This is an MCQ quiz for IELTS, which includes questions on Academic Reading in which multiple choice questions are to be answered on the basis of the passage given.
Why is managing hazards essential in industrial or manufacturing workplaces?
For well-being and protection of the workers
For health reasons
For workplace safety
All the above
According to the passage, how many stages should hazard management undergo?
Five distinct stages
More than five stages
Almost five different stages
More or less than five stages
What is the first step of a hazard management plan?
Evaluate the risks involved
Analyze the harm
Both A & B
Recognize the risks involved
What are the risks involved in an industrial accident?
Injuries to the workers
Enormous impact on the economy
Loss of productivity
Both A & C
According to the passage, on what basis has the government imposed strict regulations on the industries?
Danger to the life of workers
Failing to observe hazards
Recognition of threats
None of the above
Which sector is specifically taken up in the passage?
Health
Manufacturing/Industrial
Education
IT
In many industrial or manufacturing workplaces, managing hazards is essential for a successful health and safety system. Hazard management is an ongoing process that goes through five different stages, with each step becoming a stage on a tire hazard management plan. The first step is to identify potential hazards, remembering that hazards are classed as anything that could potentially cause harm not only to people but also to the organization. To illustrate, an industrial accident can cause an injury to employees, but can also result in lost production, broken machinery, and wasted resources for the company, In many cases, local and national government legislation has strict regulations concerning hazard identification, and in many industries, especially those perceived to be dangerous, severe penalties can be incurred by companies overlooking such hazard identification.