Session 2: First Aid, Treatment and Safety Equipment
Unit 5: Occupational Health, Hygiene and First Aid Practices
Textual Question-Answers
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Fill in the Blanks
1. Vomiting can be induced by using…………
Ans: salt water
2. On contaminated skin, ………… must be done.
Ans: washing
3. Gas mask is used to protect eyes and respiratory tractfrom…………
Ans: toxic gases
4. Gloves made of ………… must be used to handle chemicals.
Ans: rubber
5. ………… is the first aid given in case of inhaled poisoning.
Ans: fresh air
Multiple Choice Questions
1. Common symptoms of pesticide poisoning are:
(a) headache
(b) vomiting and nausea
(c) difficulty in respiration
(d) all of the above
Ans: (d) all of the above
2. To prevent hazards at workplace, the following material shouldbe put in place:
(a) SDS
(b) first aid kit
(c) protective clothing
(d) all of the above
Ans: (d) all of the above
3. Protective and safety equipment comprise:
(a) gas mask
(b) gloves
(c) both a and b
(d) none of the above
Ans: (c) both a and b
4. Potential dangerous creatures around house and office buildingsinclude:
(a) lizards
(b) snakes
(c) spiders and scorpions
(d) all of the above
Ans: (d) all of the above
Descriptive Questions
1. What are the first aid treatment measures that need to be adoptedin case of chemical poisoning?
Ans: In case of chemical poisoning, the affected person should be removedimmediately from the source of exposure. Contaminated clothing should beremoved and the affected skin washed thoroughly with clean water. In case ofinhalation, the person should be taken to fresh air. Vomiting may be inducedif advised and the person should be taken to a nearby hospital or doctorimmediately.
2. What are the devices used for protection while working in anagriculture field?
Ans: Protective devices used while working in an agriculture field includegloves, gas mask or face mask, goggles, protective clothing, boots, and headcover. These devices help in preventing injuries, pesticide exposure, and otheroccupational hazards.
