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Glossary

Self - Check Questions

Test your knowledge of the contents of Section 3 by thinking about whether these statements are true or false.

For each false statement, think of a correction to make it true.

1. Hazards must be identified, assessed, and completely eliminated before any work is done.

False. Hazards must be identified, assessed and controlled; most hazards can never be completely eliminated.

2. There are numerous ways that chemicals can enter the human body.

True. Chemicals can enter the human body through contact with the skin, ingestion, absorption, inhalation, and injection.

3. In Canada, there are no standards regarding safety issues in the workplace.

False. Canada has a national workplace communication standard, known as WHMIS (Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System)

4. If the person who uses the chemical is also the only person who stores the chemical, then labels are not required.

False. All chemical containers should be clearly labeled to prevent accidental use by anyone using it.

5. Tractors are the most common type of machinery involved in farm fatalities.

True.

6. Larger plant producing operations are generally safer for workers because they have more strict controls.

False. Larger operations are more likely to use larger machinery, which pose significantly greater safety hazards.

7. When lifting a load, bend your knees.

True. When lifting a heavy load, you should always bend your knees, rather than bending your back. The legs should do the lifting, not the back.

Congratulations! You have completed Unit 2 of this course. On the following 2 pages, you will find the glossary and a glossary self-check, for Unit 2.
You will then complete Quiz #4, which covers the information in Unit 2.