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| If you are inside a building and begin to feel the shaking of an earthquake, what should you do? | Get under something heavy or sturdy like a desk or doorframe. |
| If you are in a building and hear a tornado warning, what should you do? | Go to the lowest level of the building; the basement, a storm shelter, or an interior room without windows. |
| If you smell smoke and suspect a fire burning somewhere in the building, what should you do? | Alert others. Pull fire alarm if available. Shut door and get out of the building. Call 911 from outside. |
| If someone comes into your workplace with a gun, what should you do? | Cooperate fully with the gunman’s instructions, Don’t try to be a hero. |
| If an unknown chemical spills in your workplace, what should you do? | Leave it alone and get your supervisor. |
| How many exit routes must a workplace have? | Enough to allow for safe evacuation of all employees (and customers) but t least two exits. |
| True or False? If you are caught in a fire you should stay close to the ground. | True. |
| What are the steps for using a fire extinguisher? | P-A-S-S: Pull the pin; Aim the nozzle; Squeeze the trigger; Sweep extinguisher back and forth over the fire. |
| What phone number should you call to report an emergency? | 911. |
| What should you do for a severe cut? | Apply pressure to the wound and, if there are no broken bones, elevate the wound above the heart. Seek medical help. |
| What should you do for a very serious second or third degree heat burn? | Call 911. Don’t remove clothing if stuck to the burned area. |
| What should be used to put out a grease fire on a stove? | A pan lid or baking soda. Never water or flour. |
| What should you do if you are in a building and the power goes out? | Stay calm. If appropriate to leave, look for lighted exit signs. Otherwise, stay in place and check with your supervisor. |
| On the way home from work late one night, your car breaks down on an isolated road. What do you do? | Turn on hazard lights. Lock doors, stay in car. Call for help, wait for assistance. Or put sign up asking passers- by to call 911. Do not open car to strangers. |
| You are working on a construction site and a co-worker enters a trench and passes out. What do you do? | Tell a supervisor. Don’t go after him; you may become a second victim. Call 911. |
| A co-worker slips on a wet floor, hits his head, and loses consciousness. What do you do? | Don’t move him. Call 911. Check breathing and heartbeat. Give CPR if you can. Cover and keep him warm. |
| If a co-worker falls off a ladder and injures his back, what should you do? | Don’t move him (this can cause more damage). Call 911 for help. |
| If your clothes catch on fire, what should you do? | Stop, drop, and roll; or smother the flames with a blanket. Never run. |
| Name at least one factor that increases your risk of being robbed at work? | Working alone; working at night; access to money. |
| What letters are on the type of fire extinguisher that can be used in any kind of fire? | A–B–C. (A) Trash, wood, paper; B) Liquids, gasses, solvents; (C) Electrical equipment. |
| What is the name of the sheets that provide information about chemical products? | Material Safety Data Sheets—MSDSs. |
| What is at least one item that should be included in an emergency kit? | Water; flashlight and batteries; first aid supplies. |
| What does the skull and crossbones symbol mean? | Poison. |
| If a chemical gets into your eye, what should you do? | Flush it with water for at least 15 minutes. |
| Name one security measure that can reduce workplace violence in a retail store? | Good lighting; a panic button or other communication device; a security guard; a video camera. |
| How do you prevent the spread of flu viruses? | Cover nose / mouth with a tissue when coughing / sneezing. Wash hands, don’t touch eyes, nose, or mouth. Stay home. |
| What two common cleaning products should you never mix, because they make a gas that can kill you? | Ammonia and bleach (the mixture releases chlorine gas, which can be deadly). |
| What’s the difference between a weather watch and a weather warning? | Watch: Severe weather possible during the next few hours. Warning: Severe weather observed or expected soon. |
| If you are driving to work and see the funnel shape of a tornado approaching, what should you do? | Get out of the car and lie down in a low place. |
| If you are working outside when a lightning storm starts and you can’t get to shelter, what should you do? | Crouch low to the ground, sit on the balls of your feet, stay away from trees and metal objects |
| What do you do if you come in contact with a substance, but don’t know whether or not it is toxic? | Call the National Poison Control Center: 1-800-222-1222. |
| What can you use to melt ice on the sidewalks in the winter? | Rock salt |
| Name at least two things that should be in an Emergency Action Plan. | Name of person who is in charge; escape routes; training; drills; alarm systems; meeting place. |
| What does CPR stand for and what is it? | Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation. CPR is a combination of rescue breathing and chest compressions for a victim whose heart has stopped beating. |
| Is it safe to use a cell phone or cordless phone during a storm? | Yes. These are safe to use because there is no direct path between you and the lightning. Use a cordedtelephone only in an emergency. |
| If a co-worker suffers from heat exhaustion, what should you do? | Get the person out of the sun. Give her cool water. Lay the person down and elevate her feet. Call 911. |
