Sample Question Paper

Part B – Unit 4
Multiple Choice Questions
1. Do not wear ______ when working with machines. [ c ]
a. Jewellery b. Safety glasses c. Masks d. Gloves
2. Repetitive use of muscle may feel pain in your ______. [ b ]
a. Neck b. Shoulder c. Wrist d. All of the above
3. What is the primary fire emergency telephone number is? [ b ]
a. 011 b. 101 c. 108 d. 111
4. Which of the following is an example of ignition sources of open flames? [ d ]
a. Gas Ovens b. Lighters in smoking areas
c. Welding torches d. All of the above
5. The best course of action to take during a medical emergency is to _________. [ d ]
a. Begin first aid immediately
b. Activate the emergency plan for reporting injuries
c. Notify the person’s family about the situation
d. Both a and b
6. To provide health and safety working environment, every organization must have ___________.
[ b ]
a. Cleanliness b. Filtered water
c. Clean wash-room d. All of the above
7. For an organization, the proper security procedures will reduce _____________. [ a ]
a. Liabilities b. Insurance
b. Business Revenue d. Operational charges of the company
8. Which of the following is not an example of ignition sources of open flames? [ d ]
a. Gas Ovens b. Lighters in smoking
b. Welding torches d. Space heaters
9. Which action contributes to a healthy and safe working environment? [ a ]
a. Keeping emergency exits clear b. Leaving cables loose on the floor
b. Ignoring safety warnings d. Using unapproved software
10. A healthy lifestyle helps to keep and improve people’s health and well-being. It does not include:
[ d ]
a. Healthy living habits b. Stress Management
c. Physical activities d. Less Sleep
11. ___________ is the process of emptying a place in case of an emergency, disaster. [ b ]
c. Accident b. Evacuation c. Hazards d. Exiting
12. Along with the safety measures taken by the employer, the responsibility to prevent accidents
also lies with the______________. [ a ]
a. Employees b. Government of the country
c. Fire Service d. Police
13. During a fire safety drill in Anurag’s office, he learns about the acronym PASS for using a fire
extinguisher. What does PASS stand for? [ d ]
a. Safety b. First aid
b. Evacuation d. How to use fire extinguisher
14. In Mansil’s office, regular mock drills are essential for safety preparedness. Mock drills for which
two scenarios should be carried out from time to time? [ a ]
a. Fire and electric b. Fire and Fall
c. Slip, trip and fall d. Handling equipment
15. During an office safety training, Bushra learns about a device that detects grounding problems
and shuts off electricity to prevent a possible accident. What is this device? [ c ]
a. MCB b. Switch c. GFCI d. All of these

Subjective Type Questions

Answer the following questions in 20 – 30 words.
1. What is the importance of healthy lifestyle? Give any four points related to it.
A. A healthy lifestyle helps to keep and improve people’s health and well-being.
A healthy lifestyle includes:
(i) Healthy eating habits
(ii) Physical activities
(iii) Stress Management
(iv) Sound Sleep
2. List and explain two common safety hazards in a workplace.
A. i. Slips, Trips, and Falls: Caused by wet floors, loose cables, or cluttered walkways.
ii. Electrical Hazards: Faulty wiring, overloaded circuits, or exposed electrical components.
 iii. Manual Handling Injuries: Strains and sprains from lifting heavy objects improperly or without
assistance. (Mention any two)
3. List down any four factors causing ecological imbalance.
A. a. Destruction of forests
b. Industrialization
c. Urbanization
d. Large scale use of pesticides
e. Overgrazing
4. List two areas in which employees should be made aware and trained properly to avoid
workplace accidents.
A. Employees should be trained on how to lift and handle objects or equipment at workplace.
They should be trained for being attentive and observant toward any signs of upcoming dangers.
5. Why is there a need to check electrical wirings at regular intervals?
A. Short circuit and electrical wirings are one of the major reasons for fire. Checking electrical
installations regularly helps identify any loose connections or old wires that may lead to short
circuits.
6. What are the three methods of extinguishing fire?
A. Three methods of extinguishing fire are:
1. Cooling: Cooling the heat produced due to fire using water or sand.
2. Smothering: It is done using blank or foam extinguishers to cut off the air or oxygen from the
object that is burning.
3. Starvation: It refers to cutting off the fuel supply to restrict the fire.

Answer the following questions in 50 – 80 words.

1. Imagine you are a safety officer overseeing electrical maintenance work at a manufacturing
plant. To spread the awareness among your team you have to conduct training on safety
measures. List out electrical rescue techniques which you will discuss with them.
A. Approaching the accident:
• Never rush into an accident situation.
• Call 108 as soon as possible.
• Approach the accident place cautiously.
Examining the scene:
• Visually examine victims to determine if they are in contact with energised conductors.
• Metal surfaces, objects near the victim itself may be energised.
• Do not touch the victim or conductive surfaces while they are energised.
 • Switch off the electrical circuits if possible.
Hazards and solutions:
• Be alert for hazards, such as heated surfaces and fire.
• In case you cannot switch off the power source, take extreme care.
• Ensure that your hands and feet are dry.
• Wear protective equipment, such as gloves and shoes. Stand on a clean dry surface.
• Use non-conductive material to remove a victim from the conductor
High voltage rescue:
• Special training is required for rescues if high voltage is present.
• Protective equipment, such as gloves and shoes must be worn.
Apply First Aid:
• Give CPR if required
• If the victim is breathing & has a heartbeat, give first aid for injuries and treat for shock.
• Ensure the victim gets medical care as soon as possible.
• Physician attending the victim must have detailed information to properly diagnose and
care for the victim.
2. ‘Prevention is better than cure’. In the line of the above statement list some safety measures
that should be taken at workplace.
A. At work place we must follow following safety measures to avoid accidents:
 The office arrangement must be such that it allows free movement of the people.
 Steps, stairs and floorings must be well maintained and free from clutter.
 Mark any differences in the floor levels clearly.
 Markings on the glass door should be provided to avoid people walking into them.
 Any spills or leakages should be immediately cleaned.
 Electrical wirings and appliances must be checked regularly.
 People should use appropriate foot wears to avoid slips and falls and also that are apt for a
particular type of work environment.
 All the electrical cords must be fixed and not allowed to hang loosely.
 Employees must be trained to be attentive for any alarming situation that may be sign of a
potential accident.
 Put up safety instructions and emergency phone numbers at a place where everyone can
notice.
3. In case of an accident on road, what actions must be taken by the rescuers.
A. (1) Injured must be moved to a distance from the accident spot.
(2) If there is a fire attempts should be made to put it off.
(3) Ambulance and police should be informed.
(4) Injured must be given first aid and kept warm till further medical assistance is available.
4. What measures should be taken by an organization to ensure safe and quick evacuation during
emergencies?
A. An organization must have:
 A clear passage way to all exits.
 The exit routes clearly marked and must be as short as possible.
 Multiple exit routes enough for all the people to escape.
 Easily operable emergency doors.
 A regular inspection and maintenance evacuation routes.
5. What are the different types of fire?
A. Depending upon the cause of the fire, the fire can be of following types:
Class A: It is due to ordinary combustibles like wood, paper, cloth etc
Class B: It is due to flammable liquids like grease oil, paint or any other solvent.
Class C: It is due to live electrical equipment.
Class D: It is due to combustible metals like magnesium, aluminum etc
Class K: It is due to commercial cooking equipment like cooking oils, animal fats, vegetable fats
etc