Eye Safety Trivia Quiz

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    Eye safety only takes a second, but lasts a lifetime.

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This Eye Safety Trivia Quiz assesses knowledge on the importance of eye protection across various scenarios including tool use, chemical exposure, and common injuries. It emphasizes correct safety practices and the types of eye injuries, vital for anyone in hazardous environments.

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  • 2. 

    Working with any kind of power tool requires the proper use of eye protection.

    • True

    • False

    Correct Answer
    A. True
    Explanation
    Power tools can produce flying objects that can go into your eyes and cause damage.

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  • 3. 

    Chemicals can splash into your eyes and cause burns.

    • True

    • False

    Correct Answer
    A. True
    Explanation
    Chemicals have the potential to splash into the eyes and cause burns. This is because the eyes are sensitive organs, and direct contact with certain chemicals can lead to severe damage and burns. It is important to take precautions, such as wearing protective eyewear, when working with chemicals to prevent any potential harm to the eyes.

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  • 4. 

    Unlike sharp objects, blunt objects are not likely to cause eye injuries.

    • True

    • False

    Correct Answer
    A. False
    Explanation
    Although blunt objects may not pierce the eye, they can still cause impact damage.

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  • 5. 

    Face shields and cover goggles are the best protection against chemical eye injuries.

    • True

    • False

    Correct Answer
    A. True
    Explanation
    Using only safety glasses when using chemicals cannot protect your eyes from chemical splashes and fumes.

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  • 6. 

    Eye protection from chemicals is only needed when a splash hazard is possible.

    • True

    • False

    Correct Answer
    A. False
    Explanation
    Fumes from chemicals can also damage your eyes. Read the shop's MSDS sheets so you will know if the chemical are using produces fumes that may damage your eyes.

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  • 7. 

    Sunglasses are a good protection from exposure to welding light.

    • True

    • False

    Correct Answer
    A. False
    Explanation
    Use only hoods and goggles with specially tinted filters designed for the type of welding being performed.

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  • 8. 

    Looking at computer and video screens for long periods of time can cause:

    • Eye strain

    • Blurred vision

    • Difficulty seeing at night

    • All of the above

    Correct Answer
    A. All of the above
    Explanation
    Looking at computer and video screens for extended periods can lead to eye strain, as the eyes are constantly focusing and refocusing on the screen. This can cause discomfort, dryness, and fatigue. Additionally, prolonged screen time can result in blurred vision, where objects may appear fuzzy or out of focus. Lastly, it can also cause difficulty seeing at night, as the eyes may become more sensitive to light and have a harder time adjusting to darkness. Therefore, all of the mentioned symptoms can occur due to prolonged screen exposure.

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  • 9. 

    Exposure to light coming from welding may cause permanent damage to your eyes. However, occasional short duration welding light flashes will not harm your eyes.

    • True

    • False

    Correct Answer
    A. False
    Explanation
    Never look at welding light, not even for a moment. Even a little exposure can cause damage to your eyes that may not manifest itself until later in your life.

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  • 10. 

    Heat related eye injuries can only be caused by hot metals.

    • True

    • False

    Correct Answer
    A. False
    Explanation
    Any heated solids, hot gasses (such as hot air from heat guns), and hot liquids can cause eye injuries.

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  • 11. 

    Heat related injuries may be avoided by using a face shield and/or safety glasses.

    • True

    • False

    Correct Answer
    A. True
    Explanation
    Using a face shield and/or safety glasses can help prevent heat-related injuries. These protective measures can shield the face and eyes from heat sources, such as hot objects or exposure to intense heat. By wearing a face shield and safety glasses, individuals can reduce the risk of burns, eye damage, and other heat-related injuries that may occur in certain environments or situations.

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  • 12. 

    What are the 4 types of eye injuries?

    • Impact, abrasion, high pressure water, and poking

    • Impact, chemical, heat, and light

    • Chemical, abrasion, flying object, and muscle tension

    Correct Answer
    A. Impact, chemical, heat, and light
    Explanation
    The correct answer is Impact, chemical, heat, and light. These four types of eye injuries cover a range of potential hazards that can harm the eyes. Impact injuries occur when an object strikes the eye, chemical injuries result from exposure to harmful substances, heat injuries can be caused by intense heat sources, and light injuries can be caused by exposure to bright lights or lasers.

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  • 13. 

    The only way to reduce video screen eye strain is to reduce the length of the exposure.

    • True

    • False

    Correct Answer
    A. False
    Explanation
    Reducing the brightness and using filters can also reduce video screen eye strain.

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  • 14. 

    The human eye has the natural ability to protect itself from ultraviolet light exposure however,  eye protection is recommended when working outside to prevent eye strain.

    • True

    • False

    Correct Answer
    A. False
    Explanation
    Ultraviolet light, from the sun, can cause the lens of the eye to become cloudy. Use eyeglasses with maximum UV protection tinted lenses when working outdoors to protect against such damage.

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  • 15. 

    Impact injuries can be avoided by using face shields, standard eyeglasses, safety goggles, and sports goggles.

    • True

    • False

    Correct Answer
    A. False
    Explanation
    Face shields, SAFETY GLASSES, safety goggles, and sports goggles, must be used to protect your eyes fro impact injuries. Regular eye glasses should not be used to protect against impact injuries.

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