L'Ufficio di statistica del lavoro degli Stati Uniti ha contato 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
Partiamo dalle basi: cosa devono segnalare i datori di lavoro, cosa possono aspettarsi i lavoratori e cosa significano i colori di un cartello.
Serie 1: Segnalazione e diritti5 domande
1Within how many hours must an employer report a work-related fatality to OSHA?
La nostra scelta: risposta8 ore. OSHA 1904.39
2Within how many hours must an employer report an in-patient hospitalisation, an amputation or the loss of an eye?
Risposta24 ore. OSHA 1904.39
3True or false: an employer may punish an employee for reporting a work-related injury.
RispostaFalse. 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
4In what language must safety training be given?
RispostaA language workers understand. OSHA: employer responsibilities
5For how long must an employer keep an OSHA citation posted?
RispostaUntil the violation is corrected or for 3 working days, whichever is longer. OSHA: employer responsibilities
Set 2: Signs and colours5 domande
6What does the colour red identify on a safety sign or marking?
RispostaDanger and stop. The standard also lists fire protection equipment under red, though that paragraph is reserved. OSHA 1910.144
7Che cosa indica il colore giallo?
RispostaAttenzione e rischi fisici, come urti, inciampi, cadute e cadute. OSHA 1910.144
8Which three colours does a danger sign use?
RispostaRed, black and white. OSHA 1910.145
9Qual è il design standard di un segnale di pericolo?
RispostaA yellow background, with a black panel and yellow letters. OSHA 1910.145
10What colours do safety instruction signs use?
RispostaA white background, with a green panel and white letters. OSHA 1910.145
La nostra scelta: 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 domande
11Which two extinguishing agents must an employer never make available in portable extinguishers?
RispostaCarbon tetrachloride and chlorobromomethane. OSHA 1910.157
12Where must a portable extinguisher be kept?
La nostra scelta: rispostaIn its designated place at all times except during use, fully charged and operable. OSHA 1910.157
13True or false: any extinguisher will do, as long as it is charged.
RispostaFalse. Only approved portable fire extinguishers may be used to meet the standard. OSHA 1910.157
14How often must employees be trained to use a standpipe or hose station that replaces Class A extinguishers?
RispostaAlmeno annualmente. OSHA 1910.157
15How often must a stored pressure dry chemical extinguisher with a 12-year hydrostatic test be emptied and maintained?
RispostaOgni 6 anni. OSHA 1910.157
Set 2: Testing and plans5 domande
16How often is a carbon dioxide extinguisher hydrostatically tested, according to the standard's table?
RispostaOgni 5 anni. OSHA 1910.157
17What is the test interval for a stored pressure dry chemical extinguisher with a mild steel shell?
RispostaOgni 12 anni. OSHA 1910.157
18Who must carry out hydrostatic testing?
RispostaPersonale qualificato con attrezzature e strutture di prova adeguate. OSHA 1910.157
19Who may stay behind after an evacuation alarm?
RispostaSolo i dipendenti assegnati dal piano di emergenza alle operazioni critiche dell'impianto. Essi seguono le procedure del piano prima di evacuare. OSHA 1910.38
20Quali elementi deve prevedere un piano di emergenza per chi si occupa di soccorso o assistenza medica?
RispostaProcedures to be followed by employees performing rescue or medical duties. OSHA 1910.38
La nostra scelta: Domanda 12. Un estintore che si è spostato in un'altra stanza non può essere trovato in caso di incendio, motivo per cui la regola dice "in ogni momento".
Terzo round: dispositivi di protezione individuale
Guanti, occhiali protettivi, elmetti e stivali. I paragrafi relativi alla valutazione dei rischi e alla formazione si applicano agli standard specifici per i DPI elencati in 1910.132(g), quindi controllate i vostri.
Set 1: Choosing and paying for PPE5 domande
21Who pays for personal protective equipment?
RispostaIn general, the employer, at no cost to employees. OSHA 1910.132
22Name one item an employer is not required to pay for.
RispostaNon-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
23Who pays to replace lost or damaged PPE?
RispostaThe employer, unless the employee lost it or intentionally damaged it. OSHA 1910.132
24What must an employer do before choosing PPE?
RispostaValutare l'ambiente di lavoro per individuare i rischi che richiedono l'uso di DPI, quindi selezionare l'attrezzatura che offra protezione contro tali rischi e sia adatta a ciascun dipendente interessato. OSHA 1910.132
25True or false: damaged PPE can be used if nothing else is available.
RispostaFalse. Defective or damaged PPE shall not be used. OSHA 1910.132
Set 2: Training and records5 domande
26Name three things employees using PPE must be trained to know.
RispostaQuando è necessario utilizzare i DPI, quali DPI sono necessari, come indossarli, toglierli, regolarli e utilizzarli correttamente, i loro limiti, la cura, la manutenzione, la durata utile e lo smaltimento. OSHA 1910.132
27Quando un dipendente deve dimostrare di aver compreso la formazione sui DPI?
La nostra scelta: rispostaPrima di essere autorizzati a svolgere lavori che richiedono DPI. OSHA 1910.132
28Indica un motivo per cui è opportuno riqualificare un dipendente sull'uso dei DPI.
RispostaThe 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
29What does the written certification of a hazard assessment identify?
RispostaThe workplace evaluated, the person certifying it, the date of the assessment, and that the document is a certification of hazard assessment. OSHA 1910.132
30Vero o falso: se i dipendenti portano i propri DPI, il datore di lavoro non ne ha alcuna responsabilità.
RispostaFalse. The employer remains responsible for its adequacy, proper maintenance and sanitation. OSHA 1910.132
La nostra scelta: question 27. Understanding is shown before the work starts, not after the first near miss.
Quarto round: scivolate, inciampi e cadute
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: Pavimenti e superfici calpestabili5 domande
31Come va mantenuto il pavimento di un locale di lavoro?
RispostaClean and, to the extent feasible, dry. OSHA 1910.22
32Name three hazards that walking-working surfaces must be free of.
RispostaOggetti appuntiti o sporgenti, assi allentate, corrosione, perdite, versamenti, neve e ghiaccio. OSHA 1910.22
33A hazard on a walking surface cannot be fixed straight away. What must the employer do?
La nostra scelta: rispostaGuard it to stop people using the surface until it is corrected or repaired. OSHA 1910.22
34Con quale frequenza devono essere ispezionate le superfici calpestabili e di lavoro?
RispostaRegolarmente e secondo necessità. OSHA 1910.22
35Who must perform or supervise a repair that affects a surface's structural integrity?
RispostaA qualified person. OSHA 1910.22
Set 2: Scale5 domande
36When must a ladder be inspected?
RispostaBefore initial use in each work shift, and more often as necessary. OSHA 1910.23
37A ladder has a structural defect. What must happen to it?
RispostaÈ contrassegnato con l'etichetta "Pericoloso: non utilizzare" (o simile) e ritirato dal servizio fino alla riparazione o alla sostituzione. OSHA 1910.23
38How should you climb up and down a ladder?
RispostaFacing it, using at least one hand to grasp it. OSHA 1910.23
39How far must a portable ladder's side rails extend above an upper landing?
RispostaAt least 3 feet (0.9 m). OSHA 1910.23
40Vero o falso: si può usare il tappo o il gradino superiore di una scala a pioli come gradino.
RispostaFalse. The cap (if equipped) and top step of a stepladder are not used as steps. OSHA 1910.23
La nostra scelta: 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: Etichette e pittogrammi5 domande
41How many sections does a safety data sheet have?
Risposta16, in un ordine prestabilito. OSHA 1910.1200
42What are the two signal words on a chemical label?
Risposta"Danger" and "warning". "Danger" is used for the more severe hazards. OSHA 1910.1200
43How many pictograms are designated under the standard?
RispostaOtto. OSHA 1910.1200
44Che aspetto ha un pittogramma di pericolo?
RispostaA symbol on a white background, within a red diamond border. OSHA 1910.1200
45What six pieces of information must a shipped container label carry?
La nostra scelta: rispostaThe 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 domande
46Where must safety data sheets be available, and when?
RispostaSul luogo di lavoro, facilmente accessibile ai dipendenti nella loro postazione di lavoro durante ogni turno. L'accesso elettronico è consentito se nulla impedisce l'accesso immediato. OSHA 1910.1200
47What list must the written hazard communication programme include?
RispostaA 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
48Quando i dipendenti devono ricevere una formazione sulla comunicazione dei rischi?
RispostaAl momento del loro incarico iniziale, e ogni qualvolta venga introdotto nella loro area di lavoro un nuovo rischio chimico per il quale non hanno ricevuto una formazione specifica. OSHA 1910.1200
49Must a portable container be labelled when a worker decants a chemical into it from a labelled container for their own immediate use?
RispostaNo. The employer need not label portable containers that are only for the immediate use of the employee who transferred the chemical. OSHA 1910.1200
50Can an employer remove the label from an incoming container of hazardous chemicals?
RispostaNot unless the container is immediately marked with the required information. OSHA 1910.1200
La nostra scelta: Domanda 45. Sei elementi su un'unica etichetta, ed è proprio questi che bisogna controllare la prossima volta che arriva un nuovo prodotto.
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:
- Scegli la risposta: 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 su ImageQuiz: 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.
- Nuvola di parole: ask "Which task here worries you most?" The biggest words show where to focus your next toolbox talk.
- Scala di valutazione: ask "How confident are you in the rules for this round?" from 1 to 5, and compare it with the scores.
- Domanda a risposta aperta: Raccogli una domanda in forma anonima per il tuo responsabile della sicurezza e rispondi ad alta voce alle tre domande più frequenti.
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.
Consigli per condurre un quiz sulla sicurezza sul lavoro
- Run it in August. OSHA 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.
- Ogni round deve durare 10 minuti. Ten questions is about right for one session, so five rounds make five short sessions rather than one long one.
- Utilizza i numeri. Apri con il Secondo i dati del BLS, nel 2024 si sono registrati 2,488,400 casi., then ask what the equivalent risk is on your own site.
- Finish with your own site. The quiz covers the standard. Close by asking where your own extinguishers, first aid kit and exits are.
- Non considerarlo un allenamento. A quiz checks knowledge. Employees still need the training the relevant standard requires.
Domande frequenti
Quali sono delle buone domande per un quiz sulla sicurezza sul lavoro?
Domande sui rischi che il tuo team deve affrontare, con risposte verificabili. Questo quiz contiene 50 domande suddivise in cinque aree, ognuna con la relativa fonte.
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 generale, il datore di lavoro, senza alcun costo per i dipendenti. Ci sono delle eccezioni, come le calzature antinfortunistiche non specializzate e l'abbigliamento di tutti i giorni. Vedi la domanda 22.
Post Correlati
- Divertenti domande a quiz vero o falso da abbinare a questo.
- Argomenti relativi alla sicurezza sul lavoro da trattare durante le riunioni di sicurezza e i briefing pre-partenza.
Host your workplace safety quiz
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fonti
[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. Responsabilità del datore di lavoro. 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.
