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NSC-Style Safety Practice Questions (Original) – 1–10
Question 1
What is the primary goal of workplace safety programs?
A. Increase production costs
B. Prevent injuries, illnesses, and accidents
C. Reduce employee training
D. Eliminate supervision
✅ Correct Answer: B. Prevent injuries, illnesses, and accidents
Solution:
Workplace safety programs are designed to identify hazards and reduce the risk of injury and
illness.
Question 2
Which of the following is considered a physical hazard?
A. Excessive noise
B. Workplace conflict
C. Poor communication
D. Lack of motivation
✅ Correct Answer: A. Excessive noise
,Solution:
Physical hazards include noise, radiation, vibration, heat, and other environmental factors that
can cause harm.
Question 3
What does PPE stand for?
A. Personal Protection Equipment
B. Personal Protective Equipment
C. Professional Protection Equipment
D. Public Protective Equipment
✅ Correct Answer: B. Personal Protective Equipment
Solution:
PPE includes items such as gloves, helmets, goggles, and safety shoes used to protect
workers.
Question 4
Which action should be taken first when a workplace hazard is identified?
A. Ignore it
B. Report and assess the hazard
C. Wait for an accident to occur
D. Remove warning signs
✅ Correct Answer: B. Report and assess the hazard
Solution:
Prompt reporting and assessment help prevent injuries and allow corrective action.
Question 5
What is the safest way to lift a heavy object?
A. Bend at the waist
B. Twist while lifting
,C. Lift with your legs and keep your back straight
D. Hold the object away from your body
✅ Correct Answer: C. Lift with your legs and keep your back straight
Solution:
Proper lifting techniques reduce strain on the back and lower the risk of injury.
Question 6
A fire extinguisher labeled "ABC" can be used on:
A. Electrical fires only
B. Wood fires only
C. Multiple common fire classes
D. Chemical spills only
✅ Correct Answer: C. Multiple common fire classes
Solution:
ABC extinguishers are designed for ordinary combustibles, flammable liquids, and electrical
fires.
Question 7
What is the purpose of a safety inspection?
A. Identify hazards before incidents occur
B. Increase paperwork only
C. Punish employees
D. Reduce training
✅ Correct Answer: A. Identify hazards before incidents occur
Solution:
Regular inspections help identify unsafe conditions and prevent accidents.
Question 8
Which of the following is an example of an unsafe act?
, A. Wearing safety goggles
B. Following procedures
C. Operating equipment without authorization
D. Reporting hazards
✅ Correct Answer: C. Operating equipment without authorization
Solution:
Unauthorized equipment operation increases the risk of accidents and injuries.
Question 9
What should employees do during an emergency evacuation?
A. Follow the designated evacuation route
B. Continue working
C. Ignore alarms
D. Use elevators if prohibited
✅ Correct Answer: A. Follow the designated evacuation route
Solution:
Employees should follow emergency procedures and evacuate safely using designated routes.
Question 10
Which safety principle is most effective?
A. React after accidents occur
B. Focus only on minor hazards
C. Prevent hazards before incidents happen
D. Avoid reporting near misses
✅ Correct Answer: C. Prevent hazards before incidents happen
Solution:
Proactive hazard prevention is the foundation of an effective safety management system.
NSC-Style Safety Practice Questions (Original) – 11–20