Workplace safety quiz: 50 questions with answers

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The US Bureau of Labor Statistics counted 2,488,400 recordable nonfatal injuries and illnesses in private industry in 2024, a rate of 2.3 cases for every 100 full-time workers. A quiz is a quick way to check that your team knows the rules that prevent them.

This workplace safety quiz has 50 questions with answers in five rounds of 10: rights and signs, fire, personal protective equipment, slips and falls, and chemicals. Every answer is traced to an OSHA regulation, so you can read the source behind it. Use it for an induction, a toolbox talk or Safe + Sound Week.

A note on scope: the questions follow US federal rules. State plans, local codes and your own site procedures can go further, and if you work outside the US your own regulator comes first. Use the questions as a prompt and swap in your local answers.

Round 1: Rights, duties and signs

Start with the basics: what employers must report, what workers can expect, and what the colours on a sign mean.

Set 1: Reporting and rights5 kérdések

  1. 1Within how many hours must an employer report a work-related fatality to OSHA?

    A mi választásunk: válasz8 óra. OSHA 1904.39

  2. 2Within how many hours must an employer report an in-patient hospitalisation, an amputation or the loss of an eye?

    Válasz24 óra. OSHA 1904.39

  3. 3True or false: an employer may punish an employee for reporting a work-related injury.

    VálaszFalse. Employees have the right to report work-related injuries and illnesses, and the employer may not discriminate against them for doing so. OSHA 1904.35

  4. 4In what language must safety training be given?

    VálaszA language workers understand. OSHA: employer responsibilities

  5. 5For how long must an employer keep an OSHA citation posted?

    VálaszUntil the violation is corrected or for 3 working days, whichever is longer. OSHA: employer responsibilities

Set 2: Signs and colours5 kérdések

  1. 6What does the colour red identify on a safety sign or marking?

    VálaszDanger and stop. The standard also lists fire protection equipment under red, though that paragraph is reserved. OSHA 1910.144

  2. 7What does the colour yellow mark?

    VálaszCaution and physical hazards, such as striking against, stumbling, falling and tripping. OSHA 1910.144

  3. 8Which three colours does a danger sign use?

    VálaszRed, black and white. OSHA 1910.145

  4. 9What is the standard design of a caution sign?

    VálaszA yellow background, with a black panel and yellow letters. OSHA 1910.145

  5. 10What colours do safety instruction signs use?

    VálaszA white background, with a green panel and white letters. OSHA 1910.145

Válogatásunk: question 1. The two deadlines are easy to mix up, and a fatality has to be reported in just 8 hours.

Round 2: Fire and extinguishers

These ten questions go past the basics of fire safety, into the rules for extinguishers and emergency plans.

Set 1: Extinguisher rules5 kérdések

  1. 11Which two extinguishing agents must an employer never make available in portable extinguishers?

    VálaszCarbon tetrachloride and chlorobromomethane. OSHA 1910.157

  2. 12Where must a portable extinguisher be kept?

    A mi választásunk: válaszIn its designated place at all times except during use, fully charged and operable. OSHA 1910.157

  3. 13True or false: any extinguisher will do, as long as it is charged.

    VálaszFalse. Only approved portable fire extinguishers may be used to meet the standard. OSHA 1910.157

  4. 14How often must employees be trained to use a standpipe or hose station that replaces Class A extinguishers?

    VálaszAt least annually. OSHA 1910.157

  5. 15How often must a stored pressure dry chemical extinguisher with a 12-year hydrostatic test be emptied and maintained?

    VálaszEvery 6 years. OSHA 1910.157

Set 2: Testing and plans5 kérdések

  1. 16How often is a carbon dioxide extinguisher hydrostatically tested, according to the standard's table?

    VálaszEvery 5 years. OSHA 1910.157

  2. 17What is the test interval for a stored pressure dry chemical extinguisher with a mild steel shell?

    VálaszEvery 12 years. OSHA 1910.157

  3. 18Who must carry out hydrostatic testing?

    VálaszTrained persons with suitable testing equipment and facilities. OSHA 1910.157

  4. 19Who may stay behind after an evacuation alarm?

    VálaszOnly employees the emergency action plan assigns to critical plant operations. They follow the plan's procedures before they evacuate themselves. OSHA 1910.38

  5. 20What must an emergency action plan cover for people with rescue or medical duties?

    VálaszProcedures to be followed by employees performing rescue or medical duties. OSHA 1910.38

Válogatásunk: question 12. An extinguisher that has wandered into another room cannot be found when there is a fire, which is why the rule says "at all times".

3. kör: Egyéni védőfelszerelés

Gloves, goggles, hard hats and boots. The hazard assessment and training paragraphs apply to the specific PPE standards listed in 1910.132(g), so check yours.

Set 1: Choosing and paying for PPE5 kérdések

  1. 21Who pays for personal protective equipment?

    VálaszIn general, the employer, at no cost to employees. OSHA 1910.132

  2. 22Name one item an employer is not required to pay for.

    VálaszNon-specialty safety-toe footwear or prescription safety eyewear (if the employer lets workers wear them off site), everyday clothing such as long-sleeve shirts and street shoes, or ordinary weather gear such as winter coats and raincoats. OSHA 1910.132

  3. 23Who pays to replace lost or damaged PPE?

    VálaszThe employer, unless the employee lost it or intentionally damaged it. OSHA 1910.132

  4. 24What must an employer do before choosing PPE?

    VálaszAssess the workplace for hazards that call for PPE, then select equipment that protects against them and fits each affected employee. OSHA 1910.132

  5. 25True or false: damaged PPE can be used if nothing else is available.

    VálaszFalse. Defective or damaged PPE shall not be used. OSHA 1910.132

Set 2: Training and records5 kérdések

  1. 26Name three things employees using PPE must be trained to know.

    VálaszWhen PPE is necessary, what PPE is necessary, how to put it on, take it off, adjust and wear it, its limitations, and its care, maintenance, useful life and disposal. OSHA 1910.132

  2. 27When must an employee show they understand the PPE training?

    A mi választásunk: válaszBefore being allowed to do work that requires PPE. OSHA 1910.132

  3. 28Name one reason to retrain an employee on PPE.

    VálaszThe workplace or the type of PPE has changed so the earlier training is obsolete, or the employee's knowledge or use of PPE shows they have not kept the understanding or skill. OSHA 1910.132

  4. 29What does the written certification of a hazard assessment identify?

    VálaszThe workplace evaluated, the person certifying it, the date of the assessment, and that the document is a certification of hazard assessment. OSHA 1910.132

  5. 30True or false: if employees bring their own PPE, the employer has no responsibility for it.

    VálaszFalse. The employer remains responsible for its adequacy, proper maintenance and sanitation. OSHA 1910.132

Válogatásunk: question 27. Understanding is shown before the work starts, not after the first near miss.

Round 4: Slips, trips and falls

The BLS counted 479,480 private industry cases involving days away from work caused by falls, slips and trips in 2024. These questions cover floors, walking surfaces and ladders.

Set 1: Floors and walking surfaces5 kérdések

  1. 31How must the floor of a workroom be kept?

    VálaszClean and, to the extent feasible, dry. OSHA 1910.22

  2. 32Name three hazards that walking-working surfaces must be free of.

    VálaszSharp or protruding objects, loose boards, corrosion, leaks, spills, snow and ice. OSHA 1910.22

  3. 33A hazard on a walking surface cannot be fixed straight away. What must the employer do?

    A mi választásunk: válaszGuard it to stop people using the surface until it is corrected or repaired. OSHA 1910.22

  4. 34How often must walking-working surfaces be inspected?

    VálaszRegularly and as necessary. OSHA 1910.22

  5. 35Who must perform or supervise a repair that affects a surface's structural integrity?

    VálaszA qualified person. OSHA 1910.22

Set 2: Ladders5 kérdések

  1. 36When must a ladder be inspected?

    VálaszBefore initial use in each work shift, and more often as necessary. OSHA 1910.23

  2. 37A ladder has a structural defect. What must happen to it?

    VálaszIt is tagged "Dangerous: Do Not Use" (or similar) and removed from service until repaired or replaced. OSHA 1910.23

  3. 38How should you climb up and down a ladder?

    VálaszFacing it, using at least one hand to grasp it. OSHA 1910.23

  4. 39How far must a portable ladder's side rails extend above an upper landing?

    VálaszAt least 3 feet (0.9 m). OSHA 1910.23

  5. 40True or false: you can use the cap or top step of a stepladder as a step.

    VálaszFalse. The cap (if equipped) and top step of a stepladder are not used as steps. OSHA 1910.23

Válogatásunk: question 33. Putting a cone on a spill is easy. Making sure nobody can use the surface until it is fixed is the step that gets skipped.

Round 5: Chemicals and hazard communication

The hazard communication standard is about labels, safety data sheets and training. The ten questions follow 1910.1200.

Set 1: Labels and pictograms5 kérdések

  1. 41How many sections does a safety data sheet have?

    Válasz16, in a set order. OSHA 1910.1200

  2. 42What are the two signal words on a chemical label?

    Válasz"Danger" and "warning". "Danger" is used for the more severe hazards. OSHA 1910.1200

  3. 43How many pictograms are designated under the standard?

    VálaszNyolc. OSHA 1910.1200

  4. 44What does a hazard pictogram look like?

    VálaszA symbol on a white background, within a red diamond border. OSHA 1910.1200

  5. 45What six pieces of information must a shipped container label carry?

    A mi választásunk: válaszThe product identifier, signal word, hazard statements, pictograms, precautionary statements, and the name, address and phone number of the manufacturer, importer or other responsible party. OSHA 1910.1200

Set 2: Programmes and access5 kérdések

  1. 46Where must safety data sheets be available, and when?

    VálaszIn the workplace, readily accessible to employees in their work area during each work shift. Electronic access is allowed if nothing blocks immediate access. OSHA 1910.1200

  2. 47What list must the written hazard communication programme include?

    VálaszA list of the hazardous chemicals known to be present, using a product identifier that can be referenced on the safety data sheet. OSHA 1910.1200

  3. 48When must employees get hazard communication training?

    VálaszAt their initial assignment, and whenever a new chemical hazard they have not been trained on is introduced into their work area. OSHA 1910.1200

  4. 49Must a portable container be labelled when a worker decants a chemical into it from a labelled container for their own immediate use?

    VálaszNo. The employer need not label portable containers that are only for the immediate use of the employee who transferred the chemical. OSHA 1910.1200

  5. 50Can an employer remove the label from an incoming container of hazardous chemicals?

    VálaszNot unless the container is immediately marked with the required information. OSHA 1910.1200

Válogatásunk: question 45. Six items on one label, and they are the ones to check the next time a new product arrives.

Ways to host this quiz with AhaSlides

Run each round as a ten-minute block, one question at a time, and let people answer on their phones. Five slide types cover the whole session:

  • Válaszd ki a választ: turn each question into a multiple-choice slide and show a team leaderboard after every round. Question 1 (the 8-hour fatality report) is a good opener.
  • Pin on Képkvíz: show a photo of your work area and ask players to pin the eyewash station or the emergency stop. Results show every pin and how many landed in the right spot.
  • Szófelhő: ask "Which task here worries you most?" The biggest words show where to focus your next toolbox talk.
  • Értékelési skála: ask "How confident are you in the rules for this round?" from 1 to 5, and compare it with the scores.
  • Nyílt végű: collect one question for your safety lead anonymously and answer the top three out loud.

Ready-made slides save the typing. The Hazard communication and GHS course template gives you a structure to adapt, and the same questions drop straight into it.

Tips for running a workplace safety quiz

  1. Run it in August. OSHA-k Safe + Sound Week is held each August, and the next one is 9 to 15 August 2027. A quiz is an easy way to join in.
  2. Keep each round to 10 minutes. Ten questions is about right for one session, so five rounds make five short sessions rather than one long one.
  3. Use the numbers. Open with the BLS figure of 2,488,400 recordable cases in 2024, then ask what the equivalent risk is on your own site.
  4. Finish with your own site. The quiz covers the standard. Close by asking where your own extinguishers, first aid kit and exits are.
  5. Do not treat it as training. A quiz checks knowledge. Employees still need the training the relevant standard requires.

Gyakran Ismételt Kérdések

What are good workplace safety quiz questions?

Questions on the risks your team faces, with an answer people can check. This quiz has 50 across five areas, each with its source.

How many questions should a workplace safety quiz have?

Around 10 per session. Ten questions take about ten minutes and keep people paying attention, so split a longer quiz into rounds.

When is Safe + Sound Week?

It is held each August. The 2026 week has already run, and the next one is 9 to 15 August 2027, according to OSHA.

Who pays for PPE?

In general, the employer, at no cost to employees. There are exceptions, such as non-specialty safety-toe footwear and everyday clothing. See question 22.

Kapcsolódó hozzászólás

Host your workplace safety quiz

Start from the ready-made course template and adapt the questions above to your own site.

This post is general information, not legal advice. For a decision about your own workplace, speak to a qualified safety professional or the regulator.

Források

[1] OSHA. 29 CFR 1904.35, Employee involvement. https://www.osha.gov/laws-regs/regulations/standardnumber/1904/1904.35

[2] OSHA. 29 CFR 1904.39, Reporting fatalities, hospitalizations, amputations, and losses of an eye. https://www.osha.gov/laws-regs/regulations/standardnumber/1904/1904.39

[3] OSHA. 29 CFR 1910.22, Walking-working surfaces: general requirements. https://www.osha.gov/laws-regs/regulations/standardnumber/1910/1910.22

[4] OSHA. 29 CFR 1910.23, Ladders. https://www.osha.gov/laws-regs/regulations/standardnumber/1910/1910.23

[5] OSHA. 29 CFR 1910.38, Emergency action plans. https://www.osha.gov/laws-regs/regulations/standardnumber/1910/1910.38

[6] OSHA. 29 CFR 1910.132, Personal protective equipment: general requirements. https://www.osha.gov/laws-regs/regulations/standardnumber/1910/1910.132

[7] OSHA. 29 CFR 1910.144, Safety color code for marking physical hazards. https://www.osha.gov/laws-regs/regulations/standardnumber/1910/1910.144

[8] OSHA. 29 CFR 1910.145, Specifications for accident prevention signs and tags. https://www.osha.gov/laws-regs/regulations/standardnumber/1910/1910.145

[9] OSHA. 29 CFR 1910.157, Portable fire extinguishers. https://www.osha.gov/laws-regs/regulations/standardnumber/1910/1910.157

[10] OSHA. 29 CFR 1910.1200, Hazard communication. https://www.osha.gov/laws-regs/regulations/standardnumber/1910/1910.1200

[11] OSHA. Employer responsibilities. https://www.osha.gov/workers/employer-responsibilities

[12] OSHA. Safe + Sound Week. https://www.osha.gov/safeandsoundweek

[13] US Bureau of Labor Statistics. Injuries, Illnesses, and Fatalities (IIF) program, 2024 data. https://www.bls.gov/iif/

Regulation text read on the eCFR (current to 1 October 2026); OSHA and BLS pages read on 26 October 2026.

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