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Class X

Unit – 4
“Workplace safety”
Session 9: Maintain workplace safety
Page – 286
Textual Questions:
Q1. Name any three basic safety rules to follow at workplace.
Ans. Fire safety , falls and slips, electrical safety and use of first aid.
Q2. Give basic safety rules for ensuring Falls and slips safety.
Ans. 1. Floors must be clean and dry.
2. Keep the moving areas clutter free.
3. Fluid and oil spill must be immediately cleared.
4. Work place must be properly ventilated.
Q3. Give basic electrical safety rules for ensuring Falls and slips safety.
Ans. 1. Workers should be trained to handle electric equipment safely.
2. Damaged and hazardous electrical equipment should be immediately repaired or replaced.
3. Circuits should not be overloaded.
4. switch off and unplug all electrical appliances before cleaning or relocating them.
Q4. Explain any three first aid rules.
Ans. 1. Do not panic.
2. Keep them warm if they are under shock.
3. Do not move the victim in case of back/ neck injury.
Q5. What do you mean by occupational hazards? List types of occupational hazards.
Ans. It is the illness one may acquire due to his occupation. Some types of occupational hazards are –
1. Physical hazards
2. Chemical hazards.
3. Behavioural hazards.
4. Ergonomic hazards.
SESSION – 10
PAGE – 288
Q1. Explain the term accident and emergency.
Ans. Accident : It is an unplanned, unfortunate event that may happen all of a sudden and may lead to
unwanted results. It is an incident that occurs unintentionally causing hazardous result or injury .
Emergency : It is any unexpected situation that needs immediate attention and action. It might pose
sudden risk to life, property health etc. and needs intervention to prevent deteriorating result or hazards.
Q2. Enlist any four types of accidents.
Ans. 1. Road Traffic Accidents.
2. Clinical Accidents
3. Sports related accidents
4. Accidents at workplace : Slips and fall accidents
Q3. Give the situations of emergency that require evacuation.
Ans. Types of emergencies require evacuation:
a. Fire b. Explosion c. Earthquakes
d. Floods e. Toxic material release

Q4. Give any two ways to handle accidents.


Ans. Ways to handle accident :
1. Every organization must follow SOP for accident handling.
2. Safety measures must be placed to prevent workplace accidents.
3. Immediately call the medical team for any injury.
4. Stay alert
5. Pay attention to and follow emergency drills.

SESSION 11
PAGE – 291
Q1. An organization can face some Health hazards that could put lives of the employees in danger.
Q2. Hazards can be of different types depending on the industry and the environment in which the
employees work.
Q3. Organization must have a designated assembly point for emergencies.
Q4. List types of hazards.
Ans. Types of Hazards are Physical , Chemical, Biological and Mechanical.
Q5. Give a checklist for workstations to minimize the hazards.
Ans. 1. Provide sufficient space for the user to alter position comfortably.
2. Provide adequate lighting
3.Have windows fitted with adjustable coverings to alter the sunlight level
4. Be spacious enough when a workstation is shared by more than one person .
Q6. Explain the term “Evacuation Policy.”
Ans. Every company must ensure following points for evacuation in case of any emergency:
All the team leaders must inform about the details of evacuation.
Protecting the health and safety of everyone in the facility should be the first priority. Negligence at this
time may cost lives.
Q7. Explain buddy system to implement evacuation efficiently in case of emergency.
Ans. A ‘buddy system’ for individuals with special needs or disabilities must be designated.. This system
ensures that differently abled are assisted and guided out of the premises or the impacted area properly. If
you are a buddy to someone ensure that you buddy is safe at the assembly point.
Q8. Explain the term Floor plans and assembly areas.
Ans. Floor plans with evacuation routes in work areas ensure that you understand these so you can use it
in time of need.
Assembly areas are the areas where you are required to assemble after evacuation, must be properly
taken care of.
Q9. Describe the importance of periodic Evacuation Drills.
Ans. Evacuation drills should be regularly conducted, as many people simple do not know what to do
during an emergency, so having a clear evacuation strategy means that people are more prepared. In the
event of a fire or other emergency, your evacuation strategy helps you gain some control of the situation.

Q10. Explain the importance of healthy lifestyle. Give four points of a healthy lifestyle.

Ans, Healthy lifestyle leads to healthy living. It has lasting impact on an individual which ultimately yields a
healthy environment at home as well as workplace.A happy and healthy worker will always perform best to
his ability.

A healthy lifestyle includes:

• Healthy eating habits.


• Physical activities
• Stress management
• Sound Sleep and healthy mind.

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