Class 10 UNIT-4 (Information Technology 402)

MAINTAIN HEALTHY, SAFE AND SECURE WORK ENVIRONMENT

HEALTHY , SAFETY AND SECURITY AT WORKPLACE

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
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
3. The security department is not responsible for
__________.
(a) personal safety
(b) computer system and equipment safety
(c) electrical safety
(d) personal belongings
4. The proper security procedures will increase ____________.
(a) liabilities
(b) insurance
(c) business revenue
(d) operational charges of the company
5. Which kind of hazards can occur in IT industry?
(a) Biological
(b) Chemical
(c) Physical
(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
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
8. What are the potential cause of hazards at workplace?
(a) Poor ventilation
(b) Poor lighting
(c) Poor housekeeping
(d) All of the above
B. Fill in the blanks
1. Health of an employee is the state of the physical, _________________ and _________________
well being. ( Mental , Social)
2. The work places must be cleaned in the _________________ before the people start working.
(Morning)
3. A proper _________________ provide clean and cool air at the workplace. (Air Conditioning)
4. A fresh food cafeteria helps to maintain the ______________ of the employee. (Health)
5. The work environment of the organisation must be _________________ and free from
_________________ and
_________________. (Safe ,Hazards, Risk)
6. The proper security procedures will increase the ____________ and will reduce the
_______________ of the
company. ( Business revenue, operational charges )
7. Injuries and illness of the employees is prevented through national policy on
____________________.( Occupational Health and safety)
8. Physical hazards occurs due to _______________. (Physical work environment)
9. Electrical hazards mostly caused due to coming in direct contact with _________________, or
indirect contact through a _________________. (Live Wires , Conductor )
10. Hazards while using computers occurs due to
_________________ or excessive duration of sitting in _________________. (Poor sitting postures,
one position )

C. State whether the following statements are True or False

1. The employer and employees are responsible for workplace safety. T
2. Any injury at work should be reported to the supervisor immediately. T
3. No matter how big or small the injury; the injured person should receive medical attention. T
4. While working with machines and equipment, employees must follow the safety guidelines set by
the company.T
5. Bright light sources behind the display screen can create contrast problems.T
6. Exposure to bright lights and toxic fumes and vapour could damage the mouth and ears. F
7. The use of personal protective clothing and equipment can control the hazards at workplace. T
8. Do not throw rubbish daily. T
9. Proper handling of office equipment can result in injuries. F
10. Stress at workplace can cause hazard in today’s organisation. T

WORKPLACE QUALITY MEASURES.

A. Multiple choice questions

1. To provide healthy and safety working environment, every organization must have
___________________.
(a) Cleanliness
(b) Filtered water
(c) Clean wash-room
(d) All of the above
2. Air pollution is mostly caused by production of the ________ in the surrounding air.
(a) dust
(b) mixture of solid particles
(c) gases
(d) All of above
3. Repetitive use of muscle may feel pain in your ___________.
(a) neck
(b) shoulder
(c) wrist or fingers
(d) All of the above
5. For an organisation, the proper security procedures will reduce ________________.
(a) liabilities (b) insurance
(c) business revenue
(d) operational charges of the company
( e) All of Above
6. Do not wear ________ when working with machines.
(a) jewellery (b) safety glasses (c) masks (d) gloves
7. Sore lower back is caused due to _________________.
(a) reaching forward frequently
(b) no lumbar support
(c) no upper back support from chair
(d) reaching forward for long periods
8. What should you do with the problem of dry eyes?
(a) Forget to blink
(b) Rest eyes periodically and do simple eye exercises
(c) Do exercise
(d) Blink the eyes
9. If light is coming directly behind or in front of you then you may suffer from
_________________.
(a) eye strain (b) sore eyes (c) dry eyes (d) eye strain and sore eyes
B. Fill in the blanks
1. Air and water pollution can be analysed by using –
physical, _________ and ____________ analysis. (Chemical, Biological)
2. The PH value of the water can be measured through _________ analysis. ( Chemical)
3. The _________ indicators are used to monitor the health of the ecosystem. (Microbial)
4. Ergonomics is the science concerned with _________ and arranging things. (Designing)
5. Working with wrists extended too much repetition can cause ___________. ( Arching Wires)
6. The repetition of a seemingly _________ task over a period of time can cause an injury.
(Innocuous)
7. If a cord or wire will cross a pathway safety it should be mark it with ___________. (Hazard
tape)
8. Loose cords and wires can cause _____________. (Electrical Hazards)

C. State whether the following statements are True or False

1. The work environment of the organization must be free from hazards and risk. T
2. Practice a no vehicle day in every week to avoid air pollution. T
3. Applying ergonomics can improve performance and productivity. T
4. Wear rings, watches and necklaces while working on the computer. F
5. Never touch or try repairing any electrical equipment or circuits with wet hands. T
6. Unplug all power sources and cables from computer while working on computer. F
Occupational overuse syndrome, also known as repetition strain injury. T
8. The work chair must be stable and allow the user to move easily. T
9. Artificial lighting from computer screens can cause sleeping problems. T
10. The keyboard and mouse should not be kept at the same level F

PREVENT ACCIDENTS AND EMERGENCIES

A. Multiple choice questions

1. What are the steps necessary for operating a fire extinguisher?
(a) Identify the safety pin of the fire extinguisher which is generally present in its handle
(b) Break the seal and pull the safety pin from the handle
(c) Use the fire extinguisher by squeezing the lever
(d) All of the above
2. Which of the following is an examples of ignition sources of open flames?
(a) Gas ovens
(b) Lighters in smoking areas (c) Welding torches
(d) All of the above
3. In fire classification, all liquid, grease, and gas material comes under __________________.
(a) Class A material (b) Class B material
(c) Class C material (d) Class A material
4. In fire classification, material magnesium, potassium, and sodium comes under _______________.
(a) Class A material
(b) Class B material
(c) Class C material
(d) Class D material
5. In fire classification, material wood, cloth, and paper comes under ________________.
(a) Class A material
(b) Class B material
(c) Class C material
(d) Class D material
6. In fire classification, electrical material and equipment comes under ____________________.
(a) Class A material
(b) Class B material
(c) Class C material
(d) Class D material
7. When do we use a fire extinguisher?
(a) In case of flood
(b) In case of electric shock
(c) In case of fire
(d) In case of burn injury
8. What is the primary fire emergency telephone number is?
(a) 011
(b) 101
(c) 108
(d) 111

9. Which of the following contains everything you need to know about evacuating your facility
safely?
(a) Evacuation Diagram (b) Emergency Action Plan
(c) Employee Directory (d) Both (a) and (b)
10. The best course of action to take during a medical emergency is to ________________.
(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)
B. Fill in the blanks
1. Emergency is a serious or crisis situation that needs__________attention and ________.
(Immediate, Action)
2. A ___________ sign will warn people to walk carefully on freshly mopped floors. ( Wet Floor)
3. ____________ signs can prevent accidents on a staircase with a sharp bent or warn against a loose
floor tile. (Watch your Steps)
4. The ___________ should be responsible to handle evacuation process. ( Coordinator )
5. Workplace fires are commonly caused by improper storage of ______________ material or
_________ dust. (Flammable, Combustible)
6. There should always be an _________________ plan for scheduled electrical maintenance or
work. (Emergency Response)
7. If the victim is breathing and has a heartbeat, give ________ for injuries and treat for shock. (First
Aid)
8. A fire extinguisher is a _________________ containing an agent which can be discharged to
extinguish a fire. (Cylindrical Pressure vessel)
C. State whether the following statements are True or False
1. The organization’s policies and guidelines is the best guide to handle emergency. T
2. If someone is injured, act as per your impulse or gut feeling. F
3. Keep water and food items away from electrical equipment. T
4. Always switch off the electrical circuits. F
5. Always wear protective equipment, such as gloves and shoes. F
6. A fire extinguisher is a protection device used to extinguish fires. T
7. Flammable materials can be placed around an door exit. F
8. You can determine possible evacuation routes from floor plan diagrams posted in your facility. T

Questions and Answer

1. What are the basic safety rules of an organization?

Answer – The safety rules to follow at workplace are –

a. Fire Safety
b. Falls and slips
c. Electrical Safety
d. Use of first aid

2. What are the basic fire safety rules followed in an organization?

Answer – The most basic fire safety rules are –
a. Fire escape plans must be installed
b. Organization have to conduct regular drills
c. Smoke alarms must be installed
d. Keep workplace a no – smoking zone
e. Regular maintenance of safety equipment.

3. What are the falls and slips safety rules?

Answer – The rules for falls and slips safety rules are –
a. Keep the moving are clean and dry
b. Workplace must be proper ventilated
c. Wear non slippery footwear
d. Oil spills, dust must be cleaned immediately.

4. What are the basic electricity safety rules?

Answer – Electricity safety rules are –

a. A recognized organization should authorize the electrical equipment.
b. Workers should be trained in the safe use of electrical equipment.
c. Electrical equipment that has been damaged or is dangerous should be replaced
immediately.
d. Heat-emitting equipment should be maintained separate from electrical equipment.
e. Make sure that the outlets/circuits are not overloaded.

5. What are the safety rules of first aid?

Answer – The safety rules of first aid are –

a. Assure the injured to remain calm and not to panic
b. If they are in shock, keep them warm.
c. In the instance of a back/neck injury, do not move the victim.

6. Examples of occupational hazards?

Answer – Examples of occupational hazards are –

a. Physical hazards
b. Chemical hazards
c. Biological hazards
d. Behavioral hazards
e. Radiological hazards
f. Ergonomic hazards

7. What are the different types of accidents?

Answer – The different type of accidents are –

a. Accidents at workplace – Slips and fall accidents
b. Industrial disease / illness
c. Road traffic accidents
d. Clinical Accidents
e. Sports related accidents

8. What care should an organization take to handle accidents?

Answer – The safety rules an organization take to handle accidents are –

a. Safety measures should be installed in workplace
b. Immediately call the medical team for any injury
c. Stay alert
d. Pay attention to and follow emergency drills

9. What are the Hazards?

Answer – A hazard is defined as anything that has the potential to cause injury, damage, or
loss of health or life.
There are different types of hazards –
a. Physical
b. Chemical
c. Biological
d. Mechanical
 10. Give a checklist for workstations to minimize the hazards.
Answer – Checklist of workstations are –
a. allow enough space for the user to change positions comfortably
b. give sufficient lighting
c. have windows with changeable coverings to control the amount of sunlight
d. be sufficiently spacious when a workstation is shared by more than one person

11. Give a checklist for computers to minimize the hazards.

Answer – Checklist for computers are –

a. show well-defined characters of appropriate size and spacing
b. Have a stable image
c. Have easily adjustable brightness and contrast
d. Keyboard should have keys with clearly visible symbols
e. Keyboard should have a gap in front to give support for the user’s hands or arms

12. Give a checklist for the work surface to minimize the hazards.
Answer – The work surface should –
a. give sufficient space for the user
b. have a low reflective surface
c. be of sufficient size to allow the screen, keyboard, and other peripherals to be placed
flexibly
d. have a stable and adjustable document holder that is at the same height as the screen
and at the same viewing distance as the screen

13. Explain the term ‘Evacuation’

Answer – Evacuation is the process of removing people from a location in the case of
emergency or disaster.
a. In the case of emergency, every organization must ensure the following points for
evacuation:
b. Every organization have an evacuation policy
c. In the case of an emergency, the organization must have a specified gathering place.
d. In the case of an emergency, an organization must have a buddy system for special needs
or disabilities people.
e. Floor plans should be placed in every floor
f. Frequently drills should be conducted.

14. Explain the term ‘Evacuation Policy’

Answer – Every company must have an evacuation plan. All Team Leaders are accountable
for notifying their staff about the policy. When the Team Leader informs you of these things,
pay close attention. Negligence at this time may result in the loss of life.

15. Explain Buddy System to implement evacuation efficiently in case of emergency

Answer – A ‘buddy system’ for those with special needs or disabilities problem. This
approach ensures that people with disabilities are properly assisted and guided out of the
premises or impacted area. If you’re a buddy to someone, make sure they’re secure at the
assembly point with you.

16. Explain the importance of a healthy lifestyle.

Answer – ‘A healthy way of life leads to a healthy being.’ A healthy lifestyle has a long-term
impact on an individual, resulting in a healthy environment at home and at work. A happy
and healthy employee will always give the best.

17. Give any four points of a healthy lifestyle.

Answer – The four points of a healthy lifestyle are –

a. Physical activities
b. Healthy eating habits
c. Sound sleep
d. Stress management