Correct Answer: A
Solved Example: 9040-02
Direction: consists of two statements, one labelled as Statement (I) and the others as Statement (II). You are to examine these two statements carefully and select the answer using the codes given below:
Statement (I): Lifts and external staircases are provided with access from the lobby area of each floor in multistorey blocks. The external staircase must be accessible through self-closing 180 swing unlocked doors (with provision for locking at appropriate conditions)
Statement (II): Such staircases should not be inadvertently subjected to spreading of smoke, but mist yet provide unhindered exit from the lobby of each floor.
(UPSC ESE 2018 Paper I)A. Both Statement (I) and Statement (II) individually true and Statement (II) is the correct explanation of Statement (I)
B. Both statement (I) and Statement (II) are individually true, but Statement (II) is not the correct explanation of Statement (I)
C. Statement (I) is true, but Statement (II) is false
D. ​Statement (I) is false, but Statement (II) is true
Correct Answer: B
Solved Example: 9040-03
In order to limit the seriousness of an accident, emergency controls should be provided with which of the following as determining factors in the location of emergency stops? (UPSC ESE 2020 Paper I)
A. Speed and ease of operation
B. Speed and ease of operation
C. Nearest exits and checkpoints
D. Supervisors and decision-makers
Correct Answer: A
Solved Example: 9040-04
Which one of the following is NOT included in the safety program for achieving good results during the prevention of accidents? (UPSC ESE 2020 Paper I)
A. Development of safe working conditions
B. Promotion of employees participation in safety
C. Compensation and medical payment
D. Corrective action when safety rules are ignored
Correct Answer: C
Workplace Hazards
Solved Example: 9042-01
Which of the following aspects is not a part of safe work place? (VIZAG MT Mech 2015)
A. Variation
B. Noise control
C. Color code
D. Temperature
Correct Answer: A
Solved Example: 9042-02
The only thing that can keep you safe consistently is: (VIZAG MT Mech 2013)
A. Personal protective equipment
B. Yours supervisor
C. Obeying all warning signs
D. Your attitude
Correct Answer: D
Environmental Hazards
- Air pollution
- Toxic waste.
- Radiation hazard
- Bacteria and Virus
- Chemicals in consumer products.
- Extreme temperatures and weather events.
Solved Example: 9039-01
What is the range of the intensity scale used in measuring earthquakes? (SSC CHSL Oct 2020 Shift I)
A. 1 to 12
B. 1 to 7
C. 1 to 15
D. 1 to 5
Correct Answer: A
Solved Example: 9039-02
Tsunami occurs due to: (KSET 2016 Paper I)
A. Earthquake generated in a subduction zone
B. Wave upwelling
C. Wind impact
D. Tidal force
Correct Answer: A
Solved Example: 9039-03
Seismograph is used for: (HTET PRT 2021)
A. To measure speed of cyclone
B. To measure earthquake
C. To measure rainfall
D. To measure charge on any metal rod
Correct Answer: B
Solved Example: 9039-04
Smog is: (HTET PRT 2017)
A. Ozone and smoke
B. Vehicular pollutant
C. Fog and smoke
D. Fog and Ozone
Correct Answer: C