MCM & CWT Safety Trivia Quiz
Let’s see who’s the sharpest wrench in the toolbox!
1. What is one piece of PPE every worker must wear on the shop floor
unless told otherwise?
a) Safety boots
b) Safety glasses
c) Reflective vest
d) Hair net
Answer: b) Safety glasses
2. True or False: You must read the JHA or SOP before starting a task.
Answer: True
3. What is the best thing to do if you see a spill on the floor?
a) Walk around it
b) Tell a coworker
c) Ignore it
d) Report and clean it up safely or notify someone trained to
Answer: d) Report and clean it up safely or notify someone
trained to
4. True or False: Forklifts always have the right of way inside the shop.
Answer: False – pedestrians have the right of way
5. What should you do if your safety gear is damaged or missing?
a) Use it anyway
b) Hide it
c) Report it and get it replaced
d) Take someone else’s
Answer: c) Report it and get it replaced
6. What is the first step before using any machine or tool?
a) Plug it in
b) Start using it
c) Check for damage and review the SOP
d) Ask a friend how it works
Answer: c) Check for damage and review the SOP
7. True or False: Only trained workers can operate a forklift.
Answer: True
8. Why do blasters at our facility use a supplied air system (like the Nova
2000)?
a) To stay cool in summer
b) To avoid breathing in hazardous dust
c) To reduce noise
d) Because it looks high-tech
Answer: b) To avoid breathing in hazardous dust
9. If you're unsure how to dispose of a chemical, what should you do?
a) Pour it down the drain
b) Ask your supervisor or check the SDS
c) Guess based on the colour
d) Leave it out in the sun
Answer: b) Ask your supervisor or check the SDS
10. What do we use overhead cranes for?
a) Hanging tools
b) Moving large and heavy items safely
c) Decorating
d) Swinging around like Spider-Man
Answer: b) Moving large and heavy items safely
11. True or False: You can go into the outdoor blasting zone as long
as you wear a hard hat.
Answer: False – no one enters unless they are the trained
blaster
12. Where should used paint rags go when you're done?
a) In the regular garbage
b) In a fire-rated container with a closed lid
c) On a workbench
d) In your locker (bonus: don't)
Answer: b) In a fire-rated container with a closed lid
13. What must you do before using a lifting sling or chain?
a) Nothing — they're always safe
b) Inspect it for wear, damage, and tags
c) Ask a friend
d) Try lifting something and see what happens
Answer: b) Inspect it for wear, damage, and tags
14. What should you do if you start feeling dizzy, lightheaded, or
unwell during your shift?
a) Ignore it and push through
b) Move to a safe area to rest and let your supervisor know, or have
someone notify them
c) Go home without telling anyone
d) Take a break without saying anything
Answer: b) Move to a safe area to rest and let your supervisor
know, or have someone notify them
15. True or False: Safety is everyone’s responsibility, not just the
safety team's.
Answer: True – unless the floor suddenly learns to inspect itself
